“My Plague Diary” in The Pandemic and Me

Edited by 2021-2022 University of Alberta Writer in Residence Ifeoma Chinwuba, The Pandemic and Me contains eleven pieces that attempt “to capture this zeitgeist for posterity, to chronicle our generation’s experience of this cycle of this phenomenon.” Katherine Koller’s personal essay, “My Plague Diary” recounts how words helped her survive the pandemic. The collection is...

“No One Loves You Like Your Mother” in Capital City Press Anthology, vol. 2

Published online by Edmonton Public Library, “No One Loves You Like Your Mother” is an excerpt from Katherine Koller’s novel in progress, Snowflower. The Capital City Press Anthologies contain Edmonton and area writers’...

Art Lessons “studied” in Polish text

Figura Domu (House Figure) by Dagmara Drewniak From Jagiellonian University Publishing House (2022): “Sketches on the latest English-language literature of emigrants from Poland and their descendants in Canada analyzes the latest, English-language literature of the Polish ethnic group and the descendants of emigrants from Polish lands in Canada. This creativity has been developing dynamically in recent years,...

Riverkeeper at Springboards

Presented in partnership with Script Salon, The Alive and Kicking Cabaret on March 27 (World Theatre Day) features songs and excerpts from 12 exhilarating works in progress penned by some of Edmonton’s most exciting artists, including Stephen Allard & Seth Gilfillan, Jessy Ardern, Brett Dahl, Pat Darbasie, Chris Dodd, Bevin Dooley, Collin Doyle, Linda Grass, Katherine Koller, Rebecca Merkley, Hayley Moorhouse,...

“Abby’s Place” in Jasper

Habitat for the Arts presents Script Salon in Jasper on March 19, 2022 where a reading of Katherine Koller’s play “Abby’s Place” is part of Re-Animate the Arts, supported by Canadian Heritage. A preview of the event is in the Jasper newspaper, The Fitzhugh. Directed by Alyssa Buzenus and read by DJ Klymchuk, Dee Jessome and Kelly Vaisvila. Kelly Vaisvila, Dee Jessome, DJ Klymchuk, Alyssa...

“The Potato Thief” wins First Prize

This short story, “The Potato Thief,” by Katherine Koller won First Prize in the Strands International Flash Fiction Competition and is featured in the Ezine, Lit Sphere 9/24/2021. She said, “If you keep the seeds, and dry them, you can plant them next year.” His eyes flashed at her. “Next time I see you, I’ll have soup.” His eyes scanned the ground now. “You can warm it up. Are you alone?” He nodded....

Early Market Gardens in Edmonton

Inspired by the plethora of locally grown produce, Katherine Koller examines Edmonton’s history of market gardening for Edmonton City as Museum Project (ECAMP...

Riverkeeper a Finalist in APC

Riverkeeper by Katherine Koller is a Finalist for the 2021 Alberta Playwriting Competition, Sharon Pollock Award, along with plays by Meg Bream, Collin Doyle, Beth Graham, and Michaela Jeffery. From the jury, about Riverkeeper – “An epic journey of pursuing memory to understand our parent’s choices, revealing ourselves in the process. This piece has theatrical scope and scale in its physical exploration...