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Kathy Porter

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in Endicott, NY, The United States
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Science Fiction, Thriller, Suspense

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April 2011


Kathy Porter was born and raised in Endicott, NY, the birthplace of IBM, just a few miles from where Rod Serling, the creator of one of her favorite TV series, was raised. Kathy became obsessed with science fiction and became an avid reader after reading Ray Bradbury’s The Martian Chronicles.

She received plenty of encouragement from her father, a science teacher who sparked her interest and imagination during backyard outings with the family telescope.

As the second-to-eldest of seven children, Kathy shared a room with her two sisters. During long winter nights, Kathy polished her storytelling abilities with her original bedtime stories. To her mother's dismay, Kathy considered her story a success if her sisters lay awake all night haunted b ...more

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How do you get inspired to write?
Kathy Porter I find just placing my fingers on my keyboard begins the mental process of writing. I have discovered one thing that works for me as far as stimulatin…moreI find just placing my fingers on my keyboard begins the mental process of writing. I have discovered one thing that works for me as far as stimulating my imagination is leaving off writing in the middle of a paragraph or even leaving a sentence unfinished. When I read where I left off with a hanging sentence I immediately get a great sensation of progress from completing the last thought I was writing. Then my fingers begin to fly across my board as the ideas flow through them. That sense of instant accomplishment kick starts my imagination.

I also like to have a glass of wine handy and play opera music very loudly sometimes, especially during intense and emotional scenes.

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Where did you get the idea for your most recent book?
Kathy Porter My most recent book, Escape From Nuur, is the 2nd book in an eight book science fiction series. I am currently writing the third book in the series, T…moreMy most recent book, Escape From Nuur, is the 2nd book in an eight book science fiction series. I am currently writing the third book in the series, The Journey.

My inspiration that began this entire series actually came to me in an early morning dream. The haunting dream was impossible to get out of my thoughts and I found myself telling my husband about over coffee. Even as I spoke my mind kept building on the possibilities and ideas the dream had awakened. I told my husband that if someone wrote a book about it I would love to read it. My supportive man said, "If you want to read it, you'll have to write it."

That's how the series began! I thought I was writing one book, but my characters have lives they want told. Who am I to say no to my dream. So the saga continues!(less)
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“Not everyone will like your writing or genre. You may face challenges that will slow you down. Don't let that stop you. The first person you need to believe in is you.”
― Kathy Porter, Escape From Nuur
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“I knew when I met you an adventure was going to happen.”
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“I'm a sociopath. I look normal, but I'm not. I'm smarter, better, and freer, because I'm not bound by rules, law, emotion or regard for you.”
― Lisa Scottoline, Every Fifteen Minutes
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“Not everyone will like your writing or genre. You may face challenges that will slow you down. Don't let that stop you. The first person you need to believe in is you.”
― Kathy Porter, Escape From Nuur
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“Look at a day when you are supremely satisfied at the end. It’s not a day when you lounge around doing nothing; it’s when you’ve had everything to do, and you’ve done it”
― Margaret Thatcher
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1112 Young Adult Fiction for Adults — 11189 members — last activity May 26, 2026 02:09AM
Whatever your age is, if you love reading young adult fiction, then I want to know what you are reading! Let's exchange ideas of good reads, nice idea ...more
1865 SciFi and Fantasy Book Club — 42718 members — last activity 3 hours, 12 min ago
Hi there! SFFBC is a welcoming place for readers to share their love of speculative fiction through group reads, buddy reads, challenges, ...more
116733 Indie Authors Club — 612 members — last activity Mar 17, 2025 10:56PM
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109784 GOOD REVIEWS — 8685 members — last activity May 28, 2026 12:43PM
This Group is only for authors who are looking for reviews and Reviewers who love to read books and share their reviews.
69484 Book Promotions — 3027 members — last activity 7 hours, 6 min ago
Well, it seems there is a group for everything else out there, but not one specifically for promoting books. There are places within groups to do it, ...more
33825 How to Promote YOUR book on Amazon — 8780 members — last activity 4 hours, 44 min ago
Are YOU an author? If so I am sure you are aware of how hard it can be to market your book successfully. There is so much you can do on Amazon.com to ...more
31471 THE Group for Authors! — 13036 members — last activity May 15, 2026 03:55AM
This is a group for authors to discuss their craft, as well as publishing and book marketing.
25x33 Sci-fi Women — 1675 members — last activity Jun 13, 2022 03:06PM
A discussion of women in literary science fiction.
142309 Underground Knowledge — A discussion group — 25503 members — last activity 6 hours, 59 min ago
This global discussion group has been designed to encourage debates about important and underreported issues of our era. All you need is an enquiring ...more
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