K.B. Laugheed
Hey, MA! Sorry it took me so long to reply, but I don't spend much time on the internet--I prefer to be outside.
To answer your question: Although Katie is a fictional character, her adventures are based on numerous accounts of true captivity stories that took place across North America for more than 200 years. Moreover, Katie's story is MY true (if metaphorical) story, in that when I was 17, I was captivated by stirring tales about the people who lived in North America before my ancestors showed up. I became obsessed with stories about Indian history, culture, beliefs, and oral literature, and these things changed me. The Spirit Keeper is the true story of my abiding love for the people who helped me understand my place in this world.
Oh, and I should mention that MA Koontz's debut novel, Shards of Trust, is a fast-paced, well-written suspense story, and all of you book-lovers out there should definitely snap up a copy. Once you start reading this compelling story, you will not be able to put it down!
To answer your question: Although Katie is a fictional character, her adventures are based on numerous accounts of true captivity stories that took place across North America for more than 200 years. Moreover, Katie's story is MY true (if metaphorical) story, in that when I was 17, I was captivated by stirring tales about the people who lived in North America before my ancestors showed up. I became obsessed with stories about Indian history, culture, beliefs, and oral literature, and these things changed me. The Spirit Keeper is the true story of my abiding love for the people who helped me understand my place in this world.
Oh, and I should mention that MA Koontz's debut novel, Shards of Trust, is a fast-paced, well-written suspense story, and all of you book-lovers out there should definitely snap up a copy. Once you start reading this compelling story, you will not be able to put it down!
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