Sarah Elizabeth Monette, better known by her pseudonym Katherine Addison, is an accomplished American novelist and short story writer, with a penchant for creating immersive narratives in the realms of fantasy and horror. Her most celebrated work under the name Katherine Addison is the fantasy novel The Goblin Emperor, which was met with critical acclaim, securing the Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel and earning nominations for prestigious honors such as the Nebula, Hugo, and World Fantasy Awards.

Sarah, who also uses Katherine as a pseudonym, is a presence on social media, particularly on Twitter under the handle @pennyvixen. She is known for her insightful reviews, with Katherine focusing on nonfiction and Sarah on fiction. Her educational background is impressive yet eclectic, having earned her B.A. from Case Western Reserve University, followed by an M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Despite her academic achievements, including graduating summa cum laude, she often muses that her degrees hold little relevance to her professional or literary pursuits.

Originally from Oak Ridge, Tennessee, a city with historical significance as one of the secret cities of the Manhattan Project, she now resides near Madison, Wisconsin, where she continues to contribute to the literary world.