Kate Elizabeth Russell
Fiction
Kate Elizabeth Russell is an American author from eastern Maine.
She holds an MFA from Indiana University and a PhD from the University of Kansas.
My Dark Vanessa, her debut novel, took nearly two decades to write and was inspired by her own experiences as a teenager.
The book's release was met with controversy, including accusations of plagiarism, which Russell denied.
She has spoken about the challenges of writing about sexual abuse and the importance of allowing victims to share their stories on their own terms.
Russell's work explores complex themes of power, consent, and the lasting impact of trauma.
