Katherine Liljestrand
Katherine Liljestrand is a writer, professional ballet dancer, and former environmental lawyer. She holds bachelor degrees in biology and English from the University of New Mexico, a J.D. from Georgetown University, and an M.A. in Arts Administration from the University of New Orleans. Katherine has been published in Neon Origami, Blood+Honey, Panorama, and Georgetown Environmental Law Review. Her first book, Preeminent, will be published in 2026. Katherine lives in New Orleans with her husband and their five dogs. Follow her @katherine.elena.hanson on Instagram or on her website katherineliljestrand.com.

