Author Katara Kamen (formerly KuroKoneko Kamen) is the creator of the Twisted Fairytales Collection, a series of fantasy and paranormal romance retellings inspired by classic fairytales, folklore, anime, and gothic storytelling.

A lifelong otaku with a passion for Japanese culture, Katara's stories blend romance, magic, monsters, and adventure into imaginative new worlds where familiar tales take unexpected turns. From genderbent fairytales and paranormal love stories to graphic novels and villain-inspired musical projects, her work is known for combining emotional storytelling with dramatic fantasy elements.

Her inspirations range from yokai legends and anime to dark fantasy, fairy tales, and theatrical villains. Readers can expect dangerous romances, cursed kingdoms, mischievous antiheroes, and the occasional samurai wandering into places he absolutely does not belong.

When she's not writing, Katara spends time with her rescue dogs and cats ? and a pet turtle who was thankfully rescued from becoming soup.