Stories that travel through time, love and the night sky.
Dr. Katherine E.A. Korkidis spent her career in physics and chemistry before turning to fiction. Her novels, anthologies and the Portal Through Time series for young readers have collected 32 awards and finalist honors.
Alexander Fleming's Penicillin Promise
1920s London, a cluttered lab, and a Petri dish that changed medicine.
Literary fiction, romance and memoir
A sea captain's last summer, a pianist's lifelong love story, and a young man's survival in occupied Crete.
Browse 8 books →Dr. K's Portal Through Time
Jennifer and Daniel travel through time to meet Galileo, Marie Curie, Alexander Fleming, Albert Einstein and Rosalind Franklin.
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Notes on writing, science and space
The Accidental Discovery That Changed Medicine
Exploring Book 3: Alexander Fleming’s Penicillin Promise Sometimes the greatest discoveries do not arrive with fireworks or fanfare. They arrive quietly,…
Fun Ways to Spark Kids' Interest in Science Through Storytelling
Teaching science to kids can be one of the most rewarding yet challenging tasks. While facts and theories may feel abstract or intimidating, storytelling…
How Time Travel Sparks Curiosity in Young Readers
Time travel has long fascinated readers of all ages, offering a gateway to the past and a glimpse into the future. For young readers, it presents an…
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Whispers of Wonder: The KEAK Anthology Unveiled
Step into a world where every story whispers secrets of wonder. From ancient mysteries to futuristic fantasies, these are tales that dance on the edge of imagination and reality.
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“As I lie here staring at the ceiling, I realize that this is my fate.”
A world that could have been a utopia, until an error in its programming turned it into a dystopia.
Read the opening of Patient Zero →“Flaming ambers in the night glowing with a ghostly light.”
She investigates the sudden death of a newly hired man of the cloth, and realizes she was the intended victim.
Read the opening of Times Past →“Sarah Elizabeth Warren had just turned 21 years of age only two days ago.”Read the opening of The Little Black Book →
“Three dictators: two in Europe and one in Asia.”
Artemios Korkidis's eyewitness account of the 1941 invasion of Crete.
Read the opening of The Battle of Crete →
From the physics lab to the page
My full name is Dr. Katherine E.A. Korkidis, but over the years my students have affectionately come to call me Dr. K. My journey began in industry, where I conducted original research after completing my graduate degree in physics and chemistry. Alongside my research, I taught at several universities and developed new technologies, all while exploring the world, from the United States and Canada to Europe, Russia and the Far East.
Eventually I realized that storytelling was my true passion, and I began writing full-time. My first novel, Josette, marked the beginning of this new chapter. In 2024 I ventured into children's literature with Dr. K's Portal Through Time, a series that combines history, science and adventure for readers aged 8 to 12.