Thanks so much for visiting. I’m a trauma surgeon turned writer and homeschooling mom, who goes by Katie, Mom, and occasionally Dr. Butler.
I earned my M.D. from Columbia University and completed my surgical and critical care training at Massachusetts General Hospital where I then joined the staff. In an unexpected turn of events that was never part of my “plan,” the Lord drew me away from academic surgery to homeschool my kids. I’ve now exchanged the scalpel for caterpillar terrariums, peanut butter and jelly, and plenty of moments when the Lord lays bare my insufficiencies.
In the crevices of days, I write about faith, medicine, and the joys of reading great stories with kids. I hope some of the content here moves you, just as the fellowship with readers has so touched me. Thank you for visiting. May God bless you and yours.
ARTICLES
I contribute regularly to Desiring God, The Gospel Coalition, Story Warren, and others. For an index of links to my articles, please navigate to this page.
NONFICTION BOOKS
The multiple instances of heartache I witnessed among families in the ICU inspired my book Between Life and Death: A Gospel-Centered Guide to End-of-Life Medical Care (winner of the TGC 2019 Book Award in New Author category, and finalist for the ECPA 2020 Christian Book award in Faith and Culture).
My second book, Glimmers of Grace: A Doctor’s Reflections on Faith, Suffering, and the Goodness of God, is my attempt to steward the insights about faith and illness that God entrusted to me during my years in medicine, with an emphasis on turning to Scripture for reassurance of God’s love.
I was honored to partner with TGC in their Hard Questions series with What Does Depression Mean for My Faith?, a booklet that aims to equip the church to love those struggling with depression.
CHILDREN’S BOOKS
In a different vein, I’ve written The Dream Keeper Saga, a series of middle-grade fantasy novels with Christian themes that intends to point families to the Gospel through vivid storytelling. This series includes a total of five books, all published by Crossway:
The Dragon and the Stone (Award of Merit in Young Adult category, Christianity Today 2023 Book Awards; Finalist in the 2024 Triple Crown Children’s Book Awards)
The Prince and the Blight (Finalist in the Youth Literature category, ECPA 2023 Christian Book Awards)
Lost in the Caverns (Winner, Christian Fiction Book of the Year, Good Book Mom 2023 Children’s Book Awards)
The Quest for the Guardians (Finalist in the Youth Literature Category, ECPA 2025 Christian Book Awards)
The Last Keeper
I was delighted to write a picture book for TGC Kids, Sonia and the Biggest Block Tower Ever, as well as The Storyteller’s Bible, both due out in April 2025!
