Books

The Aerialists The Borough Press, 2022

‘A heady and stylish read that had me swept away from the first page. Munnik has captured a fascinating world of daring with both beauty and heart.’ – Mahsuda Snaith

THE AERIALISTS is a rich historical novel based on the true story of Louisa Maud Evans, a fourteen-year old girl who died during the Great Exhibition in Cardiff, 1896, and whose demise – tumbling 8,000 feet into the Bristol Channel – captured the imagination of the city.

Read an exclusive excerpt on Unseen Histories.

Now out in paperback. You can order your copy of The Aerialists below or at your favourite local bookshop.

Waterstones Welsh Book of the Month – April 2023

The Heart Beats in Secret The Borough Press, 2019

‘A powerful, multi-generational novel … full of secrets, stories and discoveries.’ Prima

A powerful story of three generations of women, the stories that define them and a wild goose that stalks the kitchen. It explores the wilderness of the heart and the secrets concealed with every beat, finding unexpected answers to haunting questions.

Listen to a sample of the audio book here.

Available in all formats.

USA Today Bestseller

The Pieces We Keep Wild Goose Publications 2017

‘Katie Munnik is an excellent storyteller… Her stories are flesh and blood. They bring those big stories to life, while opening up new insights and perspectives.’
Donald Smith, Director, the Scottish International Storytelling Festival

A collection of short stories told in vivid voices. Some voices are familiar: characters from scripture, history, folklore, myth and legend; others spring from the world around us and speak a modern tongue. Together, they direct our gaze to life’s small details – taking down the Christmas lights, swimming on a summer’s day, remembering the names of wild flowers, looking back and looking forward. The familiar becomes strange and the overlooked beautiful as Katie Munnik calls us to consider anew why stories matter.

The book charts the changing cycles and seasons of the year, reflecting the liturgical patterns of the church and all the weathers of our hearts.

Available in paperback and as an e-book.

Stories

Katie Munnik’s stories have been published in literary journals, magazines and anthologies, commissioned by the National Library of Wales, the National Wool Museum, and broadcast on the CBC.