Katy Willis

Katy is a science fiction aficionado, game geek, and green-living, planet-loving techno-hippie who has been writing about all of her favorite things since 2008. She's logged hundreds of hours playing sandbox survival and dystopian horror games, knows everything there is to know about Doctor Who, LotR, TWD, and GoT, is endlessly fascinated by dragons, magic, and fantasy, and thinks alternative reality, zombies, and cyberpunk culture are the epitome of cool. Katy's love for the futuristic and the fantastical drives her creativity both in her writing and her daily life. With a keyboard at her fingertips, she dives into unknown realms, exploring the complex relationships between technology and humanity, and imagining what the distant future (or past) might hold. She is equally at home discussing the philosophical underpinnings of a new indie game, debating the merits of various time travel theories with fellow Whovians, or geeking out over the latest advancements in VR technology. She also makes authentic cosplay and reenactment accessories, clothing, jewelry, and armor, mainly with chainmail. She grows her own organic food and is a certified master herbalist and canine nutritionist, embodying the essence of a modern-day renaissance woman. In her eco-friendly homestead, she's created a sanctuary that reflects her eclectic interests and sustainable ethos. Her garden is a vibrant tapestry of medicinal herbs and nutritious vegetables. Beside it, her workshop stands as a crucible of creativity where she meticulously crafts her chainmail creations, ring by ring. Her love for her canine companions is boundless, and she’s transformed her knowledge into actionable advocacy, educating others about holistic pet care and nutrition. The wholesome meals she prepares for her furry friends are but another expression of her holistic approach to life, where the natural and the modern join in harmony. Katy publishes her green living content on her website, realselfsufficiency.com. She's also been published in MSN, Her Campus, Business.com, The Family Handyman, Wealth of Geeks, Angi, Reader's Digest, and more.