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On Friday, October 4, 2024, the release of debut children’s book The Master Potter was announced on social media. Author Katie (Greenwood) Hamel is local to Norton County.
Hamel moved to Lenora in 2022 following her marriage to Hill City native, Nathaniel Hamel. The couple have two children, Ignatius and Miriam. Hamel spends her days as a stay-at-home-mom and a freelance editor/writer of Faith magazine for the Catholic Diocese of Salina.
Greg Holdren of Beloit served as illustrator. Holdren, father of six and grandfather of 23, taught art for 38 years to students of all ages. Now mostly retired from teaching, Holdren continues to be involved in a variety of artistic endeavors including murals, statues and book illustrations.
The Master Potter is a narrative that tells the story of a potter who receives heartfelt letters from individuals requesting special gifts. The potter carefully crafts unique creations and breathes life into them in response to every letter.
Hamel shares that the idea for the book came on an extremely personal day. “I started writing The Master Potter the day I found out I was expecting my first child. The overwhelming emotions of knowing I was going to be a mom led me to reflect on the lessons I wanted to teach my child. Above all, I wanted him to know how special he was. With that hope in mind, I began writing. Two and a half years later, the book is finished!”
To purchase the book or read more from the author, visit katiehamel.com.