About R.E. Kurz

How It Started

I started writing when I was 12 years old. One day as I walked down the hall, I suddenly envisioned Linda and her friend, Jack Frost, up to some antics in their school hallway. I loved the idea so much that I began to think about it all the time and started writing down fun scenes between Jack and Linda.

While I am much older now, I kept writing about this duo through high school, college, and beyond. My degree in Biological Sciences from Fordham University deepened my love of the natural world and my minor in Medieval Studies, where I focused on medieval literature, influenced my passion for fantasy, mythology, folklore, and the weird.

My Debut Novel

After working on it for 12 years, my first book is out now as of September 1, 2025 with Soncata Press!

The Fall of Linda Waters has been a labor of love and grew along with me like an old friend. Follow me on social media to learn more about it! :)

Frequently Asked Questions

What inspired you to write The Fall of Linda Waters?

I loved the idea of the character of Jack Frost and what it would be like if he was friends with a human, and it grew from there. My own experiences with grief also shaped the path of the book, and wanting to see more strong and realistic female and LGBTQ+ characters.

How did the title of your book come about?

The title of the book comes from the saying “if you fall down seven times, you get up eight.” I like that there are different possible interpretations to the title: it could mean “fall” as in “autumn of Linda,” as well as Linda literally or figuratively falling into both her grief and her healing journey. Anything else could be a spoiler!

Were there any authors or books that influenced your work?

Rick Riordan, Terry Pratchett, and the Welsh medieval Mabinogion strongly influenced, or at least inspired, me while I was writing my novel.

About R.E. Kurz

How It Started

My Debut Novel

Frequently Asked Questions

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