Co-founder, Editorial Director (non-fiction)
Kathryn is a writer, editor and creative producer from the south coast of Wales. She has worked with independent publishers such as Parthian and most recently as the programme and content producer for New Writing North. She is the recipient of a Rising Star award from both The Bookseller and The Printing Charity. Kathryn’s own work has been widely commended and published, including an essay collection, Seaglass, with Calon Books in May 2024 and articles for the likes of The Guardian, The Scotsman and The Bookseller. Her essay, ‘Return to Water’, was a category winner in the New Welsh Writing Awards in 2021.
Kathryn takes the lead on creative non-fiction, as well as focusing on publicity, events, partnerships and fundraising.
Folding Rock is looking to appoint its first advisory board to help steer the organisation in the best possible direction as it grows and evolves into a significant part of the literary landscape of Wales.
Read the editorial for Issue 002: Speak to Me
Register for an online Q&A with our editors to find out everything you need to know about submissions.
Join Folding Rock and friends to celebrate Issue 002 at our HQ – Barry Goodsheds | 10 July
Watch the readings and discussion from our launch event with Llyfrgell Genedlaethol | National Library of Wales
A round-up of some of the brilliant Welsh writers appearing at Hay Festival 2025.
We’re taking Folding Rock to London! Join us at magCulture HQ on Thursday 8 May to celebrate all things Roots. With an introduction from the
We’re headed to Aberystwyth for an evening of readings and conversation – join us online or in person!
Join Kathryn Tann and Issue 001 writers Sophie Mackintosh and Joshua Jones in conversation at the Cúirt International Festival of Literature on 10th April 2025.
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