Prose and Poetry
Born of Passion and Pain
Welcome to the world of Daan Katz
Daan Katz, author of literary speculative fiction
For readers who crave raw truths and stories that stay
Not all craft is art, but without craft there is no art.
Elegant prose that flows like a Mozart Sonata, realistic dialogue, and richly developed characters set Katz’s writing apart. Trauma in its many different faces—suffering caused by loss of loved ones, mental illness, neurodiversity, disability, and violence and abuse—forms the backbone of his fiction and often wriggles its way into his poetry, too.
Daan Katz writes lived-in literary speculative fiction that hits where it hurts, and poetry exploring the everyday joys and struggles of a neurodivergent, disabled person. He also works as an editor at inkarakter.com and writing coach at pantsyournovel.com.
When he’s not working, Daan likes to spend time with his loved ones or play with his cats. He also enjoys playing his white Pleyel piano and singing the timeless works of musical giants like Bach, Handel, Mozart, and Schubert.
Substack: Scribbled in Ink
Scribbled in Ink
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Dies Iræ: Revenge of a Reject
“They tortured and humiliated me. They took my identity and everything I loved, and left me for dead at the gates of the Curridge Fermentry Enclave.”
In a world ruled by crime and political scheming, morality is a luxury for the weak. Nobody understands this truth better than Lord Torvik Kovkatim, grandson of the fearsome King Yilva Peronin.
As a royal assassin, he takes pride in upholding the monarchy’s ideals and protecting its citizens. But when he is ordered to take the life of an innocent, his world shatters.
Exiled from the Royal Courts, and crippled for life, Torvik has nothing left to lose. Relentless flashbacks torment him and push him to the brink of madness. As his emotional wounds fester and fuel his hatred, a haunting melody of revenge echoes within him.
Embark on a journey into Torvik’s world and witness his turmoil as the line between sanity and madness blurs. Will his quest for vengeance lead to redemption or plunge him into the abyss of insanity?
A must-read for fans of Robin Hobb’s character-driven tales, Alex Michaelides’ mind-bending psychological intrigue, and Joanne Greenberg’s poignant exploration of human nature.
Representation:
- disability
- mental health
Current Projects
- New novel 1: 41,823 words into the first draft
- New novel 2: 13,583 words into the first draft
- Poetry collection: 35 poems drafted
- Revising website content for improved reader experience
last updated: 9 June, 2025
All Books by Daan Katz
To date, Daan has published two novels, two short stories, and two poetry bundles. To find out more about each of them, click the covers.
