Katie Welch

Canadian novelist and author of Ladder to Heaven (Wolsak & Wynn, 2025); two-time Banff Centre alumnus and finalist for the CBC Short Story Prize, interviewed about her novel and writing process.

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Jan 22, 2026 • 32min

Katie Welch, "Ladder to Heaven" (Wolsak & Wynn, 2025)

In this engaging conversation, Canadian novelist Katie Welch reflects on her latest work, Ladder to Heaven. She shares how a devastating earthquake in 2045 transforms communication between humans and animals, and discusses the complex themes of addiction and stigma through her protagonist Del’s journey. Katie reveals personal inspirations for Del's character and chats about the societal pressures of motherhood. With insights on her lyrical writing style and worldbuilding, she also teases her next project set in a tree-planting camp.

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