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  • Are historical ‘witches’ still being misrepresented?

    During the 16th and 17th centuries, accusations of ‘bewitching’ would cause fear to ripple through agricultural communities in Scotland and England. Women, and some men, were feared for their alleged […]

  • The Healthcare Rebellion (2027)

    The Healthcare Rebellion (2027) is an investigative memoir exploring centuries of health inequality in the UK. The book connects historical inequity to modern day treatment gaps, examines how institutional power […]

  • What is in a name?

    How did I choose my pen name?Kate Ford Michaels is an expanded version of my name – Kate Ford. So, why not write under it? It’s a strong name, one […]

  • When your cancer has no roadmap

    I’m Kate Ford Michaels, a writer and activist. In January 2023, aged 49, I was diagnosed with invasive lobular breast cancer, a disease, which until then, I had no knowledge […]