Available directly from this site

Soft Underbelly has ventured out into the big wide world. On the Soft Underbelly page of this site there are links to the paperback, now available directly from this site, and the eBook which is listed on Amazon.com.au. You can also find it simply by searching Kat Powell on either of the Amazon sites.

Welcome to my site

I took to my keyboard fuelled by an overwhelming need to exorcise the horrors of my past and in doing so discovered my passion for writing. My initial quest to extinguish the anguish was soon overridden by a desire to share what I am sure you will agree is an extraordinary true story.

Soft Underbelly

Is a story about a vicious cycle of abuse of a young woman. It takes the reader on a wild ride through the insidiousness of police corruption, wrongful imprisonment, domestic violence, ruthless gangsters, devastating loss, kidnapping and ultimately murder.

Sample Chapters

I have a couple of short stories, which originally formed part of Soft Underbelly but were edited out simply to help with the flow of the book. They are both exciting, real and part of the whole story. I have them here in the site, free for you to download and enjoy. They also give a little taste of what Soft Underbelly is like.

Domestic violence and abuse

The torment and anguish which plagued my life has all been one form of domestic abuse or another. I consider myself to be a survivor, in fact more than just a survivor. I triumphed! My hope is that my book, Soft Underbelly, will help others avoid falling into the same dire situations I found myself in, and also show that with a will and some cunning you can get out. There is hope.