Author, Content Creator, and Tolkien Enthusiast

Kaitlyn Facista is a wife, mother to six, Catholic convert, and author. She is the founder of Tea with Tolkien, a vibrant and positive online community celebrating the life, writings, and Catholic faith of J.R.R. Tolkien. Her first book, Into the Heart of Middle-earth: Exploring Faith and Fellowship in J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings will debut from Ave Maria Press in 2026.

Kaitlyn write and speaks on topics of Tolkien’s faith, the themes and virtues of Middle-earth, and what it means to be a Hobbit at Heart. She is passionate about cultivating a welcoming community for readers new and experienced, and finds joy in creating free reading resources to guide new readers through Middle-earth—including “The Silmarillion Reader's Guide”, “Pocket Guide to Middle-earth”, and “30 Days in the Shire”.

Kaitlyn was recognized as a leader in the Tolkien community and interviewed as a lore expert in an official after-show segment for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. Tea with Tolkien was shortlisted for a Tolkien Society Award in the Best Online Content category in 2023 and 2025.