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Spring Cleaning and Giveaway
I consider myself a well-organized person. I start my day journaling, which might include a character development idea, a random thought that may make it into a new novel, a quote that inspired me, something I saw that resonated with me. Not quite stream of...
Congratulations and Kate’s Favorite Photos
Please help me congratulate Kim Roberts Hardie, winner of the $100 Amazon gift card plus, a signed copy of either Stage Fright or From Rome With Love. Many thanks to all who entered. Kate's Favorite Pics All my favorite photos have Piper in them, though she doesn't...
April in the Garden
I was taking Piper for a walk, and it suddenly hit me that spring has arrived in the Pacific Northwest. It seems we went from crocuses to daffodils to cherry blossoms to tulips in the blink of an eye. The lighter, brighter greens of new leaves are popping up amidst...
Giveaway Winner and Kate’s Favorite Pics
Please help me congratulate Kari Bellinger, winner of the $100 Amazon gift card plus, a signed copy of either Stage Fright or From Rome With Love. Many thanks to all who entered, and for all the kind comments on last week's blog. Your appreciation and enthusiasm keeps...
In like a Lion out like a Lamb
Are you tired of chilly weather? We had a nasty hailstorm today and it is chilly! The first week of March this year will always remain special to my husband and me because after much searching, we found and bought a new dog! A Cairn terrier, much like the one in The...
Congratulations and Kate’s Snow Day Pics
Please help me congratulate Rita Long, winner of the $100 Amazon gift card plus, a signed copy of either Stage Fright or From Rome With Love. Many thanks to all who entered. Kate's Favorite Pics Seattle only gets a bit over 5 inches of snow a year, but Saturday was...
Books, Dreams and a Giveaway
“A book is a dream that you hold in your hands.” Neil Gaiman Making new friends can be tough, even if they live across the street from you. (A future storyline?) But thanks to all of you, I have a fabulous group of friends whom I appreciate more than you can ever...
Reader’s Giveaway Winner and Kate’s Favorite Pics
Please help me congratulate Robin Weiss, winner of my "I Want To Read Giveaway", including a book tote, reading light, and a copy of either Stage Fright or From Rome With Love. Kate's Pics - A Walk at the Nature Preserve I took advantage of this weekend's good weather...
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Kate Lloyd is a novelist, a mother of two sons, and a passionate observer of human relationships.
A native of Baltimore, Kate spends time with family and friends in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, the inspiration for Leaving Lancaster. She is a member of the Lancaster County Mennonite Historical Society.
Kate and her husband live in the Pacific Northwest, the setting for Kate's first novel, A Portrait of Marguerite. Kate studied painting and sculpture in college. She has worked a variety of jobs, including car salesman and restaurateur.
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