Kate's Blog
Spring All Around
I always get excited this time of year when I see spring blooms such as the chartreuse foliage unfurling from our ceanothus bush I was sure had died over the winter. Fortunately, I didn't cut down its homely bare branches.I spotted yellow primroses in our front yard...
Celebrate the release of my latest novel, Mona Lisa Smiles
I want to take a moment to congratulate all 50 winners of my Goodreads Giveaway, who each won an ebook of my latest novel, Mona Lisa Smiles.I thoroughly enjoyed writing this book. As a single woman, I used to own a restaurant, which brings both fond memories and the...
Green Giveaway
March makes me think of wearing green. Shamrocks, St. Paddy’s Day. Are you planning to wear green to avoid getting pinched? In Western Washington, AKA the Evergreen State, the color green abounds. As I walk the neighborhood, I can't help noticing how many green shrubs...
Congratulations
Please help me congratulate Jennifer Cervantes, winner of my Early Spring Giveaway of a $100 gift card and Reinventing Ruthie. Many thanks to all who entered. I appreciate each and every one of you!
Early Spring Giveaway
I’ve finally put away all my Christmas decorations and tidied up from Mardi Gras and Valentine’s Day. An unintentional start to spring cleaning perhaps? My husband gave me a lovely card and a heart shaped Frans box filled with assorted chocolates to satisfy my sweet...
Congratulations
Please help me congratulate Jill Oosterhof, winner of my New Beginnings Giveaway of a $100 gift card and Reinventing Ruthie. Many thanks to all who entered. I appreciate each and every one of you!
New Beginnings and a Giveaway
I’m excited to begin a new year! I don't need everything new. I’m content with our home of thirty plus years and my 1995 Mercedes C220. I’ve kept some of my clothes for decades; I do not need a new wardrobe. The house will seem stark when we take down our tree, but...
Congratulations
Please help me congratulate Barb Wagner, winner of my Soup Weather Giveaway of a $100 gift card and Reinventing Ruthie. Many thanks to all who entered. I appreciate each and every one of you!
About Kate
Kate Lloyd is a novelist and a passionate observer of human relationships. A native of Baltimore, MD, she and her husband live in Seattle the setting of several of her novels. She lived in Rome and studied Italian in college. Kate has worked a variety of jobs, including car salesman and restaurateur.