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Gift Certificate Winner and Kate’s Favorite Pics
Please help me congratulate Brittany, winner of the $50 Amazon Gift Certificate and a signed copy of one of my books! Thank you to all who entered. Kate's Favorite Pics Working On New Year's Goals Kate's books
New Year’s Resolutions or Goals?
When you read the words New Year's Resolution, do you feel a chill down your back, the way I do? I have always ignored New Year's resolutions. In fact, I can't recall ever making one. However, good friend and prolific writer, Kathleen Kohler creates a list every...
Giveaway Winner and Kate’s Favorite Pics
Congratulations to Barb Wagner, winner of the two Amish-made dolls from Lancaster County plus one of my signed books: either the new An Amish Christmas Kitchen, Starting from Scratch, A Letter from Lancaster County; or one of 3 books from The Legacy of Lancaster...
Amish Oldies but Goodies
As I drove home from visiting my mother-in-law yesterday, I listened to an oldies channel. I didn’t recognize some of the songs but enjoyed humming along with them. What is it that attracts me to old-fashioned items, such as quilts, clocks, antiques, and Amish dolls?...
Giveaway Winner and Kate’s Favorite Pics
Please help me congratulate Lorraine Boyd, winner of the gorgeous Amish-made Quillow from Lancaster County and a signed copy of one of my books! Thank you to all who entered. I wish I had a quillow for each of you. Kate's Favorite Pics A Foggy Visit to the Beach...
Feeling Thankful
When I look at this lovely Amish-made quillow from Lancaster County, PA, all I want to do is snuggle in front of the fireplace and read a good book. Maybe with a cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Yum! But I don’t allow myself to read until bedtime or I’d be...
Giveaway Winner and Kate’s Favorite Pics
Congratulations to Mardell Grayhek, winner of the Amish-made apron and hot-pad from Lancaster County plus one of my signed books: either the new An Amish Christmas Kitchen, Starting from Scratch, A Letter from Lancaster County; or one of 3 books from The Legacy of...
Season of Comfort Food
Am I the only one whose color and taste pallets changed when I put aside my summer clothes? Suddenly my white sweater holds little appeal, whereas autumn colors such as brown and gold beckon me. My desire for iced tea is now replaced with hot tea, not to mention hot...
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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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