“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 know. Not to mention the terrific authors, editors, and agents I’ve met along the way. Over this last year our state has been locked down and still is. Inch by inch we’ll loosen up, I hope. I look forward to chatting again with folks at the public library!
This photo I found in Scotland always makes me smile.
I’ll let in on a little something. Some days I’m a wee bit lonely. I want a new dog, a Cairn or a border terrier. The border I’m speaking of is between England and Scotland. A rugged area I’ve visited, plus my dad was of Scottish heritage. He was a Campbell, to be exact.
Knowing my struggle and frustration to find a dog, my husband suggested we simply fly over to Scotland and pick one up. How hard could that be? I laughed.
My darling Millie, being shown by a friend, lived 16+ years.
As I write this blog post the trip is impossible as Great Britain is completely locked down. The start of a new book? you ask. Possibly. I never know what might snag my curiosity.
Castle Campbell
Writing a complete novel is an arduous task so I don’t enter into it lightly. I usually have an idea of the storyline and the characters, but not until I dive in do they become real to me. Sometimes they surprise me by doing all sorts of zany things.
Lucy and Tabatha certainly did the unexpected in my most recent novel From Rome with Love. Not to mention my novel’s other characters. If you’ve read the book you know what I mean. And all sorts of idiosyncrasies erupted in Stage Fright much to my surprise. My characters take on lives of their own and tell me what to do.
I had a pretty good idea how both books would start and finish but not how we’d get there. Among all the books I’ve written, From Rome with Love was the book that caught me off guard the most. But then again, it is the most recent book I wrote. Not counting my Mennonite/Amish Christmas novella, still to be published.
Enter for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card and either Stage Fright or From Rome With Love
Enter my giveaway for a chance to win a signed copy of either Stage Fright or From Rome with Love plus a $100 gift card from Amazon. Time to buy more books or whatever suits your fancy. Winner has 3 days to claim his or her prize. US and Canada only.
I’m loving “From Rome with Love”. Would love to read “Stage Fright”. What about a book in Ireland?
Love your books ! One in Ireland would be great !
Love your books
Would love one in Ireland !
Thank you for the giveaway!
Would love it !
Love your books
Thanks for the chance to win this. God bless you= love your books, Patti
Love reading your books
Totally loved ” From Rome with Love. It really keep me on my toes, trying to figure out ,what will happen next.
I too have experienced the death of my Schnauzer & Yorkie. I have a huge loss and heartache.
My little girls provided me with so much love and joy.
I know I need to find something else to love, care for which provides me with a purpose for being but too devastated.
I just love your books, have a little dog it’s not a yorkie ,but I love her just the same.
I have enjoyed the stories I have been happy to read from you. I doggie sure brings happiness to someone’s life. I don’t have a small dog, we actually are owned by a German Shepherd sassy and feisty girl named Princess Layla. But growing up I had Golden Retrievers. And boy do I miss them so much. Life was full of adventures and shenanigans with them by my side. And although I keep hinting the husband to get me one, is still a challenge. I hope you find your little friend….by the way a Cairn would be amazing. My kiddo wants one too. 🙂
Love Your Books!
Oh Kate I would love to read about Ireland. I would love going to Scotland, Ireland, Greece, ohhhh so many other places. I love little dogs, big dogs are beautiful but they would run me…lol. Not so big here, so small would be much better…my size. Thank you for the chance!
love your books still did not get rome with love
i love your books. a perfect doggie is a shi-poo my is a sweet wonder
Love to read one of your books
You are a new author to me so would love to win either book.
I am looking forward to reading this book Kate. I always enjoy reading your post.
Thank you for this extraordinary opportunity.
Wishing you a Happy Valentine’s Day!
Hey Kate! I too agree about how much our four legged friends help us daily. I have a cat named Lilly Joy and she’s a treasure most of the time. Thanks again for Your giving spirit. I’d love to read the first in this new series. Love & Hugs!