Kate's Blog
To Tell the Truth
In the Pacific Northwest, a drought is a cause for celebration. Last summer we endured the least rainfall since 1951. In truth, we had plenty of water to keep our lawns green, but paid summer prices, and our well up at the beach did not go dry.I love the arrival of...
Congratulations!
Please help me congratulate Barbara Miller, winner of the Old Order Mennonite handmade hanging quilt. Many thanks to all who entered.
Celebrating the Release of A Lancaster Family Christmas
Last night my husband asked me if I was putting up Christmas decor early or if it was left over from last year. “A photo-shoot,” I said. “I need to take pictures of prizes for a Keeping up with the Amish Facebook group online event on September 30, two days after...
Goodreads Giveaway
With summer just about over, I'm eagerly waiting the release of my latest novel, A Lancaster Family Christmas, on September 28. Would you like to win a copy of A Lancaster Family Christmas? Now’s your chance! I'm giving away 100 eBook copies on Goodreads. You have...
Congratulations
Please help me congratulate Ally Devine, winner of these two unique, hand-sewn dolls. Many thanks to all who entered.My new book, A Lancaster Family Christmas, releases Sept. 28. Preorder on Amazon and save on the Kindle eBook!
Lancaster County versus New York
People often give me a quizzical look when I tell them my two favorite places to visit are Lancaster County, PA, and New York City. What two locations could be further apart and yet so close together on the map?Fond memories of Lancaster County in autumn.I’m not...
Summer Writing Giveaway Winner
Please help me congratulate Christian Jenssen-Solberg, 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.
Summer Writing and Giveaway
I find copious research is required for writing a good fiction novel. When I read a novel, I can tell if the author has put time into verifying the details. Whether it be about Great Britain or Italy, places I’ve been to often. I even lived in Rome but when I wrote...
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.