Kate's Blog
Giveaway Winner and Signs of Summer
Please help me congratulate Sarah Taylor, winner of this Amish-made darling and practical purse from Lancaster County, plus a signed book. Either Starting from Scratch, A Letter from Lancaster County; or one of three books from The Legacy of Lancaster County...
Unexpected Start to the Summer
Most of you who read Starting from Scratch can tell I adore plant nurseries. With summer around the corner, I would enjoy spending time gathering plants to be potted for our patio, not contemplating purchasing a new tree. I'm sitting in the living room admiring the...
Giveaway Winner and Almost Secret Gardens
Please help me congratulate Nancy Griggs, winner of the gorgeous Amish-made apron and a copy of one of my signed books—either Starting from Scratch, A Letter from Lancaster County; or one of 3 books from The Legacy of Lancaster County Trilogy—Leaving Lancaster, its...
Mother’s Day
One thing I know about all of us is that we at one time had a mother, even if we never met her. Just thinking about mothers makes me want to write about them. In my Legacy of Lancaster County Trilogy, Holly's mother was a significant character. In A Letter from...
Waiting is over — giveaway winner
Help me congratulate Kim Vizzini, winner of the gorgeous 48” Amish-made table-runner from Lancaster County, plus one of my Amish books. Either Starting from Scratch, A Letter from Lancaster County, or one of 3 books from The Legacy of Lancaster County Trilogy—Leaving...
Hurry Up and Wait
I don't believe in writer's block. I simply refuse to have it. For me, writing is so much fun, especially when it comes to women's fiction. However, I’ve been dragging my feet composing this blog post, which technically should be about springtime and all its glorious...
Giveaway winner and some favorite pics
Help me congratulate Lucy Nix, winner of the adorable Amish-made pillow, plus one of my Amish books. Either Starting from Scratch, A Letter from Lancaster County, or one of 3 books from The Legacy of Lancaster County Trilogy—Leaving Lancaster, its sequel, Pennsylvania...
Are You Ready for Spring?
I sure am! Compared to back East, where I was born and lived, I realize our winter was not a brutal one, but nevertheless we've endured more snow and cold temperatures than usual in the Pacific Northwest.I am always amazed when I see signs of spring on a morning...
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.