Kate's Blog
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...
Valentine’s Quillow Winner and Seattle Snowfall
Congratulations to Jackie Tessnair, the winner of the gorgeous Amish-made Quillow from Lancaster County, plus one of my Amish books, a signed copy of Starting from Scratch, A Letter from Lancaster County, or one of 3 books from The Legacy of Lancaster County...
Giveaway for the season of romance
Everything I write has a thread of romance weaving through it. I can't seem to stop myself, and why should I? When reading a book, whether it be contemporary fiction or Tolstoy, I enjoy the romantic threads and the anticipation of the happily-ever-after. Hopefully, a...
Audiobook Giveaway Winners!
Congratulations to Sonja Nishimoto, Bobbie, Lucy Reynolds, Debbie McCauley and Gail Hollingsorth, the five winners of the Starting from Scratch audiobooks! Kate's Favorite Pics On a rare sunny day, I took a break from editing my writing to enjoy a long stroll with a...
New Year’s Audiobook Giveaway
Happy New Year! It’s a new year and I’m starting from scratch! Like it or not, I must now write 2019 on checks. I didn’t go out and party until midnight on December 31st, but I do feel a sense of excitement for the upcoming year. It's going to be a great one.I can't...
Giveaway Winner & Favorite Pics
Congratulations to Dorothy Porter, winner of the beautiful Amish-made table topper and 3 Amish-made ornaments from Lancaster County, plus one signed book: a copy of Starting from Scratch, A Letter from Lancaster County, or one of 3 books from The...
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.