Kate's Blog
Kate’s Favorite Pics – and a winner!
Please help me congratulate Karen Hadley, winner of the charming Amish-made Apron and Hot Pad, plus one signed copy of Starting from Scratch, A Letter from Lancaster County, or a book from The Legacy of Lancaster Trilogy, either bestselling Leaving Lancaster, its...
Amish or Royalty?
What fun to wake up the morning of the British Royal Wedding to find my TIVO was taping it as I slept. I have friends who arose extra early to watch the pageantry and magnificence of the splendid occasion on TV. Although, many wanted nothing to do with it. I thought I...
Winners of the 10 Book Giveaway
Congratulations to Cathy Crocker, Cindy White Menser Bazzy, Kathe Persons, Shelley Beachy, Sandra Cooper, Linda Buzard-Moffitt, Sabrina Templin, Angie M., Christine Blackburn, and Sue Kemper Yoder, who each won a signed copy of Starting From Scratch! Many thanks to...
Ten Book Giveaway
May has arrived and brought with it glorious spring blooms, lovely weather after months of an arduous winter for much of the country, plus plenty of time to read. Just knowing May has arrived puts me in a good mood. Do you recall the song "The Merry Month of May"?...
Woo-hoo and hurray! I found my quilt winner!
Congratulations to Teresa Sheroke! Many thanks to all who entered. I wish I had a quilt for each of you. Don’t despair; there’s another Giveaway around the corner. All my best, Kate
Starting From Scratch and the giveaway quilt
Years ago, when wandering through the Quilt Museum in Intercourse, PA, I fell in love with a spectacular quilt. My dearly departed aunt was a marvelous quilter, but this was the most beautiful quilt I’d ever seen. I took photos of it but failed to note the quilter's...
Let’s celebrate!
My new novel Starting from Scratch is receiving rave reviews! What makes Starting from Scratch unique from my other Amish novels? In spite of years of research into the Amish lifestyle and culture, up until now I’ve felt a bit uneasy writing about them. I’ve written...
Celebrating Starting from Scratch with a Giveaway!
Yay! The days of hurry-up-and-wait are over! Starting from Scratch released early. To celebrate its birthday, I'm giving away a fabulous prize! Those who preorder or purchase a copy of Starting from Scratch before April 10 will receive an extra entry. Hang...
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.