Kate's Blog
Finding Community
A couple of women in our neighborhood have organized a potluck in a nearby park for next week. Each year, our city sets aside a specific date for communities to gather. Actually, the whole country holds a National Night Out to promote fellowship . I’m a very social...
Kate’s Favorite Pics – and congratulations
Please help me congratulate Melissa McKim, winner of the charming Amish-made purse from Lancaster County, 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...
Best Time to Write
Photos from Lancaster County embellish my stories People have asked me when my best and most productive time to write is. If I had my druthers it would be late morning or after dinner. However, I find I get my best writing done very early in the morning, before my...
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
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.