by KateLloyd | Jan 14, 2025 | giveaway, writing
I am one of the slowest readers in the world because when I see an unusual word, a unique turn of phrase, a new idea on the page, I ponder it. I’ve been known to read a book through twice and circle words and phrases of interest. This concept was introduced to...
by KateLloyd | Apr 18, 2023 | books, giveaway, Reinventing Ruthie, writing
I’m celebrating! Reinventing Ruthie is officially out! Fabulous reviews are being posted. A big thank you to everyone who has left a review. Yay! I admit that when my first novel, A Portrait of Marguerite, released I was afraid to look at the reviews for a year. When...
by KateLloyd | Jun 21, 2022 | giveaway, Stage Fright, Summer, writing
Sipping my coffee this morning I could hear the rain drizzling down. Piper hates walking in the rain. So I opened my laptop to the local weather station and peeked at the hourly forecast to see it was 47 degrees with a high of 64! What happened to springtime in the...
by KateLloyd | Jan 10, 2022 | A Lancaster Family Christmas, giveaway, motivation, Winter, writing
Packing away my holiday decorations always gives me a sense of perspective and satisfaction. My tree ornaments have been acquired over the years, and each goes back into its own packaging. Some I’ve had since childhood, and some were favorites of my sons. I’ve kept...
by KateLloyd | Jul 21, 2021 | giveaway, writing
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...
by KateLloyd | Jun 8, 2021 | books, giveaway, writing
It’s finally almost feeling like summer here in the Puget Sound. Except for last night, the last few weeks have been wonderfully sunny and warm, as those of you who follow my Instagram and Facebook accounts know. The long daylight hours make up for the short, gray,...