Motherhood & Words

What was waiting for me on the front step when I got home from work today…

And then…

Disbelief. Ecstatic. Giddy. (A little deranged, maybe.)

And this is why you never give up. Persistence, always.

 

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Kate

I have been teaching creative writing for almost twenty years. Reading about other women’s lives and experiences has expanded my world. To be able to walk in someone else’s shoes, whether it’s for a moment or an hour or a few days, is an incredible gift, providing me with insight into the human experience. It takes courage to write your truths, especially if it doesn’t seem as though anyone cares, as though anyone is listening. Let me tell you: your stories matter, I’m listening, and I’m here to help you find the heart of those truths, to get them down on the page, to craft them, and to send them out into the world. Together, we will change the world, one story at a time.

41 Comments

  1. Gillian Marchenko on March 15, 2012 at 10:29 pm

    Cheers my friend! You deserve it :). Can’t wait to read it, too.



    • Kate on March 16, 2012 at 1:03 pm

      Thank you, Gillian! It was so wonderful to be able to give you a hug at AWP!



  2. Melissa on March 16, 2012 at 3:01 am

    Congratulations! It’s beautiful. 😀



    • Kate on March 16, 2012 at 1:03 pm

      Thank you, Melissa!



  3. Kay K on March 16, 2012 at 7:51 am

    Giddy! Love it, love it, love it ! Congrats Kate! :: Clink ::



    • Kate on March 16, 2012 at 1:03 pm

      Clink right back at you, Kay!! Thank you!



  4. Amber Stoner on March 16, 2012 at 8:23 am

    Love those pictures!! Congrats Kate!! Beautiful.



    • Kate on March 16, 2012 at 1:02 pm

      Thanks, Amber!!



  5. Kate Vogl on March 16, 2012 at 8:42 am

    Congrats!!! LOVE it!!!



    • Kate on March 16, 2012 at 1:02 pm

      Thank you, Kate!!



  6. Jenn on March 16, 2012 at 8:58 am

    You are so inspiring!!!



    • Kate on March 16, 2012 at 1:02 pm

      Thank you, Jenn! And I, in turn, am inspired by all of you!



  7. Cecilia on March 16, 2012 at 9:16 am

    They look beautiful, as do you (deranged, never!)! Congratulations Kate!! We should all pin this photo up for inspiration!!



    • Kate on March 16, 2012 at 1:01 pm

      Thank you, Cecilia! Donny kept telling me not to open my eyes so wide, but I just couldn’t help it!



  8. Sara on March 16, 2012 at 9:46 am

    Congratulations Kate! Thrilled to see it in print!



    • Kate on March 16, 2012 at 1:01 pm

      Thank you, Sara! (Me, too!)



  9. Stephany on March 16, 2012 at 12:10 pm

    Congratulations! I absolutely love the title.



    • Kate on March 16, 2012 at 1:00 pm

      Thank you, Stephany!



  10. Mary on March 16, 2012 at 2:54 pm

    YAY!! I’m so thrilled. And I love your wide-eyed ecstatic look.



    • Kate on March 17, 2012 at 12:23 pm

      Thank you, Mary! I look a little crazy, don’t I?



  11. Sara on March 16, 2012 at 6:25 pm

    wonderful—so exciting!



    • Kate on March 17, 2012 at 12:22 pm

      Thank you, Sara!



  12. Julie Stevens on March 16, 2012 at 7:34 pm

    So exciting! Thanks for capturing and sharing the glee and gratitude and grace! Congratulations Kate.



    • Kate on March 17, 2012 at 12:22 pm

      Thank you, Julie!!



  13. Miss Frangipani on March 17, 2012 at 8:36 am

    Congratulations again, Kate! What a special moment. Looking forward to reading the book.

    Chryselle



    • Kate on March 17, 2012 at 12:22 pm

      Thank you, Chryselle!!



  14. Andria on March 18, 2012 at 1:39 am

    SO COOL!!!!!!!
    🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂



  15. Ines on March 19, 2012 at 2:04 pm

    I am so happy for you, Kate. Congratulations! When can we order it?



    • Kate on March 20, 2012 at 11:28 am

      You can pre-order now, Ines! The official release date is May 13th, but it should be in stores by the beginning of May.



  16. Shannon Regan on March 23, 2012 at 9:05 am

    Awesome!! Congrats, Kate! I can’t wait to read it.



    • Kate on March 26, 2012 at 1:11 pm

      Thank you, Shannon!!



  17. Sarah Marty-Schlipf on March 28, 2012 at 10:07 pm

    LOADS of champagne, Kate! so excited for you!



    • Kate on March 29, 2012 at 11:22 am

      Thank you, Sarah!!



  18. Janine Kovac on March 29, 2012 at 12:46 am

    Congratulations! I can’t wait to read it!



    • Kate on March 29, 2012 at 11:23 am

      Thank you, Janine! And I can’t wait to talk about it with Write On, Mamas!!



  19. Betsy Andrews Etchart on April 2, 2012 at 11:02 am

    Congratulations! Can’t wait to read it.



    • Kate on April 2, 2012 at 11:04 am

      Thank you, Betsy!



  20. 6512 and growing on April 5, 2012 at 7:29 am

    your baby is here! Congratulations!



  21. Andria on April 15, 2012 at 7:37 am

    Guess what I just got in the mail yesterday???!

    🙂

    I was so excited. It looks beautiful. You’re an inspiration!!



  22. Elizabeth Verdick on April 22, 2012 at 2:08 pm

    Wow! You deserve every bit of success! I can’t wait to read your book.



    • Kate on April 23, 2012 at 10:15 am

      Thanks so much, Elizabeth!!