It’s been an absolute pleasure to read through it all, Kate. I should be the one thanking you, not the other way around! :) (And happy birthday to your little one!)
Happy sixth birthday to your son! And congratulations on all you've achieved and all those upcoming plans! Might you be free for a chat sometime in the next month? I seem to be coming up to London at least twice a week with various events and visits!
Hi Harvey, thanks so much! So great to have you here.
I would love to meet up. I've barely made it into the city-city since I moved (twice I think?) due to the crazy hours I've got but let's make it happen. Will you also plan to be doing that in 2025? Only because the weeks leading up to the holiday are pretty packed and we leave the 14th to the US. Email/DM and we can find a way soon :)
Happy birthday 🎂 Buzz! Great to get an update from you; look forward to seeing how The Mattherhorn develops in the future.
Also, I just finished reading Yellow Face!! I thought it was as a great concept, but have to admit that I got bored around half way through and found it repetitive. I think there's maybe a limit to how long you can tolerate a whiny narrator who sees the world as being against her...😄 but that is possibly the author's intention. Thinking of writing more about this in the future! Would love to know how you find it.
Haha YES I both see this and also think it is her intention (whether or not it works, I’m not sure yet!). The ideas about race and authenticity and authorship are quite intriguing and I’m also curious about this ghost.
Congratulations on all this exciting news, Kate! And happy birthday to your 6-year-old! How joyful. Very happy to be in this community with you and follow your brilliant posts. 🎉❣️
Hey Kate! Congrats again on the thrilling ride that was Marie's story and for setting it up so that a sequel (or sequels) are possible.
"The eight-part series I’ll publish is about the epistolary form, one I used for the novel I’ve just serialized here." -- this is very exciting! Really looking forward to this.
Would love to hear your thoughts on Yellowface. I've been tempted to read that but haven't gotten to it.
As you saw, I have the new Murakami to read, but I'm only dipping into it slowly at the moment as I finish off Moby Dick. I've enjoyed the latter, but like the ocean waves there have been peaks and troughs for me across the many varied chapters.
Re Yellowface - if you see Kate’s comment, you’ll see how I’m feeling about it. But it does intrigue me still! There does seem to be this fixation with publication big P that puts me off and is a good reflection tool.
Thank you, thank you for your ever present support 🙏
I'm still a little behind on your novel, but I've been enjoying it wholeheartedly! It's thrilling and touching. Congratulations on finishing it and I look forward to more by you. Happy birthday to your soon, I hope you're having a wonderful celebration!
This is just ace. Your ability to connect personal milestones, like your son’s birthday, with reflections on your creative process is a delight to read. The enthusiasm for projects such as the triptych of novellas and your exploration of shorter pieces in 2025 shows your versatility as a writer.
Yes, exciting and occasionally exhausting is about right. Congratulations on finishing this one! I want to find time to read it one day.
Thanks Ben!
I understand! I loved the start of your latest and am way behind. It’s great to be connected with you and catch up on all your projects when I can.
It’s been an absolute pleasure to read through it all, Kate. I should be the one thanking you, not the other way around! :) (And happy birthday to your little one!)
Thanks for the lovely words as always, Silvio!
Happy sixth birthday to your son! And congratulations on all you've achieved and all those upcoming plans! Might you be free for a chat sometime in the next month? I seem to be coming up to London at least twice a week with various events and visits!
Hi Harvey, thanks so much! So great to have you here.
I would love to meet up. I've barely made it into the city-city since I moved (twice I think?) due to the crazy hours I've got but let's make it happen. Will you also plan to be doing that in 2025? Only because the weeks leading up to the holiday are pretty packed and we leave the 14th to the US. Email/DM and we can find a way soon :)
It’s a wrap! Wonderful plans ahead, too. I have to check out Lulu… oh and Happy 6th birthday! 🎂
Yes check out Lulu!
Thanks Alexander ☺️ appreciate your support so much!
Thank you for all that you do here, Kate. I love reading your work. And happy birthday to your son! 🎈
Amazing—thanks so much for these wonderful posts. I’m late to the party, but excited to read both, posts and novel.
Congrats on finishing it—
That’s so kind, Armand! Happy to have you here.
Great update, Kate - congratulations on wrapping AIiV - yay! I won the contest - and Happy Birthday to your kiddo!
You did 🎉
Thanks Troy!
well credits are to you, you wrote the novel i only enjoy it. happy birthday to your son!
You’re so lovely, perfectlight! Thanks
Happy birthday 🎂 Buzz! Great to get an update from you; look forward to seeing how The Mattherhorn develops in the future.
Also, I just finished reading Yellow Face!! I thought it was as a great concept, but have to admit that I got bored around half way through and found it repetitive. I think there's maybe a limit to how long you can tolerate a whiny narrator who sees the world as being against her...😄 but that is possibly the author's intention. Thinking of writing more about this in the future! Would love to know how you find it.
Haha YES I both see this and also think it is her intention (whether or not it works, I’m not sure yet!). The ideas about race and authenticity and authorship are quite intriguing and I’m also curious about this ghost.
Thanks Kate! 💜
Thank you so much for the mention, Kate. I truly appreciate that and feel very grateful that we are connected here on Substack.
Congratulations on reaching the finish line with style and grace!
Thanks Jo! Have a lovely holiday.
Congratulations on all this exciting news, Kate! And happy birthday to your 6-year-old! How joyful. Very happy to be in this community with you and follow your brilliant posts. 🎉❣️
Thank you, Jane! Likewise, very happy to have you here and be connected with you and your writing 😍💙🎉
Hey Kate! Congrats again on the thrilling ride that was Marie's story and for setting it up so that a sequel (or sequels) are possible.
"The eight-part series I’ll publish is about the epistolary form, one I used for the novel I’ve just serialized here." -- this is very exciting! Really looking forward to this.
Would love to hear your thoughts on Yellowface. I've been tempted to read that but haven't gotten to it.
As you saw, I have the new Murakami to read, but I'm only dipping into it slowly at the moment as I finish off Moby Dick. I've enjoyed the latter, but like the ocean waves there have been peaks and troughs for me across the many varied chapters.
Oh yes, Moby Dick is a beast in itself!
Re Yellowface - if you see Kate’s comment, you’ll see how I’m feeling about it. But it does intrigue me still! There does seem to be this fixation with publication big P that puts me off and is a good reflection tool.
Thank you, thank you for your ever present support 🙏
Thanks Kate, will go look at that comment.
And thank you for all the amazing and stimulating output in your writing and podcasts!
Congrats and exciting news, Kathleen!
Appreciate you Mary!! 💙 you should also be on my gratitude list!
I'm still a little behind on your novel, but I've been enjoying it wholeheartedly! It's thrilling and touching. Congratulations on finishing it and I look forward to more by you. Happy birthday to your soon, I hope you're having a wonderful celebration!
Oh Nadia! I should have thanked you as well 🤗 can’t wait to also read your latest. Thanks for always being so supportive.
I was anonymous and that was even sexier and more intriguing ;-) <3.
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This is just ace. Your ability to connect personal milestones, like your son’s birthday, with reflections on your creative process is a delight to read. The enthusiasm for projects such as the triptych of novellas and your exploration of shorter pieces in 2025 shows your versatility as a writer.
Thanks so much, Jon! So good to have you here and always great to see your latest writing as well.
Perfect timing as I'm looking for a book. Now I get to read it all at once. I'm excited.
Great David! Thanks :) Coming soon...