@katemachon
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Kate posted an update 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Happy Christmas for tomorrow to all you lovely Denizens. Xx
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Kate's profile was updated 3 months, 3 weeks ago
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Kate replied to the topic Choices in the forum
September Song 5 months, 3 weeks agoIce
The Last Kingdom
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Kate posted a new activity comment 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Having fun writing and publishing. The marketing… less so. But a necessity!
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Kate posted a new activity comment 9 months ago
I love that book, and the sequel. Beautifully written, with a touch of magic.
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Kate replied to the topic New novel from Kate Machon! in the forum Podium 1 year ago
Thanks, Ath – as I’m sure you remember, they came to life in a short story in one of you winter writing challenges. Now I’m about to start writing book 3.
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Kate replied to the topic New novel from Kate Machon! in the forum Podium 1 year ago
Thanks, Libby!
Book 1 in the series was a bronze winner in the Wishing Shelf Book Awards last week too. So I’ve had lots to celebrate on the writing front. A very nice feeling after the years of drought when I was chasing agents!
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Kate posted a new activity comment 1 year, 4 months ago
I’m sorry you’ve had a bad experience trying to get the message out Janette. I share your and Philippa’s frustration with the celebrity Christmas book, especially now I’m truing to get my funny children’s book under people’s noses. An unfair situation, but one I doubt publishers will be interested in rectifying.
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Kate posted a new activity comment 1 year, 9 months ago
Thanks so much, Janette, I really appreciate that. And good luck with finishing the WIP.
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Kate posted an update 1 year, 10 months ago
I wanted to let you know that I’ve finally gone ahead and published my humorous middle grade book. I’m very excited!
Some of you may remember the characters Pix and Gabe from one of Athelstone’s short story contests. Well, the pair have now gone large.It’s launching on 12 July. If anyone is interested, you can pre-order an e-copy now, or get a…[Read more]
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Pix and Gabe are brilliant, 100% delightful characters who will entice any reader. Well done, Kate! I’m looking forward to reading The Shadow Deception.
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Thank you, Libby!
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Great news, Kate. I’ve watched your magical duo for some time now. I’m certain the Shadow Deception will be a winner.
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Thanks, Athelstone. Fingers crossed. 😊
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That’s such exciting news – congratulations, Kate! I’m sure your charming, quirky duo will enchant many young readers. xx
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Thanks, Kaz!
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Well done, Kate. I’m so out of touch with my writing people, but I love your writing. I’m busy finishing off my own WIP, Marigold (almost there), but will take a look as soon as I come up for breath.
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Thanks so much, Janette, I really appreciate that. And good luck with finishing the WIP.
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And to you, Kate! A chilly start to Christmas morning here in West Sussex. Off to see our daughter start the festivities with a 5K Park Run soon. Then home for breakfast and dividing up the spoils đŸ™‚