Author Archives: KathyH

Good News

Posted on June 1, 2013 by KathyH

I’m honored and delighted to write that my flash piece “Bonefever” will be published by Every Day Fiction on June 18th. It’s a zombie story set on Palm Beach (in the Henry Flagler Museum). I’ve been reading EDF for years … Continue reading →

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Worth Reading #4: Abbreviated but Worthy

Posted on May 16, 2013 by KathyH

I have been meaning to write these reviews for months. These two books have been sitting on the shelf, and my original plan was to review them along with a third book. Needless to say, I still haven’t finished that … Continue reading →

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Small indulgences and the like

Posted on May 9, 2013 by KathyH

Last week, it rained nearly non-stop, which is a fairly rare occurrence in this part of Florida (tropical storms excepted). Practices and other outdoor activities were cancelled, and it made for a lovely, lazy week. Parenting is a seldom lazy … Continue reading →

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Trust Your Judgment (or, some final thoughts on the thesis, editing, and feedback)

Posted on April 24, 2013 by KathyH

My novel/thesis project is now at my university, on my advisor’s desk, and I am waiting on her final approval. What a journey! Two years ago, the thought of getting a master’s in writing was little more than a brief … Continue reading →

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Finished!

Posted on March 8, 2013 by KathyH

I suppose a book is never truly finished, but yesterday, I completed a solid draft of my novel/thesis project. There’s much more editing ahead; indeed, the binding copy is due in April, and I will have to revise based on … Continue reading →

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Odds and Ends, Again

Posted on February 6, 2013 by KathyH

I have officially not exercised for the past two weeks, unless my two walks count. I’ve been eating cleanly, with the exception of this past weekend, and I generally feel good. One of my kids has been ill this week, … Continue reading →

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Spine

Posted on January 18, 2013 by KathyH

I didn’t know which verb to use – “grow” or “fuse” or “generate” or “re-generate” -when it came to this topic. So, I’ve simply titled this post “Spine” because I’m trying to grow, cultivate, reinforce – whatever – mine, in … Continue reading →

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Procrastinating

Posted on January 17, 2013 by KathyH

Is what I’m doing at the moment. Perusing Facebook, adding recipes to my Pinterest page, reading authors’ websites, etc., etc. Basically, I’m avoiding my novel/thesis, which is silly because once I focus, I can usually churn out some decent pages. … Continue reading →

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Resolved, 2013

Posted on December 31, 2012 by KathyH

I don’t believe in resolutions, but I believe in lists. So here, I offer my plans for 2013: Yoga –  really and truly try yoga this year. I bought a Groupon; now, I have to call the studio and get … Continue reading →

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Dinner

Posted on December 21, 2012 by KathyH

It’s supposed to be in the 40s tonight. Chilly! Taking advantage of this wintry-ish weather, I’m making lentil soup tonight. This is one of my favorite recipes, courtesy of Ina Garten and the Food Network. I’m serving it with French … Continue reading →

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