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katemb

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about me

I am from Edinburgh but have lived all over England, in Canada and now in Pennsylvania.

I uploaded my historical novel,The Licenser, at end of February 2012 and it made the top 50 in 6 weeks. Thank you to everyone who read and commented! The experience has been really encouraging.

The book is now 'retired' but I have some reads outstanding. Please message me if I owe you a read.


Here are my writing highlights to date:
* 2010 Winner of Random House Canada Student Writing Award - publication of novel excerpt Charlatan.
* 2011 Received Marina Nemat Award for draft of The Licenser
* 2011 Short Story - Maiden Flight - published in Philadelphia Stories journal
*2012 Short Story - Turning Corners - shortlisted for Mslexia Short Story Competition

If you would like to know more about the history behind The Licenser, please check out the website below. It's a work in progress so comments are welcome.

My email is kate.braithwaite@gmail.com

favourite books

So many!
Fingersmith by Sarah Waters, Kafka on the Shore by Hanuki Murikami, The Children's Book by AS Byatt, The Road to Wellville by TC Boyle, Music and Silence by Rose Tremain.
I love many classics - Anna Karenin, Jane Eyre, Persuasion, Vanity Fair.... but also all PG Wodehouse and lots of thrillers, especially Minette Walters and Ian Rankin.

From Authonomy I've bought and loved Notes on an Orange Burial and Seep.

my websites

http://www.ninemilewriters.com     http://readthelicenser.wordpress.com

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MatthewBrenn wrote 53 days ago

Kate, A while ago, you commented on my first book, “Orphan of Gree....

RossClark1981 wrote 67 days ago

Hi Kate, Hope all's well with The Licenser and any other projects.....

kristylove wrote 78 days ago

Hello, my name is miss Kristy i saw your profile and have interest i....

ceejezoid wrote 90 days ago

Hey Kate, how's it going? How's The Licenser? I'm pulling my book....

CGHarris wrote 125 days ago

Hey, I just wanted to drop you a quick note to say hi and to tell ....

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I wrote 309 days ago

Club Agatha Review Alex seems to be an unusual and very interesting character. I really like the premise of someone who feels extreme empathy. Where I think you could take what you have a build further is by showing Alex in this opening wedding scene and having some action where she feels some... view book

I wrote 312 days ago

Club Agatha Review It's a pleasure to return to this book. It's complex: rich with atmosphere and mystery and the historical setting seems to be evoked quite effortlessly. The contrast between the brutal opening and the gentler village scene is really intriguing. I'm keen to go on the book and ... view book

I wrote 314 days ago

Club Agatha review My second read of Paddy Nemesis. The strength of your character's voice makes this really stand out from the crowd. It's clear that this is going to be a dark story but Jack has a humanity (albeit a violent one) that no one else on the train has and so I like him and his humor ... view book

I wrote 315 days ago

Club Agatha Review Hi, I've just enjoyed reading Chapter 1. It ends particularly well with Stephanie telling the Count that she is a widow. A great piece of dialogue. Overall, I think your piece has potential. Her character is wonderfully candid - although I'd prefer it all in the either the fi... view book

I wrote 316 days ago

Club Agatha Review You have an engaging prologue followed by a smart, funny opening between Chris and Alicia. Without the sniff of corruption in the prologue though, I think I would have struggled to see where the mystery was in this story. The main action of the chapter (after the strong ope... view book

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