I don’t like writing about myself in the third person, although oddly enough I do love talking that way. I guess it’s just part of my paradoxical nature. If you stick with me, you’ll start to notice my weirdness, my utter randomness. It’s not made up, it’s just messed up.
I’m from Glasgow, Scotland and have been living in Stornoway, the Isle of Lewis for around a year and a half now. When asked by Editors for an extended Bio, I have said that I’m experiencing life in the Outer Hebrides, but I sometimes wonder if I’m enduring it. Character building, Kate, character building. I’m being flippant here, this has been a fruitful experience so far. If you check out the Gallery of Randomness, you will see a few of the pics I’ve added of Lewis, particularly the mind boggling, ferocious Butt of Lewis.
As for my writing… well, let’s just say I’m gearing myself up to chase the dream. I’ve got a novel written (ahem) and loads and loads of flash pieces/short stories, many of which originated at the wonderful SMYL http://www.showmeyourlits.com/ where I have the good fortune to write with some wonderfully talented and encouraging writers. I like to experiment with different genres – with the exception of poetry because I totally suck at it – working on some children’s lit right now and a drama piece. We’ll see how they go.
Aside from that, I drink lots of tea, listen to lots of loud music and I love to laugh at all the craziness that seems to just happen all the time…
I hope you enjoy the site. Please feel free to leave a comment etc.
Cheers,
Kate 
March 28th, 2012 at 13:06
Hi Kate, thanks for checking out and following my blog. I wanted to wish you luck with your writing. I’m a writer too (novels, short stories and poetry) and I’m always interested in reading other writer’s work. I will click on your link and browse more through your blog. Take care.
March 28th, 2012 at 13:19
No problem, I’m looking forward to reading more of your work. Thanks for checking mine out too and for the encouragement!
March 29th, 2012 at 04:49
thanks for gracing my pages, looking forward to lurking oops I meant reading yours.
March 29th, 2012 at 06:27
Ha ha, no problem – lurk away!
March 29th, 2012 at 05:38
Hi Kate, Thank you for following my blog.
March 29th, 2012 at 06:27
You’re very welcome. Looking forward to the journey!
April 3rd, 2012 at 19:34
I love it when someone follows my blog, so thank you Kate!
April 3rd, 2012 at 22:34
Ditto!
You’re very welcome, I’m looking forward to following you. (How seedy does that sound?!? 
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April 3rd, 2012 at 22:45
It is ok. I know you aren’t the creepy-stalker-type.
April 3rd, 2012 at 22:46
Lol, cool!
But it is weird this whole ‘follow’ concept, he he. 
April 4th, 2012 at 07:59
Hi Kate, lovely to meet you. I was born in Aberfeldy, lived for a short while on the Isle of Skye and now live in Australia.
April 4th, 2012 at 13:58
Hey Kate – that is really cool!
Have never been to Skye, which is ridiculous, given how close it is to me now! Going to travel back up to Lewis in the summer via Skye and Harris, looking forward to that. Do you enjoy living in Australia?
April 4th, 2012 at 15:08
Hey!
I tagged you!
Check it out http://originalapplejunkie.wordpress.com/2012/04/04/day-ninety-four-tagged/
April 4th, 2012 at 15:18
I’m intrigued… I’m off to check it out!
April 19th, 2012 at 05:37
Kate! Glad I found your blog! Super!
April 19th, 2012 at 08:03
That’s lovely, thank you very much!
April 22nd, 2012 at 15:10
Hey Kate,
I’ve nominated you for ABC (Awesome Blog Content) Award! http://originalapplejunkie.wordpress.com/2012/04/22/day-113-awesome-blog-content-award/
Take a look and feel free to nominate some other bloggers for the award..although it’s not mandatory!
*Glad to have a great blogger like yourself*
April 22nd, 2012 at 17:35
That is just so, so, so lovely! What a wonderful surprise, Ms OAJ! Thank you very, very much! If you didn’t already have it, I’d definitely be pinging it back to you, because I LOVE reading your blog!
Hope you are feeling much better now! 
April 22nd, 2012 at 18:45
Its no worries!
And yes..I am feeling better now thanks!
April 22nd, 2012 at 18:50
Glad to hear it!
Stick to those soft foods right now – swap your apples for peaches or something sensible until your better! Okay, motherly rant over! 
April 22nd, 2012 at 22:31
I’ve actually been eating both..lol..I cut the skin off my apples and then “shave” the apple..and it’s really easy to eat then..
No way I’m giving THOSE up! Funny enough..my dad said the same thing about stopping eating them..but everyone knows it’s like no possible..lol
April 22nd, 2012 at 22:31
*not
April 25th, 2012 at 19:49
Kate, your my kinda people. You’re the shit!
April 25th, 2012 at 21:59
That’s like the best comment ever!
April 25th, 2012 at 22:19
aaw. and it is true! Yea! We are each other’s tribe i think!
April 25th, 2012 at 22:23
Yes, it’s cool to find like minded people!
May 6th, 2012 at 17:30
Dear Kate,
I didn’t see a liebster Award on your blog, and feel you both need and deserve one. So congratulations, you’ve been nominated!
Your friend,
Maggie
May 6th, 2012 at 19:49
That is so lovely of you, utterly fabulous! Thank you so much! I shall accept that tomorrow, I’m very grateful to you!
May 22nd, 2012 at 15:12
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