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The big question: Why did I write Love You However?

Well hello there!

It’s been a while since you’ve heard from me on Katherine's Corner! You’ve heard from lots of other people – particularly the fabulous Sapphic Fiction February line-up, as well as various guest posters – but not from me since July last year, not counting my mental-health book list from October!

Since July, a lot has changed. Back in July, I was in the early stages of constructing Love You However, and mired deep in a paralysing case of writer’s block. But I got out of it, p...

Vaela Denarr & Micah Iannadrea: A Sapphic Fiction February Interview

I had so much fun reading Vaela and Micah’s answers to my questions, and it is for this reason that I chose them to headline Sapphic Fiction February. Because today is the last day! I know, I know… heartbreaking stuff.

It helps, of course, that there’s two of them answering. Their interactions within the questions put a smile on my face, and when I got to the end, the question about ice cream sundaes… well, my jaw nearly hit the floor at one particular nugget of information that Vaela DIDN’T ha...

Anna Burke: A Sapphic Fiction February Interview

Author, teacher, gardener, dog mom… are there any titles that Anna Burke does not hold? I was delighted when Anna agreed to be interviewed for Sapphic Fiction February because I knew just by looking at her website that she’d have lots to say – and I was right! Read our penultimate Sapphic Fiction February interview now, and make sure to check out Anna’s books!

Welcome, Anna - tell us a little more about yourself! Who are you and what do you do?

I am a writer, teacher, and most importantly, prov...

Kate Gavin: A Sapphic Fiction February Interview

I know it’s technically March now, but Sapphic Fiction February continues with the final three interviews! Today, we have Goldie-Award-winning author Kate Gavin, author of the beautiful ,Table For Two (and, apparently, the upcoming Table For Two 2, although it’ll be undergoing a name change before we see it). I really enjoyed interviewing Kate, so let’s launch right into it!

Kate, tell us a little more about yourself! Who are you and what do you do?

I am a Goldie Award winning author with Bella...

Bookish & Unbalanced: Ami Spencer's Sapphic Fiction February Interview

Those of you who followed last year's Sapphic Fiction February may recall I interviewed the wonderful ,Ami Spencer , author of ,Broken , ,The Storm Within Her and most recently ,The Mage's Secret . But Ami Spencer is a person of many talents, and now they are also a podcast host! ,Bookish & Unbalanced now has several episodes available now, and if you have any sort of interest in mental health you NEED to check it out!

But for now - Ami, welcome! Tell us a little more about yourself. Who are you a...

Rae Wilde/Knowles: A Sapphic Fiction February Interview

Everyone, there is a new entry for your TBR! Rae Wilde (also known as Rae Knowles) has just released her latest blockbuster. ,Lies That Bind , which she co-authored with April Yates, has just hit the shelves in the last week, and is already receiving great reviews! What better time to interview the wonderful Rae herself? Keep reading to find out how Rae feels about writing!

Rae, tell us more about yourself! Who are you and what do you do?

Rae Knowles (she/her) is a queer woman and author of The ...

Joharra Harper: A Sapphic Fiction February Interview

So it turns out… Joharra Harper and I have quite a lot in common! We are both people of many passions – asexual activism, feminism, and books, among others – and we are both self-published authors. I was delighted when Joharra agreed to be interviewed – welcome, Joharra!

Tell us a little more about yourself - who are you and what do you do?

I'm Joharra Harper. I write YA Queer Fantasy with strong Female MC's.

How did you become an author?

I self published.

Who’s your favourite character that ...

Erica Rose Eberhart: A Sapphic Fiction February Interview

Isn’t this little teaser of Erica Rose Eberhart’s upcoming novel TARNISHED so exciting? It’s still nearly a year away from arriving into the world, but from what she says in this interview, we’re in for a treat of a book, full of strong women. Read on to see what else Erica has to say about her writing journey!

Erica, tell us a little more about yourself! Who are you and what do you do?

I'm a mother and professional editor. Since the pandemic, I've been a stay at home mom who finally had the en...

Titania Tempest: A Sapphic Fiction February Interview

Titania Tempest is an author full of wisdom. I didn’t know her before starting this year’s Sapphic Fiction February, but when I read her answers to my questions, I was struck by her story, how she became an author. Her book ,Paper Daffodils , released last September, has received rave reviews, and having read it myself, I highly recommend it!

Titania, let's start with you telling us a little more about yourself. Who are you and what do you do?

I've been a travel agent, a hotel manager, a pigeon-...

Addison Clarke: A Sapphic Fiction February Interview

Addison Clarke’s website contains a quote from Erica Lee (who we've already heard from during Sapphic Fiction February). It says “Addison is fabulous and wonderful.” And although I didn’t know Addison very well before Sapphic Fiction February, after having interviewed her, I am inclined to agree! After all, she is the author of the ,Moonflower Cove series, which is amazing in its own right. Read on, everyone!

So Addison - tell us a little more about you! Who are you and what do you do?

I’m a pa...