About Kate
I’m a North Carolina-based debut novelist who loves to share my stories with the world.
We’re a great match if you: have every Reese Witherspoon romcom committed to memory, laugh at ridiculous internet memes, and can’t leave a bookstore without adding to your TBR pile.
I’ve lived many places, worn a few different career hats, and been on some great adventures, but this phase of life might just be my favorite. Here’s a bit about how I got here…
I am a graduate of The George Washington University with a B.A. in Journalism and a minor in English. I also have an M.A. in Higher Education Administration from the University of Louisville. I was born and raised in Levittown, PA and currently call Chapel Hill, NC home. In between, I lived in Washington, D.C., Louisville, KY, and Florence, Italy, each for four years. My 20s and 30s were a time of constant exploration and adventure. Nowadays, I’m a bit of a homebody.
I’ve previously worked in magazine publishing, marketing, and owned a consulting business. For the last decade, I’ve worked in higher education IT administration at one of the nation’s top public universities.
Once my kids are asleep, my nights are spent doing two things I love the most: reading and writing. My debut novel comes out on July 29, 2025. In the meantime, you can find me on my Substack, It’s Been a Week.
When I’m not in a busy writing season, my husband and I spend our nights watching college sports (Go Heels!) and “old” TV series that we can watch from start to finish.
xoxo,
Kate
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My friends and family call me:
Katey, Kate or Bub (don’t ask)
My happy hour drink of choice:
Prosecco
Not afraid to admit that I love:
All things 90’s pop culture
What I do to relax my mind and body:
Long walks and pilates
Favorite extracurricular activity:
Hiking with my husband and kids
Humble brag...I’m great at:
Time management
My Top goal for 2024:
Survive my book launch in July!
My favorite city on earth:
Florence, Italy
I will always laugh at:
Internet memes from my husband
Favorite special family meal:
Breakfast for dinner
I’m totally jealous of people:
Who don’t always need to hem their pants
When I was 16, I wanted to be:
💖 A writer 💖
Pregnant on the Ponte Vecchio in 2012.
Livy at the Duomo c. 2014
Tell me about Italy!
My husband and I ran our IT consulting business from stunning Florence, Italy, for nearly four years (2011 - 2014). It was as dreamy and inspirational as you imagine.
We planned to live abroad for just one year but stayed for four. The Italian lifestyle was a perfect match for us! We left Italy with the best souvenirs ever: our daughter Livia (now 11 years old) and lifelong friendships with the people we met. We returned home so my husband could attend law school and I could return to work in higher education.
Fun fact: we were on an episode of House Hunters International in 2011. We’re basically famous 😉.