tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681775564258628407.post3457366357844699001..comments2024-02-20T07:57:47.756-08:00Comments on Carol Hedges: The PINK SOFA welcomes Kate LongCarol Hedgeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10359578624109905400noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681775564258628407.post-71568726158355872882013-12-20T02:13:55.863-08:002013-12-20T02:13:55.863-08:00Cheers.Cheers.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16365185962131795210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681775564258628407.post-32118145640677597412013-11-15T05:38:50.355-08:002013-11-15T05:38:50.355-08:00Great post-very interesting to see how you work. T...Great post-very interesting to see how you work. Thanks.Paul Tobinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14732771806819029077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681775564258628407.post-34172418653249334482013-11-10T03:18:33.768-08:002013-11-10T03:18:33.768-08:00We started out with an Amsrad too Kate, but that s...We started out with an Amsrad too Kate, but that seems a long time ago now... glad you mentioned Pinterest, been meaning to check that out, just wish there wasn't quite so much still for us to learn. But you do meet such lovely, helpful people on Carol's sofa!anita daweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03872644106384365588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681775564258628407.post-58945434547720927322013-11-08T10:37:34.397-08:002013-11-08T10:37:34.397-08:00Oh, that's nice. Yes, Bad Mothers United picks...Oh, that's nice. Yes, Bad Mothers United picks up three years later and has the same main characters in it. Fun to write as I was very fond of those women!Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16365185962131795210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681775564258628407.post-12968224722945491502013-11-08T10:36:36.484-08:002013-11-08T10:36:36.484-08:00There was an article in the Telegraph very early o...There was an article in the Telegraph very early on which did its best to make it sound as if I'd almost "accidentally" scribbled a book in the moments where there was nothing on TV. It was so far from the truth it was laughable. I worked for ten years before I got my contract.<br /><br />Thanks for your good wishes!Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16365185962131795210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681775564258628407.post-64996575552437209122013-11-08T10:34:43.579-08:002013-11-08T10:34:43.579-08:00Ta!Ta!Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16365185962131795210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681775564258628407.post-6230210216794567832013-11-06T08:59:26.165-08:002013-11-06T08:59:26.165-08:00Good to find out more about you Kate.I loved the B...Good to find out more about you Kate.I loved the Bad Mothers Handbook.I didn't even know there was a sequel.Anne Macklehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04635857544175826537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681775564258628407.post-32826713716135529192013-11-05T06:02:18.514-08:002013-11-05T06:02:18.514-08:00What a great story, Kate! It's funny how to th...What a great story, Kate! It's funny how to the media you appeared to be an overnight success, yet you know how much work and years went into writing that book. Happy to see your hard work paid off for you.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681775564258628407.post-9667320878027254762013-11-04T23:39:19.184-08:002013-11-04T23:39:19.184-08:00That's very kind, thank you. Yes, young writer...That's very kind, thank you. Yes, young writers of today have no idea of those pre-internet struggles!Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16365185962131795210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681775564258628407.post-30675474592150665822013-11-04T23:38:22.583-08:002013-11-04T23:38:22.583-08:00It may be that other writers don't have to ...It may be that other writers don't have to 'drive' their characters out the way I do. It's just the process which works for me. Thanks for your comment, Jeannie.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16365185962131795210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681775564258628407.post-84028106294546093092013-11-04T10:25:31.173-08:002013-11-04T10:25:31.173-08:00Your experiences as a successful writer are very e...Your experiences as a successful writer are very encouraging! Your posts are always warm as well as informative. A very welcome combination, Kate,Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681775564258628407.post-78576599168673607142013-11-04T05:58:52.730-08:002013-11-04T05:58:52.730-08:00Kate, your writing route is fascinating, and so en...Kate, your writing route is fascinating, and so encouraging. You've resurrected memories of Amstrad days with Start of Day discs and dot matrix printouts - ugh - but your latest book sounds enthralling. I know it will be immensely readable, as all your books are. Hilarynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681775564258628407.post-16461918550374192982013-11-04T04:18:43.728-08:002013-11-04T04:18:43.728-08:00Kate, that's a really useful - as well as inte...Kate, that's a really useful - as well as interesting - interview. It shows how much you have to be 'driven' to get the characters and stories out of your head and on to the paper, despite everything that gets in the way. <br /><br />It's good to know that persistence pays off - but only if you have the talent in the first place.Jeanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09273622164197138471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681775564258628407.post-29369377838191051032013-11-04T01:17:34.989-08:002013-11-04T01:17:34.989-08:00What a lovely comment! I'm so glad you're ...What a lovely comment! I'm so glad you're fond of Charlotte, Karen and Daniel because I almost feel as if they're my own family. I think probably the next-book-but-one will be the follow up, and I'll certainly let you know when it's under way. It's also great to hear about mums passing on books to daughters, and vice versa. xKatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16365185962131795210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681775564258628407.post-82515778320023795582013-11-03T13:22:58.023-08:002013-11-03T13:22:58.023-08:00Kate, I ADORED the first book's movie , after ...Kate, I ADORED the first book's movie , after I had become ROBsessed about 2 years ago. I had had no idea it was such a big seller in the UK ....I am so very happy for you. Then I started researching you, as the writer, this past summer. I couldn't wait to get my hands on Bad Mothers United ! I ordered it and had it sent to Connecticut, USA from England and thoroughly enjoyed it ! PLEASE consider a sequel to this book also~ I just "gotta" keep reading about Charlotte, Daniel, and her mom. I now have my 35 year-old (voracious reader) daughter hooked on this book. We both were very sad when the book ended , and were SO ready for the next story. I truly appreciate today's write-up about you, giving me more background on the first book. Now it makes even more sense to know your personal/professional background regarding this series. Thank you again .....and please seriously contemplate another novel for this series. cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10132422973668509329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681775564258628407.post-28090107360594335442013-11-03T09:23:35.285-08:002013-11-03T09:23:35.285-08:00Thank you very much! I do find wildlife sneaks its...Thank you very much! I do find wildlife sneaks its way into my novels as well (a LOT in the case of Before She Was Mine).Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16365185962131795210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681775564258628407.post-54647532391882246952013-11-03T09:21:48.850-08:002013-11-03T09:21:48.850-08:00Yes, I've got one for Bad Mothers United/The B...Yes, I've got one for Bad Mothers United/The Bad Mother's Handbook http://www.pinterest.com/volewriter/bank-top-home-of-the-bad-mothers-handbook/<br />I think Pinterest is a really useful device for those of us who like to write to visual prompts, and especially if setting is an important element.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16365185962131795210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681775564258628407.post-14619673478646895352013-11-03T08:32:39.471-08:002013-11-03T08:32:39.471-08:00I love the fact you met as wildlife enthusiasts an...I love the fact you met as wildlife enthusiasts and then Carol realised you were also that great writer! Lovely interview, great books and can't wait for the latest. lizzielongdrophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10183046771939297139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681775564258628407.post-56752745461607531202013-11-03T02:27:42.195-08:002013-11-03T02:27:42.195-08:00Smashing interview, Kate, thanks for talking to us...Smashing interview, Kate, thanks for talking to us. The Pinterest thing is great! Did you do one for any of your other novels? Kathrynnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681775564258628407.post-38105049208350312902013-11-02T12:57:31.311-07:002013-11-02T12:57:31.311-07:00For me it's about building creative pressure. ...For me it's about building creative pressure. It really helps the momentum of my writing to wait and plan before I write.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16365185962131795210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681775564258628407.post-36555888284664542312013-11-02T12:56:56.780-07:002013-11-02T12:56:56.780-07:00I did indeed (she said, brushing the crumbs from o...I did indeed (she said, brushing the crumbs from off her mink stole).Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16365185962131795210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681775564258628407.post-81774763360321909412013-11-02T12:56:02.670-07:002013-11-02T12:56:02.670-07:00Ta!Ta!Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16365185962131795210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681775564258628407.post-44124098921987954112013-11-02T11:09:12.499-07:002013-11-02T11:09:12.499-07:00she scoffed it before I'd even put the post up...she scoffed it before I'd even put the post up!! These ''celeb''authors! What are they like!Carol Hedgeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10359578624109905400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681775564258628407.post-15898197089208880512013-11-02T11:06:55.726-07:002013-11-02T11:06:55.726-07:00Thanks for sharing your writing experience with us...Thanks for sharing your writing experience with us Kate. Your honesty gives hope to us struggling authors. Where's the cake today Carol?Amanda Nasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05194567267976764410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681775564258628407.post-78894351973057500592013-11-02T07:30:03.841-07:002013-11-02T07:30:03.841-07:00Your new novel sound fascinating, Kate - I look fo...Your new novel sound fascinating, Kate - I look forward to reading that one in time. Kath McGurlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02526923882402757423noreply@blogger.com