42 Stories Anthology Interview with Kate Fellowes: Judge of the Crime Chapter
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Kate Fellowes has published six mystery novels and many essays, with short stories featured in outlets like Woman's World and Crimestalker Casebook. By day, she works at a public library, and by night, she’s crafting her next mystery. When not writing, you can find her blogging at katefellowes.wordpress.com.
BAM: Hi, Kate! Let's start with a bit of an introduction. Where are you located?
Kate: I’m based in Wisconsin.
BAM: A cozy location. And where do you write?
Kate: In the winter, I write at home. In the summer, I take my writing to the beach.
BAM: Writing at the beach sounds idyllic! Now, let’s break the ice. What’s your drink of choice before you get started?
Kate: Coffee, of course.
BAM: Classic choice! Which country do you enjoy visiting, aside from your home?
Kate: England—there’s something so special about it.
BAM: England is a wonderful place. What about sweets—what’s your favorite treat?
Kate: Definitely chocolate.
BAM: So, it’s caffeine and chocolate—perfect fuel for a writer! What books have you read recently?
Kate: Some great reads lately: How to Solve Your Own Murder, Mother-Daughter Murder Night, Antique Hunter’s Guide to Murder, and The Framed Women of Ardmore House.
BAM: A solid list! Now, let’s talk art. Are there any artists whose work you particularly admire?
Kate: I’ve always enjoyed the Wyeths—N.C., Andrew, and Jamie. I especially love Andrew’s End of Olsons’, North Point, and Wind from the Sea.
BAM: I see the connection between your love of the sea and Andrew Wyeth’s paintings. Does the ocean inspire your writing?
Kate: Absolutely. It’s peaceful, yet powerful, and I find the beach atmosphere gives me a lot of creative energy.
BAM: Your passion for the environment shines through. Is there a message you want to subtly convey in your work?
Kate: I hope people reconsider eating animals. It’s not just about kindness to animals but about the environment. We can’t call ourselves environmentalists if we’re contributing to the planet's destruction through our food choices.
BAM: That’s a powerful message. As an experienced author, what would you say is your greatest achievement in writing?
Kate: It was incredibly exciting to see my cozy mystery A Menacing Brew reviewed in a national magazine when it was released in 2020. I also won the San Diego Public Library’s Matchbook Short Story contest in 2019 with my 50-word mystery, Whodunnit?.
BAM: That’s impressive! Rejection is part of every writer’s journey, though. How do you handle it, and how do you celebrate your successes?
Kate: I’ve gotten used to rejection, and I don’t let it sting as much anymore. I always know where to send my work next, so if it gets rejected, it goes right back out. I like to keep a dozen submissions out at once, so there’s always a chance of good news. When I publish, I buy a charm related to the piece for my bracelet—I’m on my fourth bracelet now!
BAM: Those bracelets sound like a wonderful way to celebrate your accomplishments. I’d love to see them if you ever get a chance to share a photo! Moving on to your future writing goals—what are you looking to work on next?
Kate: I’d love to write another book in my Kirkwood Clues cozy mystery series—maybe one set around Christmas. I’m also thinking about trying my hand at a sweet romance, a break from the mysteries. And I’ve got a Big Book in the works—something of a family saga/women’s fiction piece. I wish I could write every day, but for now, I aim for several days a week with a three-page minimum.
BAM: Your goals sound exciting, especially the Big Book! Thanks so much for your time, Kate. One last question: do you have a message for the authors in the Crime chapter of 42 Stories Anthology Presents: Book of 42?
Kate: I really enjoyed reading the variety of stories in the Crime chapter. With such crafty minds at work, I’m sure we’ll see a few novels emerge from these talented authors, and I can’t wait to see them!
Connect with Kate Fellowes
For more about Kate, visit katefellowes.wordpress.com.
Follow her on X (formerly Twitter) @katefellowes.
Check out her contribution to 42 Stories Anthology Presents: Book of 42 in the Craft of Writing chapter, where she shares 42 words of advice on craft.
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