Kate MacLeod
@katemacleodwrites.com
Writer of science fiction and fantasy. Also writes fantasy mystery under the name Cate Martin.
Anyway, it’s Thursday. And Thursday means more FIONNA AND CAKE!
November 13, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Anyway, it’s Thursday. And Thursday means more FIONNA AND CAKE!
So, you can write:
"Tabitha!" Audrey said. She started my name in a happy sort of tone, but by the final vowel, an edge of anxiety had worked its way in.
But then your audiobook narrator has to, you know, *do* that. Which you totally weren't imagining when you wrote it.
Anyway, she crushed it.
"Tabitha!" Audrey said. She started my name in a happy sort of tone, but by the final vowel, an edge of anxiety had worked its way in.
But then your audiobook narrator has to, you know, *do* that. Which you totally weren't imagining when you wrote it.
Anyway, she crushed it.
November 13, 2025 at 10:17 PM
So, you can write:
"Tabitha!" Audrey said. She started my name in a happy sort of tone, but by the final vowel, an edge of anxiety had worked its way in.
But then your audiobook narrator has to, you know, *do* that. Which you totally weren't imagining when you wrote it.
Anyway, she crushed it.
"Tabitha!" Audrey said. She started my name in a happy sort of tone, but by the final vowel, an edge of anxiety had worked its way in.
But then your audiobook narrator has to, you know, *do* that. Which you totally weren't imagining when you wrote it.
Anyway, she crushed it.
So much cooler now.
November 12, 2025 at 3:14 AM
So much cooler now.
If you live in Minnesota, go outside.
November 12, 2025 at 2:34 AM
If you live in Minnesota, go outside.
Speaking of the Urdu thing, I’m basically Rachel Weisz’s character in The Brothers Bloom, a shut-in who collects hobbies. But her hobbies are *way* cooler.
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I collect hobbies (The Brothers Bloom)
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November 11, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Speaking of the Urdu thing, I’m basically Rachel Weisz’s character in The Brothers Bloom, a shut-in who collects hobbies. But her hobbies are *way* cooler.
youtu.be/R-8JNAmv6s8?...
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So, I homeschooled both of my boys up to high school, which means I taught them both how to read. And let me tell you, if you've never tried it, it's a real journey. My eldest took to phonics like he was born to it, but my younger boy came into it with, shall we say, a certain set of skills.
November 11, 2025 at 10:34 PM
So, I homeschooled both of my boys up to high school, which means I taught them both how to read. And let me tell you, if you've never tried it, it's a real journey. My eldest took to phonics like he was born to it, but my younger boy came into it with, shall we say, a certain set of skills.
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I don’t believe the article going around that writers can’t figure out how to bring James Bond back. Clearly, Blofeld has purchased entertainment magazines to plant embarrassing stories about 007
November 11, 2025 at 3:31 PM
I don’t believe the article going around that writers can’t figure out how to bring James Bond back. Clearly, Blofeld has purchased entertainment magazines to plant embarrassing stories about 007
I've been a @kumail.bsky.social Stan since he had a blog called The Wilhelm Scream, and I love everything he does (just caught him on the latest episode of FIONA AND CAKE!). That said, this is probably my favorite joke of his. It's just *chef's kiss*.
November 10, 2025 at 10:29 PM
I've been a @kumail.bsky.social Stan since he had a blog called The Wilhelm Scream, and I love everything he does (just caught him on the latest episode of FIONA AND CAKE!). That said, this is probably my favorite joke of his. It's just *chef's kiss*.
Today is the day I vow to remember the actor’s name is Jesse Plemons. As opposed to what my husband and I have been calling him, “Not Matt Damon.”
We love Not Matt Damon in everything, BTW. But now I can perk up at his name in the credits before I even see his face.
We love Not Matt Damon in everything, BTW. But now I can perk up at his name in the credits before I even see his face.
November 7, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Today is the day I vow to remember the actor’s name is Jesse Plemons. As opposed to what my husband and I have been calling him, “Not Matt Damon.”
We love Not Matt Damon in everything, BTW. But now I can perk up at his name in the credits before I even see his face.
We love Not Matt Damon in everything, BTW. But now I can perk up at his name in the credits before I even see his face.
Movie night, my husband says, "Isn't there a new thing from that actor we both like?"
With no hesitation, I say, "Steve Zahn has a new movie out?"
It's possible we've been married too long? I mean, we like *lots* of actors.
(Turns out he was hoping for season 3 of Silo, which isn't out yet.)
With no hesitation, I say, "Steve Zahn has a new movie out?"
It's possible we've been married too long? I mean, we like *lots* of actors.
(Turns out he was hoping for season 3 of Silo, which isn't out yet.)
November 4, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Movie night, my husband says, "Isn't there a new thing from that actor we both like?"
With no hesitation, I say, "Steve Zahn has a new movie out?"
It's possible we've been married too long? I mean, we like *lots* of actors.
(Turns out he was hoping for season 3 of Silo, which isn't out yet.)
With no hesitation, I say, "Steve Zahn has a new movie out?"
It's possible we've been married too long? I mean, we like *lots* of actors.
(Turns out he was hoping for season 3 of Silo, which isn't out yet.)
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So I've been on a bit of a quest to find and watch this film since I first heard about it. It's an animated film from 2022 called TITINA, about the first dog to travel (by airship) to the North Pole. It was so very charming, I'm not sure why there's no English language release.
November 3, 2025 at 4:09 PM
So I've been on a bit of a quest to find and watch this film since I first heard about it. It's an animated film from 2022 called TITINA, about the first dog to travel (by airship) to the North Pole. It was so very charming, I'm not sure why there's no English language release.
A movie you've seen more than seven times with a gif.
November 3, 2025 at 1:37 PM
A movie you've seen more than seven times with a gif.
Ah, that explains why he just exploded.
October 27, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Ah, that explains why he just exploded.
I'm not saying I have a book-buying addiction, but I did just unlock Superbacker status on Kickstarter. Which I didn't even know was a thing. Yay?
October 23, 2025 at 1:38 PM
I'm not saying I have a book-buying addiction, but I did just unlock Superbacker status on Kickstarter. Which I didn't even know was a thing. Yay?
I get about 20 of those AI-generated book marketing emails a day now between my two pen names, but I just got my favorite one ever. It was for SNARE IN THE BLIND ALLEY, the 15th Viking Witch book. Not only is this book not even out until January 2026.
I haven't even finished writing it yet.
I haven't even finished writing it yet.
October 21, 2025 at 1:47 PM
I get about 20 of those AI-generated book marketing emails a day now between my two pen names, but I just got my favorite one ever. It was for SNARE IN THE BLIND ALLEY, the 15th Viking Witch book. Not only is this book not even out until January 2026.
I haven't even finished writing it yet.
I haven't even finished writing it yet.
October 14, 2025 at 2:12 AM
This is my dance about how much transphobes suck.
October 10, 2025 at 1:46 PM
This is my dance about how much transphobes suck.
Who's your favorite Jedi (Wrong answer only).
September 30, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Who's your favorite Jedi (Wrong answer only).
Anything from Genndy Tartakovsky is an auto-watch for me, but this looks *particularly* awesome.
Genndy Tartakovsky shared test footage from his film ‘The Black Knight’. It follows a knight who controls a 20ft suit of armor. Sony isn't sure there's an audience for the film and haven’t greenlit it yet.
After Kpop demon hunters success I don't understand why Sony are dragging their feet on this!
After Kpop demon hunters success I don't understand why Sony are dragging their feet on this!
September 27, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Anything from Genndy Tartakovsky is an auto-watch for me, but this looks *particularly* awesome.
Just watched the first episode, and this show is just lovely. Love the world and characters. Very highly recommend!
10 MILLION views in 5 DAYS!! Thank you all SO much for enjoying Knights of Guinevere 💙
September 27, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Just watched the first episode, and this show is just lovely. Love the world and characters. Very highly recommend!
Me, this morning: We're almost at the end of this book. Just a little bit more to go and it will be done!
My brain, 12,500 words later:
My brain, 12,500 words later:
patrick star from spongebob squarepants has a tear coming out of his mouth
Alt: patrick star from spongebob squarepants has a tear coming out of his mouth and his brain is shooting sparks. His gaze is vacant.
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September 23, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Me, this morning: We're almost at the end of this book. Just a little bit more to go and it will be done!
My brain, 12,500 words later:
My brain, 12,500 words later:
I don't post on Facebook or Instagram anymore, but I do occasionally scroll through to see pictures of family and such. Of course Facebook shows "Memories" to encourage you to post again. Not doing it there, but here I can say that this post from 9 years ago still totally describes me. No notes.
September 22, 2025 at 4:27 PM
I don't post on Facebook or Instagram anymore, but I do occasionally scroll through to see pictures of family and such. Of course Facebook shows "Memories" to encourage you to post again. Not doing it there, but here I can say that this post from 9 years ago still totally describes me. No notes.
Chronic insomnia is cooking my brain again, which makes my writing very much a "Frye tries to play the holophoner" experience. It's a daily struggle. Weirdly, the fact that thanks to the BookBub I had recently, this is going to be my best month ever for sales, kind of makes it all feel WORSE?
a cartoon of a man blowing a bubble with a purple head behind him
Alt: Frye from the cartoon Futurama is attempting to create a hologram of his love Leela by playing his holophonor. The results are pretty sketchy.
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September 15, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Chronic insomnia is cooking my brain again, which makes my writing very much a "Frye tries to play the holophoner" experience. It's a daily struggle. Weirdly, the fact that thanks to the BookBub I had recently, this is going to be my best month ever for sales, kind of makes it all feel WORSE?
On a more personal note, get a Bookbub, get a shit-ton of “marketing” emails using AI is totally still a thing. My actual fans are less… effusive.
September 10, 2025 at 2:26 AM
On a more personal note, get a Bookbub, get a shit-ton of “marketing” emails using AI is totally still a thing. My actual fans are less… effusive.