Author Archives: Katharine Eliska Kimbriel

About Katharine Eliska Kimbriel

Cat Kimbriel is currently working on a new Alfreda book, a short Nuala piece, a contemporary fantasy series with dragons, and a few other things as well. You can find her science fiction, including free samples, at her Book View Café bookshelf. Cat builds worlds that contain compassion and justice -- come join the journey.

Stalking the Wild Muse: Writer Habits & Rituals: The Altar of Coffee

Posted on May 10, 2013 by

Over at Book View Cafe, Cat Kimbriel Stalks the Wild Muse by explaining that Coffee is the Food of the Gods — but it must be the Right Coffee. Continue reading →


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WWW Wednesday 2-20-13 — Cat Kimbriel Plays!

Posted on February 20, 2013 by

BVC members have picked up this meme from shouldbereading.wordpress.com. This week, writer Cat Kimbriel talks about what she’s reading. To play along, just answer the following three (3) questions… 1) What are you currently reading? 2) What did you recently finish reading? 3) What do you think you’ll read next? Continue reading →


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Love, Regret, and Second Chances: The Novels of Deborah J. Ross

Posted on January 6, 2013 by

If I were to sum up the works of Deborah J. Ross in one sentence, I would say that her stories are tales about the many forms of love, regret, and second chances. My only regret is that I missed … Continue reading →


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THE HOBBIT Movie — Thoughts on Interpreting a Classic

Posted on December 21, 2012 by
Thanks to the fan who uploaded this to Amazon (I just bought a copy!)

A review of the film “The Hobbit: Part One. Yes, part one — there’s Gold in Them Thar Hills, pilgrim!” Continue reading →


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Fantasy is the Language of the Night – On Ursula K. Le Guin
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Posted on December 5, 2012 by

Most of us who are fascinated by the written word have mentors, whether we realize it or not.  There are people we admire greatly for who they are, and people we admire for what they have created.  In my case, … Continue reading →


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An Accidental Burning

Posted on October 2, 2012 by

The fear of witchcraft led to a church adding a couple of Harry Potter books to their annual purifying bonfire. The event got out of hand — and that’s how The Lord of the Rings became a burned book. Continue reading →


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Book View Café Welcomes Lois Gresh

Posted on March 20, 2012 by

Interview with NYT Bestselling author Lois Gresh as she joins Book View Cafe. Her new ebook Eldritch Evolutions is officially released today. Continue reading →


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The Infinite Internet Is Your Guide (Let the Gluten Go #12)

Posted on February 11, 2011 by

How food, diet, and dieting affected my writing and my life.  And maybe effects yours… As part of our quick guide to gluten-free survival, I want to leave you with some handy sites that refer to all things gluten.  I’ve … Continue reading →


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Quality Is Worth It (Let the Gluten Go #11)

Posted on February 7, 2011 by

How food, diet, and dieting affected my writing and my life.  And maybe effects yours… There’s something you will notice after a while, when you stop eating gluten.  You’re going to need less of the standby taste modifiers:  salt, sugar … Continue reading →


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It May Be the Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookie…and It’s Gluten-Free (Let the Gluten Go #10)

Posted on February 4, 2011 by

How food, diet, and dieting affected my writing and my life.  And maybe effects yours… How are you holding up?  Have you found stir-frys packed by your local grocery to make up quickly?  They’re great with some whole grain rice … Continue reading →


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