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We're all mad here...

Katya Stead

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  • Feb 16, 2025
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    Hi writers!

    I'm new, and as the only weirdo who decided to been born an extroverted writer, I'm so glad to have found this community. I'm the author of two self-published fantasy novels (although that was some years ago) and am using the 'excuse' of maternity to finally try for my lifelong dream of sitting around and writing books full-time.

    Last year I finished a Middle Grade novel draft, which is currently out for edits with a professional editor, and am nearing the end of drafting a dystopian-fantasy YA that's been insisting on being written for about a decade now. Despite this, writing feels like a slog right now, I'm currently at that tricky 30% ish 'fun and games' mark (IYKYK) of something else. I know, I'm a maniac - but when I'm not writing I have to look after a toddler and baby ok...

    Looking forward to making all of your acquaintance (acquaintances?) over time :) Fun fact: I live in South Africa, so I am now a member of SA from SA!

    Best,
    Katya
     
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    Welcome, Katya! Good to have you here at SA. (And you will find some extroverts here, although I am not one of them.)

    Congratulations on your two published novels.

    I love middle-grade fiction. I hope you'll share when it's been published. Also love anything dystopian!

    Can't imagine writing much with a baby and a toddler... Keep it going!

    June
     
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    Hi @Katya Stead!

    Welcome to SavvyAuthors! We are beyond excited to meet you. It sounds like you're busy with a toddler, baby, and the need to write. You've got this! :)

    Congratulations on the fantasy novels, and good luck wit your MG! We are thrilled to have you join us!

    RJ
     
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