Author Archives: Kate Christie

About Kate Christie

I'm a lesbian fiction author currently residing in the Pacific Northwest. To read excerpts and more of my novels, visit www.katejchristie.com.

Gaydar, Straitdar, and Fighting the Right

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Kate Christie

Yesterday morning, I opened my email to learn that Sally Ride, the first U.S. woman to fly in space (1983, aboard the Challenger), had died of pancreatic cancer at age 61. Like most people, I also learned from her obituary … Continue reading →

Posted in DOMA, LGBT rights, Women's rights | Tagged Christian Right, DOMA, homophobia, LGBT rights, Political Research Associates, sally ride | 22 Comments

Gay Pride and Prejudice Reviewed at Affinity E-Books

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Kate Christie

Terry Baker, a prolific reader and reviewer of lesbian fiction, as well as someone who has been very supportive of my own books in the past, was kind enough to take time out of her busy schedule and talk about … Continue reading →

Posted in Book review, Fiction, Lesbian Fiction, Writing | Tagged book review, Gay Pride and Prejudice, Jane Austen variation, lesbian fiction review | 5 Comments

Mother’s Day Weekend 2012

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Kate Christie

Mother’s Day Weekend 2012 The night before Mother’s Day, Kris and I took Alex to see the U.S. Women’s Olympic Basketball team play China at Key Arena, home to the WNBA’s Seattle Storm. We had a great time, though Alex … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, gay marriage, Non-Biological Motherhood, Parenting | Tagged lesbian family, Mother's Day, Parenting | Leave a comment

This is What Gay Marriage Looks Like

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Kate Christie

Today, May 9, 2012, President Obama made history by affirming, “I think same-sex couples should be able to get married”—ten little words that are now winging their way about the nation via a variety of technological means. After talking to … Continue reading →

Posted in DOMA, Family, gay marriage, LGBT rights, Parenting | Tagged DOMA, gay family, gay marriage, lesbian mom, LGBT parenting, LGBT rights | 14 Comments

First Review for Gay Pride & Prejudice: 5 Stars

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Kate Christie

Good news yesterday–Clare Ashton, author of the excellent debut novel Pennance, just published a review of Gay P&P on her blog. It reads (in part): Pride and Prejudice has been rewritten with a skilled and very light touch. Some of … Continue reading →