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Review of Beautiful Game from Just About Write

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Kate Christie

The second official review of Beautiful Game recently posted in Just About Write, an e-zine for readers of lesbian fiction. Reviewer RLynne had this to say about my third Bella Books release: Christie captures the life of a college jock, … Continue reading →

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Review of Beautiful Game from The Rainbow Reader

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Kate Christie

Just got wind of the first official review of Beautiful Game, penned by The Rainbow Reader, a reviewer of lesbian fiction. In a Facebook post, she described my book as her latest “victim,” purchased in a post-Women’s World Cup frenzy. This … Continue reading →

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Unsettled in Seattle

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Kate Christie

I’ve been a fan of the NPR program This American Life for years. I subscribe to the podcasts on iTunes and donate money to the show when I can afford the ten bucks. I used to be a professional dog walker, … Continue reading →

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Anarchy, Sports–and Gay Marriage?

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Kate Christie

This week, gay marriage has been back in national news as the New York state legislature debates passage of a bill legalizing same-sex unions. For Kris and me, it’s been on our minds, too–on Saturday we’ll celebrate the sixth anniversary of our … Continue reading →

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Dispatch from the Gender-Bending Wars

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Kate Christie

One thing about parenting: Carrying a cute baby out in the public sphere garners far more smiles than I’m used to receiving after twenty years as a gender non-conforming lesbian. My short hair and purposely androgynous clothing–I’m small enough that … Continue reading →