Tag Archives: non-bio mom

Interview and Review on EDGE Media Network

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Kate Christie

While I have been hyper-busy recently learning to be a new parent, an interview and a review of both of my books, Solstice and Leaving L.A., have come online. Kate West, a Seattle writer who contacted me a few months ago about writing the interview … Continue reading →

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Priceless

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Kate Christie

This morning, I rolled over in bed, glanced at the bedside clock, and did the calculation that has become my post-birth morning ritual—six and a half hours of sleep. This is my record so far, made possible by the fact … Continue reading →

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A Company of Women

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Kate Christie

Birth Junkies and the Not-So-Junkied A few weeks ago I blogged about the changes to Washington state birth certificates that would allow my name to go on our daughter’s birth certificate as a “natural” parent from day one. Well, that … Continue reading →

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The Sporty Lesbian Non-Newlywed Game

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Kate Christie

The other night, in honor of Valentine’s Day, I was interviewed on an internet radio show along with three other lesbian/ bisexual romance writers. During the course of the show, a listener wrote in to ask if I planned to have … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Non-Bio Mom Day in Washington State

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Kate Christie

This morning my wife called me from her cell phone on her way to work. We’d spoken earlier over breakfast, but she hadn’t yet imbibed her decaf coffee when I left for work. Kris loves her coffee. In fact, I … Continue reading →