Do you often dream of becoming a writer? What is your vision of a writer’s life? Listen to up and coming writer Kathryn Magendiediscuss her first novel Tender Graces, her experiences in the publishing world and advice for new authors.
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You hit all the right notes in our interview.
You're taking people where they want to go...
with persistently great -- and meaningful -- questions
about how to make things happen in your life. 
Wow Mountain Kat. It’s very cool to hear the voice behind that face I’ve seen over the years. I really enjoyed this. Congrats to you!
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Dear Koren, Thank you so very much for interviewing Kathryn Magendie. Reading her words is ever a pleasure and Tender Graces is the only book on my nightstand.
Hearing Kathryn’s words enriches the experience of knowing her and her works.
Thank you again,
As ever be well,
Stephen Craig Rowe
Kat and Koren,
Thanks for making this interview available to us Spacers. Great, as Marion said, to hear the voice behind the blog.
I like that it was a long interview, not just a sound bite.
Nan
Thanks for listening. Kathryn is a true inspiration and delight. Yes I love to get beyond the sound bite and really find out what is going on. Huge benefits to an hour long show!
This was a delight…thank you…thank you!
What an inspiration Kathryn Magendie is and I love her book Tender Graces and can’t wait for her next novel!
I have enjoyed her work and have been cyber sisters with Kathryn for years. I met het at her premier book signing in North Carolina. She is very charming in person also. Thanks so much for having her on she is a wonderful writer. I don’t have words to express how much I enjoyed this book.
Thanks, Kat
Thank you so very much for having Kathryn on. Your insightful questioning really brought out a brilliant interview I was riveted for the entire hour I would like to hear more from her I am waiting for her novel to arrive with bated breath
Our own Kat, we’ve loved her for years online and now love her book so much! WooHoo!
You sound so young, 52, don’t believe that for a second.
Thank you guys so very much –wait, did I just write “you guys” – omg! The 2 years I lived in Ohio in 3rd and 4th grade just reared its head *laughing*
Thanks Yawwwlllll for these wonderful comments. You’uns are the best . . . I couldn’t ask for more supportive friends – it would be so lovely to meet all yallsessess in person….and Stephen, I am going to make it a point to get to your town for that dinner! *smiling*
I feel overwhelmingly honored, and am filled with gratitude for you all…
Way to go sis!!!!!
You’re WAY younger brother. Love youuuuuuu!
My little girl has grown up. You did great Kathy and if you talk Roger into shipping me some Gombo, I won”t tell all. Dad
Ha! Johnny – we’re almost twins! huhn.
Daddy! I’ll talk to Rog about that gumbo – since it’s getting cooler here at Killian Knob.
*muwah* to dad and brother!
It was such a treat to hear your voice, Kat, and to learn more about you and your writing journey. Great job. I’m also happy to discover Koren’s site.
Hi Deb! Thank you . . . my old graveled voice. *smiling*
I will be a regular listening to Koren’s show!
What loyal fans you have Kathryn! You all can sign up for our weekly upcoming newsletter to find out the week’s guests and other upcoming info. Great way also to send in questions for upcoming guests.
I loved Tender Graces – it was one of the best novels I’ve read this year! I’m so glad to hear Kat’s voice and see her *smiling*.
Hi Teresa! now you’ve made my evening – taking a break from writing Secret Graces and seeing this . . . *similing* thank you so much.
Koren, thanks for having Kathryn on your show. You did a supurb interview. It was nice to discover your show.
Kathryn is a fantastic writer and I hope you get to read the book. You can scarcely put it down! There is a lot more to come from her.
Kathryn, it was nice to hear your voice. Miss you.
Mom
what a great interview the interviewer was able to bring out the natural intelligence of the author effortlessly and Ms Magendie’s exhortations to continue in the face of adversity, prejudice, and ageism is inspiring I have recently read Tender Graces and I’m sure with some more publicity like found on this wonderful station she would be on the bestseller list and a shoe in for Oprah’s book club the fact that Ms Magendie is not clearing a space on her mantle for her pulitzer is either an egregious error or a sad commentary FIGHT ON Ms Magendie fight on!
Mom! Everyone – Ruth is my adoptive mother – she kept us kids together – let’s give it up for mother’s who adopt! *clap clap clap*
Michael – I am touched and honored…..*smiling*
Kathryn- I love your comments about how this hidden competitive nature comes out. Thanks for talking to us about your experience in publishing. -Kelly Bryson
Thank you, Kelly ! *smiling*