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I loved The Orange Grove (as you've discovered from my recent review!) so it's good to know you're working on your next story. It sounds very appealing so I'll be looking out for it - do you have a publication date yet?

Kate Murdoch Hi Linda! I'm sorry I've taken this long to answer - have only just seen your question :) Thank you for your lovely review, I'm so glad you enjoyed the story. I don't have a pub date for The Glasshouse yet as I haven't shown it to my agent, but will post something here once I do :)

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What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

Kate Murdoch Don't be afraid to put your work out there to be critiqued by strangers, in real life and on the internet. Criticism is the only way to learn and it gives you confidence as you see your writing improve. Just be discerning what advice to take on and what to reject.

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Where did you get the idea for your most recent book?

Kate Murdoch I read something about an 18th century nobleman who would leave his chateau followed by three of four carriages, all containing his mistresses. I wondered about how all these women would get along, and the inevitable tensions. From there, I began to write 'The Orange Grove.'

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How do you get inspired to write?

Kate Murdoch For short fiction I find prompts a good way to get started. For long-form, ideas come from the internet, from my own life and from dreams.

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