Kate Mayor

I write heartfelt stories about the quiet, often unseen moments that shape a life. I’m drawn to the tenderness beneath the surface — the small decisions, the complicated relationships, the private turning points that change us in ways we don’t always notice at first.

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My work is rooted in warmth and honesty. I’m interested in what it means to come home to yourself, especially after loss, upheaval, or the slow accumulation of ordinary struggles. I believe in the power of story to offer companionship — the feeling that even in our most private thoughts, we are not alone.

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I live in Edinburgh with my two children, where much of my writing begins in long walks, half-formed notes, and conversations that linger. When I’m not writing, I’m usually reading, walking, swimming or exploring a new part of this immense planet and as I do so, noticing the details that later find their way into my work.

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This is only the beginning. I’m currently working on further stories, each exploring new emotional landscapes while holding onto the same warmth and honesty at their core.

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I hope my books feel like a steady presence — something to return to, something that meets you where you are.

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