Cate Simon

Author of historical fiction. First novel, Courting Anna, out now.

[Cindy Veldhuis, PhD 🏳️‍🌈🗽 (she/her) @CindyBVeldhuis]

I don't know who made this, but get out of my mind!

[Leigha McReynolds @LeighaMcR]

I wasn’t ready for this level of truth

[Cate Simon @CateSimon3]

@BuzzFeed Trinity's death spoiled the third movie for me, and is the reason I only ever rewatch the first one. This goes a long way towards making up for that.

[The Scamperbeasts @scamperbeasts]

Rule of Cat: Make laptops kneetops.

[Cate Simon @CateSimon3]

@oawright1 We had 800 in every year. Lots of people I never met.

[Cate Simon @CateSimon3]

@Leannarenee @BryantStreetPub @Scribd Excellent Bowie shirt! Wearing a different Bowie shirt at this very moment.

[Cate Simon @CateSimon3]

@sarahmaclean I feel safe crossing the street in NYC (from cars, though ebikes have me extra-cautious now). Where I teach in NJ, that's another story altogether.

[Cate Simon @CateSimon3]

@Leannarenee @RealmMedia Saw Diana online last night. We talked about how exciting this project is!

[Cate Simon @CateSimon3]

@ThatEricAlper Is there life on Mars?

[eve ♡•* @ziggyjohnny]

i present: david bowie and the cat vibing together

[Cate Simon @CateSimon3]

@Luciani_Michela @AcademicsSay When I published fiction and actually got a royalty check for it, I was so confused! Wasn't I supposed to just get a free copy and an entry in my c.v.?

[Doctora Mari (Her/She/Ella) @academicmami]

For your #AcademicValentine

[Cate Simon @CateSimon3]

@idahohioan Neil Gaiman responded to my response to him about a mutual friend's death.

[Cate Simon @CateSimon3]

@Leannarenee Gorgeous books! I've stuck with Moleskine for the layout I like, but those look such a treat to spend each day with.

[Cate Simon @CateSimon3]

@Leannarenee Thanks! This was super-encouraging. Since I'm writing a mystery, I've gotten really hung up on getting all the elaborate plot mechanisms in place. And yes, I'd like to just hang out with my characters sometimes rather than worrying if the scene is advancimg things.

[Leanna Renee Hieber @Leannarenee]

I'm deep in the waters of revision on the project I've been hinting at that I just ADORE and the characters have gotten to that precious point where they absolutely surprise & delight me, unfurling new paths. For me, whenever I hit a writing wall, investing time in my cast (1/ )

[Cate Simon @CateSimon3]

I see The Marrow of Tradition by Charles Chesnutt is on your list. That is absolutely the best book; I tell everyone to read it!

[CK Dexter Maven @CKDexterMaven]

@atrubek @sarahw @belt_publishing Link in case others also immediately wanted to browse these books: https://t.co/mYz5DUCOdH

[Cate Simon @CateSimon3]

@tyrsalvia @RGefen @courtneymilan Sure would. I had a windfall (administrator's fee for handling a relative's estate) that enabled me to pay off my grad school loans. That extra $400 a month has changed everything. And so many younger folks are struggling with so much worse.

[Cate Simon @CateSimon3]

@TJFlamson @courtneymilan @showupforthis My Ivy League PhD set me up for years of adjuncting. Getting a non-tenure track full-time permanent job was the revised version of a happy ending, but still a financial stretch to pay the loans. Only paid them off with a windfall-- administrator's fee for my aunt's estate.

[Cate Simon @CateSimon3]

@meganireneb Actually, I spent the warmer months in summer dresses -- just as comfy as lounging clothes and made me feel much prettier. Also, never gave up jeans but don't wear skinnies; I've always stuck with straight legs.