DEBUT NOVEL NEWS
Very pleased to announce that my debut novel, THE PARENTATIONS, will be published early 2018 by Oneworld Publications. The UK press release can be found here.
7 Modern Day Memoirs That Won't Fail To Inspire And Enlighten You
"Set in a
small town in Kentucky, for thirteen years she lives with death,
literally on her doorstep, and the coming and going of mourners and
grief alike. A very unusual tale told in a fascinating way. "
Read
more HERE
"As well as being a window on to
a small community, this Gothic memoir is also Kate's bid to understand
her charismatic but complicated father."
THE UNDERTAKER'S DAUGHTER
HOT TYPE
REVIEW
"Her Southern Gothic-style depiction of the town of Jubilee in the 1960s,
with its prim, elegant exterior masking a seething social dysfunction,
reinforces the macabre mood."
Read the full review HERE
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FEBRUARY PAPERBACK PREVIEW UK
“[A] dark and sharply detailed memoir….Introspective and rich with personal revelation.”
Please see the full review HERE.
Please see the full review HERE.
"GROWING UP IN THE FAMILY FUNERAL PARLOUR"
my piece for the GUARDIAN
AN EARLY REVIEW FROM THE STATES
Many thanks to Jennifer Dayton
Darien, CT Library
"Think of it as "To Kill a Mockingbird" but with dead bodies...."
You can view her 30 second review here
Publishers Weekly reviews
THE UNDERTAKER’S DAUGHTER September 16th issue:
“Mayfield fashions a poignant send-off to Jubilee in this thoughtfully rendered work.”
“Mayfield fashions a poignant send-off to Jubilee in this thoughtfully rendered work.”
Kate interviewed by Jo Flidgen on the BBC World Service OUTLOOK programme.
You can listen here.
8 Minutes
THE UK COVER
A Cover Story will soon be on my blog, Here and Hereafter, describing both the UK and the US designers' inspirations, and following through their creative process in designing the cover of The Undertaker's Daughter.
REVISED PUBLICATION DATES FOR
THE UNDERTAKER'S DAUGHTER
As the final edits of my memoir THE UNDERTAKER'S DAUGHTER are under way, I've been informed of new pub dates from both the States and the UK.
Simon & Schuster UK's pub date is August 2014. I'm already looking forward to the end of summer holidays!
Gallery Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster USA will be publishing in January 2015.
JANUARY EVENT AT THE KENSAL GREEN CEMETERY
TALES OF DEATH AND DESTINY
I'm pleased to be a part of the Memento Moriatas,
a group of three writers whose work explores themes of death, dream and
destiny. Our first event will be held in London at the Kensal Green
Cemetery in the historic Dissenters' Chapel. I'm further pleased to
report that this event is now sold out.
If you are interested in having the Memento Moriatas present a programme at your venue, festival, or event, please do contact us at: themementomoriatas@gmail.com
The Windsor Fringe Festival
Monday 30 September, 7:30pm
Royal
Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead Library Service present:
An evening with a panel of authors, Essie Fox, Julie
Cohen, Kate Mayfield and Scott Andrews, talking & answering questions about
their journey to become published writers.
Tickets £6 (£5 with advantage card), available from
Windsor Library
t: 01753
743940, e: windsor.library@rbwm.gov.uk
This author event is being held at the beautiful
Guildhall in Windsor’s Town Centre.
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