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Hello I'm Kate Belle

I’m a lover: of words, people, life and coffee (especially coffee). I’m a rule bender, boundary challenger and mischief maker. My quest to understand love, in all its darkness and light, leads me to ask my readers some tough questions. I write to connect – to you, to myself and to the mess of dots that make up the universe. My kitchen is my favourite dance floor.

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Love, fidelity and other misunderstandings

To celebrate the anniversary of the release of Being Jade, and my upcoming writers panels - F Word: Romance @ The Wheeler Centre and Risky Fictions @ Bendigo Writers Festival - I thought I'd republish a Q&A I did for The Hoopla. Some good meaty bits to chew on here - including all the big ticket items - love, truth, infidelity and intimacy. Oh, and art! ...more

Addendum: Censorship no excuse (nor is a system)

My previous ranty post has generated some robust discussion on the issue of whether Melbourne International Comedy Festival can be held in any way accountable for including Jim Jefferies' misogynist show on their bill. I'm proud, but not so proud that I can't admit I am wrong or erred in my thinking. Now that the righteous rage has settled, I'll concede I made a couple of errors. Nonetheless, I stand by my point - no excuse for violence. ...more

Censorship no excuse for misogyny

Never let it be said I don’t know my place. By my sheer misfortune of being born with a vagina, I know I should just shut the hell up and not post this hysterical, bitchy rant about Jim Jefferies and the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. I should just take Jefferies misogynist jokes on the chin – like a nice submissive Eve. But fuck you, Jim Jefferies and MICF. I’m not Eve, and you just started a fight you won’t win. ...more

In Bed With...Eden Summers

Welcome back to the boudoir. The sultry atmosphere is set for a cosy pillow chat with one of my favourite people and authors who has just released a new book and has a fab freebie on offer. Snuggle up because today we are in bed with Eden Summers, author of A Shot of Sin. ...more

Social Scmedia - who needs it?

In spite of my recent discovery that social media is fairly pointless, I joined Instagram this week. ...whyilovemelbourne...(in case you’d like to join me.) Am I wasting my time? Life is busy enough, without having to post about it all the time. How do you feel about social media? ...more

What Reader's Are Saying

Being Jade

'... arresting read, which tells the story of sisters Cassandra and Lissy, who set out to mend their mother's broken heart (in the most unusual of ways) after a family tragedy.'

Elle magazine

Being Jade

'This is a very powerful read. I ran the emotional rollercoaster with my view of the characters, particularly Jade. It's hard to say too much without giving anything away, but this book, these characters, will stay in my mind for a long time.'

Kerrie Paterson writer of contemporary women's fiction

Being Jade

'Kate Belle is a voice that must be heard, must be experienced; she is a voice that encourages us to think and rethink, ponder and philosophize, examine and extend our boundaries and our ideas of what is 'normal' and 'acceptable'. Being Jade is an excellent, challenging and thought provoking read by this inspired and talented writer.'

Jenny from Daystartz Books blog

Being Jade

'Kate Belle has done it again taking the unconventional and making it a realistic and thought provoking book.'

Tash from confessionsfromromaholics blog

Being Jade

'A searing portrait of the complexities of love, Being Jade is an eloquent and powerful piece of storytelling.'

Shelleyrae from Bookdout.wordpress.com

Being Jade

'Being Jade is a compelling read that made me want to read it at every available opportunity to see where Belle would take Jade next and to see how it all came together. It has definitely left me wanting to go back and read her debut because her writing is intense, original and thought-provoking.'

Michelle from bookgirl.beautyandlace.net

Being Jade

'If you like Tim Winton, I strongly suggest you read Being Jade. Kate Belle captures a similar essence of setting, depth of feeling and in creating complex characters that remain beside you long after the story is finished.'

Samstillreading blog

Being Jade

'Written with keen insight, Being Jade is a beautiful and complex novel that will challenge readers to examine their hearts and true self.'

Monique from WriteNoteReviews.com

Being Jade

'A riveting, complex and beautifully written tale of love, betrayal, tragedy, and the difference between love and sex. This book made me think. A lot.'

Cathryn Hein writer of contemporary women's fiction

Being Jade

"A searing portrait of the complexities of love, intimacy and truth Being Jade is an eloquent and powerful piece of storytelling from author Kate Belle."

Shelleyrae Being Jade @ The Reading Room

Being Jade

'You're left hungry for more of this arresting read, which tells the story of sisters Cassandra and Lissy, who set out to mend their mother's broken heart (in the most unusual of ways) after a family tragedy.' - Elle magazine

Elle magazine

Being Jade

'I'm half way through Being Jade. so far you have given me everything I want in a story and so much more...'

Dina website

Being Jade

'Wow!!! I have finished reading it in 2 days!! Loved it!! Thank you very much xx'

anonymouse

Being Jade

"The pages of Kate Belle's new novel, Being Jade, contain magic."

Kathryn Ledson - Author Being Jade @ Goodreads

Being Jade

"I ran the emotional rollercoaster with my view of the characters, particularly Jade. It's hard to say too much without giving anything away, but this book, these characters, will stay in my mind for a long time."

Kerri Patterson - Author Being Jade @ Goodreads

Being Jade

"...an intriguing plot, vividly drawn characters and mesmerizing prose that sweeps you along until you are almost singing the words aloud. ... I read this novel in one day. (Most unlike me!)"

Jenn J MacLeod Being Jade @ Goodreads

Being Jade

"You don't want to put it down and forget about it . you want to talk about it. ... Written with keen insight, Being Jade is a beautiful and complex novel that will challenge readers to examine their hearts and true self."

Write Note Reviews Write Note Reviews Being Jade

Edible Delights

"Very, very delicious. Rather wicked. And more than a bit enticing. Perfect late night reading and a real guilty pleasure."

Lily Malone Amazon 4 Stars

Edible Delights

"...you will be left breathless, yearning and begging for more, not to mention hungry for it all!"

Desere Steenberg Amazon 5 Stars

Breaking the Rules

“Unexpected, different and quietly brave. Breaking the Rules and Bloom both felt very real. Definitely not your typical erotic romance fare…”

Jane

Bloom

“Unexpected, different and quietly brave. Breaking the Rules and Bloom both felt very real. Definitely not your typical erotic romance fare…”

Jane

Bloom

“What can I say about Ramon Mendez? Men want to be him. Women want to be with him.”

Michael

Bloom

Braves infidelity and student-teacher relationships (there’s a theme evolving here) with a cute drawing of Swiss Army Ramon.

Behind the Chintz Curtain Behind the Chintz Curtain

Bloom

“BLOOM by Kate Belle is written for adult women and will strike a chord with many, though dealing with a difficult choice, while others will see it as a masterful piece of writing and highly sexy romance.”

Clare O’Beara - Amazon

Breaking the Rules

“A pleasant counterpoint to erotic novels with domineering males who expect women to do as they say because they were beaten until they were six, BREAKING THE RULES takes a serious stance and turns it on its head.”

Clare O’Beara Fresh Fiction Reviews

Bloom

“From the late night romp against a tree to the chocolate fondue, this book was downright sexy! I now have a new passion for chocolate…”

Ena Goodreads

Bloom

“Kate Belle has written an explosive story with great sexual energy. ”

Julie Goodreads

Breaking the Rules

“Three words- LOVED THIS BOOK! “

Joanna Goodreads

Breaking the Rules

"Unexpected. Interesting. Sexy. Leaves you wanting more.”

Marian Goodreads

The Yearning

‘The Yearning certainly gave me a lot more than I bargained for and I definitely enjoyed the ride.’

Bree 6 May 2013 All The Books I Can Read

The Yearning

‘The Yearning is a beautifully written book, as generous with its prose as the young girl is with expressing the desires of her heart.’

Monique 13 May 2013 Write Note Reviews

The Yearning

‘The Yearning by Kate Belle is a daring and exquisite read…’

Michael Goodreads

The Yearning

“…the quality of writing was just so delicious, and it held me in suspense, I read until my eyeballs bled.”

Lukaz Amazon

The Yearning

“Absolutely brilliant! Could not put this one down.”

Emma Goodreads

The Yearning

“I read The Yearning in one sitting.”

JB Amazon

The Yearning

“Best book of the year so far. Edgy, intelligent, literary and erotic, Kate has delivered a powerful and authentic story…”

EtcEtc, iTunes

The Yearning

Author Jenn J MacLeod breaks her erotic fiction virginity with a 5 star review. “I loved everything about this story: the writing is evocative, the storyline compelling, the biblical references intriguing.”

Jenn J MacLeod Goodreads

The Yearning

‘I cannot believe that this book has not had more attention!! …I read this book in one sitting because I just couldn’t put it down.‘

Tanya Goodreads

The Yearning

‘Beautifully crafted, The Yearning is an evocative, sensual novel exploring the connection between love and desire.’

Shelleyrae Book'd Out

The Yearning

‘…a powerfully seductive, sensually evocative and tastefully written tale…’

Marcia Book Muster Down Under

The Yearning

‘This book far exceeded my expectations and is one that will live on my favourites shelf forever.’

Juanita Kees Goodreads

The Yearning

‘Transcending the tawdry, The Yearning is challenging, thought provoking, compelling, intelligent and beautifully written.‘

Meredith Jaffe The Hoopla

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