Kate MacLeod
@katemacleodwrites.com
Writer of science fiction and fantasy. Also writes fantasy mystery under the name Cate Martin.
After months of pressure from my son, I got CYBERPUNK 2077 for my Steamdeck and gave it a go on Sunday. I tend not to be great with games that need me to do things like press the correct buttons in a hurry (so many buttons, man. I grew up with just the one on the side of the joystick). So anyway...
December 2, 2025 at 6:28 PM
After months of pressure from my son, I got CYBERPUNK 2077 for my Steamdeck and gave it a go on Sunday. I tend not to be great with games that need me to do things like press the correct buttons in a hurry (so many buttons, man. I grew up with just the one on the side of the joystick). So anyway...
Reposted by Kate MacLeod
My alter ego Cate Martin has a story in a new anthology of romances. Wait, I wrote a romance? Yes. Yes, I did. But if it helps, it takes place amidst a mid-blizzard raid during Prohibition. There, that sounds more like me, doesn't it?
Lots of fun stories here. Check it out!
books2read.com/u/31jX0w
Lots of fun stories here. Check it out!
books2read.com/u/31jX0w
November 30, 2025 at 5:33 PM
My alter ego Cate Martin has a story in a new anthology of romances. Wait, I wrote a romance? Yes. Yes, I did. But if it helps, it takes place amidst a mid-blizzard raid during Prohibition. There, that sounds more like me, doesn't it?
Lots of fun stories here. Check it out!
books2read.com/u/31jX0w
Lots of fun stories here. Check it out!
books2read.com/u/31jX0w
I mean, this has got to be the happiest song I've ever heard about growing older. "Blubbery and meaty out-of-shape body with clouded eyes?"
I'm right there, buddy.
But also, "I'm finally at the age where I can act childishly."
Yep. All of it.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNMi...
I'm right there, buddy.
But also, "I'm finally at the age where I can act childishly."
Yep. All of it.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNMi...
Creepy Nuts - のびしろ / THE FIRST TAKE
YouTube video by THE FIRST TAKE
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December 1, 2025 at 7:12 PM
I mean, this has got to be the happiest song I've ever heard about growing older. "Blubbery and meaty out-of-shape body with clouded eyes?"
I'm right there, buddy.
But also, "I'm finally at the age where I can act childishly."
Yep. All of it.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNMi...
I'm right there, buddy.
But also, "I'm finally at the age where I can act childishly."
Yep. All of it.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNMi...
Me to my son after the first episode of DANDADAN: That theme song is catchy, innit?
Me after the 4th episode of DANDADAN: So this is like Jojo, we're never skipping the intro, right?
Me by the seventh episode of DANDADAN: OK, I have an entire Creepy Nuts playlist and this song is maybe my #4?
Me after the 4th episode of DANDADAN: So this is like Jojo, we're never skipping the intro, right?
Me by the seventh episode of DANDADAN: OK, I have an entire Creepy Nuts playlist and this song is maybe my #4?
December 1, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Me to my son after the first episode of DANDADAN: That theme song is catchy, innit?
Me after the 4th episode of DANDADAN: So this is like Jojo, we're never skipping the intro, right?
Me by the seventh episode of DANDADAN: OK, I have an entire Creepy Nuts playlist and this song is maybe my #4?
Me after the 4th episode of DANDADAN: So this is like Jojo, we're never skipping the intro, right?
Me by the seventh episode of DANDADAN: OK, I have an entire Creepy Nuts playlist and this song is maybe my #4?
Reposted by Kate MacLeod
My alter ego Cate Martin has a new short story out! It's called "U-2 to Cuba" and is part of the latest issue of MCM, SPIES. Mine comes from spending way too much time in various air and space museums. But it's also a rather sweet romance. Check it out!
www.mysterycrimeandmayhem.com/product/spies/
www.mysterycrimeandmayhem.com/product/spies/
November 25, 2025 at 3:48 PM
My alter ego Cate Martin has a new short story out! It's called "U-2 to Cuba" and is part of the latest issue of MCM, SPIES. Mine comes from spending way too much time in various air and space museums. But it's also a rather sweet romance. Check it out!
www.mysterycrimeandmayhem.com/product/spies/
www.mysterycrimeandmayhem.com/product/spies/
BATMAN NINJA VS YAKUZA LEAGUE is clearly for people who watched the first BATMAN NINJA and asked why weren't there any references to GATCHAMAN or GAMERA. Alas, only I was chuckling at every reference to "Science ninja technique!" Apparently I never showed any of my GATCHAMAN DVDs to my son. Bad mom!
November 30, 2025 at 5:36 PM
BATMAN NINJA VS YAKUZA LEAGUE is clearly for people who watched the first BATMAN NINJA and asked why weren't there any references to GATCHAMAN or GAMERA. Alas, only I was chuckling at every reference to "Science ninja technique!" Apparently I never showed any of my GATCHAMAN DVDs to my son. Bad mom!
My alter ego Cate Martin has a story in a new anthology of romances. Wait, I wrote a romance? Yes. Yes, I did. But if it helps, it takes place amidst a mid-blizzard raid during Prohibition. There, that sounds more like me, doesn't it?
Lots of fun stories here. Check it out!
books2read.com/u/31jX0w
Lots of fun stories here. Check it out!
books2read.com/u/31jX0w
November 30, 2025 at 5:33 PM
My alter ego Cate Martin has a story in a new anthology of romances. Wait, I wrote a romance? Yes. Yes, I did. But if it helps, it takes place amidst a mid-blizzard raid during Prohibition. There, that sounds more like me, doesn't it?
Lots of fun stories here. Check it out!
books2read.com/u/31jX0w
Lots of fun stories here. Check it out!
books2read.com/u/31jX0w
And if you think that's cool, check out the full print book art without the text. I love my cover artist so much! (His name is Benjamin Roque, but alas is not on Bluesky.)
November 25, 2025 at 10:37 PM
And if you think that's cool, check out the full print book art without the text. I love my cover artist so much! (His name is Benjamin Roque, but alas is not on Bluesky.)
New cover drop! This is the cover of my next YA scifi novel, FORAGING THE HIDDEN SACTUARY, the fourth book in the FORGOTTEN PLANET series. It will be out in April (still setting up the preorders on all the sites), but a month earlier at ratatoskrpressbooks.com/products/for.... Check it out!
November 25, 2025 at 10:31 PM
New cover drop! This is the cover of my next YA scifi novel, FORAGING THE HIDDEN SACTUARY, the fourth book in the FORGOTTEN PLANET series. It will be out in April (still setting up the preorders on all the sites), but a month earlier at ratatoskrpressbooks.com/products/for.... Check it out!
My alter ego Cate Martin has a new short story out! It's called "U-2 to Cuba" and is part of the latest issue of MCM, SPIES. Mine comes from spending way too much time in various air and space museums. But it's also a rather sweet romance. Check it out!
www.mysterycrimeandmayhem.com/product/spies/
www.mysterycrimeandmayhem.com/product/spies/
November 25, 2025 at 3:48 PM
My alter ego Cate Martin has a new short story out! It's called "U-2 to Cuba" and is part of the latest issue of MCM, SPIES. Mine comes from spending way too much time in various air and space museums. But it's also a rather sweet romance. Check it out!
www.mysterycrimeandmayhem.com/product/spies/
www.mysterycrimeandmayhem.com/product/spies/
The irony is I actually have a Lego minifig of Gunther, which my husband gave me. He bought the Central Perk set for some parts and just handed me all the minifigs, so he probably didn't even notice. They currently reside on top of my Jazz Club.
November 24, 2025 at 6:05 PM
The irony is I actually have a Lego minifig of Gunther, which my husband gave me. He bought the Central Perk set for some parts and just handed me all the minifigs, so he probably didn't even notice. They currently reside on top of my Jazz Club.
The first episode I saw was City On Fire in March 1989. I was an instant, record every episode fan.
Today in 1988 Mystery Science Theater 3000 premiered on KTMA in St. Paul Minnesota. #MST3K
November 24, 2025 at 5:51 PM
The first episode I saw was City On Fire in March 1989. I was an instant, record every episode fan.
My husband and I are in the middle of season 6 of STARGATE SG-1, so we've watched 150ish episodes so far. It's just now I've realized that every time I call this particular character "Gunther," my husband has no idea why. Because he's never watched a single episode of FRIENDS.
Sigh.
Sigh.
November 23, 2025 at 10:41 PM
My husband and I are in the middle of season 6 of STARGATE SG-1, so we've watched 150ish episodes so far. It's just now I've realized that every time I call this particular character "Gunther," my husband has no idea why. Because he's never watched a single episode of FRIENDS.
Sigh.
Sigh.
BATMAN NINJA has probably the best depiction of the Joker I've seen since Heath Ledger. The whole movie is just insane, and the insanity just keeps building. I mean, I thought it had peaked, but then Robin pulled out this flute and...
Well, you have to see it to believe it. Highly recommend.
Well, you have to see it to believe it. Highly recommend.
November 22, 2025 at 4:32 PM
BATMAN NINJA has probably the best depiction of the Joker I've seen since Heath Ledger. The whole movie is just insane, and the insanity just keeps building. I mean, I thought it had peaked, but then Robin pulled out this flute and...
Well, you have to see it to believe it. Highly recommend.
Well, you have to see it to believe it. Highly recommend.
Reposted by Kate MacLeod
So long and farewell to you, Rep. Marjorie The Gathering.
November 22, 2025 at 1:43 AM
So long and farewell to you, Rep. Marjorie The Gathering.
I’ve seen exactly one episode of Moonlighting ever. It was this one, shocking no one.
???? Sorry how did I miss this for 36 years ????
November 21, 2025 at 9:52 PM
I’ve seen exactly one episode of Moonlighting ever. It was this one, shocking no one.
Yes, but I have a different best film in the genre.
November 20, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Yes, but I have a different best film in the genre.
Aztec Batman was clearly animated on a tight budget, but the character designs are so cool. It was a fun watch.
November 19, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Aztec Batman was clearly animated on a tight budget, but the character designs are so cool. It was a fun watch.
THE BROTHERS BLOOM is the perfect caper movie for lovers of heists and the literary works of James Joyce and Herman Melville (and not just MOBY DICK). I guess it was always going to be niche? But I love it so much.
Finally someone as wholeheartedly obsessed with this movie as I am!
November 18, 2025 at 10:50 PM
THE BROTHERS BLOOM is the perfect caper movie for lovers of heists and the literary works of James Joyce and Herman Melville (and not just MOBY DICK). I guess it was always going to be niche? But I love it so much.
You guys, "MYTHIC DELIRIUM returns in 2026" is some of the best news I've heard in ages. In the mean time, check out their sale!
MYTHIC DELIRIUM returns w/ new books in 2026‼️
The 1st step toward that goal’s underway, w/ the forthcoming publication of Haralambi Markov’s debut collection of horror & Weird fiction THE LANGUAGE OF KNIVES. (Introduction by @annvandermeer.bsky.social!)
Sale link here! bit.ly/BoneSwans10th
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The 1st step toward that goal’s underway, w/ the forthcoming publication of Haralambi Markov’s debut collection of horror & Weird fiction THE LANGUAGE OF KNIVES. (Introduction by @annvandermeer.bsky.social!)
Sale link here! bit.ly/BoneSwans10th
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![MYTHIC DELIRIUM returns in 2026
At least that’s the goal! And the first phase is underway, with the forthcoming publication of Haralambi Markov’s debut collection of horror & Weird fiction, THE LANGUAGE OF KNIVES. (Introduction by Ann VanderMeer!)
In a celebration of Mythic Delirium-enabled debuts, we’ve made C.S.E. Cooney’s BONE SWANS—which turned 10 years old this year—Barbara Krasnoff’s THE HISTORY OF SOUL 2065, and Yukimi Ogawa’s LIKE SMOKE, LIKE LIGHT available at HUGE discounts [US Only] in e-book AND paperback editions, WITH pre-orders of LANGUAGE OF KNIVES + shipping costs included in the prices!
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November 18, 2025 at 10:48 PM
You guys, "MYTHIC DELIRIUM returns in 2026" is some of the best news I've heard in ages. In the mean time, check out their sale!
Anyway, it’s Thursday. And Thursday means more FIONNA AND CAKE!
November 13, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Anyway, it’s Thursday. And Thursday means more FIONNA AND CAKE!
So, you can write:
"Tabitha!" Audrey said. She started my name in a happy sort of tone, but by the final vowel, an edge of anxiety had worked its way in.
But then your audiobook narrator has to, you know, *do* that. Which you totally weren't imagining when you wrote it.
Anyway, she crushed it.
"Tabitha!" Audrey said. She started my name in a happy sort of tone, but by the final vowel, an edge of anxiety had worked its way in.
But then your audiobook narrator has to, you know, *do* that. Which you totally weren't imagining when you wrote it.
Anyway, she crushed it.
November 13, 2025 at 10:17 PM
So, you can write:
"Tabitha!" Audrey said. She started my name in a happy sort of tone, but by the final vowel, an edge of anxiety had worked its way in.
But then your audiobook narrator has to, you know, *do* that. Which you totally weren't imagining when you wrote it.
Anyway, she crushed it.
"Tabitha!" Audrey said. She started my name in a happy sort of tone, but by the final vowel, an edge of anxiety had worked its way in.
But then your audiobook narrator has to, you know, *do* that. Which you totally weren't imagining when you wrote it.
Anyway, she crushed it.
So much cooler now.
November 12, 2025 at 3:14 AM
So much cooler now.
If you live in Minnesota, go outside.
November 12, 2025 at 2:34 AM
If you live in Minnesota, go outside.
Speaking of the Urdu thing, I’m basically Rachel Weisz’s character in The Brothers Bloom, a shut-in who collects hobbies. But her hobbies are *way* cooler.
youtu.be/R-8JNAmv6s8?...
youtu.be/R-8JNAmv6s8?...
I collect hobbies (The Brothers Bloom)
YouTube video by Davis
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November 11, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Speaking of the Urdu thing, I’m basically Rachel Weisz’s character in The Brothers Bloom, a shut-in who collects hobbies. But her hobbies are *way* cooler.
youtu.be/R-8JNAmv6s8?...
youtu.be/R-8JNAmv6s8?...