Kathy Fish


Location Colorado
Occupation writer
Website http://kathy-fish.com/

Books by Kathy Fish
  • by Amy L Clark, Elizabeth Ellen, Kathy Fish, C. Smith
    Rose Metal Press, Inc., 2008.

  • by Keyhole Press
    CreateSpace, 2008.

  • by Various
    Indiana University English Department, 2008.

  • by editor
    Snowvigate Press, INC, 2009.


  • by Matt Bell, Kathy Fish
    Dzanc Books, 2010.

  • by Keyhole Press
    CreateSpace, 2009.

  • by Kathy Fish
    Matter Press, 2011.

  • by Nicole Monaghan
    lulu.com, 2011.
  • About Me

    I live in Colorado with my husband and kids and my dog.

    My short fiction collection, TOGETHER WE CAN BURY IT, is available now from The Lit Pub and can be ordered here: http://store.thelitpub.com/product/together-we-can-bury-it [EDIT: first run of this book sold out in less than a week! The 2nd run should be available in April]

    Also, my flash collection, WILD LIFE, is available now from Matter Press: http://matterpress.com/press/

    I've got new stories forthcoming or published in Guernica: A Magazine of Art & Politics, Blue Five Notebook, and MATTER: The Journal of Compressed Creative Arts. I've also published in Indiana Review, Mississippi Review online, Quick Fiction, The Denver Quarterly, FRiGG, Night Train, New South, Corium, Storyglossia, Sleepingfish, Everyday Genius, Spork, Smokelong Quarterly, Wigleaf, Pank, Dogzplot, Boundoff, Keyhole Magazine, Willows Wept Review, Necessary Fiction and elsewhere.

    I guest edited Dzanc Books' BEST OF THE WEB 2010 anthology, named one of the ten best "best" books of 2010 by L.A. Times Books http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/jacketcopy/2010/10/10-10-10-the-10-best-best-of-books-of-2010.html available on Amazon or here: http://dzancbooks.org/store/botw2010.html

    My collection of short shorts is featured in a book published by Rose Metal Press entitled, "A Peculiar Feeling of Restlessness: Four Chapbooks of Short Short Stories by Four Women."

    Any favorite authors? Books?

    Favorite ss writers: Raymond Carver, Tobias Wolff, Ron Carlson, Mary Robison, Charles Baxter, Miranda July, Antonya Nelson, Amy Hempel, Jim Shepard, Lorrie Moore, Joy Williams, William Maxwell, Don Chaon, J.D. Salinger, Flannery O'Connor

    Kathy Fish's Wall

    Bill Yarrow – Apr 16, 2012

    Thanks, Kathy! So glad you liked "Not That Kind of Pain." Thanks for the fave!

    Michelle Elvy – Mar 18, 2012

    Thank you so much for the comment on Almost There, Kathy. It means a lot to me that people connect to this story.

    Robert Vaughan – Mar 06, 2012

    Yay, you have a new book out! Can't wait to get it from the Lit Pub!!!!

    James Robison – Jan 31, 2012

    Aw, geesh, Kathy.

    David Ackley – Dec 19, 2011

    Thanks Kathy for the very kind comments on "Tortillas."

    Marcus Speh – Dec 15, 2011

    hej, kathy, i'm still chuffed that you asked me to contribute. enjoying the new dishes (almost) daily. the gaudry piece is awesome...and there seems to be a rain theme running through...thanks for everything and good luck with the rest of your residence.

    Bobbi Lurie – Dec 15, 2011

    Dear Kathy,

    Thank you for reading and commenting on my piece, "Soliloquoy on Ma"--I appreciate it

    John Minichillo – Dec 02, 2011

    I loved your death wish at Wish Tank. http://deathwishing.com/2011/11/11/wish-30-kathy-fish/

    Kari Nguyen – Nov 29, 2011

    Kathy, thanks! Happy you liked You Take All, and thanks for pointing out the form! PS - When is your latest book coming out?

    Savannah Schroll Guz – Nov 28, 2011

    Thank you so much for reading and fav'ing "Italy, 1990". It is so appreciated. I really, really enjoyed "Baby, Baby..." The character's humanity is almost tangible--it's perfect!

    Jules Archer – Nov 28, 2011

    Kathy - thanks for commenting on and reading "Cloudy..." I eagerly devour all your feedback!

    Isabell Serafin – Nov 27, 2011

    Hi, Kathy--Thanks for the fave on "Happiness". I'm a big fan of your writing!

    JP Reese – Nov 24, 2011

    Hi Kathy, I'm always pleased when you read and like one of my stories. Thank you for your response to "For the Lost Boys."

    Bill Yarrow – Nov 23, 2011

    Thanks, Kathy, for faving "The A of B." You're lovely for doing so and very kind. Have a great Thanksgiving!

    Michael Gillan Maxwell – Nov 22, 2011

    Hi Kathy,
    Thanks so much for reading and commenting on Chicken on a Wire..and yes..I agree...there's a whole word out there waiting to be explored populated by rodeo bulls with outlandish names!
    Michael

    J. Mykell Collinz – Nov 22, 2011

    Hi, Kathy. Thanks for reading, 'Lule of Raw-2.' I appreciate your helpful comment, very much.

    Bill Yarrow – Nov 22, 2011

    How lucky I am to have you as a reader, Kathy! Thanks for your lovely comment and fave of "Before the Door."

    Jack Swenson – Nov 22, 2011

    Kathy, your comments on my stories always make my day. Thanks! Glad you liked "Europe, 1960."

    Foster Trecost – Nov 21, 2011

    Hi Kathy - thanks for reading and commenting on chairs and mirrors, I appreciate both! fos.

    David Ackley – Nov 21, 2011

    I'm writing on your wall, Kathy, 'cause you're THE BEST!

    Marcus Speh – Nov 20, 2011

    "happy pills" are no solution...thanks for the comment, kathy.

    J. Mykell Collinz – Nov 19, 2011

    Hi, Kathy. Thanks for reading, 'Lule of Raw.' I greatly appreciate your helpful comment and *.

    Jack Swenson – Nov 17, 2011

    Thanks for the kind words, Kathy. Ever hear Hal Holbrook telling Twain's tales? Great stuff. It used to be a mainstay of the English classes I taught.

    Bill Yarrow – Nov 17, 2011

    Thanks for reading and faving "Fish Boil," Kathy.

    Bonnie ZoBell – Nov 09, 2011

    I appreciate your comments, Kathy! I saw your feedback here and there so tried to find something recent of yours. Enjoyed!

    Amy Geeleher Burt – Nov 05, 2011

    Thank you Kathy for the wonderful comment on the singularity short! Peace and good vibes!

    Bill Yarrow – Nov 02, 2011

    Thanks, Kathy. Glad you like the "Ketone" piece. It was fun writing it.

    Erin Zulkoski – Oct 30, 2011

    Kathy! Thank you for the wonderful comment and fave on Tick Tock! :)

    Kari Nguyen – Oct 27, 2011

    Hi Kathy, thanks so much for your wonderful comments on my little ones. Thrilled you see all of that in my work. I hope you are selling loads and loads of WILD LIFE!

    Marcus Speh – Oct 25, 2011

    sometimes i think: what else is there than simpleness in times such as these. thank you, kathy.

    Christopher Allen – Oct 25, 2011

    Hi, Kathy. Thank you for the thumbs-up on "The Shoes, the Girl and the Waves that Washed Them Away"! Hope you're doing well. Chris

    JP Reese – Oct 23, 2011

    Hi Kathy: I'm pleased my poem/prose-like piece "2008, What I Wanted" moved you. Thank you for your kind observation and response.

    Andrew Stancek – Oct 22, 2011

    Kathy,
    to be appreciated by you is really special. Thanks.

    Marcus Speh – Oct 21, 2011

    thanks, kathy. i imagine moondog was a "hellcat" like elmer gantry when he was young & then was reversely reformed & turned into a late viking god.

    Bill Yarrow – Oct 20, 2011

    You know, Kathy, I never think of myself writing manifestos but I guess maybe I do. I do love reading manifestos and started collecting them with the idea of making an anthology of them many years ago. Anyway, thank you for faving "Satan and the Moon."

    Meg Worden – Oct 12, 2011

    Really appreciate your comment on Frail Flowers, Sitting Monks, Kathy. Also thanks for liking "incognito burn.." I was happy about that line. :))

    James Robison – Oct 08, 2011

    Thank you *******

    John Riley – Oct 02, 2011

    Thanks for your comment on my story.

    Foster Trecost – Sep 15, 2011

    Hi Kathy, a big thanks to you for reading and commenting on my snail story - I really appreciate both. And the promo line....

    Bill Yarrow – Sep 15, 2011

    Thank you, Kathy, for your kind words and fave of "The Knitting Needle."

    Jane Hammons – Sep 12, 2011

    Thanks so much for your comment and fave on "Lettie," Kathy. Means a lot to me.

    Laura C. Alonso – Sep 08, 2011

    Kathy - thank you SO much for your comments on my story, "Confession." I haven't been on here for so long and just saw your post now. Miss you on facebook and am hoping to become more active here (and in my writing life in general again) - you have no idea how much your thoughtful words mean to me as this was one of my last published stories several years ago before the gap in my creative activity that I am now determined to bridge. Hope all is well with you . . . thanks again & *hugs*

    Jack Swenson – Aug 30, 2011

    Kathy, it always brings a smile to my face when I see your picture on my comments page. That's for great "review" and for the fave. And where the heck have you been!

    Andrew Roe – Aug 30, 2011

    Hi Kathy. Thanks so much for commenting on "Movie Night." I'm really glad you did because it reminded me that I needed to order "Wild Life" (which I just did!).

    Jen Knox – Aug 28, 2011

    Kathy, your eyes on my work is always an honor. Thank you so much for the comment on 'The Wrong Way to Market a Small Business'. Makes my day. :)

    James Robison – Aug 28, 2011

    Thanks so much. I'm feeling pretty good about all my/our friends who seem to have made it through Irene all right. Of course, two more hurricanes are forming off Africa, but they're more likely to hit me,in Florida. Odd to have people flying down here to escape a cyclone.

    Foster Trecost – Aug 22, 2011

    Hi Kathy, thanks for reading and commenting on The Pretenders, I really appreciate your time. fos.

    Penny Goring – Aug 20, 2011

    Thank you very much, Kathy. I thought posting the reading AND the animation might be a bit much but I couldn't decide which would be most interesting, so... both x

    Penny Goring – Aug 02, 2011

    Thanks Kathy! Happy you liked my onion armies. I'll have to check out 'We Real Cool'... love that title. x

    Kathy Conde – Jun 16, 2011

    Kathy, Thanks so much for your comments and fave on "Things Unseen." I saw your message in my regular (although it didn't show up in my Fictionaut messages). I'd love to meet up the next time you get together in the area. Please do let me know.

    Kathy Conde – May 25, 2011

    Kathy, I'm so glad you liked "Movement." Thank you for you comments! I live in Colorado too. Hope to meet you some day.

    James Valvis – May 22, 2011

    Kathy, so glad you could read my birthday poem, and thanks for the kind words. You rock!

    Sheldon Lee Compton – May 20, 2011

    Thanks very much for reading my recent story here, Kathy, and for your kind words.

    Marc Lowe – May 20, 2011

    Appreciate the comment/* on "leyh." The anthology was slated for 2007, so it has been quite a while.

    James Robison – May 20, 2011

    You are the coolest all round person and reader ever.

    Bill Yarrow – May 20, 2011

    Thanks for commenting on "Getting Godless," Kathy!

    Susan Tepper – May 19, 2011

    Kathy I know you have some experience with these guys, (your Repair Man) totally amazing story! Thanks so much for liking my "Tool" guy..
    ha ha!

    Julie Innis – May 19, 2011

    You, Ms Fish, are too kind, thank you!

    Christopher Allen – May 19, 2011

    Hi, Kathy! Thank you for stopping by and commenting on "The Pain Taster." Your encouragement means a lot. Hope you're doing well.

    James Valvis – May 18, 2011

    Kathy, thanks so much for commenting on my poem "Tom's Final Plan." I'm a little slow these days, but I truly appreciate it.

    Roberta – May 15, 2011

    Thank you for the comment on 'White'. That one's super-strange, even to me. I'm never quite sure why I often seem to find myself writing about spiders. I'm arachnophobic...

    Mark Reep – May 14, 2011

    Kathy, thanks for taking time to read and comment on House Rabbit. Was a fun little piece to write, glad you enjoyed.
    Thanks too for your comment the other day about valuing my take. I've tons of admiration and respect for your work, so that means a lot.

    Bill Yarrow – May 12, 2011

    Thanks, Kathy, for commenting on "8 New Ways of Looking at Waffles." Cupidity is a fun word!

    MaryAnne Kolton – May 12, 2011

    Kathy, thanks fo being so generous about reading and commenting on my work. I really value your opinion. After listening to JLD rant about the title for approximately twenty minutes this morning, I decided to change it. Glad you like the new one better. . .

    MaryAnne Kolton – May 12, 2011

    James Lloyd Davis – May 12, 2011

    Kathy, your comment on "The complete, unabridged contents of an abandoned diary found in Memphis" is greatly appreciated. Means a lot.

    Foster Trecost – May 12, 2011

    Hi Kathy, thanks for the great comment on Table Thoughts - I really appreciate your feedback. I also liked your suggestion about the first line, thanks for that, too! fos.

    Roberta – May 11, 2011

    Thank you so much for the comment on 'Fire Pit.' :)

    Roberta – May 11, 2011

    Thank you so much for the comment on 'Fire Pit.' :)

    J. Mykell Collinz – May 11, 2011

    Hi, Kathy. Thanks for reading 'Raw Goods.' Your comment and fav are greatly appreciated.

    Marko Fong – May 10, 2011

    Kathy,
    thanks for your very kind comments about Imitation of Life. I was given a lot of trouble about it because some readers complained that there was no main characer or plot arc. I'd try to explain that the photo was the lead character and would get these blank responses. Anyway, it's a relief to see someone pick up on that.

    Misti Rainwater-Lites – May 10, 2011

    Hi Kathy! I appreciate your comments so much.

    Amy Geeleher Burt – May 10, 2011

    Thank you Kathy for the Fav and the wonderful comment you posted! I thank you very much for your kindness! Peace and warm vibes, amy

    Jack Swenson – May 09, 2011

    Kathy, you are always way too nice to me. I PREEN when you comment favorably on one of my stories. Thanks so much for your generous comments about my tale of the senior beauty pageant.

    Marc Lowe – May 08, 2011

    Thanks for commenting, Kathy. I'm glad you liked the "noir."

    Jules Archer – May 07, 2011

    Thank you so much Kathy for reading Bleached. Truly any feedback from you makes my day!

    Len Kuntz – May 05, 2011

    hi kath,
    everything is great. i never get on fictionaut, but saw you had a story up. just miss hearing what you're up to.
    wishing you all the best.
    l

    Susan Tepper – May 05, 2011

    Kath, so kind of you to comment twice on In Unison. I think I used to be a better poet than I am now. I wrote that one in '04. Very happy you like it and that people are taking to it.

    Roberta – May 04, 2011

    Thank you for the lovely comment on 'The Arms of the Forest' !

    David Ackley – May 04, 2011

    Hey, Kathy, you sure know how to raise the spirits! Thanks so much for the kind attention to "intervals."

    Bill Yarrow – May 03, 2011

    Thanks for faving "Bats in the Catacomb," Kathy!

    Meg Tuite – May 03, 2011

    Kathy,
    I have to say I've received the best comments ever on "Sinister Age of the Draft." All of us recovering Catholics do get some great fodder, as you say!!! NO question about that! Thanks so much for reading and commenting! Much appreciated! Hope the nun nightmares have gone away!

    MaryAnne Kolton – May 03, 2011

    Kathy, thanks so much, one more time. The fact that I love your work makes your generous comments even more important to me. I don't want to get all mushy about this but you and the people like you are why I came here. . .

    Roberta – May 02, 2011

    Thanks for the comment on 'Blind' ! Much appreciated.

    Jen Knox – May 02, 2011

    Thank you, Kathy. Your comment warmed my heart.

    Misti Rainwater-Lites – May 02, 2011

    Hi Kathy! Thanks so much for liking my latest.

    Jane Flett – May 02, 2011

    So after you commented on one of my poems I came over here to read some of your pieces... so glad I did! 'Wake Up' in particular leaves me delighted.

    Shelagh Power-Chopra – May 02, 2011

    Kathy - just wanted to thank you for your nice comments about cigarillo. Still tweaking it!

    Jerry Ratch – Apr 29, 2011

    Thanks for the fave, Kathy! Appreciated so much!

    Kirsty Logan – Apr 29, 2011

    Thanks for your lovely comment on 'Song of Another Country', much appreciated! ♥

    Jack Swenson – Apr 28, 2011

    Once again, your comment makes my day. Thanks, Kathy, for your encouraging words for "My Wife, My Love."

    Marcelle Heath – Apr 28, 2011

    Thank you, Kathy, for your generous comments on "The Last Swim"!

    Neil Serven – Apr 28, 2011

    Hi Kathy. Thanks for the read & fave for "The Wreck of Me." Happy to hear you liked it.

    James Lloyd Davis – Apr 28, 2011

    Kathy, thanks for the lovely comment on "So I asked myself, 'What would Shane do?'"

    M – Apr 25, 2011

    Kathy: I can't say what your comments on flower boat mean to me. I'm kinda teary right now if that's allowed. Not everyone feels comfortable with people expressing emotion on their wall. Something tells me you'd be alright with it. You are quite the lady, a true one indeed.

    Julie Innis – Apr 22, 2011

    Oh Ms.Fish, you are too kind. Very glad you liked the story and hope all is well w. you and yrs!

    Jack Swenson – Apr 21, 2011

    I'm always pleased and proud to get a thumbs up from K. Fish. Thanks, Kathy. Thanks for the star, too.

    Foster Trecost – Apr 21, 2011

    Kathy, Thanks for reading Misplaced Emotions. Your comments are so appreciated, thank you for that, too. fos.

    Andrew Stancek – Apr 20, 2011

    Hi Kathy,

    I am slowly catching up with all the wonderful stories here and this morning I read "Empty". What a wonderful story! I will add it to my teaching stories. I know those kids. I write about them, too, and their need for a dog. My most recent protagonist of an interconnected series of stories would love a dog, too, but so far he only has a parrot. Thanks for giving me much pleasure.

    Bill Yarrow – Apr 20, 2011

    Hi, Kathy! So nice of you to comment on "Addictions." Glad you liked it. Thanks for the fave!

    James Lloyd Davis – Apr 20, 2011

    Thanks, Kathy, for the fave and the comment on "David Foster Wallace meets the sage Lao Tse in a strange place." I'm always thrilled when you comment on my work. You're the best.

    M – Apr 19, 2011

    Thank you for your fantastic comments on my piece for my mother on mother's day. I really appreciate your words, Kathy.

    Jules Archer – Apr 19, 2011

    Ah, Kathy, thanks so much for your read and comment on Woman. I so appreciate.

    Jack Swenson – Mar 20, 2011

    Kathy, a good comment from you always makes my day. Thanks! I'm so glad you liked "Big." By the way, I'm using your comments for an in-class writing assignment in my class tomorrow. I want to once again bang on the importance of detail in writing.

    James Lloyd Davis – Mar 19, 2011

    Kathy, thanks for the fave and absolutey delicious comment on "From the Fotomat - Print #31."

    Shelagh Power-Chopra – Mar 19, 2011

    Thank you Kathy, appreciate your comments, always. And congrats on the book, wonderful news!!!!

    Mark Reep – Mar 19, 2011

    Hi Kathy, thanks for your comments on Snowdick's diction :) 'Perfectly strange' made my day- Much appreciated!

    Penny Goring – Mar 18, 2011

    XXX

    Larry Strattner – Mar 17, 2011

    Thanks for your comments on Home Invasion (Johnny Dangerously) which I renamed Hello Kitty.
    I will not republish with the new title to save you re-reading saying to yourself,” haven’t I already read this damn thing? Like some stupid Tom Clancy paperback in the airport where they changed the cover causing you to get halfway to St. Louis before you realize you’ve already read it.
    LS

    Jules Archer – Mar 17, 2011

    Kathy - you amazing lady - thank you so much for your kind comments on Health Code. Appreciated.

    Susan Tepper – Mar 16, 2011

    Kath you are so perceptive, yes, deep backstory on Wrap, and thanks so much!

    Jack Swenson – Mar 09, 2011

    Kathy, you are ALWAYS right on the money with your comments! Yes, indeed, "abashed" was a fortunate choice of words. I got lucky. Thanks so much for your review of "Still Life."

    Susan Tepper – Mar 07, 2011

    Kathy thanks so much for what you said on 2010, What I wanted..
    Cheers!

    Bill Yarrow – Feb 19, 2011

    Kathy, Thanks for your kind comment on "Sermon of Lilac." Glad you liked the poem!

    Jane Hammons – Feb 19, 2011

    Thanks for reading and commenting on Descanso, Kathy.

    Jules Archer – Feb 15, 2011

    Kathy - great thanks for reading "Liplorn". So appreciate your time.

    M – Feb 13, 2011

    Thank you for your very kind remarks on ash, Susan, and your encouragement in the forum. Very much appreciate it!

    Shelagh Power-Chopra – Feb 13, 2011

    Kathy! thanks so much for reading & commenting on "Bus Ride". Yet, a lame title, I need to rename...

    J. Mykell Collinz – Feb 12, 2011

    Hi, Kathy. Thanks for reading 'Dream of Consciousness.' I greatly appreciate your encouraging comment.

    Catherine Davis – Feb 12, 2011

    Kathy, so glad you liked "Admit Nothing." Thank you for reading and your feedback. It's nice to hear about the closing.

    Susan Tepper – Feb 12, 2011

    re Snifters-- doesn't sound dirty just "clinky" and it would be so great to sit and chat for real..

    Lacey N. Dunham – Feb 09, 2011

    Hi Kathy - Thanks for you comments and fave on "Safa's Hair". I really appreciate it!

    Bill Yarrow – Feb 07, 2011

    Kathy,
    Thanks so much for your comment on "Wahrheit und Dichtung" and for the fave!

    Marcelle Heath – Feb 07, 2011

    Hi Kathy! Thanks so much for your generous comments on "Nothing Good..." It was a great way to start my day!

    James Lloyd Davis – Feb 07, 2011

    Thanks, Kathy for the generous comment on "Sic transit Gloria Mundy." Ice is nice sometimes.

    Susan Tepper – Feb 07, 2011

    Kathy, you are a dear heart.

    Robert Vaughan – Feb 04, 2011

    Hi Kathy,
    Thanks for your recent comments on my story, 10,000 Dollar Pyramid. Coming from you, they mean a lot. Also, thanks for the gate-gait catch. I really appreciate it.

    Jack Swenson – Feb 03, 2011

    Yes! The icing on the cake--a good review from you, Kathy! Thanks so much for your * for "Carver Country."

    James Lloyd Davis – Jan 27, 2011

    Kathy, thanks for the comments on "A heart that is not broken..." and for all of your support in the past. In case I haven't said so before, it means a lot to me when the best writers see something of value in my work.

    Susan Tepper – Jan 27, 2011

    Kathy we have been bombarded with snow this winter and yesterday another foot and a half on top off all that hasn't melted, and I thought of you and "Snow" and decided to stay indoors and away from the pesky neighbors..
    cheers to you!

    Foster Trecost – Jan 14, 2011

    Hi Kathy, thanks for reading Just for Kicks, I appreciate the comments! fos.

    Marcelle Heath – Jan 14, 2011

    Thanks so much again Kathy!

    Jack Swenson – Jan 14, 2011

    Happy New Year, Kathy. Thanks for the comment and the star for "Madness." It was a lot of fun to write.

    Mark Reep – Jan 14, 2011

    Hi Kathy, glad you enjoyed Loch Traignarry Light. Much appreciated!

    J. Mykell Collinz – Jan 09, 2011

    Hi, Kathy. Thanks for reading 'Creeper.' Your suggestion is very helpful. I appreciate.

    Susan Tepper – Jan 08, 2011

    Kath thanks for reading/liking Hydra, it is a lovely lovely spot.

    Carol Reid – Jan 08, 2011

    Thanks for your read and comment on "Sage", Kathy!

    Linda Simoni-Wastila – Jan 08, 2011

    Kathy, thank you so much for the super comment and fav on What They Say is True. You are always generous with your readings and responses; I so appreciate your feedback. Peace...

    Catherine Davis – Jan 07, 2011

    Lovely reader, thank you. "Rock, Roll" was very stripped down, and at that point, so hard to know. So much appreciate your kind words and fav.

    Matt DeVirgiliis – Jan 07, 2011

    Kathy, thanks for commenting on Personal Trenches. I guess it's true - you write what you know best.

    Frank Vander Rasky – Jan 06, 2011

    Kathy, your generous remarks on “Oh, Fish Eggs!” are much appreciated! Thank you!

    Kim Hutchinson – Jan 06, 2011

    Thanks for the great comment and fave on Unheard, Kathy. A thumbs up from you always makes my day!

    Bill Yarrow – Jan 06, 2011

    Thanks, Kathy, for your comment on "Whiplash Marriage." Having R&D working on a prototype for that brain mirror.

    Jane Hammons – Jan 06, 2011

    Thanks as always for your thoughtful response.

    Susan Tepper – Jan 05, 2011

    Kath, thanks for "east to west", i almost didn't post it, but now glad I did and thrilled you like it

    J. Mykell Collinz – Jan 04, 2011

    Hi, Kathy. Thanks for reading 'Piece of Mind.' I greatly appreciate your insightful comment.

    Jack Swenson – Jan 04, 2011

    Kathy, you have 20-20 vision for sure. Thanks for your comment and fav for "Mad Max." Always love to get a thumbs up from you.

    Shelagh Power-Chopra – Jan 04, 2011

    Thank for reading, the leg, Kathy. Trying to get better at these first sentences luckily that one came out of nowhere!

    Jules Archer – Jan 04, 2011

    Thank you, thank you for reading and liking "I Like It". Happy New Year, Kathy.

    Bill Yarrow – Jan 03, 2011

    Thanks for reading and commenting on "Great Moments in Blindness," Kathy. I'll rethink that last line.

    Frank Vander Rasky – Dec 26, 2010

    Kathy, thank you for your generous comment on my interdenominational story “The Boy who killed Christ.” Much appreciated! Wishing you a serene holiday season, Frank.

    Susan Tepper – Dec 23, 2010

    Kath, thanks for re-reading Chocolates, wow, that is really nice, and have a great holiday & new year!

    Roberta – Dec 23, 2010

    Thank you for the read and beautiful compliment on 'Gift,' Kathy. Made me beam.

    Kim Hutchinson – Dec 23, 2010

    Thanks for the very kind words and fave on Things Left Unsaid, Kathy! I see a future version....

    kim teeple – Dec 22, 2010

    Oh Hey! Thank you, Kathy! And I'd say a whole bunch more except it's Glee night and Sue is going to be the Grinch. But seriously, I really appreciate your kind comments and I always trust your input, so thank you!

    Jack Swenson – Dec 20, 2010

    Kathy, it always makes my day when you say something nice about one of my stories. Thank you very much for your kind words about my Christmas story.

    Shelagh Power-Chopra – Dec 17, 2010

    Kathy, just wanted to let you know, I loved your story over at Guernica.

    love, love the humor here...

    “Do you want to talk?” she says. “You know. About your loss?”

    “Nope.”

    “Oh that’s a relief.” She starts singing along to the song on the radio. It’s an old Supremes song. “You know, this is just what I needed,” she says. “Maybe it’s weird, but I’m happy.”

    “I’m just sort of happy,” I tell her.

    Melanie Yarbrough – Dec 16, 2010

    Just read "Disassembly" over at Guernica Mag. Simply amazing. The beginning of that last paragraph had me so full of anticipation and sadness. God, right on target.

    Jack Swenson – Dec 15, 2010

    Kathy, your comment about "Wipe Your Feet" is great, great, great. Thank you!

    W.F. Lantry – Dec 15, 2010

    Kathy,

    I left a comment about your comment on Transference... ;)

    Marcus Speh – Dec 14, 2010

    thank you for your comment on "le sucre brun". yes, the photo is stunning. it inspired me in the first place though i am also involved in this topic through my novella. it made me feel a little bad because this person is actually very sweet and not at all tough and rough as the story might suggest. but i cleared it with her first, of course.

    J. Mykell Collinz – Dec 13, 2010

    Hi, Kathy. Thanks for reading 'Corrective Rejection.' I appreciate your encouraging comments very much.

    Kim Hutchinson – Dec 12, 2010

    Thanks for the very kind words and fave on A Question of Choice, Kathy. I'm very happy you thought it was strong work.

    Catherine Davis – Dec 12, 2010

    Oh my, you! So generous.

    Ginnah Howard – Dec 11, 2010

    I appreciate your comments on "April." Always such a up to know something works. Funny I just saw an ad for an Ashley stove on Craig's list. It would have to be practically an antique.

    Julie Innis – Dec 11, 2010

    You = Vitamin K. Your comment on The Belt was the boost I needed, thank you!

    Julie Innis – Dec 11, 2010

    YOu = Vitamin K. Your comment on The Belt was the boost I needed, thank you!

    Ginnah Howard – Dec 11, 2010

    Kathy, thanks for your comments on "April." This is a poem I wrote a few chapters in my life ago and I was wondering how it still played.

    Sara – Dec 10, 2010

    Hi Kathy, thanks so much for taking the time to read Whipping Post. I appreciate your comment on prose style/content and feel grateful to have you as a reader.

    Susan Tepper – Dec 10, 2010

    Kath, I'm glad that "Body" keeps opening up different aspects for you, that's a lovely thought. Thank you!

    Catherine Davis – Dec 09, 2010

    Kathy, thank you for reading "We of the Paper-doll Brigade," and your kind words. So happy you found it funny. (I HEART your fave!)

    Chris Tarry – Dec 08, 2010

    Thanks, Kathy, as always, for the read on "Santa." You rock. I actually pulled the story down. Figured I'd try submitting it somewhere. I really appreciate the feedback!

    Julie Innis – Dec 07, 2010

    Kathy, did you see this review of "Repair Man"? Loved it, love the story more! http://thethingstheyread.wordpress.com/ (second down, I think)

    Jules Archer – Dec 07, 2010

    Kathy - I love getting a comment from you. You make my day. Thanks for reading "Help Me Own You". Very much.

    Kim Hutchinson – Dec 06, 2010

    Thanks for the very kind words and fave on Paradox, Kathy! I'm honored that you thought it was powerful.

    JP Reese – Dec 05, 2010

    Hi Kathy: I am not, never was, an Elvis fan either. I just wanted to give a great professor, who was an Elvis fan, a gift at the end of a great class and came up with this. I'm happy I did, as it's had legs over the years. Thanks for reading.

    Matt Dennison – Dec 05, 2010

    Thanks for the reads and comments over the past month or so... I do appreciate it!

    Cherise Wolas – Dec 04, 2010

    Kathy, thank you for your kind words on Ping Pong!

    Susan Tepper – Dec 04, 2010

    Kathy does this mean I'm down on men? ha ha!
    Thanks so much for "womens armed forces" which actually had me laughing as i was writing it... doesn't say much for my sanity... ha ha again!

    Susan Tepper – Dec 04, 2010

    Kathy, many thanks for liking and commenting on oasis. Have a great weekend! I'll never again see snow without thinking of you

    M – Dec 04, 2010

    Dear Kathy: I was at GR for a time. If I come back, it will be to befriend and champion writers like yourself and others at FN. For a while, it was a virtual activity that was not helping me get my work done as a writer, so I quit, but may return.

    I agree with you about rejection and I so love the baby corner quote. Ha! My husband and I bring that one up a lot. Such wonderful, applicable eighties filmic inspiration. -- Q

    M – Dec 04, 2010

    A really great Kelly Link quote Kathy, ha! So much fun, as she is - the shopping habits of zombies, etc. Do you know where that came from? I can probably find it via Google. You brightened my day and softened the bummerness of a morning rejection. So: So much appreciated!!! -- Q

    Kim Hutchinson – Dec 04, 2010

    Thanks for the awesome comment and fave on Heart Line, Kathy! I'm so glad and honored that it touched you.

    Claire King – Dec 04, 2010

    Hi Kathy, thank you for reading It Stops...twice and for your thoughtful and insightful comment. Very much appreciated.

    M – Dec 04, 2010

    Thanks for your comment on god's man Kathy. Awesome. So appreciate it! Cheers. -- Q

    Heather Fowler – Dec 03, 2010

    Kathy, you are such a kind an awesome spirit! Always a pleasure to read your work. Hope you have an excellent holiday season!

    All warmest,
    Heather

    Tawnysha Greene – Dec 03, 2010

    Thank you so much for your comments on "A Safe Place." I appreciate your kind words.

    Julie Innis – Dec 03, 2010

    Kathy, thank you for your promptings to post! I'm starting to feel like the mad lurker and may need to put something up soon just to justify my time here. Though lately, I'm happiest reading. Hope all's well. Miss you at FB, but understand why you quit that crazy time-suck of a place.

    Shelagh Power-Chopra – Dec 02, 2010

    Kathy, thanks for the nice comments on the Sam Rockwell piece, so nice to be able to entertain you!

    Susan Tepper – Dec 02, 2010

    Kathy thank you so much for reading Above the Clouds... which is a longer story than I usually post, and I'm very grateful you put the time in, and that you liked it, in its quirk.

    Cherise Wolas – Dec 02, 2010

    Kathy, thank you, for taking the time to read the revised version of Gin And A Cowboy: Redux, and the fav. I so appreciate your wonderful and supportive comments. Yes, I'm going to take another pass through the piece tomorrow and then out it shall fly!

    kim teeple – Dec 01, 2010

    Thank you,Kathy! So much! And did you know I have a printed out copy of Moro because I really do love that story. it is one of my all time favorites!

    Jack Swenson – Dec 01, 2010

    Your little review of my "Fishing" story put a smile on my face, Kathy. Thanks. My friend's early death still hurts a lot.

    M – Dec 01, 2010

    Thank you for your very kind remarks about loon Kathy. As always, it's just awesome to have your thoughts and insights. Appreciated. Cheers. -- Q

    Isabell Serafin – Dec 01, 2010

    Good to hear from you, Kathy. I'm pleased you liked the exchange with the cleaning women. Thanks for the FAV.

    Christian Bell – Dec 01, 2010

    Kathy, thanks for your comments on Raging Life!

    Richard Cooper – Dec 01, 2010

    Yeah, Kathy, I miss the game banter, too. Definitely a rough year for us Hawkeyes... Next year!

    Foster Trecost – Nov 30, 2010

    Hi Kathy, thanks for reading my stories Familiar Things and MVMR. I appreciate your comments very much.

    Bill Yarrow – Nov 29, 2010

    Thanks, Kathy, for commenting on and faving "The Proud Accounting." And for reading it twice!

    James Lloyd Davis – Nov 28, 2010

    Kathy, I can't thank you enough for your comments on "I didn't know Nostradamus played in McNamara's band."

    Cherise Wolas – Nov 28, 2010

    Kathy, thank you so much for your comments on Gin And A Cowboy! Since its original posting, I shaved off more words, something like 2800 all told. Being told I have mad editing skills, crazy how much that comment made my day! It's been great, or perhaps avoidance at working on my current long piece, to hone and cut, and truly get to the bones of this story!

    Marcelle Heath – Nov 28, 2010

    Hi Kathy! Thanks for reading "Willie Nelson" - I'm glad you liked the piece & you must visit Durango sometime :)!

    M – Nov 27, 2010

    Thank you for your very kind words about dark deer, Kathy. They are incredibly helpful to me. Most sincerely. -- Q

    Susan Tepper – Nov 27, 2010

    Kathy, what you wrote on my poem White made me very happy!

    Frank Vander Rasky – Nov 26, 2010

    Kathy, thank you for making my day with your beautiful comment, and the fave, on my story "The Duende." Much appreciated.

    Jack Swenson – Nov 26, 2010

    Nuthin' but good times ahead, Kathy. Thanks for your comments about "Lefty's."

    Jules Archer – Nov 26, 2010

    Kathy, wow, thanks so much for re-reading "Lay On Me" again. Very happy you enjoyed the poem.

    Kristen Tsetsi – Nov 26, 2010

    Thank you for reading and commenting on "There's Love, and there's Marriage," Kathy.

    JP Reese – Nov 26, 2010

    Thanks for your lovely comment about my poem "Red," Kathy. Much appreciated.

    Jules Archer – Nov 22, 2010

    Thanks Kathy for reading/*ing "Lay on Me".

    Bill Yarrow – Nov 22, 2010

    Thank you, Kathy, for faving "Dad and the Red Light." I'm lucky to have you as a reader.

    Susan Tepper – Nov 22, 2010

    Kath, thanks for liking Tall Men, and have a great Thanksgiving with your family

    M – Nov 22, 2010

    Awesome comment on virtual recovery Kathy. Thanks for that! Have another great week and a Happy Tgiving. -- Q

    Kim Hutchinson – Nov 22, 2010

    Thanks for the comment and fave on Eat, Pray, Network, Kathy! Glad you liked the take on the prompt!

    Shelagh Power-Chopra – Nov 22, 2010

    Thank you, Kathy for commenting!

    Jerry Ratch – Nov 22, 2010

    Thanks, Kathy!

    stephen hastings-king – Nov 21, 2010

    thanks very much for the read and comment on semaphore boy. the piece makes me laugh--i'm pleased it worked for you too.

    W.F. Lantry – Nov 21, 2010

    Kathy,

    Thanks for commenting on Harmony in Blue and Gold. Peacocks are her totem animal... ;)

    Thanks,

    Bill

    W.F. Lantry – Nov 21, 2010

    Kathy,

    Thanks for your note about Chanticleer. I wish I knew how to revise. Never learned that skill. So I just say, 'well, that's the best I can do for today, and move to the next... ;)

    Thanks,

    Bill

    W.F. Lantry – Nov 21, 2010

    Kathy,

    Thanks for your comments on Changeling. I still haven't figured out what readers like, so your comments are like gold to me!

    Thanks,

    Bill

    Jon Davies – Nov 21, 2010

    Kathy--Thanks for the nice comments on HT Make a Baby. Means a lot coming from you especially, whose work I'm consistently amazed by.

    Jane Hammons – Nov 20, 2010

    Thanks for your read of Minor Damage, Kathy.

    Jack Swenson – Nov 19, 2010

    Kathy, I'm on Cloud 9. Thank you so much for your response to "Night & Day." Yes, indeed, you are that Kathy. I said you were a good teacher; I meant it!

    Robert Kloss – Nov 19, 2010

    Hi Kathy, Thanks for the nice words about "Cannibals"!

    Susan Tepper – Nov 18, 2010

    Kath-- I am sort of stunned by the response to this little story "rug." but am most appreciative of your kind words and thank you

    Pamela J. Parker – Nov 18, 2010

    Many thanks for fave-ing "The Silence of Harold." He is an irascible fellow - I love him! Looking forward to reading your interview. Congrats.

    David Ackley – Nov 18, 2010

    Kathy, I'd like to bottle your responses to my work and sprinkle them over page I'm about to write so they'd know what they had to live up to. (That may be utter babble, but with your interpretive skills you'll get to the heart of what I'm trying to say.) Thanks again for reading and responding as you do, to 'under the skin'

    M – Nov 17, 2010

    Thank you for chiming in and faving my dog is, Kathy. I'm so glad you liked it! Cheers. -- Q

    Isabell Serafin – Nov 16, 2010

    Hi Kathy, thanks so much for the FAV on "Amahle and I". And congratulations on your Fictionaut interview. I can't wait to read it!

    Michelle Elvy – Nov 16, 2010

    Hirsute! you should win a prize! Thanks for the comment and * on The Chair, Kathy!

    J.B. Lacombe – Nov 15, 2010

    Thank you so much for your positive comment on "Eggshells," Kathy --- it really means a lot to me! Hope you're having a great day :)

    Shelagh Power-Chopra – Nov 15, 2010

    Thanks again, Kathy! Just wish I knew who took that brilliant photo!

    M – Nov 15, 2010

    Hi Kathy. I'm so glad you liked after amelia. Thank you for your generous comment. Best! -- Q

    Bill Yarrow – Nov 15, 2010

    Lovely comment on "Raw Salt." Thank you, Kathy!

    Jack Swenson – Nov 14, 2010

    Kathy, You are not only a great writer, you are a good teacher, too. Thank you very much for your thoughtful and detailed comment about "Win Some, Lose Some."

    James Lloyd Davis – Nov 14, 2010

    Kathy, thanks for pointing out the review of "The Color of Mangoes" in "The things they read." Absolutely made my day.

    Gary Moshimer – Nov 14, 2010

    thanks for commenting, Kathy. Funny, I had this rejected three different places, because, 'we don't know enough about these characters.' So, I'm keeping it here for the nice intelligent readers of Fictionaut.

    Marko Fong – Nov 12, 2010

    Kathy,
    just wanted to thank you for your very kind comment about my Battleship story.
    Marko

    Jerry Ratch – Nov 12, 2010

    Thank you so much!

    Lindsay Tigue – Nov 11, 2010

    Thank you for your comments and for reading my story!

    M – Nov 10, 2010

    Hi Kathy. Thank you for your generous, encouraging words about white church. I feel encouraged to work and that is a lovely feeling. -- Q

    Matthew A. Hamilton – Nov 10, 2010

    Thank you for reading Color Coded Pills and for putting the 10th *, my first for the 52/250 challenge. Much appreciated.

    Robert Vaughan – Nov 10, 2010

    Thanks for reading and commenting on Three Episodes, Kathy! Nice of you to swing on by! Isn't BlazeVOX great? I completely agree with you!

    Kim Hutchinson – Nov 10, 2010

    Thanks very much for the comment and fave on Rats, Kathy. I'm happy and honored that you think I nailed it!

    W.F. Lantry – Nov 10, 2010

    Kathy,

    Thank you so much for your generous and thoughtful comments. I'm usually filled with self-doubt, but such words make me want to keep going!

    Thanks,

    Bill

    David Ackley – Nov 10, 2010

    Dear Kathy,
    Thanks again for continuing your favorable comments on " In the Jaws of Kronos." I will keep on keeping on, thanks in part to you.

    Marcelle Heath – Nov 09, 2010

    Thanks so much, Kathy, for your generous comments on "She spread her legs"!

    Lou Freshwater – Nov 09, 2010

    Kathy, thank you for reading and commenting on my poem. It means the world.

    Andrew Roe – Nov 09, 2010

    Thanks, Kathy, for your generous comment on "Kramer vs. Kramer." I always love hearing what you have to say. And I'm so glad you mentioned the structure and rhythm of the story. I was trying to do something a little different with this one (at least for me).

    Jerry Ratch – Nov 08, 2010

    Thank you so much, Kathy, for your kind comments!

    Marcus Speh – Nov 08, 2010

    thank you kathy, you're ever so kind and generous with your comments. i shall have to send you some good vibes.

    Apryl Lee – Nov 08, 2010

    Hi Kathy! Thanks for reading and commenting on "...Booby Hatch!"

    Jules Archer – Nov 08, 2010

    Kathy - thanks for your kind comments on "Mama's Mass". As always, it's a joy to get your feedback.

    Bill Yarrow – Nov 08, 2010

    Thanks for the wonderful comment on "I Am Not a Corpse." So great to have you as a reader, Kathy!

    James Lloyd Davis – Nov 08, 2010

    Kathy, thank you for your comments on "Sand." I appreciate your interest in my work.

    M – Nov 08, 2010

    Hi Kathy. Thank you for your very kind words on both motorcycle and splicing. I enjoy hearing what you have to say. I hope you are well. -- Q

    Cherise Wolas – Nov 08, 2010

    Kathy, as always, I am thrilled when you read my work. Thanks for the star on Unpacking Sentences. I think I have a few stories of yours to catch up on!

    Michelle Elvy – Nov 08, 2010

    Thanks so much for your lovely comment on Two Trees, Kathy. Your read is very much appreciated.

    Jack Swenson – Nov 08, 2010

    You don't miss a thing, do you, Kathy? Thank you for your great comment on "Welcome Back."

    David Ackley – Nov 07, 2010

    Kathy, thanks for digging into my play and for the kind words.

    Cherise Wolas – Nov 06, 2010

    Kathy, it was an incredibly sweet gesture to read a story of mine, having seen I had been reading and commenting this morning. One of those mornings when I wasn't quite ready to work, and just wanted to submerge myself a bit in others. Your comments were wonderful and gratifying! Thank you for the star.

    Susan Tepper – Nov 04, 2010

    Kathy, thank you for saying gorgeous about "fractured."

    Shelagh Power-Chopra – Nov 04, 2010

    Posted nothing by accident...no reflection on your comments, btw! sorry. Meant to say, thanks so much, really appreciate your comments as always.

    Shelagh Power-Chopra – Nov 04, 2010

    David Abrams – Nov 04, 2010

    Hi Kathy,

    Thanks so much for the comment on "Threads." Much appreciated!

    David

    J. Mykell Collinz – Nov 03, 2010

    Hi, Kathy. Thanks for reading 'Blues Away.' I greatly appreciate your comments and suggestions and I look forward to reading more of your writing.

    Ginnah Howard – Nov 02, 2010

    Kathy, thanks for your comments on Rope & Bone. It's always a pleasure to see that someone has read the stories I post. I can see you're a real supporter of other Fictionaut writers.

    stephen hastings-king – Nov 02, 2010

    Hi Kathy, thanks for reading and commenting on the next-to-newest Event Particle. Very much appreciated. The series is starting to acquire an interesting shape...

    Joshua Michael Stewart – Nov 02, 2010

    Kathy, thank you for commenting on "o come all ye faithful." Coming from you it mean a lot!

    Jules Archer – Nov 02, 2010

    Kathy! Thanks for reading and commenting on "Romance Writes". Always love your feedback.

    Larry Strattner – Nov 01, 2010

    Thanks for the encouragement for Bobbi Grumann Kathy. You'd probably love the chapter where she sings Proud Mary at open mike in a Daytona bar with her Cajun road racer boyfriend.

    Jack Swenson – Nov 01, 2010

    Damn. I knew something was wrong with that line! Thanks, Kathy. I'm glad you like "The Pixie" anyway.

    Bill Yarrow – Nov 01, 2010

    Thanks for reading "Convictions," Kathy. I always appreciate your generous comments.

    Kim Hutchinson – Oct 31, 2010

    Thanks for the awesome comment and fave on No Goodbyes! I'm so glad the story spoke to you.

    J. Mykell Collinz – Oct 31, 2010

    Hi, Kathy. Thanks for reading 'Fifty Five Words or Less.' Your comment helped me to appreciate the post enough to not delete it, which I had been contemplating.

    Bill Yarrow – Oct 31, 2010

    Kathy,
    I so enjoy reading your comments. Thank you. Glad you liked "Self Alaska." You're very kind.

    Kari Nguyen – Oct 29, 2010

    So glad I had a chance to catch up on your work here. Remarkable stories. They are a joy to read and I always learn so much. Thank you!

    Kari Nguyen – Oct 29, 2010

    Kathy, my goal today is to read all of your stories here. I’ve been looking forward to this!

    Randal Houle – Oct 29, 2010

    Kathy, glad you so liked the opener to "What to Bring to Critique Group." I promise, I've never killed any of my Critique partners, just ask the ones that are still alive, oops...

    Bonnie ZoBell – Oct 29, 2010

    Thanks for your kind words about my story, Kathy. Appreciate. I really doubt they're big showerers, don't you!

    Shelagh Power-Chopra – Oct 28, 2010

    Thank you for commenting on "failed restaurants". Funny, David Ackley thought that one was comforting too! Must be the croquettes...!

    David Ackley – Oct 27, 2010

    Thanks, Kathy, your kind words about "Fifth Grade."

    Jules Archer – Oct 27, 2010

    Kathy - such a great comment from an awesome writer. I am so honored you read "The Minds of Men". Thanks so much.

    Julie Innis – Oct 26, 2010

    Oh Kathy, thank you!! I was convinced I'd just posted my most unreadable 'thing' to date.

    Jack Swenson – Oct 25, 2010

    Ha ha! Yes, the ham sandwich line is sorta unisex I think.

    M – Oct 25, 2010

    Thanks for your kind words about shades of a young miss zorita, Kathy. Cheers! -- Q

    Bill Yarrow – Oct 25, 2010

    Thanks, Kathy, for responding to "Florid Psychosis." Really glad the poem worked for you.

    Cherise Wolas – Oct 25, 2010

    Frig it Kathy! I didn't have that stupid theme song in my head till you mentioned it... now it's going round and round and round. "We are the Addams family!" Really good, cool, suburbia as the night of the living ghouls story.

    And thank you for your lovely words about my comments on people's work. That made me feel very good, and not at all like Morticia!

    Kim Hutchinson – Oct 23, 2010

    Thanks for the kind words on The Point! It's new territory for me, and I'm so glad you liked it.

    Grey Johnson – Oct 22, 2010

    Kathy, you've got quite a book list up there! I'm glad you spent time reading "Paula Mae".

    M – Oct 22, 2010

    Many, many thanks Kathy. I feel a little more relieved now, for sure. -- Q

    Walter Bjorkman – Oct 22, 2010

    Kathy - thanks for the reading of Something Jazzy - I had a magical time writing it!

    Sara – Oct 21, 2010

    Kathy, Thanks so much for reading Tomorrowland. You gave me the nudge last night so I took it. It's so nice to be back, here, and I look forward to catching up on your work that I might have missed this summer.

    M – Oct 21, 2010

    Thank you, Kathy, for your kind words about my little fictional revenge story a la Mrs. Quigby style. You're a kind soul. -- Q

    Robert Vaughan – Oct 21, 2010

    Hi Kathy, it's been a while. Good to see you so active on here again and I am enjoying reading your latest stories. Submit to jmww if you haven't already! (I'm on the editorial staff now).

    Jane Hammons – Oct 21, 2010

    Thanks for the read on "Friend of the Week," Kathy. It was both painful and liberating to write.

    David Booth – Oct 21, 2010

    Thanks, Kathy. Yes, there are plenty of writers out there who are blending essay and fiction. I recently read Bolaño's 'Nazi Literature in the Americas'. He made up a bunch of biographies of fictional literary figures. Odd. Fascinating. Totally engrossing. Again, thanks for your praise of my story! -David

    David Ackley – Oct 21, 2010

    Glad my little 55 worder caught your approval, Kathy, thanks so much.

    Cherise Wolas – Oct 19, 2010

    Thank you Kathy! High praise indeed on Ante Meridiem and it got my day off to a lovely start!

    Jules Archer – Oct 19, 2010

    Kathy - thank you for reading and your great feedback on "John & Cathy Come Home". It's an honor getting a comment from a great writer like you.

    Foster Trecost – Oct 18, 2010

    Hi Kathy. Thanks for reading and commenting on Sunrise. foster.

    Bill Yarrow – Oct 18, 2010

    Thanks for commenting on and faving "Knot Eye," Kathy. Love your comment. Thank you.

    Ramon Collins – Oct 17, 2010

    I've been reading and studying the Micro & Flash fiction crafts since 2003 and WAKE UP is the best I've read. The absolute best . . .

    Diane Becker – Oct 17, 2010

    Thanks for reading/comments/fave of The Goldfish & The Nachos. *Wake Up* was my choice for #storysunday on Twitter today.

    peter darbyshire – Oct 17, 2010

    Thanks for the comment re "First Contact." Looking forward to going through your stories once the newish baby grants me some time.

    Jo Deurbrouck – Oct 16, 2010

    Hey Kathy, thank you so much for reading and commenting on my story, "Spring Ice." The Annie Proulx comparison made me dance naked down the road so...um...my neighbors now all think i'm whacked. : )

    Jack Swenson – Oct 16, 2010

    Kathy, thank you so much for your comment about my "strange" story. The movie The Strange Ones still haunts me. That's one of the echoes.

    Kari Nguyen – Oct 15, 2010

    Sure thing, Kathy! One of these days very soon I’m going to have a Kathy Fish day and catch up with all of your stories. I’ve just made a note in my planner. :)

    M – Oct 15, 2010

    Thank you for your kind words about my story "stats." It felt risky to me form-wise and I appreciate the encouragement. I have the lovely "Peculiar Feeling..." temporarily packed away in boxes and look forward to the day my home renovations are finished and I get to open your book like a surprise to myself. Meanwhile, I look forward to reading the goodies that are here on the site. Maybe some of these goodies are in both places, your book and fictionaut - ? Have a lovely fall weekend. -- Q

    Mark Reep – Oct 15, 2010

    Kathy, thanks for your close reading and comments on Check Engine, much appreciated. Your work is consistently inspiring- Delivery is still among my favorites, anyone's, ever- and your feedback encouraging and valued. All best.

    Diane Becker – Oct 14, 2010

    Hi Kathy - wonderful to discover your stories here and really appreciated your comments/fave on 'Down to Earth'. Thank you ...

    Kim Hutchinson – Oct 14, 2010

    Thanks for the lovely comment and fave on 4P28, Kathy. There is a lot of gentleness in quiet strength. So glad you liked it.

    Susan Tepper – Oct 12, 2010

    Kathy, thank you for ... well everything. I can only hope to reciprocate in some way. and thanks for liking "for Jamie". Love your new photo, beautiful and dreamy

    Sheldon Lee Compton – Oct 11, 2010

    Thanks for reading and commenting on "Sweet Sour" Kathy. I really appreciate that a lot.

    Bill Yarrow – Oct 11, 2010

    Hey, Kathy. Thanks for your comment on the Orange Julius poem. Glad you enjoyed it.

    Carol Reid – Oct 11, 2010

    Kathy,

    Thank you so much for your kind comments about Lavender.

    Jack Swenson – Oct 10, 2010

    Delighted to have your nice comment about my post 9/11 story, Kathy. Thanks for the fave!

    David Ackley – Oct 10, 2010

    Kathy, thanks so much for the comment and the fav for "Paris;Fall, 2004"--tough times those, but a good place to weather the worst.

    Randal Houle – Oct 10, 2010

    Thanks Kathy for your kind read of "Brutal Honesty" I appreciate the ba da bing. 250 words comes up fast.

    Susan Tepper – Oct 10, 2010

    Kathy, thanks so much for Little Peebles, and glad you like "it made my breath ache", I'm fond of that part too

    David Ackley – Oct 10, 2010

    Thanks, Kathy, a real compliment coming from a master of the art.

    Cherise Wolas – Oct 08, 2010

    Kathy, Thank you for reading and your terrific pithy comments on Redux - Things I Should Have Done #4 - since retitled Heartbreak Waiting To Happen. Comments from you always make my day.

    Paula Ray – Oct 07, 2010

    Thank you for the kind words on Sax Named Pegasus - it's true - we always remember our first.

    Sheldon Lee Compton – Oct 07, 2010

    Thanks for the goodness you gave about Sweet Sour. I'm mighty grateful.

    stephen hastings-king – Oct 07, 2010

    hello. thanks so much for reading & commenting on "event particle." pleased you like the piece. i hear it's coming out soon in blip....

    Paula Ray – Oct 04, 2010

    Thank you so much for the complimentary remarks on Free Space. I'm honored you took the time to read and I'm very glad you enjoyed it.

    Jules Archer – Oct 03, 2010

    Hi Kathy -
    Many thanks for the comments on "Way of the Woman". Appreciated!

    Julie Innis – Oct 03, 2010

    Kathy, thanks so much!! Means a lot to me.

    Bill Yarrow – Oct 03, 2010

    Thanks, Kathy, for your kind comment on "Son of Uncle Sam."

    Jack Swenson – Sep 23, 2010

    Thanks, Kathy. I'm always delighted when you say nice things about one of my stories. In my opinion, some shrinks do a hell of a good job, but this guy was a real stinker.

    Jules Archer – Sep 20, 2010

    Kathy! Thanks for your enthusiastic comments on "Just a Mountain". So happy you read and liked it.

    Claire King – Sep 19, 2010

    Hi Kathy, Thanks for coming over to meet Godfrey! Glad he gave you a laugh! x

    Marcelle Heath – Sep 18, 2010

    Hi Kathy - Thanks so much for commenting & faving "Origin" - I'm truly grateful!!

    Kim Hutchinson – Sep 18, 2010

    Thanks for the lovely comment on Telephone! I'm so happy you liked it.

    Marc Lowe – Sep 17, 2010

    Really appreciate your comments on "Syllannibal." Glad it worked for you. Nice to see you at Fictionaut (I remember you from the Z'trope days)! Take care...

    Jack Swenson – Sep 17, 2010

    Might know you'd pick out the best line in the story, Kathy. Odd & skewed? Yup. That's me. Thanks for your comments & the fav for "Kitty Love."

    Christian Bell – Sep 16, 2010

    Kathy, thanks for reading and commenting on “Firecrackers”!

    Kate Brown – Sep 15, 2010

    Thanks for your lovely comment on 'Swimming Pool', Kathy. Very pleased you liked it so much.

    Michelle Elvy – Sep 14, 2010

    Thanks, Kathy, so very much! I am glad Ordinary Boys worked for you, and I thank you for the comment and the fave. I wondered if it was too dark, too much. I tried to make it sparse, just detailed enough, but sometimes you never know...

    Michael J. Solender – Sep 14, 2010

    Kathy, it pleased me to know you enjoyed He Don't Know Him. Thx for taking the time to share your feedback with me.

    Bill Yarrow – Sep 13, 2010

    Thanks, Kathy, for reading and commenting on "Black Squirrel Poem." Glad you liked it!

    Roberta – Sep 11, 2010

    Belated thanks for your lovely comment on 'Freckle,' Kathy!

    Foster Trecost – Sep 10, 2010

    Hi Kathy, thanks for reading Ripe. Thanks for commenting, too. foster.

    Julie Innis – Sep 09, 2010

    This reader thanks you!

    Bill Yarrow – Sep 08, 2010

    Kathy,
    Thank you so much for commenting on "Bone Density." I really appreciate it.

    Michelle Elvy – Sep 07, 2010

    thanks for your comment on Time to Rest, Kathy! So much!

    Susan Tepper – Sep 07, 2010

    Kathy, thank you on "burned" very much!

    Susan Tepper – Sep 02, 2010

    Kathy, so many thanks for your post on my poem "Blank", really happy you liked it

    Tiff Holland – Aug 16, 2010

    Hey Kathy! thanks for your kind words about the Bone In a Tin Funnel poems. I just tracked down your comment on my wall (I forgot I had a wall!) Anyway, I'm glad you like the chapbook. I forget all about poems, lately. Maybe now I'll feel inspired to jot off some more! thanks! tiff

    Cherise Wolas – Aug 12, 2010

    Kathy,
    Thank you so much for your wonderful comments on In The Lake. I appreciated your comment about leaving it ambiguous, but I felt it important that it be clear it is two sisters, rather than perhaps a sister and a brother in the short piece. I am actually taking it farther, and perhaps as I do, I might end up leaving that first paragraph ambiguous exactly as you suggest. I look forward to reading your writing!

    Bill Yarrow – Aug 11, 2010

    Thanks for commenting on "A Woman of Ends," Kathy. I appreciate what you had to say very much.

    J. Mykell Collinz – Aug 10, 2010

    hi, Kathy, thanks for reading and commenting on Halfway to the Top.

    Claire King – Aug 10, 2010

    Hi Kathy, thanks for commenting on Upstream. It's really strange, when I go back to read comments and read the piece again I'm finding it quite depressing!

    Kim Hutchinson – Aug 10, 2010

    Thanks for the awesome comment and fave on Limboland, Kathy. I'm so glad you liked it!

    J. Mykell Collinz – Aug 09, 2010

    Hi, Kathy, thanks for reading and commenting on Atonement. I appreciate your time and energy, printing and reading a longer work. I've enjoyed reading your writing, also, and I look forward to reading more.

    Claire King – Aug 09, 2010

    PS - I loved Foundling! Magical.

    Claire King – Aug 09, 2010

    Hi Kathy, Good to meet you here! Glad you liked Infinity Pool. The title came first and the rest followed! Look forward to reading you!

    Bill Yarrow – Aug 08, 2010

    Glad you liked "Something, He Wrote." Thanks for your kind comment, Kathy.

    Bill Yarrow – Aug 07, 2010

    Hi, Kathy. Glad you liked "Suicide Watch." Thanks for commenting. I agree with your "so weird" comment. It is a little out there!

    Susan Tepper – Aug 07, 2010

    Kathy, so glad my story forest in the early morning grabbed you! thanks and cheers

    Kim Hutchinson – Aug 06, 2010

    Thanks very much for the generous comment on Midnight Riders. I appreciate the read!

    Isabell Serafin – Aug 05, 2010

    Hi Kathy,

    Thank you so much for your commentary. I look forward to reading some of your work.

    Best,
    Isabell

    Bill Yarrow – Aug 04, 2010

    Thanks, Kathy. Glad you liked "If Dogs Should Come."

    James Lloyd Davis – Aug 04, 2010

    Kathy, thanks for the comment on "From the Fotomat." It was not a real photo. I'd love to see what you did with Adlai's shoe.

    Sheldon Lee Compton – Aug 04, 2010

    Thanks, Kathy, for reading Thin Pages. I appreciate you taking the time and offering comments.

    Penny Goring – Aug 04, 2010

    Cool! Glad you enjoyed my Bone Dust. Thanks xx

    Kim Hutchinson – Jul 29, 2010

    Thanks so much for the kind comments on Waiting for the Light. I appreciate the read.

    Bill Yarrow – Jul 29, 2010

    Thanks for reading the Flaubert poem and watching the animation!
    Cool site, eh? [Xtranormal]

    Michelle Elvy – Jul 28, 2010

    Kathy -- whoosh! Wow, thanks for that on A Night of Not Knowing! I really appreciate your read and comment!

    Shelagh Power-Chopra – Jul 28, 2010

    Thanks for your wonderful comments on "Dock"!

    Matthew A. Hamilton – Jul 28, 2010

    I'm thrilled to have a writer such as yourself read my work--and like it! As an up and coming writer, it means a lot to me.

    J. Mykell Collinz – Jul 28, 2010

    Kathy, thanks for reading Unoriginal Sin-IV. I appreciate your helpful comments.

    Martha Williams – Jul 27, 2010

    Kathy, thank you for reading 'Strawberry', and for your lovely comment. Martha

    Kim Hutchinson – Jul 27, 2010

    Thanks for the read and the comment, Kathy!

    J. Mykell Collinz – Jul 26, 2010

    Kathy, thanks for reading She's Out and for your helpful suggestion. I very much appreciate it.

    Penny Goring – Jul 26, 2010

    Thanks for your comment x

    Bill Yarrow – Jul 25, 2010

    Thanks for commenting on Sherwood Anderson poem, Kathy. Glad you liked it!

    George LaCas – Jul 24, 2010

    s/b Gothy

    George LaCas – Jul 24, 2010

    Hi Kathy, thanks for commenting on "These Goth Days" - GL

    Kari Nguyen – Jul 24, 2010

    Hi Kathy. Thank you so much for your kind comments about Miss. Made my day!

    Linda Simoni-Wastila – Jul 23, 2010

    Kathy, thanks for reading and kind words on the Hunter. Very much appreciated. Loved Watermelon. Peace...

    James Robison – Jul 23, 2010

    Thank you, Kathy, for your comments about Prologue. It's the prologue to a novel I'm blocking out that has some laughs, I hope. Not sure how that will work-but I feel better about this opening anyway.

    Kari Nguyen – Jul 23, 2010

    Great of you to comment on Requirement, Kathy! I’m glad to have your positive feedback. I admire your work very much.

    James Lloyd Davis – Jul 23, 2010

    Thank you, Kathy, for your comments on "Storefront Poet."

    Christian Bell – Jul 22, 2010

    Kathy, thanks for reading and commenting on "Human Thesaurus"!

    Michelle Elvy – Jul 19, 2010

    couldn't ask for a better comment than that, Kathy. Thank you for reading Bedtime Story!

    Elizabeth Hegwood – Jul 19, 2010

    Thanks for printing my story to read later!

    Also, my husband, Jared, is featured in Keyhole 9 ("Intimacy" is his story). I recognized the cover on your page here. I loved your stories in that issue!

    Jack Swenson – Jul 19, 2010

    Thanks, Kathy, for reading and commenting on my story. I am going to cut out your note, frame it, and put it on my wall!

    Susan Tepper – Jul 19, 2010

    Hi Kathy, thanks so much for reading/commenting/liking All Credit Rescinded! Look forward to reading your work here again...
    Bests

    Robert Vaughan – Jun 11, 2010

    Hi Kathy, hope you are enjoying the transition from school year into Mom time! Better yet, I wish all best things with your writing. Can't wait to read more of your stunning work.

    Sara – May 06, 2010

    Kathy, thanks so much for reading To-Die-For. I know it's a long one, so I appreciate you seeing it through to the end -- and your nice, nice comment.

    Sara – May 04, 2010

    Kathy, thank you for kind note on Girl. I really appreciate it, especially coming from you. I've had a wonderful time losing myself in your stories (which, in addition to being technical gems and beautifully written contain such humanity) and thank you again for sharing them. More, please.

    Sara – May 04, 2010

    For months, it's been on my to-do list, to steal some time and have myself a Kathy Fish day. It turns out that's this morning. It is such a joy that you're here, that you've shared so many amazing stories for us to read and tag, stow away and revisit, your work the ultimate gobstopper that never dwindles but delights in never-discovered shades, and I am a giddy school girl on my first day of school.

    Stephanie Bobo – May 01, 2010

    Many thanks, Kathy, for reading "Eddie Says" and your kind comments!

    Martha Williams – Apr 30, 2010

    Kathy, thank you so much for your kind words on Tears of a Trucker. I have just read your 'Moth Woman' - incredible, loved it. Martha.

    Jack Swenson – Mar 12, 2010

    Kathy, Thank you, thank you! Your glowing review of "Quitting" made me very happy.

    Jack Swenson – Mar 05, 2010

    Thanks for the kind words, Kathy. I had fun writing "Victory." Meg made me do it. I got 14 of the words in the story from her.

    R. A. Allen – Feb 12, 2010

    Kathy, thank you for your kind comment on "Blacktop."

    Jack Swenson – Feb 07, 2010

    Kathy,
    It means a lot to me to have your thumbs up for my story "Snapshots." A fav from Kathy Fish? Good grief. This is my lucky day!

    James Robison – Feb 01, 2010

    Your comments about my work make me proud. Thank you.

    Sara – Jan 18, 2010

    Kathy, Thanks so much for reading my story. I took a class once where we each brought in our favorite work by a real-deal author and someone read "my mother never wore bright lipstick" and it was all i could think about for many days. Your work is so, so good.

    Finnegan Flawnt – Jan 08, 2010

    that's a very mysterious picture of you there. i like it.

    Ajay Nair – Nov 23, 2009

    Nice to meet you here too, Kathy. Knowing cricket, more or less, is knowing life!

    Marcelle Heath – Nov 23, 2009

    Thanks so much for your generous comments on "Jim Leo," Kathy!

    Andrew Roe – Nov 16, 2009

    Hi Kathy. Thanks again for your generous comments about "Are You Okay?" I really appreciate it!

    David Erlewine – Oct 11, 2009

    ha, thanks so much, kathy. i really appreciate it. seems like 20 years ago when i wasn't writing/reading much. your encouragement with that piece that i placed in slow trains greatly impacted me. and always breakfast before hurlophobia. :)

    Darryl Price – Oct 09, 2009

    You look happy and beautiful in this picture. It makes me smile.

    Corey Zeller – Oct 09, 2009

    Katy...its been a long time since I spoke to you on this thing...but you look beautiful in this picture too.

    Hope writing is coming easy to you these days.

    Best,
    Corey

    Dennis Mahagin – Oct 08, 2009

    hi kath! you were not born in 1930!

    Katrina Gray – Sep 02, 2009

    Hi, Kathy. I appreciate you taking the time to read and comment on "Sectioned." I've been seeing your name around--on what I don't remember--so it's good to see you here. F'naut rocks!

    Chanel Dubofsky – Aug 20, 2009

    Hi Kathy, thanks so much for the comments.

    Roxane Gay – Aug 19, 2009

    Thanks so much for commenting on my story! I appreciate your reading it and what you had to say.

    Kendra Fish – Aug 19, 2009

    Ok, I put a story up!

    Kendra Fish – Aug 16, 2009

    HI!

    Joe Bardin – May 23, 2009

    I enjoyed your The Hollow. So much going on. Have you thought of developing it out into a longer form? It seems to sort of brim with itself, like it could easily spill over into a larger piece, if you were ever so inclined.

    Joe Bardin – May 23, 2009

    Kathy, thank you for your comment on my story Standby a while back. I was especially appreciative of your observation re tenderness. It's important to me that that came through.

    Tara Laskowski – May 15, 2009

    No, no one has ever told me that before! But I'll take it as a compliment. :-)

    Morgan Harlow – May 14, 2009

    thanks, Kathy, for reading and commenting. and for posting your wonderful stories

    Richard Cooper – May 06, 2009

    Kathy, thanks for faving one of my stories! But really, all of yours are my favorites.

    James Robison – May 04, 2009

    You're so good. Thank you for the hard unselfish work you did writing the stories here. They make life better.

    Ethel Rohan – Apr 18, 2009

    Kathy,

    I'm touched that you again took time to read my work. I'm so glad you enjoyed "Dinner With The Lydia" and thanks for your kind comments. Actually the majority of my work tends toward the dark, but I'm just rolling with what's coming out right now, and will see where I land. Thanks again.

    Ethel Rohan – Apr 14, 2009

    Kathy, how lovely of you to write a note on "Cracking Open." I greatly admire your work and appreciate your time and encouragement. Ha! You were eating dry roasted nuts at the time? Aren't these coincidences intriguing ... Thanks again.

    Darryl Price – Mar 04, 2009

    Hi Kathy!210 views is awesome under any circumstances don't you think? More please.

    Michelle Tandoc – Feb 04, 2009

    Hi, Kathy!

    Kathy Fish – Oct 27, 2008

    What a nice thing to say, Corey. Thanks.

    Corey Zeller – Oct 26, 2008

    Kathy

    You look beautiful in this picture.

    Lydia Copeland – Oct 13, 2008

    I just read Tenderoni on SLQ. What a perfect story!

    Kelly Spitzer – Sep 05, 2008

    Hey, Kathy. Thanks for the invite!

    Claudia Smith – Sep 05, 2008

    Hi Kathy. Just uploaded a picture and thought I'd join the table for awhile. The picture you uploaded for The Hollow is gorgeous. That story is gorgeous. I'm not sure I spelled "gorgeous" correctly. xoxo

    Gary Percesepe – Sep 01, 2008

    hi kathy,

    thanks for comment on moratorium--

    i lived in denver for three yrs (ud-philosophy), and still go back each yr to ski and hang with friends, etc--

    kate hill cantrill – Aug 30, 2008

    Hi Kathy! Thanks for inviting me to this. It might take me some time to learn to navigate it, but it looks fabulous!

    Matthew Simmons – Aug 29, 2008

    Here I am. Not sure what to do, though.

    Myfanwy Collins – Aug 16, 2008

    Yay! Hi Kathy!!

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