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Kate Duffy: A Legendary EditorSeptember 29, 2009 Kate Duffy, Editorial Director at Kensington Publishing died Sunday. For me, Kate was always larger than life. People talked of her in hushed tones and with reverence. I met her at an RWA conference and felt I was in the presence of greatness. It wasn't in her looks, but in the way she spoke. Kate wasn't one to mince words, she said exactly what was on her mind. My favorite Kate moment came during a conference after Kate had just done a panel. We were shooting the breeze when a woman approached and needed to ask Kate a question. "I just got a rejection letter from Harlequin and I don't know why," the woman explained. "And since you work for Harlequin, I thought you could tell me." "I don't work for Harlequin," Kate tried to tell her, "I'm with Kensington." But the woman wouldn't listen and thrust the letter at Kate demanding an explanation for the rejection. Kate handed the letter back and said, "Write a better book." I did manage to talk her into doing a Drive By Video™ for me. It's very short, but very Kate. Bottom Line: You will be greatly missed my friend. Posted by Barbara Vey on September 29, 2009 | Comments (23)
September 29, 2009
In response to: Kate Duffy: A Legendary Editor Debbie Kaufman commented: So sad to hear this yesterday. Big shoes in the romance publishing industry to be filled now. Not sure they can be!
September 29, 2009
In response to: Kate Duffy: A Legendary Editor Jane Lange commented: I met Kate at the RT conf. in Pittsburgh, she gave me some amazing advise as an aspiring author and I have carried it with me since and fondly! It is a tragic loss to the romance community!
September 29, 2009
In response to: Kate Duffy: A Legendary Editor Shelley Shepard Gray commented: Oh, I'm so sad to hear about Kate. I've heard her speak and have pitched to her, too. That is really too bad. God Bless Kate.
September 29, 2009
In response to: Kate Duffy: A Legendary Editor Nancy Knight commented: Kate Duffy was indeed a force in the publishing world. We became friends in 1983 when I first met her at an RWA Conference. What an amazing editor she was. She will truly be missed by her friends and by her authors, but even more so by the unpubbed authors she had yet to meet and publish. Goodbye, dear friend. You were, indeed, the Dancing Queen of the publishing world.
September 29, 2009
In response to: Kate Duffy: A Legendary Editor Shari Anton commented: I didn't get a chance to work with her, but always had some interesting conversations with her at RWA and RT. She was definitely a Force! And one of the nicest, most helpful editors in the publishing business. She was much loved and will be greatly missed.
September 29, 2009
In response to: Kate Duffy: A Legendary Editor Edie Ramer commented: I never met her, but I listened to some of her workshops on CDs. I loved her blunt honesty and her humor.
September 29, 2009
In response to: Kate Duffy: A Legendary Editor Linda LaRoque commented: I met her at a conference and submitted a manuscript to her. Though my novel was rejected, her comments were kind, constructive, and encouraging. She was a great lady.
September 29, 2009
In response to: Kate Duffy: A Legendary Editor Berta Platas commented: Kate was a fun companion, a thorough editor, the best conversationalist for drinks and dinner. She got my foot in the publishing door and I'll be forever grateful. AT M&M Saturday, we'll definitely drink to her memory and tell Kate stories.
September 29, 2009
In response to: Kate Duffy: A Legendary Editor Mary Stella commented: I LOVE that video. So typically Kate.
September 29, 2009
In response to: Kate Duffy: A Legendary Editor Diane Gaston commented: I am devastated by this loss. Kate was a wonderful, generous person as well as a great editor and friend to Romance. She was never my editor, but went above and beyond to help me once when I asked for her advice. I knew she would tell me the truth and I knew she would help. She was just a wonderful lady!
September 29, 2009
In response to: Kate Duffy: A Legendary Editor Liz Kreger commented: I've never worked with Kate, but I've met her and enjoyed her no nonsense approach to life and this business. She will be greatly missed. Great video, Barb.
September 29, 2009
In response to: Kate Duffy: A Legendary Editor Danielle commented: I had the honor of meeting Kate several times. I love her frankness and honesty. What a great woman and a great loss to the publishing industry. Many blessings to her family, friends, and colleagues.
September 29, 2009
In response to: Kate Duffy: A Legendary Editor Dianna Love commented: I doubt we'll ever see another Kate. She was as straight forward as they come and launched many wonderful authors. I feel for her family, her friends and the authors whose lives she touched. Publishing has lost someone special.
September 29, 2009
In response to: Kate Duffy: A Legendary Editor JT BANKS commented: She was always a class act and will be missed. RIP Kate.
September 29, 2009
In response to: Kate Duffy: A Legendary Editor Anne Elizabeth commented: Kate was incredible, a Force of Nature with a Heart of Gold! The insights she shared on the industry, writing, and life were pearls. And then there was her humor...
September 29, 2009
In response to: Kate Duffy: A Legendary Editor Chrissy Olinger commented: She was a real gal's gal and will be missed.
September 29, 2009
In response to: Kate Duffy: A Legendary Editor Saralee Etter commented: Several years ago, I won a critique from Kate Duffy. She called me up and gave me her opinion straight. She was tough and honest and saved me years of wondering what I was doing wrong. Bless you, Kate.
September 29, 2009
In response to: Kate Duffy: A Legendary Editor Lee Rhuday Duncan commented:
September 29, 2009
In response to: Kate Duffy: A Legendary Editor Mary Kennedy commented: So glad you posted, this, Barbara, a huge loss, very sad.
September 29, 2009
In response to: Kate Duffy: A Legendary Editor Mark Henry commented: Actually, despite being pubbed by Kensington, I think it was you, Barbara, that introduced me to Kate at RT in Pittsburgh. She was grandly brash and persuasive as hell, dragged my butt to the awards banquet and made me sit next to her to chat. She could tell it was my first RT and did everything she could to make me feel welcome.
September 29, 2009
In response to: Kate Duffy: A Legendary Editor Gennita Low commented: Kate was witty, fierce and honest, and I admired those qualities in her. I'll miss her, especially during RT conferences.
September 30, 2009
In response to: Kate Duffy: A Legendary Editor Gayle Ann Williams commented: Thank you, Barbara for this post. Kate was special, no doubt about it. She was loved and will be greatly missed.
September 30, 2009
In response to: Kate Duffy: A Legendary Editor Faith V. Smith commented: I met Kate several years ago. She was a force to be reckoned with and some may or may not believe, had a heart of gold.
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