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Location: Canada
Member Since: Jan. 06, 2011

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Katharine Miller

Biography

Katharine Miller is a writer and designer. She is the author of The Curable Romantic: Advice for the Romance-Impaired and 30 Failures by Age 30. She is also working on a graphic novel series, Robot of Leisure (www.robotofleisure.com).
View more of her work at katharinemiller.com

Where to find Katharine Miller online

Website: http://www.katharinemiller.com
Blog: http://katharinemiller.wordpress.com

Books

Robot of Leisure #3: Boris Gets a Visitor by Katharine Miller
Price: $3.99 USD. 360 words. Published on June 3, 2011. Fiction.
As Boris settles into his cozy life of leisure with his sock puppet sidekick Beryl, the mysterious appearance of a parcel threatens to unsettle the peaceful atmosphere of Zükünfthaus. Boris is introduced to Nigel the automated butler, and with him comes confusion and misunderstanding. Will Boris compromise his freedom for friendship?

The Curable Romantic: Advice for the Romance-Impaired by Katharine Miller
Price: $1.99 USD. 12900 words. Published on January 17, 2011. Nonfiction.
The Curable Romantic is a compilation of humorous essays on love and relationships and how we handle them. The anthology’s four sections cover each phase of the modern romance—companionship, courtship, relationship and jumping ship. Each essay addresses critical concerns like who to date, how to choose an appropriate pet name, and what to do with keepsakes after a breakup.

30 Failures by Age 30 by Katharine Miller
Price: $1.99 USD. 25790 words. Published on January 17, 2011. Nonfiction.

(3.67 from 3 reviews)
Once upon a time, 30 was old. It was Grown Up. It was almost middle-aged. If you weren't married, something was wrong with you. If you didn't have children, something was wrong with you. If you weren't settled down with life all figured out, you'd screwed up somewhere along the way. Or so it seemed. Here is one woman's exploration of personal and social failures and the hilarity that ensues.

Robot of Leisure #2: Boris Makes a Friend by Katharine Miller
Price: $3.99 USD. 350 words. Published on January 12, 2011. Fiction.
As Boris adjusts to his new life, he spends his days indulging in the leisure activities available to him around Zükünfthaus. After days of swimming, dancing, and playing games, Boris finds there are only so much fun a robot can have by himself. He ventures out of the house in search of playmates and stumbles upon an unlikely kindred spirit during a rainstorm.

Robot of Leisure #1: Boris and the Open House by Katharine Miller
Price: $3.99 USD. 350 words. Published on January 12, 2011. Fiction.
In Boris and the Open House, it is the first open house for Zükünfthaus and Boris gets the opportunity to show off his skills for hordes of potential homebuyers. As Boris prepares for the festivities, he is frequently distracted by his own enjoyment of his tasks. When the day doesn't go as planned, Boris copes with dashed expectations and uncertainty for the future.

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