Hello! I’m Katrina. I’m a writer, editor and full-time lover of life. I currently live in North Carolina with my husband, Jared; our baby daughter, whom we lovingly refer to as the Bean; and our poodle, Ella, who is five furry pounds of energy and sass. So it’s the four of us setting up shop in our happy little two-bedroom apartment, just renting away until we’re ready to spring for our own place. Thank goodness we’re allowed to paint.
In between experiments (and disasters) in the kitchen and decorating hullabaloo, I split my time between running and editing (unfortunately only one comes with a paycheck. Ho hum.) After finishing my master’s degree at the Missouri School of Journalism in December 2009, I jumped into the magazine biz and started editing for local city mags and freelance writing for various publications. My most exciting (and scary) adventure to date is journeying into the world of children’s book publishing, something I’ve always dreamed of doing but was never brave enough to try. Here we go! Patience is certainly not my strong suit, but I’m learning that good things take time. And nothing soothes writer’s block like baking cookies. Or pumpkin muffins. Or pie. You get the idea.
So browse around, leave a note and have a good time. Thanks so much for visiting!
XO,
Katrina
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katshealthcorner
/ January 29, 2011I totally agree — baking cures everything.
Baking also helps me relieve stress, calm down, experiment, etc. LOVE YOUR BLOG! 
Katrina Tauchen
/ January 31, 2011Thanks so much! Happy baking to you!
Ian Makay
/ February 15, 2011Great to hear a fresh voice filled with enthusiasm and excitement! Enjoying your writing!
Katrina Tauchen
/ February 16, 2011Thanks for reading, Ian!
The Simple Life of a Country Man's Wife
/ April 6, 2011Cute about! Are you climbing a silo or something in your header?
Katrina Tauchen
/ April 7, 2011Yep, that’s a silo at my grandparents’ farm. Perfect for climbing!
preparingtofly
/ April 7, 2011loves your blog!! and the pics too!!
Katrina Tauchen
/ April 7, 2011Thanks so much!
KristenSays
/ April 7, 2011love Columbia! i grew up in st. louis. shout out to the great MO! woot!
when you say children’s book publishing, i assume you mean you wrote one you’re trying to get published? or are you trying to get into working on the publishing side of things?
Katrina Tauchen
/ April 7, 2011Woo hoo, Missouri!
Yes, I’m in the searching-for-a-publisher stage of the process with a few projects I’ve completed. Although, I’d love to get involved in the publishing side as well. We shall see!
Zabbey
/ June 7, 2011Love your blog! FABULOUS!
Katrina Tauchen
/ June 7, 2011Thanks!
lavieeuropaa
/ July 8, 2011You’ve totally inspired me to take up baking! I normally shy away from all the ingredients but you make it seem easy and fun! Thanks!
Katrina Tauchen
/ July 10, 2011Oh, I’m so glad! Baking is definitely not so scary if you let yourself have fun with it. Good luck!
Mozes
/ July 9, 2011Wow! Katrina, your blog is really cool! I live in Colorado, and was going to attend the school of journalism at the University of Colorado at Boulder. Unfortunately, I didn’t have enough money to make it, but it’s still my dream. I’m really jealous to read that your an editor of a magazine, I bet that’s a lot of fun (and a bit stressful, I’d imagine)!
Katrina Tauchen
/ July 10, 2011Thanks, Mozes! Magazine work is a lot of fun; you’re right about the stressful part, too, but that’s what keeps us on our toes.
I hope you do get to go to journalism school in the future! In the meantime, there’s plenty of writing to be done and wonderful things to be read, with or without the degree. Talent and drive can get your plenty far. Best of luck!
Sage and Sass
/ July 9, 2011Thx so much for sharing!
Katrina Tauchen
/ July 10, 2011Thanks for reading!
Mandy
/ July 9, 2011Love the blog and wonderful recipes. Guess who is going to be baking.
Keep up the good work.
Katrina Tauchen
/ July 10, 2011Thanks! Happy baking to you!
kathryningrid
/ September 22, 2011So much breezy energy and charm! A terrific blog. I’ll enjoy checking in often.
Katrina Tauchen
/ September 23, 2011How sweet of you to say! Thanks so much!
jvolodikova
/ December 14, 2011the world of children’s books publishing is developing really fast now! I live in Russia, and I notice that comparing with a past time (even with the beginning of the century) this bisuness becomes more and more attractive for publishers, and for parents who buy creativly designed book with great pleasure, too! and now choosing a book in books’ shop i always look for the books for children!
Katrina Tauchen
/ December 19, 2011I always look for the children’s books in the book shops, too. There are so many great books to choose from, I could spend all day just flipping through pages!
madisoncary
/ December 14, 2011love your blog!
you’ve got a new follower!
Katrina Tauchen
/ December 19, 2011Thanks so much for reading!
mariawriter
/ December 15, 2011Hello, I love your blog
I am looking forward to reading through more of it and to future posts.
Katrina Tauchen
/ December 19, 2011Christina
/ December 15, 2011Hi, Katrina! I’m interested in children’s books publishing. I haven’t the slightest clue of where to begin. I’m an illustrator, and I’m not to shabby at writing stories. Could you provide some insight?
(I will definitely check out your recipes. Great work!)
Many thanks!
Katrina Tauchen
/ December 19, 2011I’m definitely not an expert. I’m still trying to navigate the publishing world myself! My best advice so far is to finish and send off as much work as you can, and if it comes back with a “no,” tweak the things that might need fixing and try again somewhere else. There are so many great publishers to choose from; it’s just a matter of finding the one that’s the right fit for you. Best of luck to you!
yepindeed
/ December 16, 2011Love it!
Katrina Tauchen
/ December 19, 2011Thanks! Happy reading!
3arn0wl
/ December 17, 2011I like the really fresh design of your site!
Katrina Tauchen
/ December 19, 2011Thank you! So glad to hear it!
Jess
/ December 19, 2011Good luck to you and your future endeavors, Katrina! I commend you in following your dreams! You will be such a beautiful example to your little Bean on how to live life to the fullest!
Katrina Tauchen
/ December 19, 2011Thanks, Jess! How sweet of you to say! I hope the Bean grows up with a world-is-her-oyster outlook. There’s just so much to see and do!
Shortening Bread
/ December 27, 2011I love your site Katrina! You’re such a talented writer and artist. I’m sure Miss Bean will be in the kitchen baking with you very soon
Katrina Tauchen
/ December 27, 2011Thanks so much! I can’t wait until the Bean can join me in the kitchen. Cookie baking will never be the same!
Kate Kresse
/ January 27, 2012I am giving your wonderful blog The Versatile Blogger Award: here is the link with the information: http://believeanyway.wordpress.com/2012/01/27/versatility-makes-me-flexible/
an uncommon girl
/ May 1, 2012I nominated you for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award
girlinafoodfrenzy
/ May 10, 2012Gorgeous, fresh, seasonal & ravishing! Love this!
Katrina Tauchen
/ May 10, 2012Thanks for reading!
3pastriesaday
/ October 24, 2012Your blog is so upbeat and inspiring. Good luck with the children’s book publishing!
Katrina Tauchen
/ October 31, 2012Thanks so much!