Hi, I am Kate Somerset, and it's so great to see you here! Kate Somerset is my pen name chosen for my middle name, Kathryn, and my Manhattan apartment building, The Somerset. Find out more about me and my true identity on the Get To Know Kate tab of this site!
My book Mom…You Just Need to Get Laid: The Adventures of Dating After Divorce reveals fifteen tales of my dating life in New York City. Honestly, writing this book would never have occurred to me if my girlfriends hadn’t insisted. Over a Sunday brunch in Union Square, I was regaling them with stories about men I met since moving to New York from Texas.
When the Brooklyn Writer’s Press published my book, it was all about entertainment value. My real-life funny stories about dating in midlife made readers feel seen. The title made readers laugh (and perhaps feel a shred of disappointment that the book is a PG read).
But it quickly became obvious that there was another element that readers liked too: getting a tutorial on how to effectively connect and engage with others.
The reviews said it out loud:
“The author’s charm and credibility are perfectly married to a connector’s philosophy.”
“Rare, relatable read about a witty and empowering journey.”
“Flirty guide on how to approach relationships.”
“Experiences that are funny, vulnerable and hopeful all at once.”
“A voice readers can trust and a framework to more openly see life possibilities.”
So, if you are in a position to date, I hope my adventures will inspire you to take charge of your own destiny. It’s not as scary as you might think. You just have to believe in yourself and take the first step!
“In a world craving human connection, this is the book you’ve been waiting for. Reading it invites a rollercoaster of emotions – laughter, surprise, delight, shock, joy, and hope. In a unique telling of fifteen one-of-a-kind dating experiences, the irrepressible Kate Somerset teaches life lessons on a brave journey to find herself in New York City. This isn’t just a book about dating, it’s about having a possibility mindset in life. No matter your own circumstance, you’ll be inspired to get out of your comfort zone, believe in yourself, and embrace the future.”
—Jack Canfield, Coauthor of the Chicken Soup for the Soul® series and The Success Principles™
