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Making March: Can Kate make it to March with her sanity intact? Kindle Edition

by Hayley Walsh (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.0 out of 5 stars 27 ratings
Kate feels old, alone, and regrettably round. It's the first of February, and today also happens to be her fortieth birthday.

This month, she must survive a pending divorce, raising her offspring spawn from Satan, her best friend’s wedding, a fellow bridesmaid from hell, a cat show, multiple humiliating dress fittings, and her meddling mother.

Can she make it to March with her sanity intact?
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  1. Print length
    196 pages
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    English
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  4. Publication date
    April 24, 2020
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    389 KB
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The idea for Making March had been floating around in my head for years, before I finally put pen to paper.

I first started writing it in 2012. I was forced to put it on hiatus many times over the next five years due to job changes, my father's death, and a marriage break up. I finally picked it backup in 2018, determined to get it  finished. I finished it in late 2019.


Every writer doubts their ability and their work, and I am no different. Not everyone will like your book, but as every writer knows, your characters become family after a while. You know them better than you know yourself by the time your manuscript is complete. They have a story to tell and it is your job as the author, to get that story out into the world, and hopefully into the hands of readers who will love it.

My protagonist Kate, was well defined from the beginning as she is based very closely on me. Her daughter Heidi's personality is also based on elements of myself. Some family and friends were the inspiration behind other characters.

Some characters are a mixture of people I have known over the years, along with some poetic justice thrown in to the mix. My antagonist Tracy is purely fiction, along with the stories resident clown Marie.

The story line contains both elements of true-life events and pure fiction. Kate is sarcastic and sometimes negative in her outlook, but I wanted to create a character, everyday women could relate to. Kate has a great sense of humour, and is certainly no angel. Nobody is perfect and I love the fact that she is very real.

The book explores personal insecurities, heartbreak, love, friendship, conflict, relationship struggles,parenting, infidelity, sex, questionable behaviour and much much more.

After eight long years of creating this story, I hope readers enjoy Kate's trials and tribulations, simply trying to make it to March.
 

About the Author

Hayley is an Australian author of light hearted women's fiction. Hayley was born and bred in Sydney and lives with her partner and two stepsons in Sydney's greater western suburbs. She love cats (don't all writers), is a coffee addict, and has a wicked sense of humour. Hayley's sense of humour is brought to life in her story telling. She loves to make women laugh, by writing fun Australian Stories they can relate to.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0879FLBPT
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 24, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 389 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 196 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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    4.0 out of 5 stars 27 ratings

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Hayley is an Australian author of light hearted women’s fiction. Hayley was born and bred in Sydney, and lives in Far western Sydney with her partner and two young stepsons. She love cats (don't all writers), is a coffee addict, and has a wicked sense of humour. Hayley’s sense of humour is brought to life in her story telling. She loves to make women laugh, by writing fun Stories they can relate to.

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Written as a diary-like story, Making March centers on Kate, a recently divorced 40-something single mother to a terrible teenage daughter who is preparing to go to her sister’s wedding. In between wedding prep, hen’s day events, and an eventful cruise, Kate dates for the first time in years and also wonders if a relationship with a friend from her past could be just what she’s looking for. This quick, fun read is relatable, funny, and sometimes very get-off-my-lawn with Kate’s rants/opinions, but it is sure to entertain and delight fans of everyday, realistic romances.
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  • ChillOnLake
    4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoy the laughs
    Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2021
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    While the chapters follow diary dates and some entries especially closer to the end read more like a novel, much of the book reads like stand-up comedy, to me. I enjoyed several laugh-out-loud moments. The main character is turning 40, ranting about aspects of midlife that many of us can relate to--marriage, motherhood (I appreciated the then-and-now comparison about kid's birthday parties), teenage daughters, cats, dieting, career, friendships. The witty Aussie author even includes a sex toy party and mentions how kangaroos affect driving. If you've lived more than a few decades, you're bound to find at least some of it rings so true it'll tickle you.
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  • Ms. Laurie J. Bell
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious
    Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2021
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    This book had me laughing out loud and snorting with every diary entry. Kate says many of the things you might think to yourself but never say out loud, and I have to admit, I’ve had similar thoughts to those that appear in this series of diary entries. It’s a clever book, written as a daily diary throughout the entire month of February as Kate turns forty, madly prepares for the wedding of her friend, is attempting to manage her tumultuous love life (as well as dealing with her ex and monster child) and so much much more. Friends, family, internet dating, and every day life. Everything cops a serve.

    Aussie author Hayley Walsh paints a vivid picture of Kate. Every word gives us more and more depth to this chaotic character. Each entry is bite-sized, so it’s a fantastic to read while waiting in the car. She, and Kate, get into your head quickly and it’s a delight to learn what Kate thinks of gender politics, career life nursing, booze, men, hens parties, marriage, internet dating, and Australian wildlife. Watch out for those spiders! So many of Kate’s musings are hilariously true. It’s a little like the naughty feeling of reading someone’s diary found in an old second hand bookshop. You just can’t look away. Hilarious. A great read.
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  • K.M. Allan
    4.0 out of 5 stars Realistic, Fun, Romance
    Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2024
    Format: Kindle
    Written as a diary-like story, Making March centers on Kate, a recently divorced 40-something single mother to a terrible teenage daughter who is preparing to go to her sister’s wedding. In between wedding prep, hen’s day events, and an eventful cruise, Kate dates for the first time in years and also wonders if a relationship with a friend from her past could be just what she’s looking for. This quick, fun read is relatable, funny, and sometimes very get-off-my-lawn with Kate’s rants/opinions, but it is sure to entertain and delight fans of everyday, realistic romances.
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    4.0 out of 5 stars
    Realistic, Fun, Romance

    Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2024
    Written as a diary-like story, Making March centers on Kate, a recently divorced 40-something single mother to a terrible teenage daughter who is preparing to go to her sister’s wedding. In between wedding prep, hen’s day events, and an eventful cruise, Kate dates for the first time in years and also wonders if a relationship with a friend from her past could be just what she’s looking for. This quick, fun read is relatable, funny, and sometimes very get-off-my-lawn with Kate’s rants/opinions, but it is sure to entertain and delight fans of everyday, realistic romances.
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  • Crazdwriter
    5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely a Good Read
    Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2020
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    I looked forward to reading this as I have enjoyed my chats with Hayley and I wanted to read her book. Especially our chats while I read her book, oh man... Spiders and cars. That is all I am saying.

    This is the first book of hers that I have read and now I can't wait to read more. I have two more of ber books and she is currently working on another book that I got a glimpse of and am looking forward to reading as well once she has finished it. Oh the waiting!

    But in this book I felt attacked, I laughed, I cringed, I smiled and I just had a great time reading this book. It was fun reading it like you are reading someone's diary, going on an adventure with them in a different way. I have only read a few books like this and Hayley produced am amazing book through writing it in diary format.

    Grab a copy and laugh, cringe, feel attacked, and at the end feel excited for the MC, Kate.
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  • Vampire Hunter
    5.0 out of 5 stars Irreverent, Hilarious, and ultimately, Heart-Warming!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2021
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    Making March is not your typical novel about a woman turning forty. It is written as diary entries and so chock full of humor that I think it could be a successful stand-up act. Kate's observances about our changing world, women, men, divorce, dating, and a host of other subjects will resonate with many readers. I highly recommend Making March for anyone looking for light, humorous read!
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  • Laura Smith
    3.0 out of 5 stars Lighthearted Women's Fiction Novel About Life in Your 40's
    Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2020
    Format: Kindle
    Making March chronicles the month of February leading up to Kate's friend's wedding in March. Told in a journal format, Kate uses the private space to rant and reflect on the everyday life now that she has turned 40. She also has to weave through several pre-wedding events that include a cast of crazy characters that make life interesting. Though the protagonist has many unlikable traits, this is a quick, lighthearted read for women who can relate to her first world, low stakes problems.
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  • Naomi Raven
    5.0 out of 5 stars Women rule!!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2020
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    When I first picked up this book I thought women's rant.then I read more and started laughing!! OMG!! Every woman and man I know should read this. How many times have I felt all this and just wanted to scream! Hailey Walsh has brought everything a woman of a certain age has felt out and shown it to the world. No excuses now people!!
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  • Becks
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant book!!
    Reviewed in Australia on August 11, 2020
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    A really great read! Many moments that I could relate to in my own life. Loved how it was written in first person as it really makes the story easy to read and understand. A fantastic read all-round
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  • Barbara
    4.0 out of 5 stars a fun read!
    Reviewed in Canada on October 3, 2022
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    Hayley’s book was a fun, easy, and entertaining read! Written in the form of a journal, she welcomes the reader into her world, sharing her honest thoughts and opinions, without holding back. Great job!
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  • RealLucinda
    4.0 out of 5 stars funny read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 3, 2024
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    This book is funny and a great read. I had a lot of fun with it. I am very happy that I have found this author on twitter and had a chance to read this book. I will be back for more.
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  • MARIE GIUNTA
    4.0 out of 5 stars Funny and addictive
    Reviewed in Australia on December 30, 2021
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    I enjoyed the story and the characters, especially Kate’s sense of humour. Kate, a nurse divorced from her husband Matt, lives with a teenage daughter (who has many nicknames) and they tolerate each other. Despite the teenage angst, Kate loves her. When Kate is bridesmaid at her best friends wedding she wonders whether she’ll make it to the wedding in March. She just has to survive February. A light hearted, holiday read. I recommend it.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Fun Read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 12, 2024
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    I really enjoyed this fun read. I particularly loved the realism with which it was written and I would think every woman has experienced parts of Kate’s life, I know I have.

    I would certainly recommend Making March to anyone who loves a humorous and realistic read.
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