Share Some Laughs with Katherine Billings Palmer
They say kids say the darndest things… I just wrote them down.
From the innocent misunderstandings to the hilariously unexpected, this delightful collection captures the unfiltered brilliance of two young grandsons as they explore the world one weird, wonderful, and wildly funny comment at a time.
Whether you’re a grandparent, parent, or someone who’s ever had a conversation with a kid and walked away blinking in stunned silence, this book is your invitation to laugh out loud, smile knowingly, and maybe even remember a few zingers of your own.
Perfect for:
Grandparents who’ve “heard it all”
Seniors looking for a heartwarming chuckle
Anyone who needs a feel-good, quick read
These pages are proof that sometimes, the smallest voices say the biggest things.
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About
Katherine Billings Palmer
Katherine Billings Palmer is an author, poet, and essayist from Garden City, Michigan. She retired from her technical writing career in 2022 to pursue her writing career. In early 2024, she published My Story: A Memoir in Poetry and Prose, a compilation of more than 100 poems and essays about life, death, love, mistakes, and coming to terms with mortality. It’s available in ebook, paperback, and hardcover.
In 2017, Katherine’s husband, Rick, died of complications from small cell lung cancer. She wrote a series of poems and essays about her struggles to cope with her grief. I Wanted to Grow Old With You is a compilation of the poetry she wrote in the early stages of grief.
In January 2019, she published, A Widow’s Words: Grief, Reflection, Prose, and Poetry – The First Year. In September 2024, she published A Widow’s Words, Year Two: Grief, Reflection, Prose, Poetry… and Hope. The final book in the series, A Widow’s Words, The Later Years, was published in March 2025.
All books are available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Kobo.
Katherine’s essay, “Garbage Day” was published in the 2021 Bear River Review. Her poems, “Friday Nights” and “Lost in Translation” were published in the 2024 Westland Writes.
Katherine is a guest blogger for the Hope for Widows Foundation and writes about her grief journey at www.TheWritingWidow.com.
Upcoming Events
Book Fairs 2025
I’ll have a table at the following events:
Sunday, October 5, 2-4 – Brighton District Library
Local authors from around southeast Michigan will have their works on display and be ready to answer questions and sign books. Drop in to browse and say hello!
Saturday, November 29, 10-3 – Rochester Hills Public Library
Twenty Michigan authors will be on hand to discuss their books, share their love of writing, and to sign copies of their latest books. The event features a mix of traditionally published and indie published authors from a variety of genres, including children’s fiction, adult fiction, and nonfiction titles. This popular local literary event takes place in the library’s Multipurpose Room from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. It’s a perfect opportunity to shop for anyone on your holiday gift-giving list this year.
