I write funny, emotional stories about the complexities of modern romance.
My debut novel, YOU, AGAIN, is out now from The Dial Press.
You, Again
Can they stop hating each other long enough to fall in love?
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When Ari and Josh first meet, the wrong kind of sparks fly. They hate each other. Instantly.
A commitment-phobe and a hopeless romantic clash over the years—until heartbreak and unexpected chemistry bring them together in this clever enemies-to-friends-to-lovers debut romance.
A free-spirited, struggling comedian who likes to keep things casual, Ari sublets, takes gigs, and never sleeps over after hooking up. Born-and-bred Manhattanite Josh has ambitious plans: Take the culinary world by storm, find The One, and make her breakfast in his spotless kitchen. They have absolutely nothing in common…except that they happen to be sleeping with the same woman.
Ari and Josh never expect their paths to cross again. But years later, as they’re both reeling from ego-bruising breakups, a chance encounter leads to a surprising connection: friendship. Turns out, spending time with your former nemesis is fun when you’re too sad to hate each other—and too sad for hate sex.
As friends-without-benefits, they find comfort in late night Netflix binges, swiping through each other’s online dating profiles, and bickering across boroughs. It’s better than romance. Until one night, the unspoken boundaries of their platonic relationship begin to blur…
With sharp observations and sizzling chemistry, You, Again explores the dynamics of co-ed friendship in this sparkling romantic comedy of modern love in all its forms.
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As a child, I saw Working Girl on cable and decided that grown-up life meant commuting to a Manhattan high-rise in sneakers. Years later, I left my midwestern village, booked a room at the 92nd Street Y, and dove headfirst into a long-term relationship with New York City.
Putting my film degree from Vassar College to good use, I worked in several of the city's media archives and museums (none of them high-rises), before embarking on grad school at Georgia Tech. Technically, I’m an engineer.
I’ve designed experiences for museums and brands—from interactive exhibits to epic digital billboards to immersive audio storytelling. I get to use new technologies to create narratives and unforgettable moments. In a wild twist of fate, I had the privilege of designing exhibits for a film museum on the other side of the world!
I write love stories. 💕
There’s nothing more satisfying than a banter-heavy, character-driven romantic comedy. I think fiction that depicts the challenges and nuances of romantic and sexual relationships is vitally important.
Truthfully, I’ve never been into fairytales. I don’t usually sigh over stories where two lovers are kept apart by external circumstances. It’s the characters who have to fight some kind of internal battle that fascinate me. I like complicated people. I want to see two misfits overcome their own hangups and doubts and take a leap of faith together.
Which is totally not a thing I have personally experienced. 😬
Photo by Julie Hunter
Inquiries.
Represented by Gaia Banks at Sheil Land. 🙌
Film/TV: CAA
Contact.
kategoldbeck [at] gmail.com or find me on social media. ☎️