Katya Kolmakov

My darlings,
          
          ​I am away for a fortnight... visiting the UK! I am absolutely thrilled! Hopefully, London, Edinburgh, and—most importantly—the Cotswolds will rekindle my writing. It has been feeling quite difficult recently, what with everything happening in the world.
          
          ​I might post some photos on my Instagram: instagram.com/kkolmakov. Do have a look if you fancy it!
          
          ​Love you,
          ​K. xx

I'm rereading your books I think it's maybe the third time what am I going to do when you get a big fat publishing contract somewhere and you take them all off of what pad I'm going to go broke having to buy them all so I can reread them a 4th of 5th and a sixth time

My darlings,
          
          @Humor | Ambassadors page have featured my Nottoofar || Book 1: Leaf & Paw {Humour + Romance Fantasy} in their monthly shoutout, and posted my interview here: https://www.wattpad.com/1589316559-the-comic-corner-katya-kolmakov
          
          Have a peek if you feel like it!
          
          Love,
          K. xx

My darlings,
          
          I’ve been struggling a bit recently to write or do any of my art. Work has been impossibly busy, soulless, and draining; and with everything going on in the world — rising f*scism nearby, the war in Ukraine, and that general doomsday feeling — I’ve felt the need to go back to basics: hiding away in the green hills and valleys of my fictional county of Fleckney.
          
          That’s why I decided to go back to updating "A Woman About Town." I’ve missed Imogen and the lot so much! I’m also still writing "Romance Test" — Emilia and Daniel continue to make me very happy — though their story is nearing its end.
          
          I hope you enjoy this little return to Fleckney as much as I’ve enjoyed writing it!
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/1603873124-a-woman-about-town-fox-oakby-murder-mysteries-book
          
          I hope you enjoy!
          
          Love,
          K. xx

Happy holidays to all of you, my darling readers, if/whatever you celebrate! I'm wishing you joy and peace and all the love! 
          
          Love,
          K. xx

My darlings,
          
          Working from home again seems to be paying off! All that time saved on commuting, meal prep, and recovering after being thoroughly peopled out - and here is a new chapter of "Romance Test" for you to hopefully enjoy.
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/1594651264-romance-test-s-is-for-sofa
          
          Let me know how it reads!
          
          Love,
          K.
          Cheers! xx

My darlings,
          
          As I mentioned before, 'Official Town Business' was nominated for Book of the Month by the Mystery & Thriller Ambassadors! ✨
          
          It’s all rather exciting — and endlessly flattering! The interview about the book — and the ever-growing world of Fleckney, where villages multiply and fictional families keep acquiring new and increasingly eccentric relatives — is now live! You can read it here: https://www.wattpad.com/1585281207-book-of-the-month-standout-mysteries-october-2025
          
          Thank you, as always, for reading, sharing, and cheering me on. You make this whole writing adventure feel like the loveliest sort of mischief.
          
          Love,
          K.
          Cheers! xx

My darlings,
          
          I’ve had a message saying 'Official Town Business' has been chosen as a guest feature for “Mystery Book of the Month” by @mystery— they’ve asked me a few questions about the story, and I’m happily working on my answers now.
          
          It means a lot, as 'Official Town Business' was the start of my whole shared universe — and I know Imogen and her particular brand of investigative chaos are dear to many of you, too.
          
          I’ll keep you posted if this little nomination leads to anything more!
          
          Love,
          
          K. xx

Just a quick note, my darlings,
          
          I’m nearly done editing the next chapter of "Romance Test." You should be able to enjoy it for dessert after your Friday supper. Meanwhile, a little Italian Holyoake goodness will be waiting for you Friday morning. Honestly, is there a better way to start the day? Haha!
          
          Hope it puts a smile on your face.
          
          Love,
          K. xx

Chapter 2 of "Tenderly Exposed" is up! I'm not saying my regular updating is back... but I am VERY inspired *insert the gif of Bruno Madrigal knocking on wood*
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/1582920461-tenderly-exposed-italian-holyoakes-series-book-1