Merry Post Christmas! Another Christmas over: Church services, presents, family visits. Done. But before you head out to the mall to begin the Great Exchange, go ahead and admit it. There’s something you wanted for Christmas – and you didn’t … Continue reading
I originally planned to post this piece earlier this summer when a friend said she was “moving house.” While it’s not what we’d call it – we’d simply say “moving” – the term stuck with me since we’re literally moving … Continue reading
Get Lost in a Story is one of my favorite blogs, so I’m always excited when they let me visit. Donnell Bell interviewed me–and I think we both had fun with it! DONNELL: Cathy, I’m so excited to have you … Continue reading
The delightful Kate Wyland invited me to visit her blog. Kate’s stories include horses, so it wasn’t a surprise when this was her first question: So Cathy, if you were an animal, what kind would you be? Oh, I’d … Continue reading
Thanks for inviting me back to the Mysteristas! It’s been fun reading all the collecting posts this month. I was at the beach last week—a writing retreat with a wonderful group of authors—and watched people stroll the beach, head down, … Continue reading
Writing processes are as individual as the authors. This blog tour has been fascinating, as I’ve read “behind the scenes” with these talented authors. YA suspense author Ana Kenley invited me on to join the fun. (Check out her process … Continue reading
I thought about writing something profound for today, reflecting on the season. Instead, I found myself looking back at an astonishing year and forward into the Great Unknown. Mostly I thought about our mountain property. I wrote my very first … Continue reading
I’ve never participated in NaNo before. NaNo being National Novel Writing Month – write a novel or at least a big chunk of one in a month. Spew words onto the page without editing? No outline, breadcrumbs or even an idea who … Continue reading