If you have spent any time on my website, you might notice a page is missing. I recently made the decision to delete the "What I'm Reading" page. I kept forgetting to update it, so it wasn't really serving a purpose. Instead, I'm going to focus on posting a "What I'm Reading" blog entry once… Continue reading What I’m Reading
Author: cathymariebown
I am a writer and student looking for my place in the digital world.
“The Visitor” – Short Story
Happy Saturday, dear readers! I'm excited to share another day with you. Today, I want to share another short story from my microburst assignments. This one is Young Adult and a bit dystopian. Let me know what you think! The Visitor By Cathy Marie Bown Being dead felt amazing, Lorelei thought as she looked out… Continue reading “The Visitor” – Short Story
“Survivor” – A Short Story
Today, I want to share another short story I wrote a few months ago. Readers beware, this story has some violent content. This is an adult story meant for an adult audience. Please proceed with the appropriate caution. Click. I felt the metal move against my temple before I heard the click of the… Continue reading “Survivor” – A Short Story
Publication Round-Up
Over the last few years, I have had a handful of publications. I thought now would be a good time to do a publication round-up and gather all of the links into one post for readers to dive into. “Down the Country Road” Short Story- https://penmenreview.com/down-the-country-road/ This is my first published piece. Here we have… Continue reading Publication Round-Up
“Ricky Raccoon Loves to Read”
Recently, I participated in a Children's anthology project called Creative Gems 2. You can learn more about the project here, and you can purchase a copy of the book here. I had an absolute blast working with Andrea, the illustrator, and I can't wait to participate in the next project. I've already begun putting together… Continue reading “Ricky Raccoon Loves to Read”
Happy New Year!
I hope everyone had a happy holiday season and a wonderful new year! In my house, we spent the holiday weeks suffering from the flu. It was terrible and made for a super unpleasant holiday. The Christmas holiday was also a very depressing time for me this year, given the broken nature of my home… Continue reading Happy New Year!
“Magic Isn’t Real” – A Short Story
Good morning! Today I'm going to share another microburst short story that I wrote recently. I am contemplating expanding this short story into a novel-length story. If you think I should, let me know when you're done reading it! “Now Lanie,” my grandma said, “I need you to remember that magic isn’t real. Promise me… Continue reading “Magic Isn’t Real” – A Short Story
“First Christmas” – A Short Story
Today, I want to post a short story I recently wrote featuring two characters from my upcoming novel, tentatively titled Second Chances. The novel will be a contemporary romance. I hope you all enjoy this sneak peek into my creative brain. Please let me know what you think! The dark green fir tree stood more… Continue reading “First Christmas” – A Short Story
A Covid Christmas Story Sale!
Happy Holidays everyone! As we approach the busy holiday weeks, I just wanted to take a moment and share a HUGE sale on my book. For a very limited time (Until Jan. 1, 2023), A Covid Christmas Story e-book is FREE on Smashwords! Click here to buy your copy! When you're done reading it, feel… Continue reading A Covid Christmas Story Sale!
Happy Thanksgiving!
I know I'm a day early, but I will be with my family in Missouri tomorrow, so I won't be online if I can help it. I do plan to take some amazing pictures to share when I returen! Be on the lookout for a photo dump soon! As we think about Thanksgiving, I just… Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving!
Cathy Marie Bown 