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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
Today's the day when we MUST make our voices heard. I don't care if both sides of the political atmosphere are garbage. This is the day when you decide who takes the least from you. It's sad that this is what politics are in this country, yet the sad reality doesn't stop the gears from… Continue reading I Voted!
Happy November, readers! Today is the official publication day for A Covid Christmas Story! Below are the links for the book Landing page for most retailers: https://books2read.com/u/3nX2l9 Amazon Order Page: https://smile.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3ACathy+Marie+Bown&s=relevancerank&text=Cathy+Marie+Bown&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1 Please note if you order from Amazon, I am charging $19.99 for the book. There are already booksellers who have bought copies and are reselling them… Continue reading It’s Publication Day!
Proof copy in hand. This is not a drill, I repeat, this is not a drill! I received my proof copy yesterday, but things around here were a bit chaotic so I didn't get to share it with you guys. Instead, I did some freelance writing and took part in a Hocus Pocus 2 watch… Continue reading It Came
Yesterday, I finished the final edits on my novel and took the plunge. I uploaded everything onto draft2digital and self-published my novel. This was a hard decision, since I wanted to publish through the traditional route but didn't want to wait the year or two it could take to get someone on board. I need… Continue reading It’s official…Coming November 1, 2022
"It's the hardest thing I'll ever have to do To look you in the eye And tell you I don't love you It's the hardest thing I'll ever have to lie To show no emotion when you start to cry I can't let you see what you mean to me When my hands are tied… Continue reading The Hardest Thing
Sometimes it feels like my house will never be clean. I try to keep things put away, but it never lasts. Once upon a time, my house was neat and clean. Of course, I don't actually remember that day. With a revolving door of children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and pets, it's hard to keep things… Continue reading Buried in Stuff
Well, well, well, it's back to school time y'all! This year we have three kids going to three different schools, so morning dropoffs take quite a bit of time. So cute in his uniform! Oh yes, she dressed herself! So handsome! Now that the kiddos are back in school every day, it's time to get… Continue reading Back To School
As I get closer to the point of publication, I've found myself diving into writing guides, manuals, and handbooks looking for the confidence I feel that I am lacking. I've decided to share that progress with you, my small but wonderful audience. This week, the book I am working through is "The Productive Writer" by… Continue reading “The Productive Writer”
I'm slowly learning to come to terms with my life and all of the chaos in it. My work schedule this week is crazy, and it's making for a difficult sleep schedule where I have to grab a few hours here and a few hours there. It's draining, but it's temporary. Today, I found a… Continue reading Some Days Are Worth The Trouble
Cathy Marie Bown 