Cathie Dunn writes...

After a hectic few months that saw many tricky editing jobs, French level 3 university studies and dissertation, and various other bits and bobs (yes, bobs too!), I'm finally ready to share my good news: I have joined an author collective of wonderful writers of – mainly – historical fiction (in various sub-genres) at Ocelot Press ! The group is made up of Crooked Cat Books authors past & present. I'm looking forward to working closely with, and supporting, fellow Ocelots Nancy Jardine and Vanessa Couchman , who both have already published several novels under the Ocelot banner (find details of their gripping stories set in Scotland and Corsica respectively on the Ocelot Press Facebook page ) – and those writers due to publish through Ocelot later:  Jennifer C Wilson , Nicola Slade , John Jackson , Sue Barnard ,  Yvonne Marjot , and Ailsa Abraham . Over the coming months, I shall bring Highland Arms across (which began life at The Wild Rose Press back in ...

From today up to 6th January 2015, I'm celebrating the winter season with a group of fabulous  Crooked Cat authors! So, come and join us! https://www.facebook.com/groups/737252102990447/ Find seasonal short stories and poems, excellent gift ideas and great reading material for the holidays when you finally get to put your feet up! Everyone welcome! We'll see you there! :-) 

January 25-29, 2013! The Romance Madness Blog Hop has arrived! Discover brilliant romance authors with a wide range of exciting releases. You'll be in for a few treats! Click on the button at the end of the post to visit other blogs (after you've read and commented here, of course!) – and increase your chances of being a winner! If you comment right here right now (well, between now and the 29th!), you might even win a PDF copy of Highland Arms ! ~~~ But first of all, let me tell you about one of my favourite romance novels: Through the Fire by the mega talented Beth Trissel ! Blurb: Will love inflame these two natural born enemies in fiery destruction? At the height of the French and Indian War, a young English widow ventures into the colonial frontier in search of a fresh start. She never expects to find it in the arms of the half-Shawnee, half-French warrior who makes her his prisoner in the raging battle to possess a continent--or to b...

Wishing all my friends and readers a Merry Christmas! I love this season! The lights, the decorations, the scent of fresh baking, home cooking, and steaming mulled wine – it all adds to the atmosphere. Yes, even the grumpy faces of the stressed shoppers in the supermarkets (they make me feel like shouting, "It's Christmas!!") and the heavy rain & gales, though not the flooding that has been affecting parts of the country in recent days. That is awfully sad, and my heart goes out to those whose homes have been destroyed at a time where they should – and would – be celebrating. Anyway, I wanted to send personal Season's Greetings to some special writing buddies. They are authors who have worked hard and achieved so much, and who have helped and inspired me over the years. You'll find many of them featured in this blog over the last two years, so the folks below are just a small drop in an ocean full of inspiration. Please visit their blogs and check o...

Christmas markets? Parlez Français? Winter Solstice? How do I and my fellow Crooked Cat authors celebrate Christmas? Surrounded by families and friends? With neighbours? Alone? The home decorated or just lit candles on the window sills? Wine or snowballs? With real cats? Discover stories from writers from England, Scotland, France, Northern Ireland, Italy, the US and me! Oh, and you'll encounter A Murder for Christmas! Check out the Crooked Cat Christmas  - right here !  Meow!