I’m an author of books and stories for all ages.
Whether you’ve read my work or not (yet), I hope you’ll enjoy browsing my website to discover more about me, my fiction, and my creative writing workshops. You’ll also find writing tips and resources, and fun stuff to read – from first chapters and standalone stories to dumb jokes and zombie survival tips.
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I’ve written two picture books, two middle-grade comedies, and two serious novels for children and teens. (Well, I’ve written many more books, but I’ve published just those six.) I also write short fiction for adults and hope to gather a collection one day. For now, here are my books. When the Squirrels Stole my Sister… Continue reading My Books
I’ve given presentations and writing workshops at schools and libraries across Canada, and at conferences and events including The Word on the Street, the SCBWI Canada East Regional Conference, MASC Young Authors’ and Illustrators’ Festival, the Blue Met Children’s Festival, TD Children’s Book Week, the Hackmatack Author Tour, Gaspesie Bookfest, and the Vancouver Island Children’s… Continue reading Workshops
I’m an author of books for children and teens, short stories for adults, and reports for corporate clients. I’m also an avid reader, an animal-lover, a quilter, a flat-water kayaker, and a mother/ wife/ sister/ friend of many wonderful people. My favourite things in the world are books and animals. If I had to choose between them,… Continue reading About Me
Catherine Austen 