authors – Page 10 – Catherine Austen

Check out my modern take on the Lear family in "Cordelia's Valentine," part of a new series of original short fiction by Canadian young adult authors published on the CBC Canada Writes website this month, in honour of Shakespeare's 450th birthday. Here's the shortlink direct to "Cordelia's Valentine." But be sure to browse around the full cast… Continue reading Cordelia’s Valentine, part of “Shakespeare High”

authors, book tour, school visits

Gaspe’s BookFest

April 11, 2014 Catherine Austen

It was a pleasure to spend the week touring schools along the Gaspe coast as part of the region's BookFest 2014. I visited English elementary schools from Gaspe southwest to New Richmond, driving from town to town along the Atlantic Ocean (peeking over snowbanks sometimes to check out the view) and stopping to give 12 presentations… Continue reading Gaspe’s BookFest

authors, books, middle grade novels

Thanks for the Lovely Launch!

April 3, 2014 Catherine Austen

Thanks to all the family, friends, writers and readers who braved the snow to attend my book launch on Sunday. It was so nice to see you. (Really, I couldn't stop smiling.) A huge thank-you to la Bibliothèque municipale de Gatineau for providing the room and refreshments, and to Michabou for handling book sales. Thanks to Anni del Sol for… Continue reading Thanks for the Lovely Launch!

authors, books, contests, fearless february, middle grade novels

28 Tricks Winner – and more to be won!

March 14, 2014August 1, 2014 Catherine Austen

Now that I've rested up from over-blogging last month, I'm back to announce the winner of my Fearless February contest: Danielle E. Shipley. Congratulations, Danielle. A copy of 28 Tricks for a Fearless Grade 6 will soon be heading your way. If you want to win a copy of this hilarious middle-grade comedy, you have… Continue reading 28 Tricks Winner – and more to be won!

authors, fearless february, phobias

Who’s Afraid of Clocks? (Fearless February Day 19)

February 19, 2014August 1, 2014 Catherine Austen

Chronomentrophobia. The fear of clocks. No, I don't mean the Cold Play song. I mean the thing the mouse ran up. This unusual phobia is not to be confused with Chronophobia, the fear of time (which is much too hard to get your head around), or Gerontophobia, the fear of aging (which is much too… Continue reading Who’s Afraid of Clocks? (Fearless February Day 19)