I'm pleased to have a new story freshly published in the latest issue of chouette. The lovely chouette logo -- so intriguing to use a mouse, the owl's prey... The third issue of chouette, Winter 2025, has just been released, and it has a theme: "bare." Over 70 gorgeous pages of poetry, prose, and graphics… Continue reading New Short Fiction: “November”
Recently, a fellow writer suggested using tarot cards as free-writing prompts for some write-in-silence sessions. He said he'd bring a book of interpretations. To which I said, "My dude, no book necessary." I am not a believer. But I sometimes read tarot cards for fun -- wine and giggling are usually involved -- and I've… Continue reading Tarot Prompts for Writers
Come out this weekend to a free bilingual celebration of literacy in Aylmer (Gatineau) featuring authors for all ages. Join me and a dozen other local authors in the Librairie Michabou Bookstore this weekend for the first annual Gatineau Book Festival to celebrate reading and writing for all ages. This 2-day event will take place… Continue reading Gatineau Book Festival
Catherine Austen 