I'm pleased to have a new story freshly published in the latest issue of DarkWinter Literary Magazine. DarkWinter Literary Magazine publishes fiction and poetry online, with new works every week. My story, "Everything Goes Wrong," came out on Monday, and it's my second story in their digital pages. (My story, "Social Animals" was featured last… Continue reading New Short Fiction: “Everything Goes Wrong”
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”
The final fall episode of Cabin Tales is about the final stage of creative writing: revision. You’ll hear 26 Canadian authors talk about their revision process, and their recommendations to young writers who want to improve their first draft. 45 minutes. All ages. Check out the Episode 8 webpage for audio, show notes, and author… Continue reading The Never-ending Story (Episode 8: Revision)
Interviews with Canadian children’s and YA authors on the subject of tension and how to make a reader turn the page. With guest authors Kate Inglis, Lisa Dalrymple, David McArthur, Jeff Szpirglas, and Marty Chan. Hosted by Catherine Austen. 40 minutes. All ages. Check out the Episode 5.5 webpage for audio, show notes, and author… Continue reading Author Interviews about Tension (Episode 5.5)
I always look forward to my regional SCBWI conference. This year it's especially exciting because I'll be giving a workshop myself. My topic: revision. I used to dread revisions. I loved drafting; I loved polishing; but I loathed the grunt work in between the two. I spent the past year revising a middle-grade animal adventure… Continue reading The Art of Story: SCBWI Canada East Conference
Catherine Austen 