World mythology and folk tales, particularly Celtic, inspire my work. Sometimes I bring the mythic into the everyday world, but more often I let my imagination have free rein and create adventurous storiees rich in imagery and unusual characters. I expecially enjoy writing about shape-shifters like the Selkie (seals who can take a human form), non-human characters, and suspenseful tales. I also enjoy creating situations that bring diverse species together in unusual ways. A foggy day inspired the short story that got away from me and became my first (and so far only) novel. But it's going to be a series. A vivid dream inspired a short story. A conversation sparked a character. Rue the Day: The Undercover Heir, Book 1 comes out May 1 with Wings ePress at http://www.wingsePress.com I also have a couple of short stories in anthologies and one coming out in Storyteller Magazine this summer. I love corresponding with other authors and readers, so please feel free to write me. Cat

Three of my stories have taken honorable mention in contests. My first novel is coming out soon and 2 of my short storeis are in anthologies.