This month, the Catholic Writers’ Guild is touring MaryJo Thayer’s book, “Close to the Soul.” It is a CWG Seal of Approval recipient! Carolyn Fandel, a Catholic teen from a large family, is raped by someone she trusts and will not accept defeat, even when confronted by her rapist a […]
Cath-Lit Live: As Earth Without Water
“Cath-Lit Live!” features brief interviews with Catholic authors who are releasing new books. Hosted by Catholic author and speaker Amy J. Cattapan, “Cath-Lit Live!” gives viewers a glimpse into the latest Catholic books while getting to know a bit about the author as well. As Earth Without Water by […]
My Part to Play
Autumn is just about here, and I am grateful beyond words for so many things. Even as local and world upheavals distress my soul, so I breathe a prayer and turn my gaze to tasks at hand. What is my part to play in this maelstrom we call life with […]
Cath-Lit Live: Book of Ruth by Sr. Mary Kathleen Glavich, SND
“Cath-Lit Live!” features brief interviews with Catholic authors who are releasing new books. Hosted by Catholic author and speaker Amy J. Cattapan, “Cath-Lit Live!” gives viewers a glimpse into the latest Catholic books while getting to know a bit about the author as well. Book of Ruth: A Tale of […]
Amazon’s Kindle Vella
There is a new kid on Amazon’s block called Kindle Vella. I joined in early in the experimental stage and, so far, I can’t say that it has been the most rewarding experience, but I can’t say that it has been a total flop either. We’re still getting to know […]
I’m Making Mine
Imogen trudged down the porch steps of her sister’s farmhouse, doing a quick kindness and her civic duty. She crossed the yard, lugging two large bags to the burn barrel while pattering footsteps followed close behind. She hoped it wasn’t the murdering demon that had kept her up half the […]
CWG Book Blast! “The Boy Who Knew (Carlo Acunis),” by Corinna Turner
This month, the Catholic Writers’ Guild is touring Corinna Turner’s book, “The Boy Who Knew (Carlo Acutis)” It is a CWG Seal of Approval recipient! Teaser in the form of a sentence: Daniel’s got leukemia—can a holy dead boy help him? Summary: “You have leukemia.” Daniel’s just received the worst […]
What Really Matters?
As I maneuver between the goalposts of my day, I brush up against all sorts of realities. Some deceivingly mundane, some clearly molehills, others require deep prayer to survive their clutching, smothering embrace. As a sat in the library on a Saturday morning where I had offered a writers’ support […]
Excerpt from OldEarth Melchior Encounter
Everyone Has Questions Abbas didn’t like to do it, but there was no way he could allow her to continue her transmission. Mauve fell to a floor in a heap in the dim corner of the main hall. Omega ran ahead and nudged her still form with his foot. “Is she […]
CWG Book Blast! Carolyn Astfalk’s “Rightfully Ours”
This month, the Catholic Writers’ Guild is touring Carolyn Astfalk’s book, “Rightfully Ours.” It is a CWG Seal of Approval recipient! A coming-of-age story of first love, buried treasure, and discovering that some things are worth the wait. Summary: Sixteen-year-old Paul Porter’s relocation to Pennsylvania is a temporary move during […]