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Sharon E. Cathcart

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in Portland, OR. Currently living in California., The United States
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Sharon E. Cathcart is the award-winning author of heart-warming romance and historical fiction with a twist!

A former journalist and newspaper editor, Sharon has been writing for as long as she can remember and generally has at least one work in progress.

Sharon is a member of the Archaeological Institute of America, Bay Area Romance Writers, Sisters in Crime, and the Historical Novel Society.

Sharon lives with her very patient husband and several rescue cats in the Silicon Valley, California.


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Sharon E. Cathcart I'm researching a new novel, "Highland Fire," which will be set in both modern-day and 17th C. Scotland. I'm also working on a follow-up to my award-w…moreI'm researching a new novel, "Highland Fire," which will be set in both modern-day and 17th C. Scotland. I'm also working on a follow-up to my award-winning contemporary romance novella, "Rose in Bloom."(less)
Sharon E. Cathcart I always give two pieces of advice: first, become a voracious reader. It's great to read modern literature, and genre fiction. However, it also helps …moreI always give two pieces of advice: first, become a voracious reader. It's great to read modern literature, and genre fiction. However, it also helps to have a grounding in the classics. You get a great cross-section of writing styles that way, as well as an understanding of what makes a classic.

Second, just write. Put it on the page, even if it's lousy. Don't edit as you go; that's for afterwards. You may discover that what you wrote is a hot mess, sure. Still, don't throw it away. Create a file on your computer to be the equivalent of the kitchen junk drawer. You never know what will come into your mind that will improve the original manuscript -- or what tidbit from it would be perfect in another tale.(less)
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Around the World in 80 Pages

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The Rock Star in the Mirror

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Music Monday: “Pieces of Time”

If you read Music, Mayhem, and Bad Decisions, you’ll recall my stories about working with a band called The Van Goghs. After I left Portland, they morphed into another act called The Riflebirds.

Over the years, I’ve kept in touch with one of the members, and recently reconnected with another. I’m thrilled to report that they got together in the studio and are releasing a new album!

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I'm a long-time fan of Kathy Reichs' work, so seeing that she had created another heroine got me very excited.

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Three related short stories, centered around a Praetorian guard named Vercingetorix, who has been sent to hunt down enemies of the new emperor, Hadrian. Two of those enemies are his friends. The stories were okay (and definitely well-written), but th ...more
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I picked this book up during a 2024 visit to the Dundreggan Rewilding Center. The center is part of a world-wide movement to reclaim land and space, in cooperation with landowners, for the reintroduction of native flora and fauna.

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message 11: by Plch

Plch Lovely to see you here :)


message 10: by C.J.

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C.J. Heck

Hello Sharon,
It's such a pleasure having you for a friend. I am looking forward to reading your work!
Thank you and best wishes to you.
Warmest regards,
CJ

Anatomy of a Poet by C.J. Heck
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Robert Thanks for accepting my friend request, Sharon.


Patricia Puddle Hi Sharon, love reading what you have to say. Thanks for the friendship.


Christine Hatfield thanks for being my friend


Sharon J.L. wrote: "Hi! I just became a fan of yours because goodreads doesn't have a "hero" button yet. Loved your points and the way your presented them against a certain blowhard on a the goodreads group board we..."

Thanks, Jannette!


message 5: by Dana

Dana Davis Thanks for the friendship, Sharon. Happy writing!


Sharon Jen wrote: "I am so jealous of that typewriter (love the new pic!) ~ jen"

Thank you! My photographer friend picked it up at a garage sale for the princely sum of $10; we used it as a prop before it went on to its ultimate fate of being used in a kinetic sculpture.


message 2: by Jen

Jen Knox I am so jealous of that typewriter (love the new pic!) ~ jen


message 1: by Jen

Jen Knox I just uploaded your book. I can't wait.


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