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February, 2012
As of Feb. 1, Craftsy offers patterns as well as classes to craft enthusiasts. I've started to upload a few of my original designs to my Craftsy store Catherine Chant Crochet Etc. You can still purchase completed items through my Etsy store, Crafts By Cathy.

January, 2012
A whole year of my writing workshops are coming your way! See details on the left for when the next class will be held.

December, 2011
WISHING YOU WERE HERE has finaled in The Rose division of From the Heart's Wallflower Contest. This division is for manuscripts that have previously placed first place in another contest.

September, 2011
I've been teaching classes and working on my new YA suspense in preparation for the 2012 Golden Heart® contest. I was a finalist in 2008, so we'll see what this year brings. (Fingers crossed).

November, 2010
Stringing magazine has accepted an earring pattern I designed for their Spring 2011 issue. The design is similar to this one you see for sale in my Etsy store.

August 1, 2010
My Etsy store CraftsByCathy is now open. I sell handmade knit, crochet and jewelry items. Coming soon -- more of my custom fashion dolls like you see here on my crochet page.

January, 2010
I am the new host for Knit and Crochet over at CreativeMindandHands.com, a website where you'll find inspiration for many crafting projects. I also write a few Beading articles there, too. Come join us and give your creative spirit a boost!

October, 2009
I have several articles available at GardenGuides.com now. If you've got gardening questions, this site probably has the answers. Come see!

March, 2009
I am now writing technology, gaming, craft and gardening articles for Demand Studios. You can see most of them on eHow.com, but they also appear on Overstock.com, AnswerBag, GardenGuides, and other instructional websites under the Demand Media umbrella.

March 25, 2008
WISHING YOU WERE HERE has finaled in the RWA annual Golden Heart® contest!

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Welcome to my world of writing. I hope you enjoy your stay. I dabble in a variety of different writing projects from non-fiction to fiction, but my main focus is book-length romantic fiction. Visit the links on the left to learn more.

My wonderful CP, Jennifer Echols, has a new book coming out in paperback February 7, 2012, (e-book version was made available December, 2011). Check it out beause it's AWESOME (no lie! And no, I'm not completely biased here. I've read it and loved it! Brought back so many memories of my own high school double dates from hell.)

IT’S SO WRONG WHEN YOUR BEST FRIEND CATCHES YOUR MR. RIGHT!

Gemma has come a long way to be a majorette with the high school marching band. Twirling batons and wearing a sequined leotard and a tiara on the football field may not jive with her punky image, but her new position gives her the confidence to flirt with Max, the star kicker for the rival football team. She’s secretly astonished and crushed when he asks out her grating so-called best friend Addison instead. Then Addison pressures her to go out with them plus Max’s oafish friend. Gemma finds herself on a double date from hell. Read More...

IT'S A DOUBLE DATE FROM HELL!

^^^More By Jennifer Echols^^^

Want to learn more about Microsoft Word? I give an online workshop called "Microsoft Word for Writers," which is designed for both Macintosh and Windows users, that covers all versions of Word from '97 to present, including Word 2007/2008 and Word 2010/2011. The next workshop will be held March 5-31, 2012, sponsored by WritersOnlineClasses.com.

If you've ever wanted to learn more about the Principles of Good Website Design for Writers, I will be teaching this workshop next April 1-13, 2012 at Florida Romance Writers.

Thinking you might want to teach your own online workshop for RWA chapters or another writer organization, but not sure how to start? I can help! I also teach, How to Design and Teach an Online Workshop. The next class will be held January 9-20, 2012 at the Hearts Through History chapter of RWA. Hope you can join us!

Contact me if you would like to schedule any of these workshops for your chapter.

More Great Workshops for Writers!
Check out From the Heart Romance Writers' super line-up for 2012.

I'm always creating. When I'm not writing, I'm crafting. Crochet and jewelry making are my top faves but I dabble in a number of different crafts. I love making one-of-a-kind custom Barbie dolls in crochet gowns. My Etsy store features many of my creations.

A good writer is always reading and my TBR (to be read) pile is huge! (See the Photos section for proof!) There never seems to be enough time in the day to read all the good books out there.

For a glimpse of what I've read previously and some reviews and recommendations, see my Reading List page.

My current reading selections and reviews now appear on my Shelfari list.

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