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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.

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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 SUCH A RUSH coming in July, 2012.

And my other wonderful CP, Kathleen Irene Paterka just released her debut novel FATTY PATTY on May 15, 2012.

It's available in both PRINT and KINDLE versions from Amazon.com:

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 June 4-29, 2012, sponsored by Northeast Ohio Romance Writers of America (NEORWA)

If you've ever wanted to learn more about the Principles of Good Website Design for Writers, I will be teaching this workshop next July 8-20, 2012 at Lowcountry Romance Writers of America (LRWA).

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 August 5-17, 2012 at Lowcountry Romance Writers of America (LRWA). 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.

Need to Renew your Creative Spirit?
Visit us over at Creative Mind and Hands. This is a website dedicated to crafting in all its wonderful varieties. Come be inspired! We're also on Facebook and Twitter (@CreativeMHands).

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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