Catherine M. Walker
@catherinemwalker.bsky.social
Fantasy author, traveler, reader, occasional photographer (when I remember), hit and miss cook and #SPFBO9 entrant with Unwanted. https://books2read.com/u/bopyp9
There I was getting out of my car after parking. Just the usual Friday thing taking mum out to lunch. Then this woman came up to my car opening the back door.
Me: 👀
Her: I’d like to go to…
Me: 🧐
Her: oh, I’m so sorry I thought you were my uber!
Gotta say that’s a first. 😂
Me: 👀
Her: I’d like to go to…
Me: 🧐
Her: oh, I’m so sorry I thought you were my uber!
Gotta say that’s a first. 😂
April 10, 2026 at 9:46 AM
There I was getting out of my car after parking. Just the usual Friday thing taking mum out to lunch. Then this woman came up to my car opening the back door.
Me: 👀
Her: I’d like to go to…
Me: 🧐
Her: oh, I’m so sorry I thought you were my uber!
Gotta say that’s a first. 😂
Me: 👀
Her: I’d like to go to…
Me: 🧐
Her: oh, I’m so sorry I thought you were my uber!
Gotta say that’s a first. 😂
I have a red pen, highlighter, page flags, sticky notes, a 188k manuscript (Project Dragon book 2) and a goal to cut at least 40k words…
March 31, 2026 at 4:27 AM
I have a red pen, highlighter, page flags, sticky notes, a 188k manuscript (Project Dragon book 2) and a goal to cut at least 40k words…
Well here we are, it’s the weekend. Wherever you are I hope you get a moment to ignore the chaos in the world.
Turn the TV off. Read a book (mine even! 😆) Seriously though, read, listen to music, take your furbaby for a walk, go watch the waves crash onto the beach… cheers all! 🍷
Turn the TV off. Read a book (mine even! 😆) Seriously though, read, listen to music, take your furbaby for a walk, go watch the waves crash onto the beach… cheers all! 🍷
March 20, 2026 at 9:22 AM
Well here we are, it’s the weekend. Wherever you are I hope you get a moment to ignore the chaos in the world.
Turn the TV off. Read a book (mine even! 😆) Seriously though, read, listen to music, take your furbaby for a walk, go watch the waves crash onto the beach… cheers all! 🍷
Turn the TV off. Read a book (mine even! 😆) Seriously though, read, listen to music, take your furbaby for a walk, go watch the waves crash onto the beach… cheers all! 🍷
Provoking dragons, seriously? I don't know why Triven thought it would be a good idea.
December 11, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Provoking dragons, seriously? I don't know why Triven thought it would be a good idea.
Murbrik was so certain he was right...
December 4, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Murbrik was so certain he was right...
For a limited time my epic fantasy ebooks are on sale for the Black Friday - Cyber Monday time period exclusively from my payhip store.
November 28, 2025 at 9:15 AM
For a limited time my epic fantasy ebooks are on sale for the Black Friday - Cyber Monday time period exclusively from my payhip store.
Gotta love it when you gut the plot points from the rough draft of book 2 to put them in the revision of book 1…
November 27, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Gotta love it when you gut the plot points from the rough draft of book 2 to put them in the revision of book 1…
So I’m calling it, Project Dragon book 2 has moved from rough draft to draft stage. Don’t get me wrong no one gets to read this mess of words but me just yet. However it has a beginning, middle and end. The story is there. Now I’m going to have a red 🍷have a great weekend all!
November 21, 2025 at 9:51 AM
So I’m calling it, Project Dragon book 2 has moved from rough draft to draft stage. Don’t get me wrong no one gets to read this mess of words but me just yet. However it has a beginning, middle and end. The story is there. Now I’m going to have a red 🍷have a great weekend all!
I have to keep reminding myself I can't just be nice to characters because I like them…
November 20, 2025 at 9:45 AM
I have to keep reminding myself I can't just be nice to characters because I like them…
Nothing like heavy rain on a tin roof & rumbling thunder. Love it. Except this time I can see blue sky out of the windows on both sides of the house. Do you think it’s a sign that the Muses love or hate my dark epic fantasy? 😳😂
November 18, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Nothing like heavy rain on a tin roof & rumbling thunder. Love it. Except this time I can see blue sky out of the windows on both sides of the house. Do you think it’s a sign that the Muses love or hate my dark epic fantasy? 😳😂
Thane, you had it coming…
November 13, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Thane, you had it coming…
I’m wrestling with the plot which is equal parts of frustration and fun. The fun of revising book 2 when you gutted plot points from it and shoved them into the revision of book 1… lol
November 11, 2025 at 11:12 AM
I’m wrestling with the plot which is equal parts of frustration and fun. The fun of revising book 2 when you gutted plot points from it and shoved them into the revision of book 1… lol
Revision of project dragon book 2 is going well but I'm starting on the easy bits first!
November 6, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Revision of project dragon book 2 is going well but I'm starting on the easy bits first!
Huh, someone brought an ebook direct from my Payhip store. I made a whole dollar! Don’t get too excited, that’s an Australian dollar. No coffee for me…🤣
November 5, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Huh, someone brought an ebook direct from my Payhip store. I made a whole dollar! Don’t get too excited, that’s an Australian dollar. No coffee for me…🤣
I did the Rough Draft Challenge last year because I actually was rough drafting a new WIP. This year I’m revising so not officially participating. The funny part is because I’m writing the new chapters of book 2 first, I’m way ahead of where I’d need to be if I was participating. 😂
November 4, 2025 at 1:18 AM
I did the Rough Draft Challenge last year because I actually was rough drafting a new WIP. This year I’m revising so not officially participating. The funny part is because I’m writing the new chapters of book 2 first, I’m way ahead of where I’d need to be if I was participating. 😂
So my revision of project dragon book two begins with Keth… I wish I could say I’m not responsible but that’s a little hard since I’m the one writing it!
October 30, 2025 at 11:19 AM
So my revision of project dragon book two begins with Keth… I wish I could say I’m not responsible but that’s a little hard since I’m the one writing it!
The revision of Project Dragon book 2 has begun. Honest it has! I’m just on a coffee break. Stop judging me! 🤣
October 29, 2025 at 2:15 AM
The revision of Project Dragon book 2 has begun. Honest it has! I’m just on a coffee break. Stop judging me! 🤣
I had a great day today. The sun was out. I took my little fluff ball her walk and play in the park. Did some organising of my notes from my brainstorming session for the revision of project dragon book 2.
Tomorrow I start the revision stuff!
Tomorrow I start the revision stuff!
October 28, 2025 at 12:49 PM
I had a great day today. The sun was out. I took my little fluff ball her walk and play in the park. Did some organising of my notes from my brainstorming session for the revision of project dragon book 2.
Tomorrow I start the revision stuff!
Tomorrow I start the revision stuff!
There’s an advantage in attending a writers festival when an author your reading has a new book coming out. One gets one’s hands on the book early! #empireofthedawn #festivaloffiction2025
October 18, 2025 at 4:59 AM
There’s an advantage in attending a writers festival when an author your reading has a new book coming out. One gets one’s hands on the book early! #empireofthedawn #festivaloffiction2025
I’m going to the Festival of Fiction this weekend so probably not writing but it is writing related so that counts. Right? www.festivaloffiction.com
Haven’t been to this one before but Jay Kristoff is meant to be giving a talk on ‘creating new worlds’ on Sunday so I’m looking forward to it.
Haven’t been to this one before but Jay Kristoff is meant to be giving a talk on ‘creating new worlds’ on Sunday so I’m looking forward to it.
www.festivaloffiction.com
October 17, 2025 at 5:08 AM
I’m going to the Festival of Fiction this weekend so probably not writing but it is writing related so that counts. Right? www.festivaloffiction.com
Haven’t been to this one before but Jay Kristoff is meant to be giving a talk on ‘creating new worlds’ on Sunday so I’m looking forward to it.
Haven’t been to this one before but Jay Kristoff is meant to be giving a talk on ‘creating new worlds’ on Sunday so I’m looking forward to it.
It’s official. I’m done pushing words around for Project Dragon, book 1. At least I’m done for this round, but for now it can sit for a bit. Next up, book 2. Again…
October 14, 2025 at 10:21 AM
It’s official. I’m done pushing words around for Project Dragon, book 1. At least I’m done for this round, but for now it can sit for a bit. Next up, book 2. Again…
In the Emergence series, the battle for power transforms heroes into villains and enemies into allies. Follow Michael’s journey through moral ambiguity and political intrigue in a fantasy world where loyalty is tested and survival demands sacrifice. www.catherinemwalker.com
October 2, 2025 at 3:13 AM
In the Emergence series, the battle for power transforms heroes into villains and enemies into allies. Follow Michael’s journey through moral ambiguity and political intrigue in a fantasy world where loyalty is tested and survival demands sacrifice. www.catherinemwalker.com
So I’m back into the draft of Project Dragon, book 1 again. This time incorporating feedback from a beta reader.
There are times where this whole rewriting thing seems like it’s endless. 🤣
There are times where this whole rewriting thing seems like it’s endless. 🤣
September 30, 2025 at 9:27 AM
So I’m back into the draft of Project Dragon, book 1 again. This time incorporating feedback from a beta reader.
There are times where this whole rewriting thing seems like it’s endless. 🤣
There are times where this whole rewriting thing seems like it’s endless. 🤣
It’s official. As of today Project Dragon book 1 is with my beta reader. Tonight, instead of working, I think I’m going to watch something frivolous on Netflix. Right now however I’m going to take my little girl for a play in the park!
September 18, 2025 at 7:48 AM
It’s official. As of today Project Dragon book 1 is with my beta reader. Tonight, instead of working, I think I’m going to watch something frivolous on Netflix. Right now however I’m going to take my little girl for a play in the park!
I’m back home today after a couple of amazing weeks down south. I got so much done. I finished a rewrite of project dragon book one, printed it, did a mark up for edits and I’m halfway through inputting them!
September 16, 2025 at 9:57 AM
I’m back home today after a couple of amazing weeks down south. I got so much done. I finished a rewrite of project dragon book one, printed it, did a mark up for edits and I’m halfway through inputting them!