Cate is the author of Seven Signs, Roy and several poetry books. She is currently writing Blood on the Vine (A new crime series) and completing the sequel to Seven Signs. In addition she is working on her second YA novel, Paul.

Her creative writing journey began as a young child on a small country farm, growing into her novels as a result of her loss of work during the 2008 GFC. 

Her writing has taken her around the countryside writing travel articles for Time to Roam and Caravan and Camping magazines, educational materials and policy documents for a variety of industries.

In addition, she is a creative poet and has published several poems, including being asked to read one of her poems on the steps of the White House and the Art Gallery in Wollongong.

Cate also started a local writers group to encourage others wanting to get started and has worked within and still currently supports policy writing for these.

She is well known for her career roles in various industries though these days is semi retired and prefers her walks with "Tilly" on the beach where she resides, creating watercolor art or reading stories to her grandchildren.

Her new crime series Blood on the Vine is almost ready for publication and the sequel to Seven Signs will also be published around the same time.

Cate’s stories are based on young people she worked with in education, social justice issues, romance, crime, mystery and life’s challenges.

Cate’s mantra “Don’t listen to the critics-don’t try to be perfect-just do what your heart tells you-no matter what that looks like.”

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Follow Cate on her journey as she brings these to life