Trying Again a Year Later

Posted on July 26, 2025 by Catherine Lynn

So I posted about a year ago thinking I would get back to blogging. I didn’t get a single comment on that blog post, so I got discouraged and didn’t post anymore. But I decided that maybe I could just post for myself for a while, and maybe people will find me again. And if they don’t, I’ll still be blogging for me.

I’m retiring in a couple of weeks. That means I’ll have time for editing AND writing for a change. I won’t have to worry about my full time job anymore. I am done! After 44 years, I don’t ever want to work for someone else again except my editing clients. I thought my company cared about me. Now suddenly they don’t. After 44 years…. So I’m done. I’m ready to move on.

What’s going on in your world!

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Am I Back?

Posted on July 22, 2024 by Catherine Lynn

I’m not sure. You see, I always thought I would have to just post about my books. I’m an author, after all. Right? So it’s been a minute since I’ve published a new book. I’ve been working on one for a while, but life just got crazy, and I was doing other things. So no book, no posting.

One thing I’ve realized, though, is that I’m much more than an author. I’m a PERSON. There’s so much more to my life. Yeah, maybe readers would only come here for book news. But maybe, just maybe, someone might want to know about something else.

Anyway, I was thinking about how much I would love to do reviews. Restaurant reviews, yarn reviews, gadget reviews…maybe even book reviews, but I’m not sure about that. As an author, it’s tricky to review other authors’ books.

So there may be some different types of content here soon. I’m going to test the waters and see if it’s going to be worth it. And who knows? Maybe I’ll have some book news in the future!

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How Many Wise Men Were There?

Posted on December 14, 2020 by Catherine Lynn

Question: How many wise men were there who visited Jesus?

Bonus question: Did the wise men visit Jesus when he was still in the manger?

Sometimes what you’ve always heard isn’t factual! I’m interested to see what you all think! Let me know what you base your answer on.

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I’m Still Around

Posted on December 10, 2020 by Catherine Lynn

It’s been a really, really long time since I’ve posted anything here. As a writer, I’ve gotten so discouraged over so many things…mostly the lack of motivation to write. I do work full time, and then I moonlight as an editor and formatter. I also have hobbies and grandkids, and…you see how that goes. Somewhere down the line, I let my writing go. I was in the middle of a Gothic romance, and it was going really well. I was excited about it. And suddenly, the passion for writing left me. Or maybe I was so busy doing other things that it just got pushed back.

Anyway, my boss decided we were going to take two weeks off for the holidays. TWO WEEKS. So I’m thinking maybe it’s time to pick that book up, read what I have so far, and get to work. It’s time.

I did release a novella a while back that was originally part of an anthology. You can find it here:

https://www.amazon.com/Tristans-Redemption-Catherine-Lynn-ebook/dp/B0881Z984R/

I know not many people will be here to comment since I haven’t been around in a while. I’m sure I’ve been forgotten, and that’s my own fault. But, hopefully, I’ll stay around this time. Thanks a bunch for reading!

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Turkey Trot Blog Hop!

Posted on November 22, 2016 by Catherine Lynn

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Thanks for stopping by my blog on the Turkey Trot Blog Hop! Click on that cute little turkey above to get a list of all the authors participating. Then just click the links to go to each one!

Thanksgiving is a time when we reflect on all the things we’re thankful for. We should really be doing that all year ’round, but it seems like the holidays make us more mindful. I’m thankful for so many things, but especially my family and friends. And I am so, so thankful for my husband. He’s funny, hard-working, and very sweet. And he does the dishes…and the laundry. You can’t beat that, can you?

For a chance to win an ebook of Brewing Up Murder, Murder on the Ridge, and my brand new novella, Virtual Surprise, just tell me in the comments what you’re most thankful for. I’ll pick randomly from all the comments and announce the winner on Friday, November 25. Don’t forget to visit all the other blogs. One commenter will be randomly chosen from the comments on all the blogs for a $50 Amazon gift card, provided by Rose Gordon of Parchment and Plume! The more blogs you visit and comment on, the better chance you have of winning. Be sure to include your email address so we’ll be able to contact you if you win. Good luck!

Did you forget to click the turkey at the top of the page for links to the other blogs? Don’t worry, you can click this turkey!

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I’m Still Alive and Kicking!

Posted on October 5, 2016 by Catherine Lynn

It’s been awhile since I posted. There’s been so much life stuff going on that I put writing on the back burner for a bit. I hope to be back for good now, so keep your fingers crossed that nothing else happens.

I just thought I would let you all know that there IS going to be a third novella in the Hemlock Ridge mysteries. If anyone has read the first two, you’ll remember the chief of police, Win Bedford. This story will be about him.

That’s all for now. Hopefully, there will be more to come soon!

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I’m Still Alive!

Posted on March 31, 2016 by Catherine Lynn

I know I don’t blog here very often. I’m still trying to figure this pen name out and where I want to be with it. But I have some exciting news! April 1 (yeah, that’s tomorrow!) I will be releasing, along with seven other authors, an anthology called Virtually Yours. All eight novellas have a similar theme, and I can tell you, it’s a whole lot of fun! So be looking for that tomorrow! 🙂

Psst! It’s only .99!

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What I’ve Been Up To

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Catherine Lynn

I know I haven’t been blogging lately. I haven’t had this pen name long, so I’m kind of just getting my feet wet.

Anyway… what I’ve been up to. I just recently finished writing a short novella for an anthology I’m doing with some other authors. I’m now writing the second in the Hemlock Ridge Mysteries series. The first book, Brewing Up Murder, has been very well received, and I’m really happy with how that’s going. I hope I can keep the momentum going with the second book, which I’m probably going to title “Murder on the Ridge”. I expect to do a cover reveal for this in the very near future.

I’ve also started doing some things for better health. Eating better, exercise, etc. I really want to be healthier, and it’s time I got serious about that.

That’s about it, except for working at my full time job, going to church, and spending time with my hubby. Yeah, I’m kind of boring, but it’s a good life. 🙂

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Nervous About my Book Release

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Catherine Lynn

So, in a few days, I’ll be releasing my first novella in the Hemlock Ridge Mysteries series, Brewing up Murder. It’s my first novella written under this pen name except the one written in the anthology, Bride by Design, with Ruth Ann Nordin writing as Barbara Joan Russell. I’ve been writing under another pen name for about seven years. This is a whole new genre for me, sweet romances and mysteries. I have no idea how these will be received. With the other pen name, I’ve already built a platform, and many people know me. I have 10 times more Facebook friends under my other pen name than I do on this one. It feels like starting over again.

I know you might wonder why I didn’t just write these stories under the other pen name. It’s complicated, but it’s more about the difference in audience than anything, I guess. I have a lot of FB friends with the other pen name who are very supportive, but they don’t read my books because they don’t read paranormal romance. Some of those people might read these.

Anyway, I feel like a newbie author just starting out, so the nervousness is there. I just hope I can build a good platform with this pen name and actually get a few fans. The novella was well received by some of the fans of my other pen name. I’m keeping my fingers crossed and praying hard.

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Cover Reveal!

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Catherine Lynn

It’s almost here! The mystery is almost solved! Here’s the cover of my first novella in the Hemlock Ridge Mysteries series. Thank you Anya Kelleye for another great cover.

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