My Recent Chat with the Canvas Rebel
In September 2024, I connected with an online magazine called CANVAS REBEL, and I have shared our conversation below. The mission of the CR is to create a space for artists, creatives and entrepreneurs to be able to learn from
That’s Right, I’m Sixty.
Feeling mixty about sixty! Holy Moly, I've just celebrated sixty trips around the sun! And
I’m Grateful For My Opportunities
This furry, long-eared pink guy looks a lot like my DAD! This Thanksgiving season, I've been thinking about what I'm grateful for. Like many, I would put HEALTH at the top of the list. Not just my own health (which
Happy Drops of Validation
In the deep sea of rejection that writing often brings, it sure is nice to get a bit of occasional validation. I've been querying literary agents; I've received nibbles here and there, a few requests, but no official bites yet.
Publicity & Art Car Fun!
Did I mention that my book cover WON a Facebook contest in October? A site called Promoting Picture Books ran a fun contest, and my cover of Arthur Zarr's Amazing Art Car won! Thanks goes to my amazing illustrator, Bill
It’s been an AMAZING week!
Plenty of AMAZING news this week! My book is live on Amazon! http://amzn.to/1S0kce7 And since I'm the distributor, it's also available for purchase directly from me through my website. Go to www.catheynickell.com and you should see the PayPal "Buy Now" button under
Arthur Zarr is Born!
My first children's book, Arthur Zarr's Amazing Art Car, has arrived! A few silly bumper stickers triggered the concept for my new picture book. Nothing big. Just a twinkling of an idea that started small but took flight. And for my
Five Ways To Impress My Dog
I'm the seeing-eye person for my little blind dog. I tap my foot to indicate the spot where I've dropped Cricket's treat. I gently tug her head up by the leash so she doesn't bump her nose on the curb.
How I Wrote a Thesis and a Book… At the Same Time!
"Completing my thesis and thus wrapping up my graduate degree" was one of those items I was determined to check off my bucket list. But I had gotten remarried, and my new husband and I were trying to blend our
Cathey’s First Blog
Hi guys! I'm a big fan of actress Valerie Harper. Like so many teenage girls, I identified with Rhoda Morgenstern on the 1970s Mary Tyler Moore Show. I love something Valerie said once, "Don't let your fear today rob you
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