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Sharon E. Cathcart

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Sharon E. Cathcart (she/her) is an award-winning author of historical romance, fiction, and short stories, known for blending meticulous research with captivating storytelling. Her work often explores themes of resilience, redemption, and love across various time periods and settings, including 17th-century Scotland and 19th-century New Orleans.

A proud member of the Historical Novel Society and Sisters in Crime, Sharon draws inspiration from real historical events, such as the Glencoe Massacre, which influences her latest work-in-progress, Highland Fire. This dual timeline novel explores past-life trauma and healing, bringing emotional depth to her richly crafted characters.

📚 Notable titles include Rose In Bloom, Bayou Fire, the Seen Throug
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Sharon E. Cathcart I always give two pieces of advice: first, become a voracious reader. It's great to read modern literature, and genre fiction. However, it also helps …moreI always give two pieces of advice: first, become a voracious reader. It's great to read modern literature, and genre fiction. However, it also helps to have a grounding in the classics. You get a great cross-section of writing styles that way, as well as an understanding of what makes a classic.

Second, just write. Put it on the page, even if it's lousy. Don't edit as you go; that's for afterwards. You may discover that what you wrote is a hot mess, sure. Still, don't throw it away. Create a file on your computer to be the equivalent of the kitchen junk drawer. You never know what will come into your mind that will improve the original manuscript -- or what tidbit from it would be perfect in another tale.(less)
Sharon E. Cathcart I'm researching a new novel, "Highland Fire," which will be set in both modern-day and 17th C. Scotland. I'm also working on a follow-up to my award-w…moreI'm researching a new novel, "Highland Fire," which will be set in both modern-day and 17th C. Scotland. I'm also working on a follow-up to my award-winning contemporary romance novella, "Rose in Bloom."(less)
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Around the World in 80 Pages

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The Rock Star in the Mirror

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The zanni comes from the tradition of Commedia dell’arte, a form of Italian improvised theatre that dates back to the 16th century.

Zanni characters were typically servants or tricksters — clever, mischievous, and often responsible for the chaos that drives the story forward. Famous commedia characters like Arlecchino (Harlequin) grew out of t

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I came home from Stratford-upon-Avon last October vaguely obsessed with Macbeth. I don't even know how many re-tellings are now in my TBR pile, if I'm honest. I refer to the original as my "emotional support play."

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This anthology of monologues from the 1960s-1980s is a useful reference for actors needing to present, whether in academic or audition settings, across a variety of ages and gender express
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Plch Lovely to see you here :)


message 10: by C.J.

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C.J. Heck

Hello Sharon,
It's such a pleasure having you for a friend. I am looking forward to reading your work!
Thank you and best wishes to you.
Warmest regards,
CJ

Anatomy of a Poet by C.J. Heck
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Robert Thanks for accepting my friend request, Sharon.


Patricia Puddle Hi Sharon, love reading what you have to say. Thanks for the friendship.


Christine Hatfield thanks for being my friend


Sharon J.L. wrote: "Hi! I just became a fan of yours because goodreads doesn't have a "hero" button yet. Loved your points and the way your presented them against a certain blowhard on a the goodreads group board we..."

Thanks, Jannette!


message 5: by Dana

Dana Davis Thanks for the friendship, Sharon. Happy writing!


Sharon Jen wrote: "I am so jealous of that typewriter (love the new pic!) ~ jen"

Thank you! My photographer friend picked it up at a garage sale for the princely sum of $10; we used it as a prop before it went on to its ultimate fate of being used in a kinetic sculpture.


message 2: by Jen

Jen Knox I am so jealous of that typewriter (love the new pic!) ~ jen


message 1: by Jen

Jen Knox I just uploaded your book. I can't wait.


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