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Cat Michaels

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in New Haven, Connecticut, The United States

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Romance, Chick Lit, Children's

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From fourth-grade storyteller to captivating romance author, CATHERINE MICHAELS has always been a word whisperer.

Her passion for learning led her to a master's degree in special education at the University of Kansas, where she nurtured young minds in classrooms. Later, she traded chalkboards for boardrooms, guiding organizational development and communication for a tech firm in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, all while holding onto her dream of becoming a full-time author.

In 2013, that dream took flight. Catherine embraced the pen name CAT MICHAELS and started weaving heartwarming children's stories that celebrated resilience, friendship, and the power of imagination. Her dedication paid off: awards like the Purple Dragonfly and Ch From fourth-grade storyteller to captivating romance author, CATHERINE MICHAELS has always been a word whisperer.

Her passion for learning led her to a master's degree in special education at the University of Kansas, where she nurtured young minds in classrooms. Later, she traded chalkboards for boardrooms, guiding organizational development and communication for a tech firm in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, all while holding onto her dream of becoming a full-time author.

In 2013, that dream took flight. Catherine embraced the pen name CAT MICHAELS and started weaving heartwarming children's stories that celebrated resilience, friendship, and the power of imagination. Her dedication paid off: awards like the Purple Dragonfly and Children's Literary Classics Book Award, plus a silver medal from Readers' Favorite, solidified her place as a talented storyteller. Her chapter book, Sweet T and the Turtle Team, even won the Wind Dancer Films competition and almost landed on the big screen!

Then came 2020, a year that had the world swirling in uncertainty. But amidst the chaos, Catherine found her anchor in a new genre: adult fiction. Inspired by the sun-kissed North Carolina coast and the enduring power of love, she embarked on a new chapter, launching the "Gull Island" romance series.

Slated for release in summer 2024, Sand, Sea, and Second Chances, whisks readers away to a charming coastal town where hearts mend and love blooms. And it's just the first in Catherine's Gull Island adventure. With a connected novella already written and the second novel mapped out, she's weaving tales of small-town romance and love's enduring power, one page-turning chapter at a time.

When not lost in the world of her characters, you can find Catherine planting a whimsical fairy garden for neighborhood kids, capturing moments with her camera, planning of her next beach trip, or walking city greenways. She lives near Raleigh, North Carolina, with her family, her heart forever anchored to the power of stories and the magic they bring to life.
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	Sweet T and the North Wind by Cat Michaels (Goodreads Author), Irene A. Jahns (Illustrator) 4.34 avg rating — 47 ratings — published 2013 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Finding Fuzzy: a You-Decide Tale of a Lost Friend by Cat Michaels (Goodreads Author), Irene A. Jahns (Illustrator) 4.74 avg rating — 19 ratings — published 2014	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Just Between Sam and Me by Cat Michaels (Goodreads Author), Rosie Russell (Goodreads Author) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 18 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Sweet T and the Turtle Team (#3) 4.89 avg rating — 18 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Magical Aquarium 4.83 avg rating — 6 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Sweet T and the Turtle Team: 2 by Cat Michaels (Goodreads Author), Irene Jahns (Illustrator) 4.83 avg rating — 6 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Finding Fuzzy: a You-Decide Tale of a Lost Friend (Sweet T Tales) (Volume 2) by Cat Michaels (2014-03-26) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Ten years. A whole decade of sharing my writing journey, my inspirations, and my heart with all of you right here on this blog. It's been an incredible ride, and I've loved every minute of connecting with you through these posts.

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