Catherine Hackman

A Writer's Expedition

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“Arrival” ~ a Discussion Q1

I have watched this movie twice, and I am still trying to wrap my mind around the layers and meanings. I don’t like to be redundant, but I am going to post the same question here that I posted to my Facebook page. This does not give a spoiler, but it may entice you to […]

COVID Challenge 3

Be Still For people in the U.S., being still is next to impossible. We live in a society constantly on the move. Quiet, motionless rest feels unnatural, so we surf social media, play games on our phones, post pictures of ourselves, watch Season 1-16 of a show, all in an effort to avoid stillness: mental […]

COVID Challenge 2

Make a Cord of 3 Strands Ecclesiastes 4: 12 states: “Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.” During this time of uncertainty, you can help yourself feel more secure by making yourself a cord of three strands. Here are the steps: Choose two friends […]

COVID Challenge 1

Go to Church While Staying Home. I will be posting links on my Facebook page. Bonus Points: Get Dressed Up. Double Bonus Points: Post a link to a church service on your social media next Sunday.

Book Release Signing

We had our first book signing. About 100 people attended. Some people brought in stacks of books, each with a post-it note saying who to address in the signature. The support from our town is overwhelming. We are so grateful to everyone who has encouraged us, sent well-wishes, purchased the book, and/or helped us find […]

Summer of Suspense

I just found this bargain on Amazon. I want to share in case anyone is interested.

Finished At Last. . .Sort of

So. . .Hieu and I finished the book about two weeks ago. We sent it to our formatter, the wonderful Candace Bowser of Dark Water Arts Designs: https://www.facebook.com/darkwaterartsdesigns/ . After we received our Author’s Proof Copies (HOORRAY!!!), we read through both the print and Kindle versions, and . . .found about 100 more mistakes. At […]

Why I Enjoy Writing. . .

I am reading Jane Friedman’s book: She suggests that I tell people why I write so they will know what to expect when they read my books. I love to write because I love to read. When I was young, books took me out of my life to other places, to adventures I could experience […]

Books are like underwear. . .

I saw a post on Facebook about people who purchase books, read them, then return them, I believe books are like underwear: once a person buys it, it should NEVER be returned. If you can’t afford to buy a book, instead of purchasing and returning, borrow it from your local library. This helps so many […]

Operation Finish the Memoir

My friend has started praying for me to finish Hieu’s memoir by the end of the month. I am praying for that, too. God is answering our prayers. Every time we have a snow day, I work on the memoir. So far this month: two snow days. God is working in another way, also. He’s […]