Cat Bowser
@catbowser.bsky.social
Author, Therapist, Dog-Mom and lover of all things fantasy
My soul sister @jadegriffinauthor.bsky.social has another book out! Who wants to hear about an immortal stuck as a 6 year old being used by aliens to lure in new prey? Oh, and we time jump too? #scifi #recommendedbooks
May 20, 2025 at 12:13 AM
My soul sister @jadegriffinauthor.bsky.social has another book out! Who wants to hear about an immortal stuck as a 6 year old being used by aliens to lure in new prey? Oh, and we time jump too? #scifi #recommendedbooks
#amwriting When you realize a piece of your story wasn't working because a character was missing.
A character you did not realize you were supposed to create…
Yes, I just spent this afternoon crafting a brand new character, just rewrote 2 chapters and I'm liking it…
A character you did not realize you were supposed to create…
Yes, I just spent this afternoon crafting a brand new character, just rewrote 2 chapters and I'm liking it…
a little girl wearing a tiara and holding a wand is standing in a hallway .
ALT: a little girl wearing a tiara and holding a wand is standing in a hallway .
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May 18, 2025 at 11:07 PM
#amwriting When you realize a piece of your story wasn't working because a character was missing.
A character you did not realize you were supposed to create…
Yes, I just spent this afternoon crafting a brand new character, just rewrote 2 chapters and I'm liking it…
A character you did not realize you were supposed to create…
Yes, I just spent this afternoon crafting a brand new character, just rewrote 2 chapters and I'm liking it…
So, apparently, according to several readers, I do anxiety producing #horror scenes very well…this is news to me.
I always think “this isn’t scary” or “this probably comes off as silly” Not according to my WIP readers
I am evidently a terrible judge of my own horror #writing
I always think “this isn’t scary” or “this probably comes off as silly” Not according to my WIP readers
I am evidently a terrible judge of my own horror #writing
a man with a beard is saying visible confusion .
ALT: a man with a beard is saying visible confusion .
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April 27, 2025 at 11:08 PM
So, while I love the #HungerGames story, Katniss never really won me over as a narrator, at least book wise. Not sure why. I was always more interested in the other characters.
Especially Haymitch…
This is gonna break my heart, isn’t it? 💔
Especially Haymitch…
This is gonna break my heart, isn’t it? 💔
April 12, 2025 at 3:28 AM
So, while I love the #HungerGames story, Katniss never really won me over as a narrator, at least book wise. Not sure why. I was always more interested in the other characters.
Especially Haymitch…
This is gonna break my heart, isn’t it? 💔
Especially Haymitch…
This is gonna break my heart, isn’t it? 💔
I think COVID broke my #writingbrain a little. Used to be I needed my computer to draft, my phone to outline. Now, my best drafting is done on my phone, edits on the computer and outlines on paper.
Or maybe my brain just defragmented when I hit 40…
Or maybe my brain just defragmented when I hit 40…
April 7, 2025 at 12:17 AM
I think COVID broke my #writingbrain a little. Used to be I needed my computer to draft, my phone to outline. Now, my best drafting is done on my phone, edits on the computer and outlines on paper.
Or maybe my brain just defragmented when I hit 40…
Or maybe my brain just defragmented when I hit 40…
#BookArt! Again by Chick’lenDoodle on Insta. From my upcoming Little Mermaid retelling When the Ocean Breaks Red, we have the middle sister, Koral. The most soft-spoken of the sisters, she's the people pleaser, often to her detriment.
April 4, 2025 at 9:28 PM
#BookArt! Again by Chick’lenDoodle on Insta. From my upcoming Little Mermaid retelling When the Ocean Breaks Red, we have the middle sister, Koral. The most soft-spoken of the sisters, she's the people pleaser, often to her detriment.
I do not understand why @katemacauthor.bsky.social Mechanical Kingdoms series does not get more love. It's a crime against nature, I swear. #steampunk #mustread
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Cat Bowser's review of A Clockwork Apple
5/5: I want more now I will never understand why this series does not get more love. It's a gorgeous steampunk setting, brilliant characters and relationships—both romantic and platonic--made of gold...
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April 4, 2025 at 4:26 AM
I do not understand why @katemacauthor.bsky.social Mechanical Kingdoms series does not get more love. It's a crime against nature, I swear. #steampunk #mustread
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#BookArt! Chick’lenDoodle on Insta continues to astound me! We have the second youngest mermaid sister from my TLM WIP “When the Ocean Breaks Red.” Folks may notice she is a tribute to an animated TLM character!
Say hello to Cordelia! If there’s a chaos character, it’s her.
Say hello to Cordelia! If there’s a chaos character, it’s her.
March 29, 2025 at 3:49 PM
#BookArt! Chick’lenDoodle on Insta continues to astound me! We have the second youngest mermaid sister from my TLM WIP “When the Ocean Breaks Red.” Folks may notice she is a tribute to an animated TLM character!
Say hello to Cordelia! If there’s a chaos character, it’s her.
Say hello to Cordelia! If there’s a chaos character, it’s her.
Who are some of the writers that made you?
JRR Tolkien
C. S Lewis
The Grimm Brothers
KA Applegate
R. L. Stine
Jymn Magon (creator of most of the Disney Afternoon)
Shakespeare
Alvin Schwartz
Greg Weisman (creator of Gargoyles)
JRR Tolkien
C. S Lewis
The Grimm Brothers
KA Applegate
R. L. Stine
Jymn Magon (creator of most of the Disney Afternoon)
Shakespeare
Alvin Schwartz
Greg Weisman (creator of Gargoyles)
who are some of the writers that made you?
jrr tolkien
libba bray
jd salinger
ken follett
cs lewis
joanna campbell
lemony snicket
richelle mead
stephenie meyer
kurt vonnegut jr
eva ibbotson
se hinton
lois duncan
you? 📚💙
jrr tolkien
libba bray
jd salinger
ken follett
cs lewis
joanna campbell
lemony snicket
richelle mead
stephenie meyer
kurt vonnegut jr
eva ibbotson
se hinton
lois duncan
you? 📚💙
who are the five writers that made you?
Matt Christopher
Sam Kieth
Kevin Smith
Denis Johnson
Brian Evenson
Matt Christopher
Sam Kieth
Kevin Smith
Denis Johnson
Brian Evenson
March 22, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Who are some of the writers that made you?
JRR Tolkien
C. S Lewis
The Grimm Brothers
KA Applegate
R. L. Stine
Jymn Magon (creator of most of the Disney Afternoon)
Shakespeare
Alvin Schwartz
Greg Weisman (creator of Gargoyles)
JRR Tolkien
C. S Lewis
The Grimm Brothers
KA Applegate
R. L. Stine
Jymn Magon (creator of most of the Disney Afternoon)
Shakespeare
Alvin Schwartz
Greg Weisman (creator of Gargoyles)
What’s something your #writing has taught you that you apply going forward?
Each time I get a book edited, I write down the major grammar rules I'm breaking. These are now taped up next to my computer. It's made me more aware of them so I'm catching it more often as I write.
Each time I get a book edited, I write down the major grammar rules I'm breaking. These are now taped up next to my computer. It's made me more aware of them so I'm catching it more often as I write.
March 7, 2025 at 5:38 PM
What’s something your #writing has taught you that you apply going forward?
Each time I get a book edited, I write down the major grammar rules I'm breaking. These are now taped up next to my computer. It's made me more aware of them so I'm catching it more often as I write.
Each time I get a book edited, I write down the major grammar rules I'm breaking. These are now taped up next to my computer. It's made me more aware of them so I'm catching it more often as I write.
Cat-coded characters!
March 2, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Cat-coded characters!
I just finished this one and the chemistry is 🔥. Absolutely check it out
✨ NEW RELEASE ✨
🤍 estranged husbands
🥺 close brothers x2
🗡️ an mc who is 100% done
🐺 a love interest ready to grovel
👻 small town spooks
🏫 a haunted, gothic school
🔍 buried secrets
❄️ snowy setting
🔖 book link: mybook.to/aBMB
📖 goodreads: www.goodreads.com/book/show/22...
[ #booksky ]
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🤍 estranged husbands
🥺 close brothers x2
🗡️ an mc who is 100% done
🐺 a love interest ready to grovel
👻 small town spooks
🏫 a haunted, gothic school
🔍 buried secrets
❄️ snowy setting
🔖 book link: mybook.to/aBMB
📖 goodreads: www.goodreads.com/book/show/22...
[ #booksky ]
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February 24, 2025 at 11:07 PM
I just finished this one and the chemistry is 🔥. Absolutely check it out
#BookArt! Done by the extremely talented ChickenDoodle on Insta.
From my upcoming Little Mermaid retelling, When the Ocean Breaks Red, there are 5 mermaid sisters. It's the decision of the youngest sister, Kaia, that sets the tragic events in motion.
So, allow me to introduce you to Kaia.
From my upcoming Little Mermaid retelling, When the Ocean Breaks Red, there are 5 mermaid sisters. It's the decision of the youngest sister, Kaia, that sets the tragic events in motion.
So, allow me to introduce you to Kaia.
February 23, 2025 at 2:23 PM
#BookArt! Done by the extremely talented ChickenDoodle on Insta.
From my upcoming Little Mermaid retelling, When the Ocean Breaks Red, there are 5 mermaid sisters. It's the decision of the youngest sister, Kaia, that sets the tragic events in motion.
So, allow me to introduce you to Kaia.
From my upcoming Little Mermaid retelling, When the Ocean Breaks Red, there are 5 mermaid sisters. It's the decision of the youngest sister, Kaia, that sets the tragic events in motion.
So, allow me to introduce you to Kaia.
I hit some writing done today on both my TLM story and book 2 in my Holiday Pup series for Halloween. Cozy autumn fantasy!
Thought I’d share a bit of the *unedited* beginning
Thought I’d share a bit of the *unedited* beginning
February 16, 2025 at 10:54 PM
I hit some writing done today on both my TLM story and book 2 in my Holiday Pup series for Halloween. Cozy autumn fantasy!
Thought I’d share a bit of the *unedited* beginning
Thought I’d share a bit of the *unedited* beginning
Hey my #Disney loving #fairytaleretelling #author friends…
Bath and Body Works has a princess collection now. My wallet is going to be in dire straits…
Bath and Body Works has a princess collection now. My wallet is going to be in dire straits…
February 16, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Hey my #Disney loving #fairytaleretelling #author friends…
Bath and Body Works has a princess collection now. My wallet is going to be in dire straits…
Bath and Body Works has a princess collection now. My wallet is going to be in dire straits…
My hubby absolutely understands my taste in flowers.
February 15, 2025 at 6:18 PM
My hubby absolutely understands my taste in flowers.
A trope I love and a trope I hate
❤️ Found family. This can take so many forms but if people find their own family and they all love/support each other, I'm sold.
🚫 The Chosen One. Give me a character that takes up the csll because its the right thing to do and not because they're “destined” to.
❤️ Found family. This can take so many forms but if people find their own family and they all love/support each other, I'm sold.
🚫 The Chosen One. Give me a character that takes up the csll because its the right thing to do and not because they're “destined” to.
A trope I love and a trope I hate (help there are so many)
💖 D-D-DUEL! sucker for a duel every time it shows up, the Rook and Rose series got me good this way. Uniat. Tuat!
❌ Magic bloodlines. Surely we have progressed past the need for "my grandpappy was a special little boy so I have magic uwu"
💖 D-D-DUEL! sucker for a duel every time it shows up, the Rook and Rose series got me good this way. Uniat. Tuat!
❌ Magic bloodlines. Surely we have progressed past the need for "my grandpappy was a special little boy so I have magic uwu"
A trope I love and a trope I hate
💖 Butch hurt/comfort. Let a butch be taken care of once in a while. Just for a treat.
❌ Alpha males. I don’t even want to see them in a book as villains. I’d rather not think of them at all.
💖 Butch hurt/comfort. Let a butch be taken care of once in a while. Just for a treat.
❌ Alpha males. I don’t even want to see them in a book as villains. I’d rather not think of them at all.
February 15, 2025 at 1:10 PM
A trope I love and a trope I hate
❤️ Found family. This can take so many forms but if people find their own family and they all love/support each other, I'm sold.
🚫 The Chosen One. Give me a character that takes up the csll because its the right thing to do and not because they're “destined” to.
❤️ Found family. This can take so many forms but if people find their own family and they all love/support each other, I'm sold.
🚫 The Chosen One. Give me a character that takes up the csll because its the right thing to do and not because they're “destined” to.
#FebruaryWorldbuilders @kiraofthewind.com
Magic in combat was outlawed centuries ago. There's a lot of reasons why but primarily, emotions run so high in war, it’s impossible to control. It has, quite literally, killed entire armies so almost every single culture abides by “no war magic”
Magic in combat was outlawed centuries ago. There's a lot of reasons why but primarily, emotions run so high in war, it’s impossible to control. It has, quite literally, killed entire armies so almost every single culture abides by “no war magic”
February 14, 2025 at 1:06 AM
#FebruaryWorldbuilders @kiraofthewind.com
Magic in combat was outlawed centuries ago. There's a lot of reasons why but primarily, emotions run so high in war, it’s impossible to control. It has, quite literally, killed entire armies so almost every single culture abides by “no war magic”
Magic in combat was outlawed centuries ago. There's a lot of reasons why but primarily, emotions run so high in war, it’s impossible to control. It has, quite literally, killed entire armies so almost every single culture abides by “no war magic”
A little less than one year ago (by about 12 days) I made the decision to start exercising more by tackling #TheConqueror #LOTR Challenge.
Now, 910 miles later, the ring is destroyed and I am victorious!
Now, 910 miles later, the ring is destroyed and I am victorious!
February 11, 2025 at 12:36 AM
A little less than one year ago (by about 12 days) I made the decision to start exercising more by tackling #TheConqueror #LOTR Challenge.
Now, 910 miles later, the ring is destroyed and I am victorious!
Now, 910 miles later, the ring is destroyed and I am victorious!
Name: Catherine
Nickname: Cat
Age: 40
Sign: Sagittarius
Currently: Counselor by day for SMI population
Fav colour: Silver, green, purple
Fav book: Lord of the Rings
Fav movie: LOTR, Sleeping Beauty
Fav show: my childhood cartoons
Fav genre: SFF
Post a gif!
Way back in 2006, on Livejournal, we had this thing called a ‘friending meme’ which was a get-to-know-you form where everyone could get to know each other and make friends. So, I’ll start!
(See below and then reply with yours so we can get to know each other and I’ll add you back if I haven’t!)
(See below and then reply with yours so we can get to know each other and I’ll add you back if I haven’t!)
a woman wearing an orange beanie and a black sweater is dancing .
Alt: a woman wearing an orange beanie is pointing down
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February 9, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Name: Catherine
Nickname: Cat
Age: 40
Sign: Sagittarius
Currently: Counselor by day for SMI population
Fav colour: Silver, green, purple
Fav book: Lord of the Rings
Fav movie: LOTR, Sleeping Beauty
Fav show: my childhood cartoons
Fav genre: SFF
Post a gif!
I stumbled upon this edit the other day and when I say I totally need to write a story of BFF Princesses that would have this kind of energy.
I have too many ideas! #writingcommunity
I have too many ideas! #writingcommunity
February 7, 2025 at 3:46 PM
I stumbled upon this edit the other day and when I say I totally need to write a story of BFF Princesses that would have this kind of energy.
I have too many ideas! #writingcommunity
I have too many ideas! #writingcommunity
My #fairytaleretellings #writers do you have a fairy tale you have a million different versions of you can’t wait to put to paper?
@katemacauthor.bsky.social I know yours is Beauty and the Beast.
I’m starting to think Little Mermaid is mine. I have at least 3 ideas kicking around my brain.
@katemacauthor.bsky.social I know yours is Beauty and the Beast.
I’m starting to think Little Mermaid is mine. I have at least 3 ideas kicking around my brain.
a close up of a cartoon girl with red hair
ALT: a close up of a cartoon girl with red hair
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January 31, 2025 at 2:54 AM
My #fairytaleretellings #writers do you have a fairy tale you have a million different versions of you can’t wait to put to paper?
@katemacauthor.bsky.social I know yours is Beauty and the Beast.
I’m starting to think Little Mermaid is mine. I have at least 3 ideas kicking around my brain.
@katemacauthor.bsky.social I know yours is Beauty and the Beast.
I’m starting to think Little Mermaid is mine. I have at least 3 ideas kicking around my brain.
December 6, 2024 at 11:56 AM
For all my friends who partake, #HappyThanksgiving! Hope your day is full of turkey and fun.
November 28, 2024 at 3:54 PM
For all my friends who partake, #HappyThanksgiving! Hope your day is full of turkey and fun.