Catherine Holland-Bax
@catherinehb.bsky.social
Writer. Feminist. Socialist. Widow. Carer. Non-Exec Director. Talks to animals. Welsh women in Shropshire. Loves Gower. Eponawise.com. New book - The Badger Resistance Army - out 9th June. https://linktr.ee/catherinehollandbax
Extracts from a lovely review for The Badger Resistance Army posted on Instagram. I’ve added some of the illustrations from the book, drawn by my friend, Mic Rushen. #BookReview #TheBadgerResistanceArmy #defendnature #naturebooks #badgers #kidlit
July 4, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Extracts from a lovely review for The Badger Resistance Army posted on Instagram. I’ve added some of the illustrations from the book, drawn by my friend, Mic Rushen. #BookReview #TheBadgerResistanceArmy #defendnature #naturebooks #badgers #kidlit
I sold out my first two boxes of books in the first week. Fortunately, @IngramSpark provided a top-notch service, and my sitting room is full of badger books now! Buy a signed copy at Eponawise.com/shop
#SelfPublishing #IndieAuthor #badgers #naturebooks #kidlit #middlegrade
#SelfPublishing #IndieAuthor #badgers #naturebooks #kidlit #middlegrade
June 19, 2025 at 6:22 AM
I sold out my first two boxes of books in the first week. Fortunately, @IngramSpark provided a top-notch service, and my sitting room is full of badger books now! Buy a signed copy at Eponawise.com/shop
#SelfPublishing #IndieAuthor #badgers #naturebooks #kidlit #middlegrade
#SelfPublishing #IndieAuthor #badgers #naturebooks #kidlit #middlegrade
It’s nearly always a lovely view through the ears of my horse, Svipur. #icelandichorse
June 16, 2025 at 6:42 AM
It’s nearly always a lovely view through the ears of my horse, Svipur. #icelandichorse
When you realise your hair is turning the same colour as your cat! #cats #goinggreygracefully
June 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM
When you realise your hair is turning the same colour as your cat! #cats #goinggreygracefully
I love #indiebookshops! Such cosy, welcoming places. So whilst I target online and face-to-face sales, it’s great to see my books in an actual bookshop #wildaboutstory in West Lancashire.
June 14, 2025 at 5:38 AM
I love #indiebookshops! Such cosy, welcoming places. So whilst I target online and face-to-face sales, it’s great to see my books in an actual bookshop #wildaboutstory in West Lancashire.
Busy day yesterday - signing, packing and posting #TheBadgerResistenceArmy. Setting myself the same target as my first book. 1000 sales. Off to a good start. Almost sold out my initial stock in two days. Off to order more! #booklaunch #middlegrade #booksky #naturebooks #badgers #animalstories
June 11, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Busy day yesterday - signing, packing and posting #TheBadgerResistenceArmy. Setting myself the same target as my first book. 1000 sales. Off to a good start. Almost sold out my initial stock in two days. Off to order more! #booklaunch #middlegrade #booksky #naturebooks #badgers #animalstories
Last day before publication of The Badger Resistance Army. In today’s countdown post I want to show you the stunning painting on silk, that Mic Rushen (HeartFelt Solva) painted for the cover of the book.
I am honoured to have the original hanging in my hall. #credittheartist #badgers #animalstories
I am honoured to have the original hanging in my hall. #credittheartist #badgers #animalstories
June 8, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Last day before publication of The Badger Resistance Army. In today’s countdown post I want to show you the stunning painting on silk, that Mic Rushen (HeartFelt Solva) painted for the cover of the book.
I am honoured to have the original hanging in my hall. #credittheartist #badgers #animalstories
I am honoured to have the original hanging in my hall. #credittheartist #badgers #animalstories
I really appreciate the rain at last - just would have been nice if I’d finished my ride first!
June 7, 2025 at 11:25 AM
I really appreciate the rain at last - just would have been nice if I’d finished my ride first!
Three days to publication of The Badger Resistance Army. Today’s illustration by Mic Rushen is a very serious looking fox 🦊 …I wonder what he’s been up to? I hope is doesn’t involve my 🐓 🐓 🐓!
Link in bio for Signed copy with bookmark #naturebooks #badgers #fox #foxoftheday #canthecull #booksky
Link in bio for Signed copy with bookmark #naturebooks #badgers #fox #foxoftheday #canthecull #booksky
June 7, 2025 at 6:51 AM
Three days to publication of The Badger Resistance Army. Today’s illustration by Mic Rushen is a very serious looking fox 🦊 …I wonder what he’s been up to? I hope is doesn’t involve my 🐓 🐓 🐓!
Link in bio for Signed copy with bookmark #naturebooks #badgers #fox #foxoftheday #canthecull #booksky
Link in bio for Signed copy with bookmark #naturebooks #badgers #fox #foxoftheday #canthecull #booksky
Forgot the photo!
June 6, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Forgot the photo!
Four days to publication of The Badger Resistance Army. Today’s featured illustration by Mic at HeartFelt Solva is Farlow, one of two beavers in the story. I loved writing this character. She made me smile as she came alive on the page.
#Badgers #animalstory #booksforchildren #beavers
#Badgers #animalstory #booksforchildren #beavers
June 6, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Four days to publication of The Badger Resistance Army. Today’s featured illustration by Mic at HeartFelt Solva is Farlow, one of two beavers in the story. I loved writing this character. She made me smile as she came alive on the page.
#Badgers #animalstory #booksforchildren #beavers
#Badgers #animalstory #booksforchildren #beavers
5 days to publication. Today’s countdown illustration, by Mic Rushen, is another favourite of mine. When giant metal monsters enter the woodland the otter flees for her life…
Preorder now (publication 9th June) Signed copies from my website eponawise.com #TheBadgerResistanceArmy #wildlife #booksky
Preorder now (publication 9th June) Signed copies from my website eponawise.com #TheBadgerResistanceArmy #wildlife #booksky
June 5, 2025 at 7:38 AM
5 days to publication. Today’s countdown illustration, by Mic Rushen, is another favourite of mine. When giant metal monsters enter the woodland the otter flees for her life…
Preorder now (publication 9th June) Signed copies from my website eponawise.com #TheBadgerResistanceArmy #wildlife #booksky
Preorder now (publication 9th June) Signed copies from my website eponawise.com #TheBadgerResistanceArmy #wildlife #booksky
Six days to publication of The Badger Resistance Army and the third preview #wildlife illustrations by Mic Rushen. Two young badgers playing.
Signed copies with a bookmark direct from me eponawise.com @badgertrust
#thebadgerresistencearmy #wildlifebooks #booksky #booklaunch #ecobooks #canthecull
Signed copies with a bookmark direct from me eponawise.com @badgertrust
#thebadgerresistencearmy #wildlifebooks #booksky #booklaunch #ecobooks #canthecull
June 4, 2025 at 6:06 AM
Six days to publication of The Badger Resistance Army and the third preview #wildlife illustrations by Mic Rushen. Two young badgers playing.
Signed copies with a bookmark direct from me eponawise.com @badgertrust
#thebadgerresistencearmy #wildlifebooks #booksky #booklaunch #ecobooks #canthecull
Signed copies with a bookmark direct from me eponawise.com @badgertrust
#thebadgerresistencearmy #wildlifebooks #booksky #booklaunch #ecobooks #canthecull
Day 2 of countdown to #TheBadgerResistanceArmy publication 9th June, showcasing illustrations by Mic Rushen. One of my favourites - Lloer the Truth-Sayer Hare. Also on the back cover. Preorder signed copy on eponawise.com #badgers #naturestories #booksforchildren #hares
June 3, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Day 2 of countdown to #TheBadgerResistanceArmy publication 9th June, showcasing illustrations by Mic Rushen. One of my favourites - Lloer the Truth-Sayer Hare. Also on the back cover. Preorder signed copy on eponawise.com #badgers #naturestories #booksforchildren #hares
Seven days to publication day #TheBadgerResistanceArmy I’m going to countdown by sharing some of the beautiful illustrations drawn by my talented friend, Mic Rushen. #badgers #defendnature #booksforchildren #britishwildlife #booksky
June 2, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Seven days to publication day #TheBadgerResistanceArmy I’m going to countdown by sharing some of the beautiful illustrations drawn by my talented friend, Mic Rushen. #badgers #defendnature #booksforchildren #britishwildlife #booksky
I have my proof copies in my hand. I’ve been a while getting here, this last year has been tough, but finally publication day looms. #TheBadgerResistanceArmy out on 9 June. Available for pre-order now.
May 31, 2025 at 10:14 PM
I have my proof copies in my hand. I’ve been a while getting here, this last year has been tough, but finally publication day looms. #TheBadgerResistanceArmy out on 9 June. Available for pre-order now.
It’s hard not to keep photographing my cute cats. This one is Freya. She loves cuddles, but is very nervous and doesn’t like to be picked up.
December 19, 2024 at 9:45 PM
It’s hard not to keep photographing my cute cats. This one is Freya. She loves cuddles, but is very nervous and doesn’t like to be picked up.
Well that was a rough couple of days and nights. Physically challenging looking after the horses, emotionally challenging trying to support my mum in understanding what was happening in the power cuts. Any change in routine is hard for her.
December 8, 2024 at 8:52 AM
Well that was a rough couple of days and nights. Physically challenging looking after the horses, emotionally challenging trying to support my mum in understanding what was happening in the power cuts. Any change in routine is hard for her.
My frosted #icelandichorses this morning. Seems appropriate. Impressive how well adapted they are for wet and cold. Warm as toast under those manes. Definitely no human rugs need here.
November 28, 2024 at 8:54 AM
My frosted #icelandichorses this morning. Seems appropriate. Impressive how well adapted they are for wet and cold. Warm as toast under those manes. Definitely no human rugs need here.
Why do corvids get such a bad rap? Clever, beautiful birds. This one is hanging about at horse feeding time.
November 14, 2024 at 5:55 PM
Why do corvids get such a bad rap? Clever, beautiful birds. This one is hanging about at horse feeding time.
My dad, Phil, died recently. A linch pin of our family. We all asked his advise on almost everything. Many people did. He was a socialist, engineer, mountain walker, folk singer, peace campaigner, community worker. Finally there was something where ‘Phil will fix it’ didn’t apply.
November 12, 2024 at 7:24 AM
My dad, Phil, died recently. A linch pin of our family. We all asked his advise on almost everything. Many people did. He was a socialist, engineer, mountain walker, folk singer, peace campaigner, community worker. Finally there was something where ‘Phil will fix it’ didn’t apply.
Lovely welcome home from #littlevikinghorse. Though really I know he just wants treats or scratches. But it’s nice to think he missed me!
November 11, 2024 at 5:41 PM
Lovely welcome home from #littlevikinghorse. Though really I know he just wants treats or scratches. But it’s nice to think he missed me!
A lovely break in the Cotswolds. The rented lodge has a small selection of books, so I popped a signed copy of mine on the shelf. Well, would be rude not to, wouldn’t it? #littlevikinghorse #indieauthor #childrensbooks #boysridetoo #horsebook #ponybooks Not just for girls! And not just for kids!
November 11, 2024 at 6:49 AM
A lovely break in the Cotswolds. The rented lodge has a small selection of books, so I popped a signed copy of mine on the shelf. Well, would be rude not to, wouldn’t it? #littlevikinghorse #indieauthor #childrensbooks #boysridetoo #horsebook #ponybooks Not just for girls! And not just for kids!
My Icelandic horses in Shropshire. Five trips to Iceland, never expected to see the aurora borealis right outside my house! #icelandichorses #auroraborealis #shropshire
November 9, 2024 at 10:11 PM
My Icelandic horses in Shropshire. Five trips to Iceland, never expected to see the aurora borealis right outside my house! #icelandichorses #auroraborealis #shropshire