Liz Mugavero | Cate Conte
@lizmugavero.bsky.social
Mystery Author ✍️ | Creator of multiple series, including the Cat Café Mysteries 🐾
Creativity Coach 🎨 | Helping aspiring writers turn ideas into page-turners
Dog & Cat Mom 🐕🐈 | Animal rescue advocate
🎙️ Host of Get Writing Podcast
📚 https://cateconte.com/
📚 https://cateconte.com/
At this year’s Crime Bake, I got to honor my longtime friend Barbara Ross as she received the 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award — and I got to reflect on how much of my writing life (pretty much all of it) started in those same rooms.
Read more at lizmugavero.substack.com
Read more at lizmugavero.substack.com
November 21, 2025 at 3:30 PM
At this year’s Crime Bake, I got to honor my longtime friend Barbara Ross as she received the 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award — and I got to reflect on how much of my writing life (pretty much all of it) started in those same rooms.
Read more at lizmugavero.substack.com
Read more at lizmugavero.substack.com
I’m beyond excited to be speaking alongside 20+ other fantastic presenters at The Book Finishers Summit!
4 days of inspiration, writing tips, and hands-on sessions to help you finish your book.
✨ Sign up for FREE!
👉 https://offers.resilientwriters.com/a/2148000266/hrfci9U9
4 days of inspiration, writing tips, and hands-on sessions to help you finish your book.
✨ Sign up for FREE!
👉 https://offers.resilientwriters.com/a/2148000266/hrfci9U9
November 2, 2025 at 3:02 PM
I’m beyond excited to be speaking alongside 20+ other fantastic presenters at The Book Finishers Summit!
4 days of inspiration, writing tips, and hands-on sessions to help you finish your book.
✨ Sign up for FREE!
👉 https://offers.resilientwriters.com/a/2148000266/hrfci9U9
4 days of inspiration, writing tips, and hands-on sessions to help you finish your book.
✨ Sign up for FREE!
👉 https://offers.resilientwriters.com/a/2148000266/hrfci9U9
When I signed with my first agent, I thought I’d cracked the code.
Write books. Publish books. Repeat.
Yeah… not quite.
In the latest Get Writing episode, I talk with Agatha Award–winner Korina Moss about career pivots, burnout and rebuilding with intention.
Listen wherever you get your podcasts.
Write books. Publish books. Repeat.
Yeah… not quite.
In the latest Get Writing episode, I talk with Agatha Award–winner Korina Moss about career pivots, burnout and rebuilding with intention.
Listen wherever you get your podcasts.
October 27, 2025 at 10:26 PM
When I signed with my first agent, I thought I’d cracked the code.
Write books. Publish books. Repeat.
Yeah… not quite.
In the latest Get Writing episode, I talk with Agatha Award–winner Korina Moss about career pivots, burnout and rebuilding with intention.
Listen wherever you get your podcasts.
Write books. Publish books. Repeat.
Yeah… not quite.
In the latest Get Writing episode, I talk with Agatha Award–winner Korina Moss about career pivots, burnout and rebuilding with intention.
Listen wherever you get your podcasts.
If “finish my book” has been haunting your to-do list, don’t miss The Book Finishers Summit!
I’m joining 20+ authors & coaches, hosted by @ResilientWriters, for 4 days of learning, writing & connection. ✍️✨
Free ticket → https://offers.resilientwriters.com/a/2148000266/hrfci9U9
I’m joining 20+ authors & coaches, hosted by @ResilientWriters, for 4 days of learning, writing & connection. ✍️✨
Free ticket → https://offers.resilientwriters.com/a/2148000266/hrfci9U9
October 24, 2025 at 4:15 PM
If “finish my book” has been haunting your to-do list, don’t miss The Book Finishers Summit!
I’m joining 20+ authors & coaches, hosted by @ResilientWriters, for 4 days of learning, writing & connection. ✍️✨
Free ticket → https://offers.resilientwriters.com/a/2148000266/hrfci9U9
I’m joining 20+ authors & coaches, hosted by @ResilientWriters, for 4 days of learning, writing & connection. ✍️✨
Free ticket → https://offers.resilientwriters.com/a/2148000266/hrfci9U9
Being disconnected from your intuition can impact your creativity too.
If we're not open, we're missing what's trying to come through us.
Catch my conversation with Gloria Battini on the latest podcast: http://bit.ly/4qnejyY
If we're not open, we're missing what's trying to come through us.
Catch my conversation with Gloria Battini on the latest podcast: http://bit.ly/4qnejyY
October 21, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Being disconnected from your intuition can impact your creativity too.
If we're not open, we're missing what's trying to come through us.
Catch my conversation with Gloria Battini on the latest podcast: http://bit.ly/4qnejyY
If we're not open, we're missing what's trying to come through us.
Catch my conversation with Gloria Battini on the latest podcast: http://bit.ly/4qnejyY
Sneak peek 👀
Next week’s pod guest might blow your mind.
Meet Gloria Battini — psychic medium, healer, tarot reader, intuitive coach.
She’s coming to The Creativity Lab to teach a past lives masterclass.
This is your sign to get in the membership NOW: http://getwritingwithliz.com/
Next week’s pod guest might blow your mind.
Meet Gloria Battini — psychic medium, healer, tarot reader, intuitive coach.
She’s coming to The Creativity Lab to teach a past lives masterclass.
This is your sign to get in the membership NOW: http://getwritingwithliz.com/
October 9, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Sneak peek 👀
Next week’s pod guest might blow your mind.
Meet Gloria Battini — psychic medium, healer, tarot reader, intuitive coach.
She’s coming to The Creativity Lab to teach a past lives masterclass.
This is your sign to get in the membership NOW: http://getwritingwithliz.com/
Next week’s pod guest might blow your mind.
Meet Gloria Battini — psychic medium, healer, tarot reader, intuitive coach.
She’s coming to The Creativity Lab to teach a past lives masterclass.
This is your sign to get in the membership NOW: http://getwritingwithliz.com/
"Your first draft is like filling a sandbox with sand so you can come back later and create sandcastles."
Check out my Get Writing episode with author Jacqueline Friedland for more epiphanies - listen wherever you get your podcasts.
Check out my Get Writing episode with author Jacqueline Friedland for more epiphanies - listen wherever you get your podcasts.
October 8, 2025 at 9:03 PM
"Your first draft is like filling a sandbox with sand so you can come back later and create sandcastles."
Check out my Get Writing episode with author Jacqueline Friedland for more epiphanies - listen wherever you get your podcasts.
Check out my Get Writing episode with author Jacqueline Friedland for more epiphanies - listen wherever you get your podcasts.
The Detective's Daughter is back!
Kim Gray stopped by my Substack to bring back her beloved column telling stories about life with her dad, a Baltimore detective.
Read at https://lizmugavero.substack.com or link in bio.
Kim Gray stopped by my Substack to bring back her beloved column telling stories about life with her dad, a Baltimore detective.
Read at https://lizmugavero.substack.com or link in bio.
October 6, 2025 at 2:02 PM
The Detective's Daughter is back!
Kim Gray stopped by my Substack to bring back her beloved column telling stories about life with her dad, a Baltimore detective.
Read at https://lizmugavero.substack.com or link in bio.
Kim Gray stopped by my Substack to bring back her beloved column telling stories about life with her dad, a Baltimore detective.
Read at https://lizmugavero.substack.com or link in bio.
“Don’t waste your money.” That’s what my dance teacher told my mom when I was little—and it became family legend. On my podcast, a pro dancer flipped the script on that story. It made me rethink my whole relationship with embodiment. Full post on Substack: lizmugavero.substack.com
September 18, 2025 at 2:04 PM
“Don’t waste your money.” That’s what my dance teacher told my mom when I was little—and it became family legend. On my podcast, a pro dancer flipped the script on that story. It made me rethink my whole relationship with embodiment. Full post on Substack: lizmugavero.substack.com
Autumn is the BEST season to write. 🍂
Witchy vibes. Magic in the air. Cozy blankets. Darker nights.
What’s your favorite fall ritual to spark creativity?
We're leaning into the magic all season in The Creativity Lab.
Witchy vibes. Magic in the air. Cozy blankets. Darker nights.
What’s your favorite fall ritual to spark creativity?
We're leaning into the magic all season in The Creativity Lab.
September 17, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Autumn is the BEST season to write. 🍂
Witchy vibes. Magic in the air. Cozy blankets. Darker nights.
What’s your favorite fall ritual to spark creativity?
We're leaning into the magic all season in The Creativity Lab.
Witchy vibes. Magic in the air. Cozy blankets. Darker nights.
What’s your favorite fall ritual to spark creativity?
We're leaning into the magic all season in The Creativity Lab.
How to REALLY talk to your inner critic.
Listen to the latest podcast with pro dancer, writer and all-around creative Alexandra Beller wherever you get your podcasts (or link in bio).
Listen to the latest podcast with pro dancer, writer and all-around creative Alexandra Beller wherever you get your podcasts (or link in bio).
September 16, 2025 at 8:03 PM
How to REALLY talk to your inner critic.
Listen to the latest podcast with pro dancer, writer and all-around creative Alexandra Beller wherever you get your podcasts (or link in bio).
Listen to the latest podcast with pro dancer, writer and all-around creative Alexandra Beller wherever you get your podcasts (or link in bio).
"Am I even good enough to write a book?” 🖋️
Every writer feels this way at some point.
The truth: you don’t need permission or perfection—you just need to begin. ✨
This fall in The Creativity Lab we’re brewing up special witchy events 🕯️—join us + banish imposter syndrome together.
Every writer feels this way at some point.
The truth: you don’t need permission or perfection—you just need to begin. ✨
This fall in The Creativity Lab we’re brewing up special witchy events 🕯️—join us + banish imposter syndrome together.
September 15, 2025 at 10:02 PM
"Am I even good enough to write a book?” 🖋️
Every writer feels this way at some point.
The truth: you don’t need permission or perfection—you just need to begin. ✨
This fall in The Creativity Lab we’re brewing up special witchy events 🕯️—join us + banish imposter syndrome together.
Every writer feels this way at some point.
The truth: you don’t need permission or perfection—you just need to begin. ✨
This fall in The Creativity Lab we’re brewing up special witchy events 🕯️—join us + banish imposter syndrome together.
Social media can drain you fast—the pressure, the scroll, the comparison trap. But what if it became your creative lab? ✨ Author/illustrator Regina Linke gave her characters their own accounts—and landed a multi-book deal. Check out her story on the latest Get Writing podcast 🎙️
September 10, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Social media can drain you fast—the pressure, the scroll, the comparison trap. But what if it became your creative lab? ✨ Author/illustrator Regina Linke gave her characters their own accounts—and landed a multi-book deal. Check out her story on the latest Get Writing podcast 🎙️
I went into the kitchen the other day for my afternoon coffee fix. I’ve been making these frothy honey sea salt lattes with almond milk that I LOVE.
I was also distracted.
So guess what happened next? (You can’t make this crap up.)
Read more: http://bit.ly/4lXKOAp
I was also distracted.
So guess what happened next? (You can’t make this crap up.)
Read more: http://bit.ly/4lXKOAp
September 5, 2025 at 7:02 PM
I went into the kitchen the other day for my afternoon coffee fix. I’ve been making these frothy honey sea salt lattes with almond milk that I LOVE.
I was also distracted.
So guess what happened next? (You can’t make this crap up.)
Read more: http://bit.ly/4lXKOAp
I was also distracted.
So guess what happened next? (You can’t make this crap up.)
Read more: http://bit.ly/4lXKOAp
✨ Community. Creativity. Women lifting women. Meditation. Nuns???
It’s all wrapped into this episode of the podcast!
Join me, Kim Gray and Kathie Shoop for a fun conversation about the power of writing retreats and community. 🖋️
Find Get Writing wherever you get your podcasts!
It’s all wrapped into this episode of the podcast!
Join me, Kim Gray and Kathie Shoop for a fun conversation about the power of writing retreats and community. 🖋️
Find Get Writing wherever you get your podcasts!
September 3, 2025 at 7:32 PM
✨ Community. Creativity. Women lifting women. Meditation. Nuns???
It’s all wrapped into this episode of the podcast!
Join me, Kim Gray and Kathie Shoop for a fun conversation about the power of writing retreats and community. 🖋️
Find Get Writing wherever you get your podcasts!
It’s all wrapped into this episode of the podcast!
Join me, Kim Gray and Kathie Shoop for a fun conversation about the power of writing retreats and community. 🖋️
Find Get Writing wherever you get your podcasts!
Had such a fun time on the Positive Talk Radio show this week!
The amazing Kevin McDonald and I talked cats, books, creativity, writing...and even oracle cards!
Check it out here
The amazing Kevin McDonald and I talked cats, books, creativity, writing...and even oracle cards!
Check it out here
September 3, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Had such a fun time on the Positive Talk Radio show this week!
The amazing Kevin McDonald and I talked cats, books, creativity, writing...and even oracle cards!
Check it out here
The amazing Kevin McDonald and I talked cats, books, creativity, writing...and even oracle cards!
Check it out here
Is your mystery novel still trapped in your head? 🕵️♀️
I’m teaching a free live class today at 3 p.m. that will help you finally get it on the page.
I’ll show you the 3-step framework I’ve used to write 19 published mysteries.
Save your spot → https://bit.ly/4mswuRD
I’m teaching a free live class today at 3 p.m. that will help you finally get it on the page.
I’ll show you the 3-step framework I’ve used to write 19 published mysteries.
Save your spot → https://bit.ly/4mswuRD
August 21, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Is your mystery novel still trapped in your head? 🕵️♀️
I’m teaching a free live class today at 3 p.m. that will help you finally get it on the page.
I’ll show you the 3-step framework I’ve used to write 19 published mysteries.
Save your spot → https://bit.ly/4mswuRD
I’m teaching a free live class today at 3 p.m. that will help you finally get it on the page.
I’ll show you the 3-step framework I’ve used to write 19 published mysteries.
Save your spot → https://bit.ly/4mswuRD
Do you know Tuffy's story?
He was the muse for the Pawsitively Organic Mysteries. But the way we met was...unconventional.
Read his story on my Substack - link in bio.
He was the muse for the Pawsitively Organic Mysteries. But the way we met was...unconventional.
Read his story on my Substack - link in bio.
August 15, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Do you know Tuffy's story?
He was the muse for the Pawsitively Organic Mysteries. But the way we met was...unconventional.
Read his story on my Substack - link in bio.
He was the muse for the Pawsitively Organic Mysteries. But the way we met was...unconventional.
Read his story on my Substack - link in bio.
Your mystery deserves to get written.
In From Idea to Page-Turner, you’ll learn how to:
✏ Think—and work—like a writer
✏ Turn your big idea into a twisty, satisfying plot that fits your genre
✏ Commit to a writing practice that fits your life
Sign up here: https://calendarlink.com/event/1JzGm
In From Idea to Page-Turner, you’ll learn how to:
✏ Think—and work—like a writer
✏ Turn your big idea into a twisty, satisfying plot that fits your genre
✏ Commit to a writing practice that fits your life
Sign up here: https://calendarlink.com/event/1JzGm
August 14, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Your mystery deserves to get written.
In From Idea to Page-Turner, you’ll learn how to:
✏ Think—and work—like a writer
✏ Turn your big idea into a twisty, satisfying plot that fits your genre
✏ Commit to a writing practice that fits your life
Sign up here: https://calendarlink.com/event/1JzGm
In From Idea to Page-Turner, you’ll learn how to:
✏ Think—and work—like a writer
✏ Turn your big idea into a twisty, satisfying plot that fits your genre
✏ Commit to a writing practice that fits your life
Sign up here: https://calendarlink.com/event/1JzGm
Mystery stalling? I break down 6 story maps (Save the Cat, Story Circle, Snowflake, more) on the pod—plus a free, fillable Map Your Mystery guide. Outline faster, twist smarter. 🎧👇
https://lizmugavero.myflodesk.com/mapyourmystery
#AmWriting #MysteryWriting #StoryStructure
https://lizmugavero.myflodesk.com/mapyourmystery
#AmWriting #MysteryWriting #StoryStructure
Map Your Mystery
A guide to the narrative structures that will keep your mystery humming along.
lizmugavero.myflodesk.com
August 14, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Mystery stalling? I break down 6 story maps (Save the Cat, Story Circle, Snowflake, more) on the pod—plus a free, fillable Map Your Mystery guide. Outline faster, twist smarter. 🎧👇
https://lizmugavero.myflodesk.com/mapyourmystery
#AmWriting #MysteryWriting #StoryStructure
https://lizmugavero.myflodesk.com/mapyourmystery
#AmWriting #MysteryWriting #StoryStructure
I'm on Pet Life Radio this week talking about Claws Out!
Such a fun conversation - we covered characters, writing in a real-life locale, murder (of course), writing mysteries and animal rescue.
Check it out here:
Such a fun conversation - we covered characters, writing in a real-life locale, murder (of course), writing mysteries and animal rescue.
Check it out here:
Animal Writes - Cate Conte - Claws Out on Pet Life Radio
Joining me for this episode is award winning author Cate Conte.
petliferadio.com
August 13, 2025 at 2:17 PM
I'm on Pet Life Radio this week talking about Claws Out!
Such a fun conversation - we covered characters, writing in a real-life locale, murder (of course), writing mysteries and animal rescue.
Check it out here:
Such a fun conversation - we covered characters, writing in a real-life locale, murder (of course), writing mysteries and animal rescue.
Check it out here:
Claws Out is a featured book in featured books in Kings River Life's latest Mystery Coming Attractions!
Out August 28 - have you preordered yet??
https://kingsriverlife.com/08/09/mystery-current-coming-attractions-august-2025/
Out August 28 - have you preordered yet??
https://kingsriverlife.com/08/09/mystery-current-coming-attractions-august-2025/
August 11, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Claws Out is a featured book in featured books in Kings River Life's latest Mystery Coming Attractions!
Out August 28 - have you preordered yet??
https://kingsriverlife.com/08/09/mystery-current-coming-attractions-august-2025/
Out August 28 - have you preordered yet??
https://kingsriverlife.com/08/09/mystery-current-coming-attractions-august-2025/
POV is your camera when writing a book. Pick the lens on purpose.
I break it down on this episode + a free cheat sheet. 🔎🎙️ https://lizmugavero.myflodesk.com/mystery
I break it down on this episode + a free cheat sheet. 🔎🎙️ https://lizmugavero.myflodesk.com/mystery
August 8, 2025 at 7:02 PM
POV is your camera when writing a book. Pick the lens on purpose.
I break it down on this episode + a free cheat sheet. 🔎🎙️ https://lizmugavero.myflodesk.com/mystery
I break it down on this episode + a free cheat sheet. 🔎🎙️ https://lizmugavero.myflodesk.com/mystery
25 minutes. One sprint. Big creative shifts.
That's the magic of The Creativity Lab.
getwritingwithliz.com
That's the magic of The Creativity Lab.
getwritingwithliz.com
August 8, 2025 at 3:19 PM
25 minutes. One sprint. Big creative shifts.
That's the magic of The Creativity Lab.
getwritingwithliz.com
That's the magic of The Creativity Lab.
getwritingwithliz.com
What a sandcastle taught me about writing:
• Pack the messy base first
• Keep your creativity hydrated
• Let the waves teach, not terrorize
Comment if you’re building your own story castle today—and tell me one small way you’ll hydrate your creativity this week!
• Pack the messy base first
• Keep your creativity hydrated
• Let the waves teach, not terrorize
Comment if you’re building your own story castle today—and tell me one small way you’ll hydrate your creativity this week!
July 29, 2025 at 5:45 PM
What a sandcastle taught me about writing:
• Pack the messy base first
• Keep your creativity hydrated
• Let the waves teach, not terrorize
Comment if you’re building your own story castle today—and tell me one small way you’ll hydrate your creativity this week!
• Pack the messy base first
• Keep your creativity hydrated
• Let the waves teach, not terrorize
Comment if you’re building your own story castle today—and tell me one small way you’ll hydrate your creativity this week!