Writing updates, inspiration, behind-the-scenes thoughts and occasional dispatches
from Catherine’s Blogspot journal.
October Update
Thank you to everyone who has delved into The Conclave... there's more to come!
It's been a busy year for The Conclave but just because Ben and Izzie's story is over (for now), this doesn't mean it will be the end of The World of The Conclave.
Next year you can look forward to a new novel and a novella featuring Raven. More details to come in the new year.
I am currently looking into events for next year too, so you can come and chat. They will be listed in the events section as they are confirmed.
COMING SOON - you will be able to order signed copies, merch and other goodies from The Conclaves online store, opening soon.
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Catherine returns after a busy few years to share exciting news:
Hidden is now published,
Book Two is nearing release, and The Conclave has grown into a full urban fantasy trilogy.
Alongside the writing update, she reflects on life, camping adventures and two very furry writing assistants.
I'm delighted that Hidden has been featured on InYourArea.
It's wonderful to see the story and its Nottingham setting reaching new readers.
Thank you to everyone who has supported the launch by buying, sharing and reviewing the book. You can read the feature below.
Catherine explores where ideas come from, including people watching, real locations, Nottingham pubs, research rabbit holes and ordinary places with dark possibilities.
Benjamin Williams died for the first time in the fifteenth century.
That was when he made his deal with Hell.
Centuries later, he walks the streets of modern-day Nottingham as a Hunter for The Conclave, an uneasy alliance between angels and demons charged with keeping the balance between good and evil.
But something is changing.
Monsters are growing stronger. Old enemies are returning. And no one seems willing to explain why.
When a dangerous adversary escapes from Hell and begins feeding on innocent people, Ben is forced to work with a new police inspector who shares the same name and an unsettling resemblance to the wife he lost centuries ago.
As secrets begin to surface and the truth behind the rising darkness slowly unfolds, Ben finds himself caught between the orders of The Conclave, the loyalty of the few people he trusts, and a darkness within himself that refuses to stay buried.