Catherine penned her first novella at age twelve, and first full-length manuscript at sixteen. After completing a B.A., Double Major (First Class), in English and History from the University of Victoria, B.C., Canada, she was accepted into the post-graduate Works of Art Course run by Sotheby’s auctioneers in London, England, where she studied centuries of history, antiques and fine art. She worked for several years as an antique and fine art appraiser, which inspired unique ideas for novels.

Prior to her first publishing contract, Catherine’s manuscripts finaled in thirty contests. She lives in Florida with her husband, daughter, and two spoiled cats.