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About cathyhird

I am an author, former farmer, retired minister, and when I get a chance, a weaver. Storytelling that inspires is important to me. I have two novels set in ancient Greece, Moon of the Goddess and Before the New Moon Rises.

Talking Greek mythology with V. L. Locey

Posted on June 12, 2014 by cathyhird

Who do you hate, or at least dislike, but keep seeking out anyway? V. L. Locey: Probably Hades. I think that`s because I chose him as the villain in my Gods & Goats trilogy and I can`t seem to shake … Continue reading →

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Talking Greek mythology with V L Locey

Posted on June 11, 2014 by cathyhird

Today we ask what is your favorite story from the Greek legends? V. L. Locey: There are a few. I always enjoyed reading about Heracles and his labors. I`m rather fond of the stories told about Atalanta. There aren`t many … Continue reading →

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Talking Greek Gods with V L Locey

Posted on June 9, 2014 by cathyhird

    This week I am chatting with the author V L Locey about our mutual interest in ancient Greek mythology. The first question is: When the name “Poseidon” is mentioned, kids jump into the conversation. What name from among … Continue reading →

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Whose sacrificial giving: re-reading the story we call The Widow’s Mite.

Posted on May 23, 2014 by cathyhird

Jesus and the disciples are sitting outside the temple in Jerusalem, and he points to a widow putting two copper coins into the temple treasury leaving her nothing to buy food. He compares her gift to what the wealthy contribute, … Continue reading →

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Why retell old stories?

Posted on May 22, 2014 by cathyhird

Gandhi said, “Be the change you want to see in the world.” This feels important as I’ve also been thinking about how we move change from embodied in law to embedded in culture. As a storyteller, I’ve been pondering how … Continue reading →

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complex story

Posted on May 14, 2014 by cathyhird

I don’t usually post sermons here, but this one was interesting because although it had a single point to make, the round about route and variety of images meant  those who heard it or read it reacted to very different … Continue reading →

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Where would you go if you could travel anywhere?

Posted on December 11, 2013 by cathyhird

Before my kids were in high school, they loved to brag that they had been to every continent except Antarctica. None of us have gotten there yet. But I wonder: if you could travel to anywhere, where would you go? … Continue reading →

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Writing takes work but it’s worth it!

Posted on November 15, 2013 by cathyhird

When I was 16, having read Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings for the fourth time, I tried my hand at writing fantasy. A dismal failure. Way too derivative. I gave up, except for one university assignment where I successfully told … Continue reading →

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Novel Moon of the Goddess is now available

Posted on November 13, 2013 by cathyhird

Today my novel Moon of the Goddess is available as an ebook from Prizm Books. Set in ancient Greece the story follows a kidnapped princess and her rescuers into a tangled web of ambition and danger. Conflict between an ancient earth … Continue reading →

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A blog visit from Voss Foster

Posted on October 28, 2013 by cathyhird

Prizm Books, who are publishing my novel, have lots of great stories and novels. One of their authors is Voss Foster and here is his reflection on his just published novel Zirkura Fantastic. When someone might die, or do the … Continue reading →

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