Catherine Dilts
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Catherine Dilts was inspired to write a murder mystery after being tormented by a dreadful co-worker. She took out her homicidal frustration in a fictional format, resulting in her first short story sale.
A lifelong quiet observer of people, aka introvert, Catherine writes vibrant characters who often have minds of their own. Most of her stories have a cozy mystery flavor.
The prolific author of the Rose Creek and Rock Shop mystery series, and half a dozen write-for-hire novels, she also continues writing short fiction. Twelve of her stories appear in Alfred Hitchcock’s Mystery Magazine.
Catherine co-authors the Ninja Grandparent Placement Mysteries with her daughter, Merida Bass. Book One, Grandpa's New Year's Relocation, is a finalist in the humor category for the Colorado Authors League 2026 awards. Their co-authored YA science fiction series, The Tapestry Tales, is their first foray into audio books (coming soon).
Catherine's Rose Creek Mystery series is preparing for re-release, with new cover art by Merida Bass, and revised content. Book Four, The Body in the Chuckwagon, could release later this year.
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A lifelong quiet observer of people, aka introvert, Catherine writes vibrant characters who often have minds of their own. Most of her stories have a cozy mystery flavor.
The prolific author of the Rose Creek and Rock Shop mystery series, and half a dozen write-for-hire novels, she also continues writing short fiction. Twelve of her stories appear in Alfred Hitchcock’s Mystery Magazine.
Catherine co-authors the Ninja Grandparent Placement Mysteries with her daughter, Merida Bass. Book One, Grandpa's New Year's Relocation, is a finalist in the humor category for the Colorado Authors League 2026 awards. Their co-authored YA science fiction series, The Tapestry Tales, is their first foray into audio books (coming soon).
Catherine's Rose Creek Mystery series is preparing for re-release, with new cover art by Merida Bass, and revised content. Book Four, The Body in the Chuckwagon, could release later this year.
Subscribe to her shared Substack newsletter, The Tuxedo Cat Takeover, at: https://catherineandmeridawrite.substack.com/
Subscribe to her free personal Substack at: https://catherinedilts.substack.com/
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