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Heroines in a Dystopia World: Grit, Grace, and the Power to Rebuild.

In the ashes of broken societies, heroines rise—not always with capes or swords, but with resilience, cunning, and a fierce sense of purpose. Dystopian fiction has long been a mirror to our fears and hopes, and its heroines reflect the best and worst of humanity under pressure. What Makes a Dystopian Heroine? Unlike traditional heroes, dystopian heroines often begin as ordinary individuals—students, girlfriends, or reluctant leaders. Their strength lies not in superpowers but

The Day the Sun Broke Civilisation: Surviving a Solar Flare

Without giving too much away and especially for those of you soon to read my book, you'll come to understand the reasoning behind the...

Finding the Time to Write – the age-old dilemma that every writer has to endure.

If you’re anything like me, I have to hold down a full time job (the large fortune from the book sales hasn’t reached me yet) and manage...

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Thanks for visiting my website. I'm proud to announce the release of my debut novel, Tempered.

The number of books that are published each year in the UK alone are astronomical, so safe to say, there is strong competition amongst authors to get seen. That's why I appreciate readers like you. Please get acquainted with Tempered, sign up to my monthly newsletter and follow me on my on my socials for the latest updates.

Now I would be remiss if I didn't also consider my fellow author community. This site is also for you. Whether you're an established author with a big following, or an aspiring author that is just starting out, I have created informative and insightful posts about my writing journey and many other subjects.

I will endeavour to keep you informed on what's going on in my writing life, as well as the literary world. If you have any questions and would like some advice, please contact me.

Thanks again,

Catherine Thorpe