Author journal

A Cuppa With Catherine

Pop the kettle on and settle in for truthful notes from the writing desk: book news, behind-the-scenes reflections, and the lived-in worlds Catherine brings to life.

Now That You’ve Read It… Let’s Talk About The Alpha Flame (Spoilers Ahead)

The fire’s out in the world, here’s what I can finally say.

Silhouette of a woman standing at the end of a hallway with light pouring from a bathroom door.

A full-spoiler reflection on The Alpha Flame: Discovery. Scenes that haunted me. Choices I still question. And the moment that made me cry writing it.

02 September 2025

Post-Launch Reflections: The Alpha Flame is Out in the World

What it feels like seeing this story in readers’ hands.

Catherine Lynwood holding a copy of The Alpha Flame, smiling warmly

Some honest thoughts from Catherine Lynwood, now that The Alpha Flame has been released.

24 August 2025

The Fire Is Lit, The Alpha Flame: Discovery Is Out Now

Years in the making. Pages that burned. Today, it begins.

A symbolic release image — hopeful, burning, and full of promise.

Today, The Alpha Flame: Discovery is released into the world. Here’s what it means to me, and where the fire goes from here.

21 August 2025

Writing Beth: The Girl Who Was Never Allowed to Be a Child

She was exploited too young, but she was never weak. Writing her wasn’t easy, but it mattered.

Teenage girl sitting alone on concrete steps, looking guarded but strong.

Beth’s story is raw, painful, and all too real. Here’s why I wrote her that way, and why she’s stronger than she knows.

19 August 2025

Four Days to Go, Why This Story Still Haunts Me

It began with silence. It ends with fire. And in four days, it belongs to you.

A quiet symbolic image of anticipation, release, and reflection — capturing the final moments before something begins.

Only days remain before The Alpha Flame is released. Here’s what I want you to know, about the story, the wait, and why this book still stays with me.