A Cuppa With Catherine

Pop the kettle on and settle in for a cuppa. Catherine Lynwood invites you to share in her updates, reflections, and the worlds and characters she brings to life—like old friends having a natter over tea.

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Moody portrait of a woman with subtle bruising, looking down in contemplation against a dark background.

Coming up in 2 days from now - Writing Violence Without Glory: Real Threat, Real Cost

The Alpha Flame refuses to make violence a spectacle. Even with a black-belt heroine, it shows the real cost, the fear, and the truth.

The Sisterhood Blog Just Got Picked Up by Google!

Why that post struck a chord, and what’s coming next.
Search engine highlight of The Sisterhood Behind The Alpha Flame

The blog post about the powerful bond between Beth and Maggie has been picked up by Google and Bing, even appearing in a featured snippet. Here's why that matters.

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23 June 2025

The Alpha Flame: Discovery, Cover Reveal & Design Story

Moody skies, fierce heroines, and a secret buried deep, the story behind the cover.
The official cover of The Alpha Flame: Discovery by Catherine Lynwood, featuring a red-haired young woman in the rain, standing in front of an old, shadowed house.

It’s here. Take a closer look at the cover for The Alpha Flame: Discovery, and find out how this haunting image captures the fire, fury, and fear at the heart of the novel.

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22 June 2025

Who Is Maggie Grant? The Fierce, Flawed Heart of The Alpha Flame

Sharp-tongued, scarred, and braver than she knows, Maggie isn’t here to play nice.
Maggie Grant

Meet Maggie Grant, the complex and unforgettable soul at the centre of The Alpha Flame. She’s not a damsel, not a hero, and certainly not done fighting.

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15 June 2025

Why I Wrote The Alpha Flame: A Story Born from Silence, Secrets, and Sisterhood

Not all fiction is make-believe, some stories come from the scars we carry.
An introspective urban scene evoking memory, secrecy, and sisterhood

Every novel has a spark. Here’s what ignited mine, and why The Alpha Flame means more to me than I ever expected.

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08 June 2025

Life in 1983 Birmingham: The Real World Behind The Alpha Flame

From smoky cafés to rusted hospital wings, how the city shaped the story.
A moody 1980s Birmingham scene, evoking the setting of The Alpha Flame

Set in 1983 Birmingham, The Alpha Flame is steeped in real-world grit and forgotten places. Here’s a glimpse into the city that shaped its secrets, and its scars.

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01 June 2025

Books That Explore Sisterhood, Survival, and Self-Discovery

Fiction that speaks to the scars we carry, the families we choose, and the strength we find when the world burns.
A collage of emotionally intense novels about sisterhood, trauma, and healing

Looking for a powerful novel that hits you in the heart? These stories of complicated women, unbreakable bonds, and survival against the odds may be just what you need.

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25 May 2025

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