Cate Masters writes fantasy/dark fantasy, historical, contemporary and speculative fiction, described by reviewers as "so compelling, I did not want to put it down," "such romantic tales that really touch your soul," "filled with action scenes which made it a riveting story," and "the author weaves a great tale with a creative way of using words that makes the story refreshing to read." Her novellas, short stories and flash fiction appear at various epress sites and web zines as well as Flesh from Ashes (2005), Quality Women's Fiction (2005), Phase (2004), and The Writer's online edition. Her freelance articles have appeared in The Sentinel, Carlisle. Her short literary story, All is Calm, All is Bright, was awarded second place in the annual Pennwriters Short Story contest in 2005. In addition to her own blog, she's a contributor at Popculturedivas, The Susquehanna Writers and The Paranormalists The proud mom of three grown children, she currently lives in central Pennsylvania with her husband, Chairman Maiow, their dictator-like cat, and hundreds of crazy characters running amok, but fortunately inhabiting only her imagination. Email: cate.masters AT gmail DOT com