http://catvoleur.com/blogBLOG RSSSun, 19 Jun 2022 03:52:06 GMTSun, 19 Jun 2022 03:52:06 GMThttp://catvoleur.com/blog/authorcon-hiatus-and-plansI just returned home from another excellent AuthorCon.Every year is awesome, but this year in particular it felt like something I really just needed to attend. Scares That Care is such an important charity, and being in that convention center with the indie horror people all there to support a good cause really does feel like being around family.I brought a stack of books to get signed (including finally remembering to bring The End of the World as We Know It). I came home with a few bookTue, 03 Mar 2026 20:53:20http://catvoleur.com/blog/authorcon-hiatus-and-planshttp://catvoleur.com/blog/a-statement-about-the-worldHello all.My post today is going to be different, and heavier than usual. If now is not a good time for you to engage with content about the state of our world, then please don't feel obligated to read it today. Don't feel obligated to read it at all. If you are someone who knows me well, this is going to be stuff you already know. If you are someone who reads my work solely because you need the sense of escapism from the horrors of the world right now, this is going to rip you away from thatTue, 13 Jan 2026 07:54:04http://catvoleur.com/blog/a-statement-about-the-worldhttp://catvoleur.com/blog/deadly-games-the-novelizationI am so excited to be able to be able to share this news. I have signed with Echo On Publications to novelize the 1982 cult classic film, DEADLY GAMES.This is the first novelization project that I've signed on to do since joining the IAMTW and this alone was worth the price of dues. I know I have carved out something of a niche for myself in adapting low budget shark movies, which has been an absolute blast. I don't plan on abandoning that field entirely, in fact I have some exciting newsThu, 13 Nov 2025 02:46:40http://catvoleur.com/blog/deadly-games-the-novelizationhttp://catvoleur.com/blog/vague-november-writing-challengeHello all!I am taking this opportunity to announce that I'll be doing my own, personal, made-up writing challenge this November. Since I'll be spending some extra time writing, and will probably be referring to the writing challenge a lot this month, it seemed smart to take a moment early in and explain what I'm up to. And why.November has always been a writing month for me. I've talked a couple times about how I got started doing NaNoWriMo very young (and very unoficially) before moving mySat, 01 Nov 2025 23:06:07http://catvoleur.com/blog/vague-november-writing-challengehttp://catvoleur.com/blog/officially-joined-the-iamtwI am proud to announce that I have been accepted into the International Association of Media Tie-In Writers.This is a huge deal for me.As many of you know, I have been getting more serious about my work doing movie novelizations and looking for opportunities to expand into more media work. While I do have a few more novelizations already in the pipeline, I've been looking for opportunities to further expand my portfolio and potentially get to work with new studios.Being an IAMTW memberSun, 31 Aug 2025 21:51:51http://catvoleur.com/blog/officially-joined-the-iamtwhttp://catvoleur.com/blog/book-release-normal-thingsHello all!My release for this title was a little bit of a mess. I am still in the learning curve with expanded distribution. I talked about this some as well in my newsletter, but the varied processing times of the different distribution platforms make it difficult to be fully in sync. I think a solution for this is probably to schedule my books out further in advance. As I learn more about marketing, I know more and more that's something I should do anyway. It's just that a big part of whatFri, 25 Jul 2025 21:35:59http://catvoleur.com/blog/book-release-normal-thingshttp://catvoleur.com/blog/i-proudly-failed-the-10-day-book-challengeHello all!For those of you who have been following my socials (primarily Twitter) you're probably up to date on all of this, but it's important so I wanted to compile the whole ordeal into a proper post.On April 20th (Easter Sunday, because I'm an idiot who doesn't check my calendar) I started the 10 Day Book Challenge.The challenge rules were pretty simple. I wanted to draft, edit (to the best of my abilities) format and hit publish on a book project within 10 days. I SHOULD be hittingThu, 01 May 2025 01:28:50http://catvoleur.com/blog/i-proudly-failed-the-10-day-book-challengehttp://catvoleur.com/blog/the-bad-thing-has-already-happenedIn honor of poetry month (and also to show off this cover by Angel Krause) I am releasing my poem THE BAD THING HAS ALREADY HAPPENED onto Ko-Fi with a "Pay What You Want" option.This was previously exclusive only to those who subscribed to my newsletter, but with my commitment to expanded distribution to avoid one big evil corporation, I figured I might as well offer Substack alternatives as well. Here is a link for anyone who is interested!Mon, 07 Apr 2025 18:12:44http://catvoleur.com/blog/the-bad-thing-has-already-happenedhttp://catvoleur.com/blog/new-book-my-body-is-a-horror"I've given you the pieces, and the puzzle is yours to solve."A collection of pieces pertaining to the horror that is the human body.My Body is a Horror is part of the Covered in Darkness Project, a series of standalone chapbooks that were commissioned with the goal of preserving and creating art.To show my support for my fellow indie authors and readers alike, I am committed to expanded distribution. Below is the full, ever-updating list of where this title is available. PaperbackTue, 25 Mar 2025 21:54:14http://catvoleur.com/blog/new-book-my-body-is-a-horrorhttp://catvoleur.com/blog/puppet-shark-the-novelizationChance and Grayson are just two innocent puppets, camping in the woods and swapping shark stories. Will they heed the warnings of the narrator, Fisherman Fred, before it's too late? Will you?In this novelization of the SRS Cinema release Puppet Shark, Voleur brings the audience into dangerous, stock footage waters for a ride they won't soon forget.Praise for Puppet Shark“Cat Voleur rides a stuffed shark through the plush of the fourth wall to send you REELing into a fabric sea ofSun, 23 Mar 2025 22:04:17http://catvoleur.com/blog/puppet-shark-the-novelizationhttp://catvoleur.com/blog/virus-shark-the-novelizationSHVID-1, a virus spread by shark bite, terrorizes the globe. A group of scientists rush to find a cure in the underwater research base known as Cygnus, but time is running out. Will they be able to engineer a cure? Will their retrofitted facility hold up to the underwater pressure? Is humanity even worth saving?This novelization of the SRS Cinema distributed movie, VIRUS SHARK, dives even deeper into this dire situation.To show my support for my fellow indie authors and readers alike, ISun, 23 Mar 2025 22:21:33http://catvoleur.com/blog/virus-shark-the-novelizationhttp://catvoleur.com/blog/resurrect-your-darlings"They say the best revenge is to live well."This second edition of Cat Voleur's debut collection is more than a re-release. It is a re-imagining of what might have been.Praise for Resurrect Your Darlings"These stories, deliciously written and deviously conceived, hit all the right notes. Voleur's control of language is, as always, masterful: fluid, confident, and gorgeous. This is truly a five-star collection." —Ruth Anna Evans, author of Against Medical Advice"RESURRECT YOUR DARLINGSSun, 23 Mar 2025 22:43:18http://catvoleur.com/blog/resurrect-your-darlingshttp://catvoleur.com/blog/cover-reveal-my-body-is-a-horrorMy March release is as surprising to me as it will be to you. I had planned to release an entirely different book this month, but all the extra administrative work threw a wrench in my plans and I decided to swap March and May. (I don't want to bore anyone with the logistics, but this book is not only shorter, it's a collection, so it was easier to work on in bite sized chunks around all of my distribution paperwork.)MY BODY IS A HORROR is a collection of body horror in pieces, and will beFri, 14 Mar 2025 20:05:41http://catvoleur.com/blog/cover-reveal-my-body-is-a-horrorhttp://catvoleur.com/blog/release-day-stupid-pink-buildingHello all!In my last post I spoke about my commitment to expanding my distribution, so I wanted to start this release announcement with just a couple of transparency updates.The first is that I didn't share any links for this book yesterday (technically its release day). Preorders went out, but I did my best not to further promote it because it fell on the economic blackout day where people had pledged not to spend money at big corporations.The second, and more unfortunate news is thatSat, 01 Mar 2025 19:58:27http://catvoleur.com/blog/release-day-stupid-pink-buildinghttp://catvoleur.com/blog/book-site-updatesHello all!I try to spare my loyal website readers from too many "housekeeping" updates because, to put it bluntly, they're boring. These posts aren't fun like the cover reveals or profitable like my publication links.  I don't get any credit from my presses for doing them like when I remember to do graphics or publication announcements. It's hard for me to imagine you like reading them either, but in the interest of transparency sometimes I feel like I need to update you.First and foremost,Thu, 27 Feb 2025 19:47:47http://catvoleur.com/blog/book-site-updateshttp://catvoleur.com/blog/publication-a-touched-heartThe second installation of my Covered in Darkness project is now available to purchase!"Arabella has not been feeling quite herself today."A father returns home from a trip to town, only to find that his daughter is acting strangely. Could it be the family curse that once threatened to drive him to madness? Or is there something else sinister lurking around the Landor estate?Available via Amazon:PaperbackebookArt credit goes to Adrian Medina of Fabled Beast Design. Editing creditSun, 03 Nov 2024 02:04:50http://catvoleur.com/blog/publication-a-touched-hearthttp://catvoleur.com/blog/award-eligibility-postHello all,I was not planning on doing an eligibility post this year. I have never been prone to chasing awards for my writing, and the last several months have been rough for the horror community, to say the least. However, a couple of very kind colleagues have been on my case about it being that time of year, and I am weak to peer pressure.So I am compiling my list of award eligible (to the best of my knowledge) titles of the year.If you are inclined to nominate, promote, or vote in anyTue, 01 Oct 2024 20:52:46http://catvoleur.com/blog/award-eligibility-posthttp://catvoleur.com/blog/the-lorekeeperAfter a couple of approval delays, I am SO proud to announce that my new book, THE LOREKEEPER is available both through Godless and Amazon, courtesy of DT Publishing!Survival comes at a high cost.Humanity barely made it through another war, but the surface town of Haven grows strong. They have clean water, electricity, and someone to clean up the corpses. Layla, who has always been more comfortable with the dead than the living, finds herself faced with one body she never wanted to move;Wed, 25 Sep 2024 20:22:53http://catvoleur.com/blog/the-lorekeeperhttp://catvoleur.com/blog/covered-in-darknessHello!Those of you who have been following my site for awhile may well remember when I opened up slots for book sponsorships last year. Those of you who haven't been following me awhile, buckle in.In 2024, one of my favorite cover artists, A. A. Medina of Fabled Beast Designs, had a massive sale leading up to a gallery purge. Gallery purges are completely normal and not inherently bad, but this one really hit me. I was devastated by all of the gorgeous, gorgeous covers that were at risk ofMon, 01 Jul 2024 18:19:33http://catvoleur.com/blog/covered-in-darknesshttp://catvoleur.com/blog/unleash-the-zombies-editing-my-first-anthologyWhen my dear friend, Angel Krause, asked me if I would be interested in releasing an anthology with her, I didn't even have to think about it before I said yes. She is one of the most creative, and motivated people I've ever met, and she doesn't ask things idly. She makes them happen. It's always such a joy to work with her on anything, and I know that the final product is going to be amazing.(I was later delighted to find out that the idea she had in mind also happened to combine two of myWed, 29 May 2024 08:32:12http://catvoleur.com/blog/unleash-the-zombies-editing-my-first-anthology