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Reader Naomi Smith met and interviewed me at the recent Edinburgh Book Festival… find out what we talked about and ask some nosy questions of your own!
Naomi: You’re a really big author now, but if your books had never been published, what would you be doing?
Cathy: Teaching art, writing short stories, being an agony aunt and bringing up my kids in the Scottish countryside. I’d be dreaming of making it as a children’s author, though!
Naomi: Who is your fave character from the books and why?
Cathy: Mouse, definitely. I loved him in Dizzy, so lost and alone, and was determined to give him a happy ending in Lucky Star. I loved writing about Mouse and his talent for trouble… the world needs more boys like Mouse!
Naomi: What has been your worst job ever?
Cathy: Shredding up roast chickens in a BHS cafe to make chicken sandwiches when I was a teenager. I was a veggie – not good. I was also a spectacularly bad waitress….
Naomi: If you had a magical power, what would it be and why?
Cathy: I’d like to grant wishes… or maybe fly!
Naomi: What was your most embarrassing moment?
Cathy: Getting my swishy skirt trapped in the toilet door on the flight to Sri Lanka this spring. I was stuck, blocking the aisle, and the stewardesses couldn’t get the trolley past me… the whole plane was smirking. When the door opened again and I was released, there was a round of applause, but by then I was too embarrassed to go to the loo anyway!
Naomi: You’ve said you are quite a shy person, how do you overcome that to talk in front of loads at people, like at the Edinburgh Book Festival?
Cathy: I am shy, and I get REALLY nervous, but I’ve learnt that I can survive – and often people don’t even notice that I’m nervous! Shyness is a pain, but never, ever let it beat you… go for it!
Naomi: What’s the best thing about being an author?
Cathy: It’s a dream come true for me, and I get a real buzz from seeing my books in a shop, but the best thing ever is getting feedback from my readers and knowing that they love the stories as much as I love writing them.
OK, your turn now… if you’ve got a question for me, post it below… I’ll answer the best online!
GET LUCKY!!!
My new book, Lucky Star, is out NOW in the UK & Ireland… what are you waiting for? Lucky Star is my fave book so far because Mouse is my fave character – and Mouse at the age of 14 is a whole lot of trouble, trust me! Get reading and let me know what you think!
I’m launching a FAB new comp to celebrate the new book, too – check out the VIP LONDON COMP and get inspired! You, a friend and parent/guardian could win a fantastic VIP tour of London, then join me at Greenwhich Observatory for a TWINKLING FRIENDSHIP FESTIVAL, followed by dinner and a planetarium show… wow!!!
If you weren’t a winner in the recent My Best Friend Rocks comp, here’s your chance to be lucky this time – go for it!!!!
Don’t forget to send me your feedback on Lucky Star!
Emily x says...
hi, i am getting your new book Lucky Star today i sooooooooo can’t wait !!!!!
Emma says...
Hi Cathy can’t wait to buy your new book – Lucky Star – think i will read it on my holiday!! Luv Emma
Natalie Campbell says...
I got your book lucky star and have got to chapter 5.I realy Like the book,my fave characters are cat and the pirate dog!Would love you to write a sequal to all your other books as i enjoy them all.
molly kan says...
hey, im molly i love your books my favourite is sundae girl. can you tell me what interested you to write this book? thanks moll ..x..x…x
p.s how do i get to meat you?
Cathy Cassidy says...
I wanted to write about a mixed up family, and also about what it’s like to live with someone who has a drink problem… it’s an issue I feel quite strongly about. Lots of things from my own childhood, liking coping with the death of a grandparent, found their way into the story, too. To find out if I’m visiting a town near you, check out the Cathy’s Camper page of my website and come along and say hi!!!!
Name says...
Hey Cathy, I was just wondering, How did you get the idea of writing Scarlett?I mean she seems really troubled,and you make it all sound so real,was it your childhood or something?
Thanks,
Sarah xxx