Catherine Friend
Catherine Friend

From the Cutting Room Floor

In Sheepish I mention the names of a few places on our farm, including Nacho Hill. What I edited out of that final version was how the name Nacho Hill came to be.  It’s a bit petty, but what can I say?….…As Melissa and I built the farm, we quickly learned that the places on […]

Head Farmer Once Again

St. Paul's Cathedral

What happened to winter? Not only was there no snow, but it went too fast. Melissa started back to work full time on Wednesday, so that means I’m in charge of the farm again. I must admit that I took a break over the winter—Melissa did all the chores—so it’s going to take a day […]

Bits and Pieces, #1

Sometimes when I’m stuck in my writing, I sit down and write to myself. It helps me figure out what I’m supposed to say next. Here’s a little bit I found in my files that helped me focus when I was stuck while writing Sheepish. Focus in memoir is so important, as is structure. It’s […]