About the Author

Catherine Alexander has published the novel, “Dogs Don’t Cook,” and a celebrated short-story collection, “From the Margins: Stories of Those Living on the Edge.” Alexander has received the Literary Titan Gold and Silver Awards and nominations for the Pushcart Prize and Best of the Net.

Her work has appeared in over fifty literary journals, such as North Atlantic Review, Rosebud, Bryant Literary Review, and Rockhurst Review. A recognized figure in the literary community, she has taught fiction and memoir for over fifteen years at the University of Washington, Edmonds College, Seattle Public Library, writing conferences, and senior centers.

Paul Auster has read her story "Dancing on 74th Street" on NPR, and Jorja Fox performed her story "Backyards" in a WordTheatre production. Currently residing in Seattle, Washington, with her dog Tyson and cat Tru, Alexander continues to inspire readers and writers alike while working on her third book.