On Writing Memoir

On Writing Memoir Life is a face of truth, mirroring back to us, ourselves. – Catherine Ann Jones, The Way of Story It is the ‘Age of Memoir’. The rise of interest in memoir recognizes the power of the genre to move and affect not just individual readers but society at large. The story that […]
Summer Teaching, Santa Barbara Writers Conference, Esalen, etc.

Yes, tis summer and I have just returned from my annual gig at Santa Barbara Writers Conference (June every year). One of the better organized writers conferences which cover not only craft but the business of writing as well. Agents & editors from New York are flown in to give hope, inspiration, and caution to […]
What Story Are You Living

What Story Are You Living? by award-winning author Catherine Ann Jones for all commonly used eBook platforms, such as Apple iBook, Barnes & Noble Nook, Amazon Kindle etc. For more info: www.wayofstory.com or www.amazon.com ($2.99) Please post a short blurb on Amazon. Excerpt from this new book: “Our lives may be determined less by past […]
Free Talk & Book Signing,Ojai Library with author Catherine Ann Jones
One Writer’s Journey with award-winning author Catherine Ann Jones Once in East Africa, on the shores of an ancient lake, I sat alone and suddenly it struck me what community is. It is gathering around a fire and listening to someone tell us a story. – Bill Moyers I have been invited […]
The Way of Story in San Juan Capistrano, CA, Sat, May 23
BOOKSTORE PROUDLY PRESENTS: “The Way of Story” The Craft and Soul of Writing (for all forms of narrative writing & all levels) An integrated approach to writing narrative. No other writing workshop offers the solid craft that guarantees a good story along with the intangible inner dimensions of writing. Join award-winning author/playwright/screenwriter/global teacher Catherine Ann Jones […]
2015 Ojai WordFest “Literary Legend” award on Saturday April 25th

Just notified that I will be given the 2015 Ojai WordFest “Literary Legend” award on Saturday April 25th. It’s always a surprise when awards come to honor the writing or teaching. And a moment of doubt arises “Do I really deserve this award?” It doesn’t matter how many awards come, the surprise and momentary doubt […]
What Story Are You Living? from April 1, 2015 – ebooks only
What Story Are You Living? by award-winning author Catherine Ann Jones will be available April 2015 on …for all commonly used eBook platforms, such as Apple iBook, Barnes & Noble Nook, Amazon Kindle etc. For more info: www.wayofstory.com “Our lives may be determined less by past events than by the way we remember them. […]
The Women of Cedar Creek in Ojai, CA, April 12, 2015

at The Ojai Retreat, 160 Besant Rd, Ojai, CA 93023 April 12, 2015, Sunday, 6:45pm (All donations to benefit The Ojai Retreat’s new outdoor events center) “What you seek for half your life, one day you come full upon, all the family at dinner. You […]