Author Visits
Hi there! I’m Catherine Bakewell, author of WE ARE THE SONG (Middle Grade Fantasy, ages 12+) and FLOWERHEART (Young Adult Fantasy, ages 13+).
I am based in St. Louis, MO (Central Standard Time).
I am fully vaccinated and boosted, and would love to come visit in person, if it’s safe to do so.
I’m also happy to meet with you virtually!
My Experience
I have experience as an English teaching assistant for middle schoolers, as well as presenting at academic conferences. Whether it’s chatting with kids about writing or giving a talk about my book and the publishing process, I’m happy to visit!
Appearance Rates
Book Signing: $50/hour OR the purchase of 20 copies of FLOWERHEART or WE ARE THE SONG from Main Street Books
Q&A and Book Signing: $75/hour OR the purchase of 30 copies of FLOWERHEART or WE ARE THE SONG from Main Street Books
Personalized Presentation and Book Signing: $125/hour OR the purchase of 50 copies of FLOWERHEART or WE ARE THE SONG from Main Street Books
CONTACT ME: Email me at catherinebakewellauthor@gmail.com
TO PURCHASE FROM MAIN STREET BOOKS:
Contact Emily Hall Schroen at mainstreetbooksstcharles@gmail.com
About We Are the Song
A lush and beautiful fantasy set in a world where music is magic and the fate of many thrones lies with one girl…
Twelve-year-old Elissa has been raised in seclusion as a devotee of the Mother Goddess. She is a special child, a blessed child, a child who can sing miracles into being. Her voice can heal wounds, halt landslides, cure hunger—and even end wars.
But there are those who would use her gift for darker things. And when Elissa finds herself the farthest from home she’s ever been—along with her vain and jealous music tutor, Lucio—she will have to develop the judgment to decide who wants to use her song to heal… and who wants to use her song to hurt.
"Fantasy fans will queue up for this delightful novel with its strong female characters and carefully drawn fantasy world… Fast paced action will keep readers totally engaged.
This captivating novel promises a good future for this first-time author."
—School Library Connection
"An exploration of devotion and finding one’s voice." —Kirkus Reviews
Suggested Topics I Can Discuss…
For readers
For those who have read WE ARE THE SONG, I am happy to answer questions about the story!
Behind the scenes into the process of writing the story and building the world
An explanation of the historical influences on the world of WE ARE THE SONG
For young readers and writers
My experience as a young writer
Tips for writers
An explanation of how a book gets made
A discussion of the historical influences in WE ARE THE SONG
Q & A - your students/young readers and writers can ask me anything about my book or about being an author
For writers hoping to get published
The elements of a strong query letter
Discussing my own publishing journey... the ups, downs, and rejections
Q & A about plotting, writing, revising, publishing, and more
Something else? I’d be happy to talk with you to plan a special talk/presentation for your class, book club, event, et cetera!
Feel free to reach out by accessing my “contact” page here on my website!