Catherine Lawton

Catherine Lawton writes poetry, fiction, nonfiction and essays, many of which have been published in print periodicals, online journals, and books. In her writing she explores the adventure of relating to God, others, and nature. She has a BA in English from Point Loma Nazarene University and an MSM in Faith-Based Publishing from Northwind Theological Seminary.

From Cathy:

I started ‘writing’ as a toddler—scribbling in the margins of my preacher-father’s theology books. Later, I made up poems and stories to entertain my little sister. At age 12 I had a poem published nationally. After that, the inner urge and outward call kept growing. I continued writing poetry, essays, fiction, and nonfiction, with bylines in many periodicals, journals, and anthologies. Much of my inspiration has come on hilly paths and meadows, in gardens and gatherings, and along rivers and salty shores.

Experience as a part-time substitute teacher, private piano teacher, musician, licensed minister, and freelance writer and editor prepared me for starting up Cladach Publishing. For twenty-plus years I have collaborated to give opportunities to talented Christian authors, producing books that show God at work in our world and people working with God, for good. After living most of our lives in Northern California, my husband, Larry, and I now reside in Colorado where we enjoy road trips, house guests, mountain explorations, gardening, birding, and visits and celebrations with our adult children and six grandchildren.

In my writings as well as my life and relationships, I desire to help and encourage others to experience the present moments more fully and grow in awareness of—and response to—the constant call and care of our loving God.