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Cathie Beck: Author of "Cheap Cabernet: A Friendship"

Cathie Beck's "Cheap Cabernet: A Friendship"

Oct. 6, www.cathiebeck.com

Upcoming Readings, Presentations & Media Appearances

 
I'm Cathie Beck -- a long-time, Denver-based journalist, fiction writer and writing professor. But don't let all that fool you. Elle Newmark, award-winning book author turned me on to Helium.com. 
"Cheap Cabernet: A Friendship's" October 6, 2009 Mega-Launch (www.cathiebeck.com) is also launching a number of book signings, readings, presentations and media appearances. This list will be continually updated -- so pop back to see "what's next."
September 15, 7 p.m., MST, Amy Rubin, host of SoulsJourneyRadio Show, "Amy's Heart," interviews author Cathie Beck. Available also by downloadable podcast. Visit http://www.amysheart.info
September 30, 4 p.m., EST, Known as The Happy Wednesday Lady, Joanie Winberg interviews author Cathie Beck on her Happy Wednesday Broadcast- Make Wednesday Your Power Day Radio Show, 4 p.m. EST. Cathie and Joanie's topic? "Living LARGE" -- no matter the circumstances! LISTEN IN -- recording of interview here:
Joanie Winberg, host of Make Wednesday Your Power Day Radio Show, interviews author, Cathie Beck. Hear the entire show here: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/SingleAgain/2009/09/30/Cathie-Becks-Life-Story
September 30 -- Check out Denver Post's Food Editor's take on "Cheap Cabernet." "Yum-Yum," he says.
Joanie Winberg, host of Make Wednesday Your Power Day Radio Show, interviews author, Cathie Beck. Hear the entire show here: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/SingleAgain/2009/09/30/Cathie-Becks-Life-Story

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About Cathie Beck:

Cathie Beck is an award-winning journalist and creative writer (Google “Cathie Beck” — you’ll see way more than you care to). You can also visit www.cathiebeck.com -- on October 6, her new, award-winning memoir, "Cheap Cabernet: A Friendship" launches.

Her short stories have been published in Riverrun Literary Magazine, Glimmer Train Literary Collective, Red Dirt Publications, and Zoetrope Stories, and in various university literary periodicals and publications. She has written for the Boulder Daily Camera, the Los Angeles Times, The Denver Post, The Rocky Mountain News, The Denver Business Journal, Poets & Writers Magazine, and Writers Digest. She presently writes “The Wine Wench” column for ColoradoBiz (www.cobizmag.com). She is the recipient of the Louisiana Press Women’s Award for column writing, the Scripps-Howard Award for Excellence in Journalism, and the Denver Women’s Press Club Awards for fiction and non-fiction writing. As a former Professor of Creative Writing and Journalism, she is a frequently called-upon speaker and consultant.

My Favorite Web Sites (and Find Out More About MOI :)

  • Cathie Beck/Cheap Cabernet: A Friendship's Official Website
    On October 6, we're giving away thousands of dollars in FREE Bonus Gifts -- plus -- thousands in Contest Prizes -- including "Signature Cheap Cabernet" vino. L.A. clothing designers, "Girl Extraordinaire," Hay House Publishing and Balistreri Vineyards are all part of "Cheap Cabernet's" mega-launch. It's really about the parTAY (as you'll see).
  • Cathie Beck's "The Wine Wench" Column: Found at ColoradoBiz Magazine
    Sign up for the weeklye A&E version of ColoradoBiz Magazine -- it's fun and informative -- you don't have to live in Colorado to enjoy it. It's also a VERY HELPFUL guide to "seeing" how Arts & Entertainment writing is evolving in the electronic media age.
  • A friend bugged me to get on Facebook and I thought: Yes -- I really need one more TIME SUCK thing in my day :). Then I got on. I've enjoyed reunions with old, old friends, found people I love whom I didn't know the whereabouts and simply de-stressed my mind communicating with the benign :). So there.
  • I've written for them for years -- and read Poets & Writers for many more. As a fledgling writer, this publication gave me some real insight into what, exactly, I needed to do to become better -- and to get published.
  • Here's a sight to help you (a) learn of new, literary and delicious books; and (b) help you find an independent book store in your neighborhood to buy them.

What I Like to Write About a/k/a Whomever Pays Moi

You know?

I made a decision about 20 years ago to support myself as a writer.

This turned out to mean that sometimes I wrote and submitted and all I got for payment was a copy of the publication.

Then I decided I wanted real, live checks and so began submitting to publications that paid.

In the meantime, I entered writing contests -- some of which I won.

And I went to college part-time (while working as a single mother of two) -- until they had to hand me two degrees 'cause I'd just been going so damn long.

Then I talked someone into a column writing gig, and then a newspaper staff gig and then a magazine editor gig.

In the meantime, I continued writing fiction and getting published.

And then I got paid for that.

You can too.

Believe me.

You can too.

My Blog

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In Case You (o' Yo Momma) Wants to Read a Bit From Author Cathie Beck

  • Blues Ain't Suppose to Happen This Far Nort'
  • When Book Authors Want More Than Just The Tomb in Hand
  • "The Wine Wench" is a twice-monthly (sassy mouthed) wine column at ColoradoBiz Magazine.
  • I also air "The Wine Wench" live on KUVO radio in Denver, Colorado the first Friday of every month. KUVO is the hippest, coolest, most sincere jazz and R&B station in the nation. Just ask Downbeat Magazine. (smiley face here)

Comments (1 to 8 of 8)

Athena Brady
Nov 07, 09 at 10:19 PM
Hi Cathie, congradulations on your many successes. It is lovely that you as an accomplished writers has time for us novices lol. I think I have a book in me but still have that nagging doubt am I kidding myself. Can you take a look at my page and some of my stuff and let me know what you think. My pen name is Athena Brady thank you so much I look forward to your comments.
Sheila Watson Kraklow
Oct 06, 09 at 03:08 PM
Nice zopne... well done, good job! Im pleased to hear that you are interested in my writing! Woo-hoo! I am ready to release my new cookbook,its called Burnt Off'rings! Its very exciting to me! Hope to hear from you soon! Thanks again.
David Elder
Sep 29, 09 at 12:35 PM
This is a great looking zone Cathie! Thanks for the invite. It's encouraging to find someone so willing to help other writers. Dave
Shaheen Darr
Sep 29, 09 at 06:12 AM
Cathie, you are a dynamic woman! thanks for the invite and will visit this great zone often for tips and advice :)
Petra Newman
Sep 22, 09 at 04:33 AM
Hi Cathie; Your sparkling smile and upbeat zone is an inspiration to us novice writers. Congratulations on your book:) I can't wait to read it. This is a great zone:)
Kenzy England
Sep 10, 09 at 01:38 PM
Thank you for the kind words in your recent message to me. I don't remember ever being told that about my writing, and it meant a lot.
Cathie Beck
Aug 05, 09 at 04:20 PM
Hi Diane, You've DEFINITELY got a story (or 2!) to tell. I will take a look at Awaken. EXCELLENT that you've been writing "little pieces" over the years. THAT'S HOW books get written. Stay with us here -- we're going to introduce a whole HOST of tips and methods for getting a memoir done. Great to hear from you! Cathie Beck
Diane Kassien
Jul 30, 09 at 07:27 PM
I have just been introduced to this site. I have been trying to write a book , autobiagraphical , and I need advice. I have littl pieces of it that have been written over the years. I really do have a story to tell and I believe I would have to title it "Reawakening" I do have a Poem posted on this site. It is title Awaken and is included on a poem site . I am still trying to understand how to use this site and will work at doing so. Another author I admire on here is Charles Brietweiser. My life story identifies with his Inspirational endeavor. Please critique my poem "Awaken" I had it entered into a contest at Poetry.Com years ago when I was diagnozed with terminal cancer. So many miracles , not enough words to cover them all. Look forward to hearing from you. Diane

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Reviews & Endorsements

Hay House Publishing Recommends "Cheap Cabernet: A Friendship"

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Kirkus Reviews:

"The author paints a searing portrait ... a promising memoir with rich material and sparse prose."

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Former Rocky Mountain News Books Editor, Patti Thorn:                                     

Cathie Beck's “Cheap Cabernet” is a vintage tale, a female buddy story chock full of the stuff of life: tears, laughter and love in the darkest of times. You won’t put it down until the final page -- at which time a box of Kleenex and a glass of cabernet, cheap or otherwise, would be wise to have on hand: the first to deal with the story's denouement, the second to toast Beck's triumph.

Cheap Cabernet is simply awesome, such a poignant story, and so very well-written.

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Susan Gatschet-Reese, KUVO Radio, Host, Mid-Morning Jazz

I stayed up till 1:20 a.m. to finish this book ... 

It is beautifully written and I could not put it down. I decided to paint my kitchen last weekend but once I started reading "Cheap Cabernet," I found all kinds of excuses to take extended breaks to read a few pages and then get back to the task at hand.  Needless to say I am not finished with the kitchen but had to finish Cheap Cabernet last night.  ...  what an adventure, what a life!

Cathie Beck is a very talented writer and this book will be read by many people. "Cheap Cabernet" will become a favorite of book club and stimulate some wonderful conversation about friendship, surviving the rough times and enjoying the hell out of the good times.

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Elle Newmark, best-selling author, "The Book of Unholy Mischief"

"Beyond wonderful -- wickedly funny, poignant, and smart.

Anyone who's a fan of Mary Karr or Annie Lamott will find Cathie Beck's "Cheap Cabernet" both laugh-out-loud hysterical -- and heartbreaking."

 

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