Catherine Matthews is a Pacific Northwest author. Through her novels, she tells the stories of strong women finding the courage to face the storm and live their dreams—usually in the company of a faithful hound. Her essay, “Deeper Than Social Connections,” is featured in the anthology Alone Together: Love, Grief, and Comfort in the Time of COVID-19 (Jennifer Haupt, Ed.), winner of the 2021 Washington State Book Award for general nonfiction. Her blog, Life Through My Lens, examines life through the stories of her youth, and her adventures in parenting, teaching, and leading schools.