Author Archives: AJ Cattapan

Can a NaNo novel really get published?

Posted on October 29, 2014 by AJ Cattapan

I first heard about NaNoWriMo, National Novel Writing Month (or as it’s affectionately known NaNo) back in 2010. It sounded pretty crazy to be honest. For the month of November, writers from around the world make a commitment to write … Continue reading →

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Follow Me on Bloglovin

Posted on October 24, 2014 by AJ Cattapan

Follow my blog with Bloglovin Did you know you can follow my blog on Bloglovin? It’s the easy way to keep up with all your favorite blog posts. At least, that’s what they tell me. 🙂

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7 Quick (But-Not-Entirely-Holy) Takes from Retreat

Posted on October 17, 2014 by AJ Cattapan

This week I’m joining “7 Quick Takes” over at ConversionDiary.com by SiriusXM host Jennifer Fulwiler. My seven takes come from things I experienced on retreat last weekend with the knights and dames of the Order of Malta. — 1 — … Continue reading →

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Monday Book Review: Show Me a Sign by Susan Miura

Posted on October 13, 2014 by AJ Cattapan

It’s been a long time since I’ve done one of these Monday Book Reviews. I am way behind, but I’m so happy today to be talking about Susan Miura’s Show Me a Sign. Title: Show Me a Sign Author: Susan … Continue reading →

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Cover Reveal of Angelhood!!!

Posted on October 2, 2014 by AJ Cattapan

If you’ve been following me on Facebook, you’ve seen a few sample pieces of this already, but today I’m revealing the full cover. After all, October 2 is the Feast of the Guardian Angels. What better day could there be … Continue reading →

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October (Month of the Rosary) Giveaway!

Posted on October 1, 2014 by AJ Cattapan

As October is the month of the rosary, it seems like the perfect time to give away another rosary blessed by Pope Francis! Like the first one I gave away, this one was bought while I was in Rome for … Continue reading →

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How to Buy Fruit in Rome

Posted on September 21, 2014 by AJ Cattapan

In honor of Monica over at Arma Dei: Equipping Catholic Families who is headed to Rome for a twelve-day pilgrimage, here’s what I learned about how to buy fruit at a supermarket in Rome. This came in very handy during … Continue reading →

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Setting Reveal!

Posted on September 15, 2014 by AJ Cattapan

As we creep closer to the release of my YA novel, Angelhood, I’ll be revealing bits and pieces of information about the book. Today, I’d like to talk about a real church in Chicago that I used for two important … Continue reading →

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Ten Books That Have Stayed With Me

Posted on September 4, 2014 by AJ Cattapan

You’ve probably seen the challenge around Facebook. No, not the Ice Bucket one. The other one. The one where someone challenges you to list the first ten books you can think of that have stayed with you. They don’t have … Continue reading →

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Labor Day Giveaway

Posted on September 1, 2014 by AJ Cattapan

Time for another giveaway! This time it’s a one-decade rosary and prayer booklet that I bought in Rome on the day of the Canonization Mass for John Paul II and John XXIII. To enter, you must do the following three … Continue reading →

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