VIDEO: My EWTN Bookmark Interview

December 13, 2017/0 Comments/in Behind the Scenes, Middle Grade, Mysteries, Reading, Seven Riddles to Nowhere/by AJ Cattapan

Earlier this year, I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Doug Keck of EWTN’s Bookmark program. During our time together, we talked about my middle grade mystery Seven Riddles to Nowhere, the award it had just won, and why I decided to set the story in Chicago. The interview aired last week on EWTN, so I can now share it with you here.

My interview begins at about the 13:00 minute mark. Also in this episode, you can see Joe Wetterling talk about the Catholic Writers Guild, Lisa Mladinich discuss her book Heads Bowed: Prayers for Catholic School Days, and Cathy Gilmore sharing her Virtue Works Media project.

Video Courtesy of EWTN Global Catholic Network

Book Trailer for Seven Riddles to Nowhere

September 18, 2016/0 Comments/in Behind the Scenes, Middle Grade, Mysteries, Reading, Seven Riddles to Nowhere, Writing/by AJ Cattapan

I’ve finally put together a book trailer for Seven Riddles to Nowhere.

Feel free to let me know what you think and to share it with others you think might be interested!

Happy Book Release Day!

August 31, 2016/0 Comments/in Marketing, Middle Grade, Mysteries, Reading, Seven Riddles to Nowhere, Writing/by AJ Cattapan

Today is the official release day of

Seven Riddles to Nowhere!

Amazon and Barnes & Noble are both selling the paperback version at a 32% discount right now. I don’t know how long this sale price will last, but I recommend you grab it while you can!

7 Riddles Sale prices launch

Also don’t forget about the party we’re having on Facebook tonight! So many great giveaways!

7 Riddles Launch Ad

Facebook Launch Party for Seven Riddles to Nowhere!

August 2, 2016/2 Comments/in Angelhood, Giveaway, Middle Grade, Mysteries, Reading, Seven Riddles to Nowhere, Writing, young adult/by AJ Cattapan

It is now less than a month until the release of my middle grade mystery Seven Riddles to Nowhere!

Where has all the time gone?

Like I did with Angelhood, there will be a launch party on Facebook with lots of fun giveaways! You might win a copy of Seven Riddles to Nowhere, Angelhood, book marks, pens, or one of many other children’s books (from picture books up to young adult books) that my writing friends have generously donated.

So if you’re on Facebook, come join us here on Wednesday, August 31, from 7-9 p.m. Central Time.

Cover Reveal for Seven Riddles to Nowhere!

April 27, 2016/0 Comments/in Middle Grade, Mysteries, Writing/by AJ Cattapan

I’m so excited to share with you the cover for Seven Riddles to Nowhere!

What do you think? Tell me in the comments below. I’d love to hear your thoughts.

7 riddles. 1 fortune. Way too many competitors.

All seventh grader Kameron Boyd wants to do is keep his little Catholic school from closing. It’s the only school where they’ve made life as a selective mute somewhat bearable. As the school faces financial distress, Kam learns he is one of many potential heirs to a fortune large enough to keep his school open.

With the school’s bully as one of the other potential heirs, Kam and his friends race to solve the riddles first. Their journey takes them through the churches of Chicago to decipher the hidden meanings in artwork all while avoiding the mysterious men following them. But creepy men in trench coats won’t stop them! They’re on a quest–not only to keep the school open, but to help Kam recover his voice.

Behind-the-scenes of one of my settings!

April 11, 2016/0 Comments/in Behind the Scenes, Middle Grade, Mysteries, Seven Riddles to Nowhere, Writing/by AJ Cattapan

Last weekend, I went out and did some photo shoots of some of the Chicagoland locations used in my upcoming middle grade mystery Seven Riddles to Nowhere.

In this video, I take you behind the scenes of the Chicago suburban location that started it all!

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