Hi, I’m Cate James 

I’m a fantasy romance author based in the Garden of England. I’m a lover of all things Sci Fi and Fantasy. Having spent my youth writing sci-fi fan fiction, I began to be inspired by the paranormal romance books I was reading and set to work creating my own.

I’m a mother of 3 and also have 2 cats, Gozer and Vigo (yes they are both named for Ghostbusters villains). I can often be found hiking through the stunning Lake District with my husband in tow.

When I’m not writing, reading or listening to audiobooks (massive audio advocate here) I also enjoy baking, singing and all things crafty.

I write predominantly fantasy romance, but have been known to dabble in the contemporary from time to time. 

Check out the first book I ever published here.

Happy reading, 

Cate 

About me

FAQs

  • I have been writing since I was a teen. I started by writing fan fiction about my favourite science fiction shows (Babylon 5 and Stargate SG1) and then more recently I migrated into writing books, which is very different but I love it as much as I did writing that fan fiction when I was young.

  • Its random. I can wake up with a great idea. Or I could be hot with inspiration whilst working my day job. I tend to find the ideas come when I’m being quiet or when I should be focussing on something else. Thats when all the ideas show themselves which is not always the most convenient timing.

  • My favourite book of all time has to be Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall. He is a fabulously clever writer, so funny but just has this way of making you feel everything your characters are going through. And it’s amazing in audio, narrated by the fabulous Joe Jameson. I’d 100% recommend it to anyone that asks.

  • Meg Anne & Kim Loraine are two authors I look up to. They have just been an inspiration on this journey. They are fabulously talented women and I am in awe of their writing. The other author I would say I look up to is my writing partner, Tessa Lockwood, who I work with on some other books.. She is a genius. She has such amazing comic timing and a brilliant eye for detail. I wouldn’t be where I am without her.

  • Do it! Life is too short to hesitate. Write the book and get it out there, even if only a few people read it, do it for yourself.