Catherine Cheek

Catherine "Kater" Cheek is a writer and artist.

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Book Review: The Girl on the Train

The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins This is the second book I’ve read that’s been described as being similar to GONE GIRL, but this one actually comes pretty close. It starts with Rachel Watson, an unemployed alcoholic who is maintaining the illusion of a normal life by continuing to commute daily to London. …

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Chickens Don’t Really Cry.

Book Review: The Descendants

The Descendants by Kaui Hart Hemmings   This novel has everything you might want in a novel. It has rich family dynamics, complex and changing relationships, and a lush and fascinating background. It’s set in Hawaii, where Matt King is one of the last descendants of a land speculator and a Hawaiian princess. He’s also …

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Wooden Pyrographic Poppy Box

I made this between projects, when I had just finished with a large one (I think it was the owl) and wasn’t yet ready to start something big. I bought this wooden box at Michael’s.  They’re not too expensive, and this one came inside a larger box.  Of course, as soon as I started to …

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The Dreaded Bead Curtain