illian Cathcart is an author of commercial-literary fiction, using historical events, adventure, and interesting and relatable characters to empower her readers. She takes them on a literary adventure, which eventually transforms her protagonists’ lives. The first novel of her trilogy is a Golden Fleece, with a female protagonist, who sets out on a journey from the Gilded Age of 19th century Manhattan, New York to the wicked and reckless American West.
After graduating from the University of Massachusetts with an undergraduate degree in English/Creative Writing, and a minor in Psychology, Jillian spent most of her earlier career writing promotional copy for two universities, among other projects, and some freelance work. She has created several blogs, the first entitled The Warrior’s Way of Life, where she shared her passion for the martial arts and Eastern philosophies.
Born in New England, Jillian met and married her husband Marcus, and gave birth to their son Alex. The family eventually moved to North Carolina before traveling and settling out West. Jillian worked for both the University of North Carolina and Western Carolina University, eventually completing her Master’s in Entrepreneurship.
After overcoming a life-threatening illness, Jillian sought to improve her health and wellness by becoming a full-time writer, while also spending more time outdoors. She and Marcus decided to sell their gorgeous home, overlooking the Smoky Mountain National Park, and most of their belongings. With two campers in tow, Jillian, Marcus and their adult child, Alex set out on an adventure to travel West in search of a more simplified life. Jillian and Marcus documented their journey as travel bloggers and vloggers, however, 3 months into the journey, Jillian gave birth to the idea of her first novel.
“While visiting a remote New Mexican ghost town called Shakespeare,” Jillian says, “I got the idea for a Western novel. It was a rusty dusty place with a shanty-style saloon, blacksmith shop and cabins. Marcus, Alex and I boondocked that night in our campers, and I awoke at 3 am with the idea.” It was as if the setting had stirred something deep inside, and my story began to unfold.”
Jillian has always been an “outdoor girl” balancing her writing with hiking adventures, and living sustainably. She is currently living and co-managing a sustainable non-profit farm in Arizona with Marcus, where she continues to work on her trilogy.
“As someone who has overcome significant challenges in my life, Jillian shares, “I’ve always tried to maintain a positive attitude, a high level of determination and a passion to make a difference.”
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