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Cathryn deVries

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Born

Australia

Website

https://eclectaperennial.com

Genre

Fantasy, Science Fiction, Young Adult

Influences

JRR Tolkien, Anne McCaffrey, Brandon Sanderson, CS Lewis, Raymond E Fe ...more

Member Since

April 2023

URL

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Cathryn deVries is an award-winning fantasy and sci-fi author who explores themes of restorative justice, empowerment, connection with earth and spirit, and finding the true self in her work—all wrapped up in an epic package of immersive world-building and sweet romance. A former Air Force engineer and recovering perfectionist, she now home-schools her children, two of whom are on the autism spectrum. She and her family live in the Gold Coast Hinterland of Australia, where she enjoys living in a rainforest and pretending she’s an elf.

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Average rating: 4.76 · 29 ratings · 21 reviews · 2 distinct works • Similar authors

	Son of Osivirius: A Science Fantasy Novella 4.87 avg rating — 15 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Lightning Hunter: A cozy and heartwarming medieval fantasy story with mythical creatures by Cathryn deVries (Goodreads Author), Alice Sudlow (Editor) 4.64 avg rating — 14 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Writing and Editing Checklists: Everything You Need to Take Your Book from First Draft to Publication

by K.M. Allan (Goodreads Author)

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Cathryn deVries said: " This is an excellent resource for writers of all levels. There is so much good writing advice packed into this volume and then made accessible via the checklists. Each section explains what you are looking for in your writing (with examples) and the ...more "

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Cathryn deVries rated a book really liked it Lord of Dragons (Emberstone #2) by Kathryn Jordan (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Solid 4 ½ stars. The second book in the Emberstone Trilogy developed the mystery of who or what was threatening the village and what Finn’s role is–and revealed some answers. But while the plot did develop, this book mostly centred on the relationshi ...more
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Cathryn deVries rated a book really liked it The Trauma Machine: A Time Travel Thriller of Family Trauma and Twisted Fates by Brent Spalding	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4 1/2 stars. This book was well put together and pacey, with a satisfying ending. It deals with the issue of regret, and the thought we all have at one time or another, “If only I could change the past.” Well, even if we could, should we? The narrati ...more
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Cathryn deVries made a comment on Gabrielle Davis’s review of Son of Osivirius: A Science Fantasy Novella " Thanks for the great review!! Appreciate it! "
Dec 26, 2025 01:41AM · see review
Cathryn deVries liked Gabrielle Davis's review of Son of Osivirius: A Science Fantasy Novella: "Adventurous and imaginative, a tale of complex allegiances and the decisions we make when our values are put to the test. Highly recommend for readers who love Avatar and cats"
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Cathryn deVries made a comment on Deanna’s review of Son of Osivirius: A Science Fantasy Novella " Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the great review!! "
Dec 26, 2025 01:41AM · see review
Cathryn deVries liked Deanna's review of Son of Osivirius: A Science Fantasy Novella: "Great Sci Fi read for tween/teen readers. It was fast paced and fun."
Dec 26, 2025 01:41AM · see review
Cathryn deVries made a comment on Jaxon Charlton’s review of Son of Osivirius: A Science Fantasy Novella " Glad you enjoyed the world. It was my favourite part to write! Thanks for your great review!! "
Dec 26, 2025 01:41AM · see review
Cathryn deVries made a comment on Birgit Lehmann’s review of Son of Osivirius: A Science Fantasy Novella " So glad you loved it and thanks for the great review!! "
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Cathryn deVries made a comment on Rachel’s review of Son of Osivirius: A Science Fantasy Novella " So glad you loved it and thanks for the review!! "
Dec 26, 2025 01:39AM · see review