About the Author

     Cathy Schmidt lives and works on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. A caterer by trade, she has written the monthly columns: “Food For Thought,” and “Oxford Vignettes,” for Attraction magazine for over a decade. "Anchors" is Cathy’s debut novel. 

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     In May of 2026 Cathy was named a finalist for the Eric Hoffer Award; see more information below: 

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https://www.hofferaward.com/Eric-Hoffer-Award-category-finalists.html