cat ruiz
This poem is an enchantment, it weaves a spell, it works a magical incantation which carries us beyond the rational world into mystical realms where the beginning of our lives and the close of our lives come together, and are one.
—Naomi Ruth Lowinsky, PhD. Editor, Psychological Perspectives, Cd Jung Institute of Los Angeles
cat ruiz
BEACH NOTES
AT THE TOWN CAFE
NEW HALEM TALES
Author
Cat Ruiz
Poet and fiction writer Cat Ruiz was born in Seattle, Washington, and taught English at Seattle Central College, and then Humanities through the Arts at College of the Siskiyous, at the base of Mount Shasta in northern California, for several years. She currently lives in Kingston, Washington.
cat’s books
beach notes
The pandemic surges yet there is tranquility
A meditative poem series composed while walking the beach during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Through the poems we see nature as it is, and strive for hope, and healing for all.
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New Halem tales
13 Stories from 5 NW Authors
Nestled around a bay at the base of a mountain on the Oregon Coast, New Halem is a strangely exciting place created by a group of writers living in the Pacific Northwest. Each tale, set in this quirky community, gives a peek into the lives and secrets of its townspeople.
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Coming 2025
A Certain Stand of Poplar Trees
Selected Poetry of Cat Ruiz
A Certain Stand of Poplar Trees. Selected Poetry of Cat Ruiz, Goldfish Press, coming in 2025, is a compilation of Cat’s poetry, spanning the last thirty years. It includes poems from two of her previously published books: Stirring up the Water, Salt Publishing, Cambridge UK, 2008, and At the Town Café, Goldfish Press, Seattle, WA 2016.
praise
‘The Healing Power of Nature
These short and contemplative poems find the beauty of the natural world in the midst of chaotic times. As a reader, I felt I was taken on a deeply personal journey of reflection and shown the power of nature to heal the human heart. Beautifully written!
Marilyn Rutherford, Nova Scotia, Canada
‘Catherine speaks clearly, plainly and beautifully in words that we can all understand and take to our hearts. She certainly speaks my mind and she will speak yours as well.’
Philip Red Eagle, author of Red Earth: A Vietnam Warrior’s Journey
Cat’s poetry is haunting. Memories are evoked, as the reader encounters a unique variety of poems. Many are compelling, and give insight into the universality of human nature.
RoRo
“…impactful – moving and beautiful and a testament to our times.”