Cate Wagner-Author

Cate Beresford is an award-winning poet and storyteller whose work delves into themes of love, survival, and overcoming adversity. Growing up in rural NSW, Cate developed a passion for storytelling, which led to a successful career in writing. Her bestsellers, including 'Seven Signs' and 'Roy,' as well as her poetry collections, 'Journeys' and 'Meditative Musings,' have captivated readers worldwide. Cate Beresford's latest novel, 'Blood on the Vine,' is eagerly anticipated and showcases her unique voice in exploring complex human emotions
Background
Cate grew up in rural NSW where she lived on a small farm and created imaginative stories.
Her careers spanned education, business consultancy, policy and educational writer, project management and journalism, writing for magazines as she travelled with her husband.
She has published articles in travels magazines under her name Cathy Wagner and won several poetry awards as well as having her poems published in series of anthologies.
It was the loss of her job during the GFC that set her on a course of more formal writing, her first book being published in 2018.
Cate currently lives on the NSW South Coast where she continues to encourage local writers through her Writers group.
Author talks
Cate will be speaking at a number of venues in the coming year as she launches her new book Blood on the Vine
Watch here to see where you can find her at your local library or book store.
Educator materials
Cate's book 'Roy' covers themes of bullying, overcoming, ADHD and survival. The themes behind the story are relevant to parents and educators as well as teenagers trying to struggle to find who they are.
As a previous educator herself, Cate has therefore put together educational material including discussion points, comprehension, sample lessons and discussion points for staff.
Why not ask Cate along to a staff meeting or classroom and ask her about the reasons behind the story as well what it's like to be a published author.







