Writing

In addition to my books, I write other stuff, too!

Keeping It Cool: Author Cathy Camper Helps Readers Find Themselves in Books

An interview by Amy Meythaler, Mackin Community, May 2016, where I talk about my life and work as a librarian and author, the origins of the Lowriders in Space graphic novel series, and the importance of diversity and authenticity in  my work. 

Sugar Needle Zine

Candy’s Dandy, so keep some handy! Cathy has close personal ties to Sugar Needle editor Corina Fastwolf, and Phlox Icona, and has been occasionally known to contribute to issues of Sugar Needle. If you are interested in a copy of this candy zine, send $2 and a stamp to Sugar Needle, PO Box 66835, Portland,OR 97290 and don’t ferget to brush yer teeth!

“A Note From the Future”

A short story in WIRED magazine, January 1995.
Click here to read.

“Sherlock Holmes: Queer, Straight, Neither?”

A fun essay about the famous detective in LAMBDA LITERARY, March 8, 2010. Click here to read it.

“The Best Costume”

A short story in MIZNA – Prose, Poetry, and Art. Exploring Arab America
Vol. 2, Issue 5