Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.
I’m C.J. Baty and a person who loves reading a good mystery and writing them too. I live in Southwest Ohio with a heart that lives in the mountains of Tennessee. I have 2 wonderful adult children who encourage me in my writing. In September of 2025, I will be married to my high school sweetheart for 50 years.
How did you hear about this event?
Gosh, it’s been so long I forget how I first heard about it. I just know that I was so excited to be accepted that first year I attended.
How many years have you attended?
2025 will be my 9th year of attending. It’s wonderful to be a part of this event.
What genres do you write?
C.J. writes Gay Romance/Mysteries some historic and some contemporary. Under a second pen name, Catherine Marcum, I write Seasoned Romance with Mature Herions. 2025 will see my first books from this pen name.
What is a book of yours you wish more people read?
Coal Dust is one of the Legend of the Ghost Train Trilogy. It’s a story about the coal mines of Harlan County Kentucky in the 1930’s. My father’s family were coal miners. It’s a story close to my heart.
What is one fun fact about you?
I was 55 when I published my first book. Talk about new life goals!
What are your social links?
www.cjbaty.com
https://www.facebook.com/cj.baty.3/
What are you buy links?
https://www.bookbub.com/profile/c-j-batyhttps://books2read.com/ap/nkNz6R/CJ-Baty