Catherine Adel West is a literary fiction author who hails from Chicago, Illinois. She has a deep connection to her hometown, having been born and raised there. West's love for literature developed at a young age, and she pursued her passion for writing at the University of Illinois, Urbana. There, she earned both her undergraduate and graduate degrees in Journalism. West's writing is influenced by a diverse range of literary heroes, including James Baldwin, Oscar Wilde, Nikki Giovanni, and Octavia Butler.
West's work has been featured in various publications, including Lunch Ticket, Black Box, The Helix Magazine, 805 Lit + Art, Five2One, Doors Ajar, and Better than Starbucks. She is a prolific writer who finds joy in creating during her free time, even though she works full-time as an editor. West's experience as an editor has honed her intuition for effective writing techniques and audiences. She strives to elicit emotions from her readers, whether it's making them laugh or cry. While she has achieved success in publishing short stories, West aspires to become a professional writer in screenwriting and literary fiction.
West's debut novel, "Saving Ruby King," was published in 2020, and she has since been recognized as one of USA TODAY's Black Authors You Should Know. Her sophomore novel, "The Two Lives of Sara," is a testament to her continued growth and success as a writer. West's work has been published in several literary magazines, including Black Fox Literary Magazine, Five2One, Better than Starbucks, Doors Ajar, 805 Lit + Art, The Helix Magazine, Lunch Ticket, and Gay Magazine. West's commitment to her craft and passion for storytelling have earned her a place in the literary world, and she continues to inspire and captivate audiences with her words.