Catherine Campbell is a novelist, essayist and critic. Her writing appears in The New York Times, Iowa Review, McSweeney's, Writer's Digest, The Millions, The Rumpus, Kenyon Review, Ploughshares, Travel + Leisure, ROVA and elsewhere.

She is a former graduate writing professor, and has served as a panelist and speaker at events for AWP, UNC-Asheville, NC Writers Network, Flatiron Writers Room and other organizations. She has received an ArtsAVL Artist Grant and served on the inaugural board of directors at The Rumpus.

Outside of writing, Catherine is a 2x agency founder and a brand marketing & PR expert who has consulted for brands in food, beverage, hospitality and culture for over 20 years. She has produced and co-hosted a marketing podcast (100 episodes) as well as a food stories radio show (80+ episodes), and has worked with bestselling authors & chefs to bring their books to market.

She is currently working on a novel and resides in Asheville, NC, with a deep connection and love for her home region of the Appalachian mountains.