{"id":78538,"date":"2026-04-21T06:11:18","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T11:11:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.patheos.com\/blogs\/catholicbard\/?p=78538"},"modified":"2026-04-21T06:11:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T11:11:18","slug":"meet-catholic-writer-and-ballerina-charlotte-marie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.patheos.com\/blogs\/catholicbard\/2026\/04\/meet-catholic-writer-and-ballerina-charlotte-marie\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet Catholic Writer and Ballerina Charlotte Marie"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<\/head>

One thing that every writer that has submitted an interview to my Meet the Writer series has in common is that they all love being Catholic and have embraced their talents as a writer and have used it in some capacity. The difference in each writer is their unique take on how to write as a Catholic. Everyone has something different to say about what they all have in common.<\/p>\n

Reading through Charlotte\u2019s answers was like walking metaphysically in New England during a cool Autum day when the leaves are changing; colorful and calming. And afterwards for fun you stop somewhere for Ice Cream and have a fun time laughing with your family or friends.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0I can then picture her with her unique description of herself dancing with her family in some used bookstore or library on a quest to find a new story and bring it h0me for her family to all enjoy. When you read her interview perhaps some of these things will make sense when you\u2026<\/p>\n

Meet Catholic Writer and Ballerina Charlotte Marie<\/p>\n

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1. Tell us something interesting about yourself.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Something interesting about me is that I grew up doing ballet and tap, and while I no longer take lessons, I still love to dance. I\u2019m also a stay at home mom, wife, YA fantasy author, and life-long bookworm on a mission to find good books for my family library.<\/p>\n

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Classical bell tutus in\u00a0The Ballet Class<\/a><\/i>\u00a0by\u00a0Degas<\/a>, 1874<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

2. What makes a good Catholic writer?<\/strong><\/p>\n

A good Catholic writer is one who strives for excellence in both his writing craft and his faith. In other words, I think you need to be a good writer and a good Catholic, not just one or the other. Although, if you must only be one, please be a good Catholic. I\u2019m sure St. Peter will still let you in despite not being a good writer.<\/p>\n

3. What do you like about being a Catholic writer?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I like the sense of insight and purpose my faith has given me in regard to my writing. When God created us in His image, that included our ability to be creative. I\u2019m reminded of this (and often filled with a sense of wonder and gratitude) when I sit down to write out a story. It also serves as a reminder that what I write ultimately should bring glory to God by promoting the good, true, and beautiful. With great power comes great responsibility! Plus, it\u2019s nice to know as a Catholic that I can always ask the Holy Spirit for help whenever I get writer\u2019s block.<\/p>\n

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4. What is the main focus of your particular writing or what do you like to write about?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I currently write young adult (YA) fantasy. Fantasy was my favorite genre growing up so naturally that\u2019s also what I wanted to write. However, I\u2019ve found that there\u2019s a tendency to use books as a form of unhealthy escapism, where the reader trades real life experiences for fictional daydreams. That\u2019s why one of my goals is for my books to inspire my readers to embrace their life as a gift from God and to live it fully.<\/p>\n

5. How does your Catholic faith influence your writing?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I\u2019ve touched upon this already, but to go further in depth, my faith influences my writing because I have a Catholic mindset. I will never glorify evil by including content like smut for example, or by encouraging a sense of despair. I want to uplift and inspire by showcasing the virtues of faith, hope, and charity.<\/p>\n

6. What\u2019s your favorite book you have written?<\/strong><\/p>\n

So far, my favorite book I\u2019ve written is my debut \u2018In the Finch\u2019s Heart.\u2019 I wrote the first version of this story as a teen during a time of crisis for my family, and it became a way to process and bring good out of the painful things going on. The final version isn\u2019t quite as raw (Ei full of teenage angst) but still carries those elements of healing and finding light in the darkness which make this story my go-to comfort book.<\/p>\n

According to her caretaker, Florence Finch was a mean, spiteful, awful monster who brought nothing but misery to those around her. Florence refused to care if it was true or not. Her ability to fight didn\u2019t depend on her likability.<\/p>\n

On the edge of her bedroom window, Florence paused to listen for footsteps, keeping her wings still against her back to avoid ruffling the feathers. The servants usually left her alone, but her caretaker, Lady Crane, had no qualms about barging in where she wasn\u2019t wanted. Stars forbid that dreadful bird from coming back to continue arguing!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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7. What is your favorite topic\/subject to write about?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I love writing characters and getting into their heads. Internal conflict is my bread and butter so my stories are often very character-centric. I think this helps connect with my readers also by showing the heart of the story.<\/p>\n