Crossing Over: Forged in Fire
My debut, visionary fiction novel, available soon
Book Jacket Synopsis
When Claire's ordinary life as a successful business consultant begins to crack open with inexplicable tears and prophetic visions, she discovers that midlife crisis is merely the doorway to destiny. Guided by shamans through Mexico's ancient pyramids and united with avatars and mystics across India, Claire must shed the comfortable illusions of her perfectly ordered life to become what she was always meant to be: a spiritual warrior tasked with restoring the broken channel of light between Earth and the divine realms. As mother and daughter's awakenings intertwine across continents—from Toltec ruins to sacred ashrams to the ultimate confrontation—they face the seductive darkness of the Maestro, a sorcerer whose hunger for immortality threatens to corrupt the very forces they seek to heal. Crossing Over is a breathtaking journey through dimensions visible and invisible, where the price of transformation is everything you thought you were, and the reward is discovering what you've always been—a vessel for the Divine Feminine's return to a world desperately in need of her fierce, compassionate power.
Praise for Crossing Over: Forged in Fire
“I met Cathie when she was about twenty years old. She joined a small group of apprentices who lived in my family home with my Mother, Sarita, my father, and my three children. I challenged each apprentice to see their attachments, to question the beliefs that shaped the dream of their life. It was not easy, but it was the path to authenticity. Cathie took every opportunity to discover what was real and what was not real about herself. She transformed her life with truth.
That young woman I met became a beautiful artist, living a beautiful dream. She sits in the center of her creation, embodying pure love. Cathie does not try to be something; she allows herself to be. From that place, her writing comes alive.
When I read Cathie’s story, I felt joy. Her words move with the spirit of a child at play—free, curious, and alive. She weaves the experiences of her life and imagination into a story that is both intricate and original.
This is the art of creation: to love what you create, and in that love, to remember who you are.”
— don Miguel Ruiz, author The Four Agreements
(June 1, 2026)
What Advance Readers are Saying
“Catherine has crafted an unpredictable narrative uniquely woven with strands of wisdom from the Toltec, Vedic and Greek Oracular traditions. Readers will be drawn into the courageous, devoted, flawed characters and their adventures as this unforgettable story unfolds. Still ringing in my consciousness weeks later! Highly recommend!”
— Illaria Moore, SeekerMay 15, 2026
“Wow, you've truly created a spectacular story! Honestly, I'm an awe. I was hooked from the beginning. The pacing is great and I was always anxious to get back to it after I had to stop for whatever reason. In fact, I read it twice just to return with a better overview and absolutely loved reading it a second time as well. The variety of strong characters who are well developed, the magical unfolding of relationship, and so much depth and wisdom throughout – bravo! You have clearly devoted yourself to your own spiritual and folding, and you're sharing the fruits of that with your readers with generosity and heart, not by preaching, but by putting it all in the context of what for me was a very compelling story. Truly inspirational and instructive and I really loved it.!”
— Mary Jane Aboud, Writer and Master Integrative CoachJune 10, 2026
“Crossing Over is a beautifully intuitive and deeply spiritual story that captures the heart in unexpected ways. The main character’s journey unfolds across the world as she encounters gurus and spiritual teachers who guide her toward releasing old self‑images, dissolving ego, and remembering her true essence. But as she steps into her true power, demonic forces rise to challenge her strength and her purpose. Ultimately, she carries this wisdom forward in a powerful mission to help heal and uplift humanity.”
— Michele Harvath, Spiritual CounselorMay 31, 2026
“Crossing Over: Forged in Fire is love manifest in word—a spirit journey following three women across generations as they discover that love is not transcendent, but lived, embodied, transformation.”
— Mark C. Jackson, author of the Tales of Zebediah Creed trilogyJune 15, 2026
“I had the pleasure of reading Crossing Over: Forged in Fire. From the beginning, Claire feels strong, but by the end she truly emerges as a warrior. Her journey of self-discovery and growing into her power really resonated with me. What stood out most was how the characters' lives intersected in ways I didn't expect — there was a real twist that felt earned, not forced. A strong, evolving heroine whose journey ties everything together beautifully.”
— Dwain Rogers, Treatment DirectorJune 2, 2026