Caitlin Gonya
Bio
I love reading. Everything and, just about anything, I can put my hands on. I was guided towards writing, so I started with book reviews, and am now feeling ready to showcase some of my stories. I would appreciate any constructive feedback.
Stories (47/0)
Cuddles and Soothing Purrs
She was tired. Oh so very tired. She had been for as long as she could remember. Emily knew there was something wrong with her. Even though she went to bed early and woke up late, she was still so very tired. There wasn’t anything else the matter with her, just the tiredness. No fevers, sores, aches, pains, or lack of breathe. Emily refused to see a doctor, because there were other more important things for them to be focusing on. And besides, she was strong enough to power through it.
By Caitlin Gonya3 years ago in Fiction
It Was Time
The hospital smelled of disinfectant. It made Stacey nauseous to be there but Robbie was an idiot, and so here she was. Robbie, or Roberta but don’t ever call her that, had pulled her from her apartment with an enigmatic proclamation, “You must leave or be forever lost!” And Stacey had allowed herself to be dragged, if for no other reason then because she had nothing better to do. It was either go along with Robbie or sit at home and watch reruns while eating mashed potatoes with corn and cheese. It wasn’t that she didn’t want to go out, it was that she wasn’t a fun of obnoxious people. Robbie would end up one of those people.
By Caitlin Gonya3 years ago in Fiction
Yellow, Red, and Orange, Oh My
She swiped her paintbrush through her palette before returning to the canvas. It was late. It was usually late when she worked on a project. No one was around to interrupt her thoughts by asking questions, and the quiet really did help her collect her them accurately. Right now all she could think about was color and the theory of color evoking feelings.
By Caitlin Gonya3 years ago in Fiction
Shark Lessons
“I WANT OBIE!” Caitlin sighed as the other adults in the group laughed. July 4th was going to be a good holiday, it was, it was, she thought. Cory, her husband, and she had invited her family to their home for the first time since her oldest nephew Carter had gotten sick. They were determined to make the visit as fun and interesting as possible. So they made sure that they had the pool really clean, plenty of floaties, and water-guns for Carter to spray at everyone. Except two-year-old Noelle wasn’t interested in any of that. She had seen the pictures of videos of their German Shepherd Oberon in the pool, and now wanted Oberon in the pool with her.
By Caitlin Gonya3 years ago in Journal
The Mystery of the Brown Package
Cory woke up to the same thing everyday. His German Shepherd’s tongue licking his face. “I’m up, Oberon. I’m up.” He gently pushed Oberon away. Cory stretched and looked over at his wife, Caitlin. She was laying on her side with the pit bull T-Bone against her side in “dead dog” position, on his back , neck stretched out, and paws stretched in the air. The beagle, Momo, was in the middle at the end of the bed. All three were skilled experts at ignoring Oberon and his whiny needs. Oberon had a set schedule and made sure Cory followed that schedule.
By Caitlin Gonya3 years ago in Fiction
Creative Re-Writing
There are so many stressful things in this world. Most of the causes come from the news. While it is vitally important, in today’s world more than others, to show positivity, it is still difficult with the given culture and society. That does not mean that we should ignore our own mental health, and refuse to take time for ourselves. While there are many ways an individual can relax, I find that my way is somewhat odd to other people.
By Caitlin Gonya3 years ago in Geeks
Book Review: A Three Book Problem by Vicki Delany
Gemma Doyle is back in book number seven of Vicki Delany’s A Sherlock Holmes Bookshop Mystery series. Gemma, and her teashop partner Jayne, are hired to cater a traditional Sherlock era English country house style weekend for Sherlockian scholar David Masterson. To assist in the kitchen Gemma has asked boyfriend Detective Ryan Ashburton to play scullery maid, while her friend Donald is part of group of Sherlockian enthusiasts. Thinking this would be an academically-enhanced weekend, Gemma is surprised to discover that many have limited to no knowledge of the Great Detective, and that there is an undercurrent of disdain for each other but mainly their host. Intending to do the catering and keeping her nose out of anyone’s business, Gemma is waylaid when David Masterson is struck down in front of her and Jayne using a poisoned dart.
By Caitlin Gonya3 years ago in Journal
Deadly or Not?
"The female of the species is more deadly than the males," so said Rudyard Kipling. I find myself contemplating these words as I watch my husband with his three males dogs. While he is mowing the backyard and they are either running around him or laying in the grass, my two female cats and I are sipping tea on the couch and reading a book. Or attempting to, anyway. The female in the novel just cannot seem to capture my attention as I seem to be judging her. Just as I was beginning to give up on the novel, these words are quoted. Can all females be considered more deadly? Or is it simple a male who is afraid of a specific female making a generalized statement? And so I find myself contemplating my own household.
By Caitlin Gonya3 years ago in Humans
Book Review: The Cure For What Ales You by Ellie Alexander
In number 5 of her Sloan Krause series, our heroine is preparing for Maifest in Leavenworth, Washington. With her Nitro partner, Garrett, they are debuting a new craft brew, Lemon Kiss ale. Despite the overwhelming preparations, Sloan has an unexpected visitor named Marianne, who claims to be her aunt, arrive at her cottage in a state of hysterical alarm. At Marianne's hotel, in her room, there has been a murder, and Marianne is convinced that Sloan and her family are in immediate danger. While at the hotel, Sloan discovers there have been a string of thefts, including Marianne’s own proof of identity. Sloan must decide if she believes this complete stranger from her past before any one she loves gets hurt.
By Caitlin Gonya3 years ago in Humans