Get to Know Cat Coates
About Me
I write character-driven stories — for the screen and the page — about the messy work of surviving life and laughing through it.
Before any of that, I served in the U.S. Navy (2013–2017) as a Cryptologic Technician Interpretive with a TS/SCI clearance, which mostly meant learning Modern Hebrew and keeping my mouth shut about the rest. I've since picked up passable German and dabbled in a few others. Not French though— I have opinions about consonants.
I earned my B.A. in Communications/Film and TV Production from Old Dominion University in 2020. My first picture book, Bear's New Hat, is out now on Amazon and I'm seeking representation for five more manuscripts.
I live in Carmel, Indiana, and I'm available to travel for writing work and other creative endeavors.
Library - Picture Books
"A wooden Bear with a simple acorn goes on a wild journey. But do all adventures have to come to an end? Join Bear as he learns about the joys of imagination and the value of starting over."
Explores imagination, starting over, and vocabulary related to hats.
Available on Amazon.
The Bad Things Bimble
Explores childhood trauma and post-trauma symptoms (without overly-direct, triggering language) through humorous yet meaningful allegory.
Seeking representation (dummy book available upon request).
Babysitters Need Unicorns
Explores the experience of being babysat, balancing fun with good manners.
Seeking representation (manuscript available upon request).
Be warned: it rhymes.
The Boy in the Box
Explores childhood autism and encourages empathy and curiosity among neurotypical children.
Seeking representation (manuscript in progress).
Okay Okapi
Explores identity, diversity, acceptance and found families.
Seeking representation (manuscript in progress).
Max in Magenta
Explores identity, diversity and self-acceptance.
Seeking representation (manuscript in progress).
Library - Original Screenplays
Haunted by her own tragic loss, a licensed therapist navigates the challenges of helping her patients - both the living AND the dead.
Reincarnated ancient goddesses unwittingly relive their past traumas on a quest to overcome the gods who oppressed them.
When their partners are unexpectedly deployed at the worst possible time, two women must overcome their differences to find the support they need in each other.
Library - SPECS
Louis' war with Bob throws the Belchers into a battle of the bards, with Tina infatuated with a zombie rockstar, Gene infatuated with a retro guitar game, and Linda trying to keep the peace.
An impatient teen discovers an app that allows her to speed through life's unpleasant moments... at a high price.