Cate Root

Cate Root

Cate Root is a writer from Kansas City. In her 16 years in New Orleans, she has earned a masters in creative writing, worked several jobs, fostered a relationship with a standoffish calico, found a place in the local writing community, and was a major force behind Dogfish, a popular reading series from 2015 until the 2020 pandemic.

Unlikely Saints, February 2023

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