Catherine Snyder

Catherine (“Cat”) is a writer of fiction & nonfiction from Chester, CT currently living in Bend, OR. She teaches Writing & Literature at Oregon State University-Cascades. She is one of five siblings and enjoys long hikes, good food, and bad puns.

Publications

“The Other Janes,” Nonfiction (Columbia Journal, Spring Contest Winner, 2025)

Shortlist, Best Emerging Writers 2025 (The Masters Review)

“Crossed Wires at Mockingbird Gallery,” Nonfiction (Oregon Arts Watch, 2025)
“Grapefruit,” Fiction (Narrative, 2023)
“Wood Thrush,” Fiction (Central Oregon Writers Guild 2022 Anthology) - Print Only
"Have You Seen This Dog?," Fiction (Broad River Review, 2021) - Print Only
“The Anatomy of Todd Melkin,” Fiction / Editor’s Choice (Carve, 2017)
"Distance," Fiction (Susquehanna Review, 2016) - Print Only
"Jane," Fiction (Susquehanna Review, 2015) - Print Only

Notable Mentions & Awards

Shortlist, Best Emerging Writers (The Masters Review, 2025)
Semifinalist, Short(er) Fiction Prize (American Short Fiction, 2022)
Shortlist, Winter Short Story Award (The Masters Review, 2020)
Graduate Creative Writing Award (Oregon State University, 2020 & 2021)
Student Arts Achievement Award (Boston College, 2017)
Cardinal Cushing Award: Fiction (1st) & Poetry (2nd) (Boston College, 2017)

Residencies

Storyknife (April 2025 - Homer, Alaska)
Alderworks Retreat (June 2022 - Skagway, Alaska)