A NEW BOOK! A sanctuary in print for our troubled, unravelling world. EXPLORE REFUGE When life gets heavy, hope is always within reach. EXPLORE HOPE

Books help us make sense of the world.

Whether it’s writing about everyday moments or staying grounded through these tumultuous times, I create books that help us pause, take stock, and build lives and a world that works or everyone.

A peak inside “Refuge”

An anthology of over one hundred brilliant writers, poets and artists who use their creativity to bear witness and shine their light into the dark.

Finding Inspiration in a World Gone Mad

52 Reasons for Hope offers short, lyrical reflections that shift your perspective toward that which is life-affirming and infinitely available. Rooted in universal spiritual wisdom, it’s a gentle companion for remembering that hope isn’t a pipe-dream—it’s a practice.

  • “Cathy Krizik is an artist with words! I know how it feels to do art with paint and she has done it with words.”

  • “You’ll keep nearby and pick it up often: whenever you need a boost, a word of encouragement, a respite from the slings and arrows life may send your way. Buy it, read it and you’ll keep it within reach.”

  • “A heartfelt, joy-filled read that soothe the soul and provokes the mind. “

    Magali Morales

  • “Raw and insightful, this book is the bridge we need between today’s reality and tomorrow’s possibility.”

    Dr. Kawami Evans

  • “We’re Mark Nepo meets Anne Lamont. Shimmering prose that’s an antidote to cynicism and an anthem to joy.”

    Denise Bissonnette

  • “A stunning, treasure-trove of stories infused with wisdom and honesty. Dip into its pages and watch your mood lift and your day brighten. Krizik’s essays are inspiring and full of light.”

    Laura Davis

Join me on Substack

My Substack is called “Letters from an Apocaloptimist” because the world appears to imploding. AND, it is beautiful, magnificent and bursting with promise.

Both existing simultaneously.

If this sounds about right, I’d love to meet you there.