Cat Rambo has published more than 200 sci-fi works and won a Nebula and other awards. Their new novel is “Devil’s Gun,” a sequel to “You Sexy Thing.”

Creative, personable and a storyteller with a quick wit and great hair colors, Cat Rambo has a gift for teaching and creating science fiction and fantasy. The award-winning author got started in South Bend and recently returned to the old neighborhood after living in Washington State.

Cat has written more than 200 pieces for noted publications, including Asimov’s Science Fiction, Clarkesworld and The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction. They are also recipients of an Endeavour and have been a World Fantasy Award finalist.

Cat comes to this talent naturally. Mom is Deanna Francis, a retired reporter and editor for The Tribune. Growing up in South Bend and a graduate of St. Joseph High School, Cat (with the given name of Catherine) was drawn to science fiction/fantasy as a child. Hiding the books in textbooks and going to the Griffon Bookstore, 121 W. Colfax Ave.

Coming back to South Bend followed the COVID shut down. The opportunity to reconnect with people is important. More people and fewer Zooms. “It feels good, and the move was the right choice.”