Episode 13 | From Inclusive Classroom to Inclusive Fiction: The Writing Life of Catriona McKeown

Empathy, Inclusion and Hope: Catriona McKeown'sMission-Driven FictionIn this episode of Created to Write, inclusive education teacher and author Catriona McKeown shares how her classroom experience and life as a mother shaped a writing mission that goes far beyondstorytelling.Catriona writes young adult fiction that centres characters with autism, PTSD, and dyslexia, not as plot devices, but as fully realised people deserving of representation. It's writing with purpose at its most intentional, designed to build empathy in readers one story at a time.Her decision to write for the general market rather than Christian fiction wasn't a step away from faith but a strategic move toward broader impact, carrying hope and purpose into spaces where it's needed most. With anovella on e-scooter safety and a historical fiction novel in the pipeline, her range continues to grow.For any new writer tempted to go it alone, Catriona's advice is clear - find your community, seek professional feedback, and never underestimate what another set of eyes can do for your work.Catriona is passionate about issues of social justice and often writes with such ideals in mind. Her current work is in Inclusive Education; she is passionate about education that allows every child to reach their full potential and has a particular heart for teens with learning hurdles such as ADHD, Dyslexia, OCD and Autism. She uses her writing to promote representation of these teens in her novels.https://www.catrionamckeown.com/https://www.facebook.com/catrionamckeownauthorhttps://www.instagram.com/catrionamckeownauthor/https://wombatrhiza.com.au/catriona-mckeown/