Noony.
Noony – A. Catherine Noon
Author • Creativity Coach • Insurance Analyst • Textile & Calligraphy Artist
Amanda Clothier, who writes as A. Catherine Noon, is a multidimensional creator whose work bridges the worlds of storytelling, strategy, and sensory art. With over two decades of experience in the insurance industry, she brings analytical precision and calm-in-crisis leadership to every endeavor. As a trauma-informed creativity coach and brand strategist, she helps individuals and communities unlock their voice through emotionally resonant storytelling and sustainable creative workflows.
Noony is a published novelist, public speaker, and co-founder of Writer Zen Garden, a global community dedicated to creative exploration. Her work spans genres—from shifter romance to writing how-to guides—and she’s known for her intuitive grasp of audience psychology and visual branding. A lifelong learner and textile artist, she also teaches calligraphy, fiber arts, and creative writing, blending tactile engagement with emotional depth.
Whether she’s analyzing market trends, sketching dragonflies, or crafting a YouTube read-through, Noony’s signature is clarity with heart. She lives on a forest homestead in Washington State, where she finds inspiration in herbalism, folklore, and the quiet magic of the everyday.
Resume Highlights:
- Strategic brand consultant for authors and creatives
- Published author (as A. Catherine Noon), co-author with Rachel Wilder
- Founder of Writer Zen Garden
- Trauma-informed creativity coach and workshop facilitator
- Insurance market analyst with 20+ years’ experience
- Textile artist and calligraphy instructor
- Public speaker and community builder
