Tag Archives: cat books

Franklin Meows for a Happy New Year!

Posted on January 2, 2020 by

Happy New Year and many thanks to all who have followed and read and viewed this site, from Franklin and me! Please know I appreciate y’all even though my ongoing health issues mean I cannot express that appreciation as often … Continue reading →

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News from the Cat Writers’ Association and University Art Department

Posted on November 22, 2019 by

In the last few days two exciting events have lifted my spirits! I learned I am now a member of an organization of cat writers and artists working in various media, the Cat Writers Association, Woo Hoo! Check out the … Continue reading →

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Fall Creeps Along, Cat and I Wait

Posted on November 8, 2019 by

We have red leaves! Got ’em in October! “I’m not impressed,” says Franklin. “Cats don’t see reds that well.” There’s still lots of green, even now. “Well I sure hear better, those raccoons really rocked out last night! While y’all … Continue reading →

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Fall Arrives in Patches; Cats Unfazed

Posted on October 6, 2019 by

Fall is usually brindled here anyway. Now it’s starting, but only in patches. The weather’s still hot and Franklin stays cool on smooth surfaces. Small areas are changing. Purple Mist Flowers are blooming on schedule. Our friend’s beautiful Shelley, who … Continue reading →

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Last Emerald Greens, Cats, and Book News

Posted on September 9, 2019 by

While Franklin the cat seems unfazed by seasonal changes, when the last emerald greens leave I’ll have the blues. We have book news! There’s a lovely review of my book, Catwoods, on Goodreads and also on the Amazon link to … Continue reading →

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Summer Slips By While Cat Basks

Posted on August 19, 2019 by

We’re looking back at June and July pictures today. It’s mid August and everyone’s yearning for fall, yikes. Leaves on a few trees are now turning yellow and dropping thanks to weeks of no rain. Outside in the heat in … Continue reading →

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Editing and Non-Editing Cats, Explained

Posted on August 1, 2019 by

Editing Cat. The first feline editor of the book I’ve just published, Catwoods, Stories and Studies of Our Feline Companions, was our late Minou, tuxie extraordinaire and a real scholar. When I started writing the books in 2004 both volumes were … Continue reading →

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