Category Archives: Writing about cats

Frivolous Friday – Would a Cat Really Do That?

I have a lot of fun writing my Klepto Cat Mystery stories. As some of you know, there’s been quite a surge of cozy mysteries with cats coming out in recent years. I’ll be sharing information about a new series … Continue reading

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Thoughts for Thursday – Keeping Up With Catscapades

I’ve been blogging for many years. I used to write a blog for authors. Since I’ve been writing the Klepto Cat Mysteries, my focus has been—you got it—cats. I’ve been blogging here at the Catscapades blog site since 2009. Over … Continue reading

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Frivolous Friday –The Klepto Cat Visits Washington State

Donna Lee Anderson writes a column called BookEnds for the Kitsap Weekly and in the August 19th issue, she featured the Klepto Cat Mysteries. As an author, I understand the value of publicity. It’s the only way potential readers can … Continue reading

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Wild (and Sometimes Crazy) Wednesday—What Goes Into the Production of a Book Part 2

How do I approach my stories? Sometimes I have a basic idea of the story I want to tell—maybe I’ve chosen the setting or the characters who will be involved and a basic plot. But for the most part, I … Continue reading

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Wild (and Sometimes Crazy) Wednesday—The Adventures of a Klepto Cat

Rags is the cat featured most prominently in my Klepto Cat Mysteries. I thought it would be fun to share some of his adventures with you today. If you haven’t read all of the books yet or even any of … Continue reading

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Bring Your Best Game Thursday—Introduction for New Subscribers!

Welcome to all of you new subscribers. I hope you’ll stick around for the ride. I started the Catscapades Blog in 2009 in order to provide a platform for all things CAT. I hope you will take some time to … Continue reading

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Wild (and Sometimes Crazy) Wednesday–The Klepto Cat Syndrome

As most of you know, the main cat character in my Klepto Cat Mysteries has a habit of taking things. Now cats are curious, but Rags has a curiosity streak above and beyond most cats. He digs into women’s purses, … Continue reading

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Newsday Tuesday–In the Beginning

Every career has a beginning and mine started quite by design in 1973. That’s when I gathered up all of the courage and called on all of the studies I’d been involved in and wrote my first magazine article. Forty-three … Continue reading

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Newsday Tuesday–Klepto Cat Rules

Boy do I have a lot to share today! My latest book, Meow for the Money is now available for your Kindle (or other reading device). Yup, it went live today! Order it for $2.99 here: http://www.amazon.com/Meow-Money-Klepto-Mystery-Book-ebook/dp/B019X3WA9S/ref=sr_1_14?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1451394252&sr=1-14&keywords=klepto+cat+mysteries If you haven’t … Continue reading

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Opportunity for Readers of Cozies with Cats

I love to be greeted by the neighborhood cats in my yard when I’m putting out there or heading out for my morning walk. This sweet girl is George. She lives next door. I’ve introduced several new kittens and cats … Continue reading

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