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Category Archives: Cats and Writers
Newsday Tuesday – When Cats and People Who Love Them Gather
I’m still winding down from my great weekend at the 25th Cat Writers Association Conference in St. Louis. I’ve been a member of Cat Writers now for nine years (I was a kitten in 2010). And I’ve attended most of … Continue reading
Frivolous Friday—Cats in the Home Workplace
Many of us work at home these days. And home is often where the cat is. How do you manage your cat in your home workplace? Is she welcome there as she is in the rest of the house? I … Continue reading
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Blog Tour – Never-Before-Revealed Facts About Me—the Author and Cat Lover
I’m in the limelight today. If you think you know all there is to know about me, think again. What are some of my most unorthodox writing techniques? What five words would I use to describe myself? Do you know … Continue reading
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Mindful Monday – Furry Roadblocks to Publishing Success
Because Book 27 of the Klepto Cat Mystery series ended with a bit of a cliffhanger, fans are waiting even more fervently for Book 28 and I’m doing my best to get it out quickly. However, there is a process … Continue reading
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Wild (and Sometimes Crazy) Wednesday – Having Fun With Words
Most of you are familiar with my Klepto Cat Mystery series. You’ve probably noticed that I use cat-related titles for all my books. “Cat-Eye Witness,” “Sleight of Paw,” “Mansion of Meows,” “By Cat or By Crook,” Merriment, Mayhem, and Meows,” … Continue reading
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Thoughts for Thursday – The Creative Author’s Mind
Those of you who are reading my Klepto Cat Mysteries often have questions about my process. And I’m always happy to respond. Last week, my proofreader asked me if I started writing the series with a plan in mind. For … Continue reading
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Mindful Monday – Behind the Scenes at the Klepto Cat Mystery Factory
As you know, I write the Klepto Cat Mysteries. Some people think of writing as a bit romantic—something you do from a comfy spot with a cat curled up nearby when the mood strikes. I guess that’s true for some … Continue reading
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Frivolous Friday – Working Like a Cat
I’ve always been a cat-watcher. Well, they’re just so darned cute and interesting. And they have a lot to teach us. Have you ever watched a cat focus? They can flat out concentrate on one small thing forever as if … Continue reading
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