{"id":3538,"date":"2019-07-03T03:40:09","date_gmt":"2019-07-03T11:40:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.matilijapress.com\/catscapades\/?p=3538"},"modified":"2019-07-03T03:40:09","modified_gmt":"2019-07-03T11:40:09","slug":"wild-and-sometimes-crazy-wednesday-my-favorite-klepto-cat-book","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.matilijapress.com\/catscapades\/?p=3538","title":{"rendered":"Wild (and Sometimes Crazy) Wednesday \u2013 My Favorite Klepto Cat Book"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Authors are often asked which of their books in a series is their favorite. My response changes with the tide\u2014and my mood. There are also other factors involved in selecting my personal fave. Often my favorite is the one I\u2019m working on at the moment. Or I might dislike it the most when it doesn\u2019t seem to be coming together easily. The one I just finished writing is typically at the top of my best-in-the-series list. But I have to say there\u2019s something special for me in each and every one of my Klepto Cat Mysteries.<\/p>\n

I love the Christmas stories, \u201cA Picture Purrfect Christmas\u201d and \u201cA Christmas to Purr About\u201d because I do enjoy sweet, happy endings. I\u2019m kind of sappy that way. If a story (even one I write) makes me feel emotional, I believe it\u2019s a good story.<\/p>\n

I really enjoy the stories with horses involved. So a recent story, \u201cFurever Friends\u201d was fun\"\" to write. And one of my early horsey stories is still on my top 35 list\u2014\u201cCorral Cat Caper.\u201d<\/p>\n

I have a lot of fun adding a supernatural aspect to a story, so \u201cMansion of Meows\u201d was a kick for me to write. I especially enjoyed writing \u201cPawsitively Sinister.\u201d Talk about a wild otherworldly ride!!! And let\u2019s not forget \u201cCats in the Belfry.\u201d Writing that book was an interesting process.<\/p>\n

Tales where I introduce other interesting animals often turn out to be quite delightful from the author\u2019s standpoint. I enjoy playing around with new purrsonalities and personalities, as well in my stories. \"\"\u201cMeow for the Money\u201d features some new cats, as does a more recent book, \u201cCats Don\u2019t Squeal.\u201d<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve asked fans which book in the series is their favorite and almost across the line they say, \u201cAll of them.\u201d Some say, \u201cWhichever book I\u2019m reading at the time.\u201d Many people have read the series more than once. Of course I certainly have. Do you know how many times it takes to edit a book? Neither do I. There\u2019s certainly no rule of thumb. I continue editing until I believe the book is finished.<\/p>\n

Do I have a book-regret? One that I\u2019m not proud of? One I wish I hadn\u2019t written? I have to say, no. From my vantage point, there is something charming, interesting, entertaining, educational, sweet, fun, and\/or intriguing in every single book in the series.<\/p>\n

By the way, Book 36, \u201cA Whisker of Truth\u201d should be ready for those of you who read the paper copies any day now. I\u2019ll announce the new book here and on my Klepto Cat Mystery Facebook page.<\/p>\n

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