The Cat Writers’ Association seeks speaker proposals for our 22nd Annual Writers Conference! Please submit your proposed presentation, along with credentials and other pertinent information on the SPEAKER PROPOSAL PAGE. We seek topics relevant to ALL writers interested in perfecting their craft in areas of writing, publishing, blogging, promotion, marketing, and more. We encourage […]
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How Ketzel, The Composer Cat Inspired A Writer
Writers often asked where they their ideas. Many find inspiration in serendipity. Our guest post by CWA member Lesléa Newman shares what inspired her latest book Ketzel, the Cat Who Composed (Candlewick, 2015). As all cat lovers know, we don’t choose our cats; they choose us. Somehow just the right cat has a way of working its way […]
Women Who Still Love Cats Too Much
Happy autumn CWA members. The cooler weather is perfect for snuggling up with a cat and a good book. If you’re a member with a book coming out or other career news, email me, Layla Morgan Wilde at info@catwisdom101.com. We’re always looking for guest bloggers to shine the light on fellow members. Our guest book […]
Home With Henry: Cat Memoir Book Review
Have you read any good cat books this summer? Let our blog editor, Layla Morgan Wilde know at Layla@LaylaMorganWilde.com Summer is rife with distractions but CWA book reviewer Melissa Lapierre found a cat memoir Home With Henry by Anne Kaier well worth the read. When I first saw the cover of Home with Henry I knew […]
Will A CWA Member Win The Golden Kitty?
One of our CWA multi-award winning members, Alana Grelyak co-creator of the web series CATastrophes is a #CatVidFest finalist for the prestigious Golden Kitty Award. Previous winners include Grumpy Cat and Henri Le Chat Noir. The CATastrophes entry is a funny and insightful video “Cat Behavior Finally Explained” and one every cat lover can relate to. […]
Clawing & Scratching My Way Through CatCon
Clawing & Scratching My Way Through CatCon L.A. (Well, Not Exactly…It Was PURRfectly Awesome!) Guest post by Denise Fleck Clowders and clowders and clowders of cat people pounced on The Reef Hotel on the weekend of June 6, 2015 in sunny Los Angeles. There were humans in cat dresses, cat glasses and cat ears getting […]
A Second Chance For Rhette The Cat
A note from Layla Morgan Wilde, CWA Blog editor. Since returning from Blogpaws, a trifecta of illness, death and 24/7 critical cat care has taken all my time. In order for this blog to continue, I will either need help maintaining it or I’ll have to step down. If you’re a CWA member and would […]
A Blind Cat Writer’s Cat
Many cat writers have blind cats but what about a blind writer’s cat? I was curious to know and asked, CWA member Lauren Merryfield, who is blind about her her cat Toby. “He is aware I am blind so he knows that looking at me will not work. He has adapted well, as all of […]
Happy Meow Memorial Day
Happy Memorial Day to our readers who celebrate the day Americans honor their military. Pets are also honored for their military service. Retired military service dogs are available for adoption at Save-A-Vet.org Deployed military unable to find foster care for their pets can seek help at Pets For Patriots Have a safe and happy […]
Black Cat And The Accidental Angel
Black Cat And The Accidental Angel by Elaine Farber. Book review by Melissa Lapierre Even though I’ve been a cat lady since the day I was born, as a little girl one of my favorite television shows was The Littlest Hobo. Do you remember the stray German Shepherd who roamed from town to town befriending and […]