By Mollie Hunt “Who are the Cat Writers’ Association? is a series of interviews with CWA members, but not your usual who, what, and where discussion. I like to ask a different set of questions and am always amazed by the answers. I hope you are, too. Our guest today on Who are the Cat […]
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Who Are the Cat Writers’ Association: Dusty Rainbolt
By Mollie Hunt “Who are the Cat Writers’ Association? is a series of interviews with CWA members, but not your usual who, what, and where discussion. I like to ask a different set of questions and am always amazed by the answers. I hope you are, too. Our guest today on Who are the Cat […]
Celebrate Craft for Your Local Shelter Day: 5 Easy DIY Cat Toys
by Emily Hall Looking for a way to give back to your local animal shelter? Now is the perfect time since Craft for Your Local Shelter Day is coming up on July 21st! Animal shelters can always use donations and supplies, and shelter cats can always use more toys, playtime, and enrichment. Plus, it’s always […]
Who are the Cat Writers’ Association: Judith Ayn
By Mollie Hunt Who are the Cat Writers’ Association is a series of interviews with CWA members, but not your usual who, what, and where discussion. I like to ask a different set of questions and am always amazed by the answers. I hope you are, too. Our guest today on “Who are the Cat […]
Romancing the Stone, er, uh, Story
By Andrea Dorn. I used that title because the movie “Romancing the Stone” wrangled a reclusive romance writer into an adventure with a treasure hunter to find a precious stone. The title, to me, means discovering the stone. Recently in the CWA Zoom Chat, our discussion surrounded the topic of “Romance,” mainly because it was […]
Demystifying the CWA Contest: Your Questions Answered!
By Katherine Kern Are you passionate about creating cat-specific content? Then sharpen your claws and pounce on the Cat Writers’ Association (CWA) Communications Contest! This annual competition celebrates excellence in cat-focused media of all types. Whether you’ve entered the Contest before or this is your first time, this guide answers your frequently asked questions about […]
My Voice(s)
By Mollie Hunt A few days ago, the topic of the CWA Bi-weekly Zoom Chat* was “voice.” With sixteen published titles—twelve cozy mysteries, one standalone mystery, three sci-fantasies, a memoir, and a book of poetry—voice has been an important aspect of my work. An author’s voice is like the nose-print of a cat—no two are […]
The CWA Communications Contest: the Basics
By Katherine Kern The CWA Communications Contest recognizes entrants for excellence in cat-specific content in a variety of media. The Contest includes two sections: the regular and Special Award categories. Winners in the regular categories receive the CWA’s coveted Muse Medallions, and winners in the Special Award categories receive cash prizes. Except where noted, the […]
Writing it Out
By T. J. Banks. Catsong didn’t start out as a book. It began as a single story – a long and loving good-bye to Kilah, a torbie barn kitten who, with her sister Cricket, had come to us shortly after Tim and I had married and moved into our new house. Kilah was 16 when […]
The Relevancy of Writing about Cats in Today’s Broken World
By Katherine Kern. Cats are immensely popular pets worldwide. Many people are passionate about their feline companions, whom they view as part of the family. Cats also maintain a significant presence on the internet, where memes, videos, and images of cats entertain and engage audiences, showcasing the enduring fascination with these animals. Because of these […]