Michigan-based writer and animal advocate Janet Vormittag has authored multiple articles and several books, including the “You Might be a Crazy Cat Lady if…” memoir series. From 2006 to 2024, Vormittag published “Cats and Dogs”, a Magazine Devoted to Companion Animals.
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Who Are the Cat Writers’ Association: Amber Royer
Our guest today is author Amber Royer. Royer writes the “Chocoverse” comic telenovela-style, foodie-inspired space opera series, and the “Bean to Bar Mysteries”. Her workbook/textbook “Story Like a Journalist” and her “Thoughtful Journal” series allow her to connect with writers.
IT’S A MYSTERY: My Story and the Cat It Rode in on
Musings on Plotting Mysteries by Award-Winning Author by Mollie Hunt.
I chose writing mysteries because that’s what I love to read, especially the cozy genre that promises a happy ending. Read what you write, they say. It’s important to know what other authors are doing…
Who Are the Cat Writers’ Association: Krista Schulte
In conversation with 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 […]
Who Are the Cat Writers’ Association: K Colitti
In conversation with 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 […]
Easy Black Cat Crochet Applique Pattern
by Emily Hall Spooky season is upon us, which means black cats are all the rage right now. (Though as someone who shares their home with a black cat, I think black cats are all the rage all the time.) If you’re looking for an easy but fun crochet project to fit the season, my […]
Who Are the Cat Writers’ Association: Ellen M. Laura
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 […]