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Who Are the Cat Writers’ Association: Ann Katagiri

October 1, 2026 by CWA Website 10 Comments

Find out more about Ann Katagiri, whose three debut bilingual children’s books, “Den Chan: The Cat Who Crossed the Ocean” follow the adventures of an orange tabby cat who travels from Japan to Texas.

Filed Under: Blog, News, Profile Tagged With: author Ann Katagiri, cat writer, children's book author, CWA member

CatVideoFest 2026: An Interview with Director Will Braden

September 15, 2026 by CWA Website 6 Comments

image of poster reading CatVideoFest2026 showing a cat holding a ticket.

Get ready for CatVideoFest! Join Mewla Young with Director Will Braden as Will discusses the festival’s worldwide growth, its mission to support local animal charities, and the cat who has been by his side throughout it all.

Filed Under: Blog, Events, News, Profile Tagged With: animal welfare, cat charities, cat film, cat video festival, cat videos, Cat Writers' Association, CatVideoFest 2026, Henri le Chat Noir, Will Braden

Who Are the Cat Writers’ Association: Cindy J. Vanous

September 1, 2026 by CWA Website 5 Comments

portrait of wrier Cindy Vanous

In the CWA “Who Are the Cat Writers’ Association?” series, Mollie Hunt speaks with Cindy J. Vanous, a children’s author based in Dallas, Texas. After a 33-year career in instructional design, Cindy discovered a passion for writing books for children.

Filed Under: Blog, Profile Tagged With: author Cindy Vanous, cat writer, children's book author, CWA member

Who Are the Cat Writers’ Association: Terilynn Mitchell 

July 1, 2026 by CWA Website 4 Comments

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Mollie Hunt’s interview guest today is Terilynn Mitchell. Terilynn is a semi-retired registered veterinary nurse who has cared for unadoptable animals for 30 years. She writes from experience and has a special soft spot for cats.

Filed Under: Blog, Profile Tagged With: author Terilynn Mitchell, cat adoption, cat rescue, cat writer, CWA member, Terilynn Mitchell, unadoptable cats

Who Are the Cat Writers’ Association: Janet Vormittag

May 1, 2026 by adminMeow 2 Comments

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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.

Filed Under: Blog, Profile Tagged With: author Janet Vormittag, cat rescue, cat writer, Crazy Cat Lady, Janet Vormittag, memoir writer

Who Are the Cat Writers’ Association: Amber Royer

April 15, 2026 by adminMeow 2 Comments

Writer Amber Royer with tuxedo cat

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.

Filed Under: Blog, Craft, Profile Tagged With: Amber Royer, author Amber Royer, cat writer, cozy fiction writer, science fiction writers, writing craft

Who Are the Cat Writers’ Association: John Riddle

April 1, 2026 by adminMeow Leave a Comment

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Our guest today on Who are the Cat Writers’ Association? is John Riddle. John is the author of 41 books (including two cat-related titles!) and has worked as a ghostwriter on numerous projects. His byline has appeared in major publications all across the U.S., and he has written articles for more than 300 websites. He has been working out of his home office in Delaware as a full-time freelance writer, author, ghostwriter, and donut eater since 1996.

Filed Under: Blog, Profile Tagged With: cat advice, cat writer, cats, freelance writing, funny cats, john riddle, writing

Who Are the Cat Writers’ Association: Krista Schulte

January 8, 2026 by adminMeow 2 Comments

selfie of woman holding gray and white cat in her arms

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 […]

Filed Under: Blog, Craft, Profile Tagged With: Krista Schulte, writer, writing craft

Who Are the Cat Writers’ Association: K Colitti

October 16, 2025 by adminMeow 4 Comments

K Colitti - woman laying down on bed with cat on her chest

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 […]

Filed Under: Blog, Craft, Profile Tagged With: cat writer, K Colitti

Who Are the Cat Writers’ Association: Elise Scott

September 18, 2025 by adminMeow 4 Comments

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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 […]

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