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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, News 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, Craft, News 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, News 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: 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: Ellen M. Laura

August 21, 2025 by adminMeow 5 Comments

long haired tabby cat

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 […]

Filed Under: Blog, Craft, Profile Tagged With: cat writer, Ellen M. Laura

How Ketzel, The Composer Cat Inspired A Writer

November 23, 2015 by adminMeow 3 Comments

Ketzel, the cat who composed

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 […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Amy June Bates, cat picture book, cat writer, Ketzel, Ketzel Cat, Lesléa Newman, the Composing Cat

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