Author’s Life

Happy Mother’s Day 2016

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Mother’s Day is still a bit of a bittersweet holiday for me. Even though my mother passed away 22 years ago, I still feel a pang each year when Mother’s Day cards start appearing in stores.

I owe so many things to my mom, but the two most important ones are my love of cats, and my love of books.Continue Reading

Tortitude: The BIG Book About Cats With a BIG Attitude in Stores Today

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Today is a very big day for Allegra, Ruby and me: today is the official launch day for Tortitude: The BIG Book About Cats With a BIG Attitude! This means that the book will be in stores today.

The book is currently an Amazon Bestseller, and we hope it will do really well in stores, too. Please tell all your cat loving friends about the book. If you don’t see it in your local bookstore, you can ask the store to order it for you. And of course, the book is available from Amazon and other online retailers.Continue Reading

Sunday Purrs: Lessons from a Blizzard

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Allegra, Ruby and I made it through the Blizzard of 2016! I admit that I don’t handle severe weather as well as I should. I get pretty anxious when weather forecast contains words like “monster storm” and “life-threatening storm” – especially when my trusted forecasters at the Washington Post, who are not known for hype, use those words. Weather anxiety is becoming a recognized psychological disorder, which is not surprising, given our obsession with the weather. Checking weather apps is the number one smartphone use.

I’m a firm believer that when life throws a challenge our way, the best thing we can do is look for the lessons.Continue Reading

Happy New Year’s Eve 2015

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My two little party animals are ready to ring in the New Year (and don’t worry, that’s catnip bubbly in those glasses.) We hope all of you have a safe and happy New Year’s Eve. May the coming year be filled with health, happiness, prosperity, and purrs.