Monthly Archives: August 2013

Drama in a Multiple Cat Household

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Patricia

We have only three cats. Our maximum in recent years was four. Although I know many people with oodles more cats and I, myself, had a total of eleven at one time—years ago. I’m pretty sure that most people don’t … Continue reading →

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Lily Has Kidney Disease

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Patricia

Lily is in kidney failure and we’re having a heck of a time trying to keep her comfortable. I dealt with this illness with a much older cat once, but Lily’s symptoms are different. The main symptom—the reason why we … Continue reading →

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Catnapped, an Excerpt

Posted on August 24, 2013 by Patricia

Here’s an excerpt from the first chapter of Catnapped. I hope this leaves you wanting more: “It’s okay, Max,” Margaret crooned while leaning forward and placing a hand of comfort on his arm. “We’ll get to the bottom of this. … Continue reading →

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Writing About Cats

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Patricia

Readers of Catnapped and my pre-publication readers for the next in the mystery series, Cat-Eye Witness, tell me that they have enjoyed getting to know the cats in my stories—especially Rags, the klepto cat. I had fun designing Rags. And … Continue reading →

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Catnapped: A Klepto Cat Mystery

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Patricia

I got another Amazon review for Catnapped and it wasn’t positive. Although there were plenty of readers who loved it the way it was, I’m glad I pulled the original version of this Kindle book and replaced it with a … Continue reading →

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Help! My Cat’s Gone Missing!

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Patricia

Today, I want to talk about cat’s disappearing. We all see signs and posters up on telephone poles and sign posts, especially this time of year, saying “Cat Missing,” or “Lost Cat.” Sometimes there’s a reward offered. Other times a … Continue reading →

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Catnapped Revised

Posted on August 11, 2013 by Patricia

The new and improved Catnapped, the first in the Klepto Cat Mystery series is up and running on Kindle. http://amzn.to/14OCk0W As some of you know, I pulled the original (posted June of this year), after some constructive critique and have … Continue reading →

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