Cat Writers' Association, Inc.

Cat Writers' Association Bronze Jaguar and Special Award sponsor Zymox was showing their new ear wipes for cats at Global Pet Expo 2024! https://lnkd.in/gcAZG8yN Learn more about them here: https://lnkd.in/g_Gn97AE

??BLOG POST ALERT!?? There's a new post up on the CWA Blog! Read about how a cat can bring comfort and love after loss in “What a Difference a Cat Makes” by Ruth E. Thaler-Carter. ?? Read the story here: https://lnkd.in/gnKvYrMg ?? Please enjoy, comment, and share with your friends. Your story could be next! Professional and Associate Members, we encourage you to submit content for CWA's blog. Find more information and submission instructions at: https://lnkd.in/gzpi8dAm

NEW BOOK! NEW CWA AUTHOR! Meet Mark Watson Mark's first book is aimed at middle graders who love cats and adventure. There are heroines, villains and royalty all joined in a race against time to rescue three missing kittens. "Welcome to 1920's Britain, where cats and dogs have a voice and are treated as equals to humans. In the quaint British village of Upper Much-Mousing, one lucky young cat named Erin Chumley inherits an old Manor house and Estate. But with it comes responsibility and bills..... https://amzn.to/3NDbA2c

Book Shopping for the Holidays? Kathy Finley's book, "My One-Eyed, Three-Legged Therapist: How My Cat Clio Saved Me" (Purdue University Press, 2023) has won First Place in the 2024 PenCraft Book Awards for Literary Excellence. Kathy's book was also: Congratulations to current CWA Secretary Kathy Finley's book, "My One-Eyed, Three-Legged Therapist: How My Cat Clio Saved Me" (Purdue University Press, 2023) which has won First Place in the 2024 PenCraft Book Awards for Literary Excellence. The competition this year consisted of 1,400 book entries. Kathy's book was also: * FIRST PLACE WINNER Winner in Speak Up Talk Radio 2023 International Firebird Book Award for Animal/Pet Book & Inspirational Book * FINALIST Narrative Nonfiction - Animal/Pets in the American Bookfest Best Book Award * FINALIST for the 2024 Feathered Quill Book Award for Adult Animal/Pet Book. https://amzn.to/3YxCTkM

Though there are varying degrees of severity from mild to severe, a cat (or dog) affected by CH is generally wobbly, unsteady, and will often fall over when walking. Read more ?? https://lttr.ai/AYnXh #FelinePanleukopeniaVirus #UpperBodyStrength #UnderdevelopedCerebellumResults #SlightHeadTremors #ValuableLifeLessons #CatAdventureEnthusiast #HusbandEnjoyHiking

NEW BOOK! NEW CWA AUTHOR! Meet Mark Watson Mark's first book is aimed at middle graders who love cats and adventure. There are heroines, villains and royalty all joined in a race against time to rescue three missing kittens. "Welcome to 1920's Britain, where cats and dogs have a voice and are treated as equals to humans. In the quaint British village of Upper Much-Mousing, one lucky young cat named Erin Chumley inherits an old Manor house and Estate. But with it comes responsibility and bills..... To raise funds Erin, and her assistant Mrs Hudson, open a detective agency. Their latest case takes them to the bustling city of London, to the famous King Herod's Department store. Three kittens have gone missing......." https://amzn.to/3NDbA2c

??BLOG POST ALERT!?? There's a new post up on the CWA Blog! Read the heartwarming tale of “The Cat Who Painted the Sunset Orange” - a true story of love and friendship, written by Ann Katagiri. ?? Read the story here: https://lnkd.in/gB57vfkW ?? Please enjoy, comment, and share with your friends. Your story could be next! Professional and Associate Members, we encourage you to submit content for CWA's blog. Find more information and submission instructions at: https://lnkd.in/gzpi8dAm

Emily's cat Sampson speaks "I open my eyes and shake it off, but I happen to catch movement out of the corner of my eye as I do so." Read about him here... Read more ?? https://lttr.ai/AY7Wv #LateAfternoonSnack #CrawlyBugsScuttling #HusbandEnjoyHiking #CertifiedCatTrainer #CatAdventureEnthusiast #CoupleTailFlicks #ThinksIMAdorable #DonTHuntBirdies #DriedSummerGrass #TailSkimsBack

Kathy Finley's book, "My One-Eyed, Three-Legged Therapist: How My Cat Clio Saved Me" (Purdue University Press, 2023) has won First Place in the 2024 PenCraft Book Awards for Literary Excellence. The final evaluation of the book considered not only how well the book was written and crafted, but also the book's marketplace popularity and how professional the book cover looks. The competition this year consisted of 1,400 book entries. Kathy's book was also: FIRST PLACE WINNER Winner in Speak Up Talk Radio 2023 International Firebird Book Award for Animal/Pet Book & Inspirational Book FINALIST Narrative Nonfiction - Animal/Pets in the American Bookfest Best Book Award FINALIST for the 2024 Feathered Quill Book Award for Adult Animal/Pet Book. As part of this award, Kathy is invited to the 8th Annual PenCraft Book Awards Ceremony in Las Vegas on April 25, 2025, and her book is eligible for the "Best Book of 2024." https://amzn.to/3YxCTkM

Bring a touch of whimsy and charm to your holiday decor with these beautifully designed glass ornaments with CWA artist Stephanie Piro! https://lnkd.in/gvGbHaAN Ornament features: - Vibrant colors created with advanced printing techniques - Solid one-piece construction ensures durability - Crafted from 100% glass for an elegant look - Available in various bundles of 5, 10, 25, or 50 - Comes with a gold ribbon for easy hanging #Christmas #Holidays #cats #catslovers #christmasgifts