Cats and Their Hats
Being a cat, I can’t help but be a Dr. Seuss fan. I mean, come on, the man became famous for writing a book called The Cat in the Hat! And what could be better than that? See, now I’m even rhyming,...
View ArticleMMGM: My Very UnFairy Tale Life
My recommendation for today’s Marvelous Middle Grade Monday has one of my favorite openings EVER. You know all those stories that claim fairies cry sparkle tears and elves travel by rainbow? They’re...
View ArticleDon’t Look Now–It’s a Pop Quiz!
Surely you don’t expect me to keep writing these posts week after week without making sure you’re paying attention. Yes, I’m afraid it’s true—it’s time for a pop quiz! No worries, though. It’ll be fun....
View ArticleA Complete History of the Professional Mews
I may be one of the best, but I am certainly not the first Professional Mews. Cats have been serving in this time-honored, traditional job for as long as there have been writers. That’s because our...
View ArticleBlog Takeover Attempt Foiled!
I must thank my high-tech blog security system for stopping the attempted takeover of Marvelous Middle Grade Monday this week. As you can see, this was NOT an amateur effort, but a serious attack by...
View ArticleThe Dreaded D Word
Sometimes a Professional Mews has to put his paw down. As in give his Mewsee the dreaded D word—a deadline. I’ve been cutting Cindy some slack, since she’s had a bit of a rough year. She’s been...
View ArticleIn Which I Visit a REALLY Big Litter Box
Being the nice Professional Mews I am, I decided to let Cindy have a weekend away. I know, I know, I’m a big softie. But I thought she deserved a little break since she’s been working so hard on those...
View ArticleMore Secret Powers
Remember a few weeks ago, when I told you about Felines’ secret powers? Well, laser-eyes and camouflage are only the beginning of our extraordinary abilities. If you want to know the truth, cats are...
View ArticleCelebrate National Hug Your Cat Day
Cindy has this thing hanging on her wall called a calendar. Recently I’ve noticed how it is full of people’s birthdays and anniversaries and holidays like Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. But no matter...
View ArticleWhile the Cat’s Away, the Shark Will Play
It’s our favorite weekend of the year! Cindy and I are at the annual writers retreat for the clients of the Erin Murphy Literary Agency. Starting today, we’re enjoying four whole days of hanging out...
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