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Lynley Cannon’s FRIDAY FELINE FACTS & FANCIES, the Bath

 

Lynley Cannon, star of the Crazy Cat Lady cozy mystery series, is often referred to as a crazy cat lady herself, but when it comes to the feline species, this sixty-something cat shelter volunteer knows her stuff. Check here each Friday for instructive and intriguing information on our favorite subject: cats!

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“Grooming cat” by Agnes Bodor

Thirty percent of the average cat’s waking time is spent grooming.   ~Copy Cats, chapter 16

Check out more of Lynley’s kitty tips, tricks, and facts preceding each chapter in Cats’ Eyes, Copy Cats, Cat’s Paw, and Cat Call.

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Lynley Cannon’s FRIDAY FELINE FACTS & FANCIES, Cat-Speak

 

Lynley Cannon, star of the Crazy Cat Lady cozy mystery series, is often referred to as a crazy cat lady herself, but when it comes to the feline species, this sixty-something cat shelter volunteer knows her stuff. Check here each Friday for instructive and intriguing information on our favorite subject: cats!

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Talking Cat by White Moon Studio

“If, like most of us, you’re not a cat psychic, you may still be able to understand what your cat is thinking. Body language – eyes, ears, whiskers and tail – convey many messages of their own.”  ~Copy Cats, chapter 3

How do you communicate with yout cats?

Check out more of Lynley’s kitty tips, tricks, and facts preceding each chapter in Cats’ Eyes, Copy Cats, Cat’s Paw, and Cat Call.

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Lynley Cannon’s FRIDAY FELINE FACTS & FANCIES, Animals and the Law

 

Lynley Cannon, star of the Crazy Cat Lady cozy mystery series, is often referred to as a crazy cat lady herself, but when it comes to the feline species, this sixty-something cat shelter volunteer knows her stuff. Check here each Friday for instructive and intriguing information on our favorite subject: cats!

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“Abuse of an animal is a serious offence. Every state in the US has laws prohibiting cruelty to animals, and 41 states plus the District of Columbia have felony provisions for animal cruelty which include heavy fines and even jail time. Yay! ”   ~Cats’ Eyes, chapter 10

More states are adding significant laws concerning the treatment of animals. Is your state stepping up?

Check out more of Lynley’s kitty tips, tricks, and facts preceding each chapter in Cats’ Eyes, Copy Cats, Cat’s Paw, and Cat Call.

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Review of WORLD ENOUGH by Clea Simon

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Everybody has a past. Some are more memorable than others; some we would prefer to forget. My own past was rooted in the hippie movement and the music scene that went with it. Though WORLD ENOUGH’s Tara Wilton hit her crazy prime a few decades later in the clubs of the ‘80s, I can identify. I understand those push-pull relationships with once-upon-a-time friends. I get the compulsion to both renounce the past and embrace it. The dichotomy that runs throughout this story is eerily my own.

In this multi-layered work, Tara, a one-time newshound now bored by her current job, finds herself pulled back through doors she thought were closed forever. A story about the old scene leads her to new information and the possibility that events of the past were not as she had imagined them at the time. The death of one of the old tribe raises questions—was it accidental, suicide, or murder?— and brings doubts about another death back in the day.

Clea leads us slowly, purposefully, sometimes almost painfully through Tara’s thought process as she is drawn to uncover the facts, however grotesque. What happened? Where did it all go wrong? The world is dangerous when we begin to peel back the layers of its darkest secrets and reveal the raw, bleeding truth.

WORLD ENOUGH by Clea Simon launches November 8, 2017. You can catch the latest news on the World Enough Book Launch Facebook page.

Clea Simon is a member of the Cat Writers’ Association. Though there are really no cats in this book, she has several other cat-centric series to check out.

 

 

Lynley Cannon’s FRIDAY FELINE FACTS & FANCIES, I am Bastet

 

Lynley Cannon, star of the Crazy Cat Lady cozy mystery series, is often referred to as a crazy cat lady herself, but when it comes to the feline species, this sixty-something cat shelter volunteer knows her stuff. Check here each Friday for instructive and intriguing information on our favorite subject: cats!

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“In ancient Egypt, cats were important members of society. Because they controlled vermin, including snakes such as cobras, they were elevated to divinity. In the event of fire, men would stand guard to make sure no cats ran into the flames. When a cat died, its household would go into mourning, shaving their eyebrows to signify loss. Killing a cat, even accidentally, incurred the harsh penalty of death.”   ~Copy Cats, chapter 27

Check out more of Lynley’s kitty tips, tricks, and facts preceding each chapter in Cats’ Eyes, Copy Cats, Cat’s Paw, and Cat Call.

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Lynley Cannon’s FRIDAY FELINE FACTS & FANCIES, Hoarder

 

Lynley Cannon, star of the Crazy Cat Lady cozy mystery series, is often referred to as a crazy cat lady herself, but when it comes to the feline species, this sixty-something cat shelter volunteer knows her stuff. Check here each Friday for instructive and intriguing information on our favorite subject: cats!

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fan art created by Deviant Art artist caanantheartboy

 

“The definition of an animal hoarder is someone who keeps higher than usual numbers of pets without being able to properly care for them, while at the same time denying the problem.”    ~Cats’ Eyes, chapter 25

 

Animal hoarding is a serious problem. If you suspect someone of being a hoarder, notify your local animal investigations team.

Check out more of Lynley’s kitty tips, tricks, and facts preceding each chapter in CATS’ EYES, COPY CATS, CAT’S PAW, and CAT CALL.

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WE HAVE WINNERS!

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Little, get off that stack of books! We have a winner!

 

Special thanks to everyone who entered the “Cat Call” Book Giveaway. Winners have been notified. I wish I could give every one of you a book! Thanks so much for your support. As an independent author, your encouragement means a everything to me.

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Lynley Cannon’s FRIDAY FELINE FACTS & FANCIES, T-N-R

 

Lynley Cannon, star of the Crazy Cat Lady cozy mystery series, is often referred to as a crazy cat lady herself, but when it comes to the feline species, this sixty-something cat shelter volunteer knows her stuff. Check here each Friday for instructive and intriguing information on our favorite subject: cats!

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“A cat is considered feral if it has grown up in the wild without human contact. These cats are terribly afraid of humans and rarely adapt to being pets. To cut down on rampant feral populations, many communities have adopted a Trap-Neuter-Return program. With TNR, the cats can live out their normal lives without adding to the homeless cat population.”    ~Copy Cats, chapter 25

Is there a TNR program in your town?

Check out more of Lynley’s kitty tips, tricks, and facts preceding each chapter in CATS’ EYES, COPY CATS, CAT’S PAW, and CAT CALL.

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WHAT’S DIFFERENT ABOUT “CAT CALL”?

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What’s different about Cat Call?

That’s a tough one. Cat Call is a cozy, and cozies have rules. Cozy readers require a certain set of elements. We want to revisit the old neighborhood. We want to meet characters who have become friends. We want to know there will be trials and tribulations, but that good will prevail. We want our happy ending.

By their very nature, cozies need to invoke a feeling of familiarity without becoming predictable. We still want to be surprised and, yes, shocked! We want a twist. We want to try to guess Who done it? and why. Don’t worry. Cat Call has all the fun stuff we like in a cozy cat mystery.

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Cary Grant & Clark Gable, actor cats

What sets Cat Call apart from the other Crazy Cat Lady stories?

The first thing you’ll notice about Cat Call is that Lynley ventures into new territory. Thrown into unfamiliar surroundings— the set of a television mystery pilot— she finds herself assuming the new and unusual job of cat handler. Cat Call takes us behind the scenes as we watch Lynley do her darndest to keep up with the whirlwind world of films.

Also a breakaway from previous stories, Cat Call turns an eye on the occult. Crazy cat lady Lynley Cannon doesn’t usually dabble in arcane matters, but strange happenings on set have her wondering. What is this mysterious “hex” everyone is talking about? The show is fraught with mayhem and misfortune. Is it a hex, or a hoax?

Finally, Lynley arrives on the scene with a new tool in her belt. She has been taking self-defense classes from her good friend Special Agent Denny Paris, so this time when chaos comes her way, Lynley gets to throw a few punches of her own.

A new cast of characters mingle with the old:

Lynley befriends a famous actor.

Seleia hits it off with the young production assistant.

Big Emilio plays ambassador to the actor cats, Clark Gable and Cary Grant, when they come for an overnight.

But don’t worry—Lynley is still the same cat lady we’ve come to love. (Not quite crazy yet.) There are heart-to-hearts with shelter buddy Frannie, cookies from Cupcake City, and it goes without saying, lots of cats.

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A scene f rom Cat Call:

“Give her some room here.” The medic, Louis, flagged the onlookers back. Sirens were approaching, still blocks away but coming fast.

“Will I be okay?” It was a plea.

“Sure, hon,” Louis mumbled, “but it looks like you have a nasty break. The ambulance will be here in a minute. Just try to stay quiet and breathe.”

Rhonda sank back onto the gravel, barely stifling her tears, but did as ordered. The in-and-out motion of her breaths seemed to soothe her, and the whimpers hushed into little meows.

The siren, loud now, abruptly cut off. I looked up to see people motioning the emergency vehicle down through the lot toward Rhonda. It pulled to a hard stop and a pair of EMTs appeared, parting the crowd to get to their patient. They took one look at Rhonda’s misshapen leg and began to prep her for the inevitable trip to the ER.

As they got her onto the gurney, she reached for my hand. “Take the cats,” she moaned. “Take the cats for the shoot.”

“But…” I stammered. “But I don’t know anything about cat handling.”

“You know about cats. They know what to do. Please, Lynley. I’m afraid if they don’t work today, we’ll be fired. Please? You can do it, I know you can.”

Her hand fell away as they began to roll her toward the vehicle. I didn’t have a chance to answer, but Rhonda’s eyes were closed now. She knew I would say yes.

Behind me, in the buzz of worried conversation, I thought heard someone say the word, hex.

 

Cat Call will be out on October 26th and is available for preorder now. Cats’ Eyes, Copy Cats, and Cat’s Paw will be on sale through October 31. Catch up now!

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Lynley Cannon’s FRIDAY FELINE FACTS & FANCIES, Hero Cat

 

Lynley Cannon, star of the Crazy Cat Lady cozy mystery series, is often referred to as a crazy cat lady herself, but when it comes to the feline species, this sixty-something cat shelter volunteer knows her stuff. Check here each Friday for instructive and intriguing information on our favorite subject: cats!

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A Georgia family adopted a sweet white cat named Mr. Meowy from a local animal rescue group; the next day, Mr. Meowy returned the favor by saving the family’s home from going up in flames.   ~Copy Cats, chapter 28

Check out more of Lynley’s kitty tips, tricks, and facts preceding each chapter in Cats’ Eyes, Copy Cats, Cat’s Paw, and Cat Call.

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