Just to prove I'm a good-sported cat, here is an interview from romantic suspense author Marie-Nicole Ryan, who, as you will see, isn't the most tasteful tuna in the pantry... I don't know what my Typing Slave sees in her, but they're buds, so here's her interview!
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1) Why did you decide to be a writer instead of a cat sanctuary owner?
Because writing is a lot more fun than cleaning a hundred litter boxes every day.
2) Why do you think cats are better than dogs? (Since you call yourself a writer, I trust your answer will be eloquent.)
I don't think cats are better than dogs. Dogs are loving and affectionate and poop outside.
3) Tell me about the felines in your fiction. How often do they appear and how big a part do they play in your narratives?
In spite of the fact I'm a dog lover, I did insert two felines into a story, SEE YOU IN MY DREAMS. The two felines were named, Yin and Yang, one black and one white, but they were window dressing and only added at the request of a male friend, who shall remain nameless.
4) On the off-chance you have yet to incorporate cats into your fiction, when do you plan to rectify this egregious error and demonstration of poor writing skills?
As much as my answer may distress you, I don't have any such plans.
5) What are your favorite works of fiction involving cats or favorite fictional cats?
I love Lilian Jackson Braun's THE CAT WHO... books. Koko and Yum Yum are her two felines who manage to point Jim Qwilleran in the right direction to solve the murder. Actually it's the male Siamese, Koko, who does the honors.
6) Do you have any amazing, or at least humorous, real life cat stories you'd like to share?
No, but I could tell you some doozies about my prior charming doggies.
7) Multiple choice 1. What is your preference and why?
A) Long hair
B) Short hair
C) No hair
-- Note: I am not, of course, referring to the hirsute qualities of your most recent hero or heroine.
B) Less hair to kak up. No hair would just be too icky.
8) Multiple choice 2. You have a writing deadline but the cat who rules you wants some attention. Desperately. Do you:
A) Lock the cat in another room and keep working?
B) Pet the cat for a couple minutes and then toss her cruelly aside?
C) Pet the cat as long as she wants because you know it will inspire and refresh you?
-- Note: If you answered anything besides C, we suggest you consider the fact you could have written a much better book if you had been inspired and refreshed instead of mean to the cat.
D) none of the above since I don't have a cat, however, I know cats, as well as dogs, are good for our health, so the C statement is true.
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If anyone else, human or other, has any questions for the human, post them in the comments!
Sincerely,
MK (www.meankitty.com) & Typing Slave (www.jodywallace.com)
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1) Why did you decide to be a writer instead of a cat sanctuary owner?Because writing is a lot more fun than cleaning a hundred litter boxes every day.
2) Why do you think cats are better than dogs? (Since you call yourself a writer, I trust your answer will be eloquent.)
I don't think cats are better than dogs. Dogs are loving and affectionate and poop outside.
3) Tell me about the felines in your fiction. How often do they appear and how big a part do they play in your narratives?
In spite of the fact I'm a dog lover, I did insert two felines into a story, SEE YOU IN MY DREAMS. The two felines were named, Yin and Yang, one black and one white, but they were window dressing and only added at the request of a male friend, who shall remain nameless.
4) On the off-chance you have yet to incorporate cats into your fiction, when do you plan to rectify this egregious error and demonstration of poor writing skills?
As much as my answer may distress you, I don't have any such plans.
5) What are your favorite works of fiction involving cats or favorite fictional cats?
I love Lilian Jackson Braun's THE CAT WHO... books. Koko and Yum Yum are her two felines who manage to point Jim Qwilleran in the right direction to solve the murder. Actually it's the male Siamese, Koko, who does the honors.
6) Do you have any amazing, or at least humorous, real life cat stories you'd like to share?
No, but I could tell you some doozies about my prior charming doggies.
7) Multiple choice 1. What is your preference and why?
A) Long hair
B) Short hair
C) No hair
-- Note: I am not, of course, referring to the hirsute qualities of your most recent hero or heroine.
B) Less hair to kak up. No hair would just be too icky.
8) Multiple choice 2. You have a writing deadline but the cat who rules you wants some attention. Desperately. Do you:
A) Lock the cat in another room and keep working?
B) Pet the cat for a couple minutes and then toss her cruelly aside?
C) Pet the cat as long as she wants because you know it will inspire and refresh you?
-- Note: If you answered anything besides C, we suggest you consider the fact you could have written a much better book if you had been inspired and refreshed instead of mean to the cat.
D) none of the above since I don't have a cat, however, I know cats, as well as dogs, are good for our health, so the C statement is true.
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If anyone else, human or other, has any questions for the human, post them in the comments!
Sincerely,
MK (www.meankitty.com) & Typing Slave (www.jodywallace.com)
12 comments:
This was fun to read. I used to be a dog person, and then I got my cat and fell in love with her. I have enough love for both of them, though Bele is clingy today, making it hard to write.
I'm so glad Jody chose a week to air this when I'm out of town and away from consistent computer access. My mother is having eye surgery this morning and I'm down the hall at my half-sister's computer, which by the way is a lot faster than mine. Oh, no, and I thought I could resist buying a new computer for a couple more years.
Let me say I had a cat when I was a child, so I'm not completely beyond redemption.
What fun!
My kitty cats liked the interview, too. Two of them are sitting beside my keyboard, reading. (Or thinking about eating the cursor, I'm not sure which.)
On another note, I hope your mother's surgery goes well.
LOL! Loved the "dogs poop outside" comment. :) I like cats and dogs, but have to admit I'm more of a dog person. They don't tend to make me sneeze as much. :)
Mom's surgery went well. She's a trooper for sure. Now back home and will be snowed in for a few days. Good thing my sis, way down the hall, has Internet and will let me use it when I get cabin fever.
I enjoyed this and think that MK should interview more dog people.
Gasp! A dog lover in Meankitty's world? Very brave. Of course, anyone venturing into the realm of Writer & Cat must do so at their own risk!
Glad to hear your mom is doing well after her surgery, Marie!
LOL, fun interview!
Thanks Fran the dog. I'm so proud of your keyboard abilities. See--dog's are just as smart as cats.
Thanks, Monica. Mom did just great. However, we're now snowed in and cabin fever will commence shortly. LOL
Thanks, Cynthia. Glad you enjoyed.
This was a fun interview. Marie-Nicole is very brave being a dog person.
I'm a cat person. We have 4 of them. I'm with Marie-Nicole on all her points, except preferring dogs. LOL
Since you're such an excellent and thorough reviewer, Leah, I can overlook your cat fixation.
Hi Marie - Since your one of my mentors you know I'm a slave to my cat. I will admit I was a dog person for many years and loved every annoying one of them; fur, barking and all the other wonderful things dogs can do.
My cat is getting old and has turned into a real baby. Wants to sit on my lap while I write and it can be very distracting. I want Meankitty to know I never set my cat to the side until he is done being loved.
Keep up the great writing.
Cherie Denis
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