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1) Why did you decide to be a writer instead of a cat sanctuary owner?
Well, truth be told, I needed the extra money to help put my kids through college. I know it’s a selfish excuse, but sadly, it’s true!
2) Why do you think cats are better than dogs? (Since you call yourself a writer, I trust your answer will be eloquent.)
Errr…well, this one is sort of tough for me. I’m not exactly sure this is the best time to come out of the closet, but well…the fact of the matter is I’m a dog lover. There—I said it. I’ve come clean. Phew! I can’t tell you how good it feels to be able to say that out loud. I’ve hidden that embarrassing truth for years.
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?
I love to use animals as a way to showcase a character's character. I believe you can tell a great deal from someone by how they treat their (or other people's ) pets.
Actually there have been kitty characters in a few of my books. The one that comes to mind as a major player in the plot is Duke. In Erotic Research, my very first book with Samhain, the heroine Julia was devestated by the death of her beloved cat, Duke. For nearly a decade, he’d been her only family, her best friend. His death left her with a huge, gaping hole in her heart and, lacking a better choice, she filled that emptiness with her hunky, too-hot-for words editor, Ross!
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?
I must confess that looking back on my past works, I have failed to include enough strong cat leads. I would certainly like to address this unspeakable mistake in my next book, however, I’m starting a series involving cops who shift into dogs, so that may prove to be rather difficult…and, um…dangerous for the cat.
[ Meankitty's Note: Not if the cat shifters also in the story are bigger :) ]
5) What are your favorite works of fiction involving cats or favorite fictional cats?
Gotta admit it—my favorite cat of all-time is Garfield. Not sure if it’s his love of food or hysterical sarcasm that appeals to me more, but I have more than a few of his Sunday cartoons clipped out and hanging on my office door!
6) Do you have any amazing, or at least humorous, real life cat stories you'd like to share?
Don’t know if you’ll appreciate my story, but I’m actually a bit afraid of cats. I was traumatized by my roommate’s cat in college. Never met a meaner cat. She would crouch in the open doorways of our bedrooms waiting for me to walk down the hall at which point, she would pounce. And I don’t mean in a playful way. I spent two years covered in claw marks and bites! I think this sort of explains my everlasting love of dogs!
[ Meankitty's Note: Heh heh heh heh heh! Sounds like a Gallery candidate. ]
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.
I would have to say A. I love to have something soft and furry to rub my fingers through! Oh no—don’t let my hubby see this! If he asks, my answer was C!
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.
Um…C? Was that the right answer? Oh, phew. You were scaring me a bit with that evil meankitty eye!
User submitted:
Do you think pets and humans come to resemble each other over time?
I don’t know if they resemble each other physically, but I could swear that personality-wise, they do. My last dog was the twin of my son in terms of character. They acted exactly the same in nearly every respect. So much so, that my hubby jokingly started referring to our son as Scooter (our dog’s name)!
Can you type with a cat stretched out across your wrists? If not, why not? Otherwise, how's the carpal tunnel?
I’ve never tried to type with a cat on my wrists, but I can report that I find writing with a glass of wine in hand completely do-able!
When you're in the zone with your writing, what does your pet have to do to get your attention?
Sadly, my dog passed away last year and I swear I can still hear his little paws clip-clapping across our hardwood floors from time to time. He used to do the cutest thing and I swear to goodness, it worked EVERY time he wanted my attention. He would just put his little paw on my hand and look at me with the sweetest puppy dog eyes. It was a no-fail for attention and something I miss to this very day.
****
Sincerely,
Meankitty
http://www.meankitty.com/
Well, truth be told, I needed the extra money to help put my kids through college. I know it’s a selfish excuse, but sadly, it’s true!
2) Why do you think cats are better than dogs? (Since you call yourself a writer, I trust your answer will be eloquent.)
Errr…well, this one is sort of tough for me. I’m not exactly sure this is the best time to come out of the closet, but well…the fact of the matter is I’m a dog lover. There—I said it. I’ve come clean. Phew! I can’t tell you how good it feels to be able to say that out loud. I’ve hidden that embarrassing truth for years.
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?
I love to use animals as a way to showcase a character's character. I believe you can tell a great deal from someone by how they treat their (or other people's ) pets.Actually there have been kitty characters in a few of my books. The one that comes to mind as a major player in the plot is Duke. In Erotic Research, my very first book with Samhain, the heroine Julia was devestated by the death of her beloved cat, Duke. For nearly a decade, he’d been her only family, her best friend. His death left her with a huge, gaping hole in her heart and, lacking a better choice, she filled that emptiness with her hunky, too-hot-for words editor, Ross!
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?
I must confess that looking back on my past works, I have failed to include enough strong cat leads. I would certainly like to address this unspeakable mistake in my next book, however, I’m starting a series involving cops who shift into dogs, so that may prove to be rather difficult…and, um…dangerous for the cat.
[ Meankitty's Note: Not if the cat shifters also in the story are bigger :) ]
5) What are your favorite works of fiction involving cats or favorite fictional cats?
Gotta admit it—my favorite cat of all-time is Garfield. Not sure if it’s his love of food or hysterical sarcasm that appeals to me more, but I have more than a few of his Sunday cartoons clipped out and hanging on my office door!
6) Do you have any amazing, or at least humorous, real life cat stories you'd like to share?
Don’t know if you’ll appreciate my story, but I’m actually a bit afraid of cats. I was traumatized by my roommate’s cat in college. Never met a meaner cat. She would crouch in the open doorways of our bedrooms waiting for me to walk down the hall at which point, she would pounce. And I don’t mean in a playful way. I spent two years covered in claw marks and bites! I think this sort of explains my everlasting love of dogs!
[ Meankitty's Note: Heh heh heh heh heh! Sounds like a Gallery candidate. ]
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.
I would have to say A. I love to have something soft and furry to rub my fingers through! Oh no—don’t let my hubby see this! If he asks, my answer was C!
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.
Um…C? Was that the right answer? Oh, phew. You were scaring me a bit with that evil meankitty eye!
User submitted:
Do you think pets and humans come to resemble each other over time?
I don’t know if they resemble each other physically, but I could swear that personality-wise, they do. My last dog was the twin of my son in terms of character. They acted exactly the same in nearly every respect. So much so, that my hubby jokingly started referring to our son as Scooter (our dog’s name)!
Can you type with a cat stretched out across your wrists? If not, why not? Otherwise, how's the carpal tunnel?
I’ve never tried to type with a cat on my wrists, but I can report that I find writing with a glass of wine in hand completely do-able!
When you're in the zone with your writing, what does your pet have to do to get your attention?
Sadly, my dog passed away last year and I swear I can still hear his little paws clip-clapping across our hardwood floors from time to time. He used to do the cutest thing and I swear to goodness, it worked EVERY time he wanted my attention. He would just put his little paw on my hand and look at me with the sweetest puppy dog eyes. It was a no-fail for attention and something I miss to this very day.
****
Sincerely,
Meankitty
http://www.meankitty.com/
4 comments:
Wonderful and funny interview.
Writing whilst holding onto a glass of wine? I'm impressed and have decided that's a talent I'm going to try and develop!
I'm a devout kitty person, but I also have a doggie, Woggy Girl. She's as different from a cat as a dog can get, but I love her madly. She sends condolences over the loss your doggie. I do too.
Nice interview. :~)
Hilarious! Loved it.
I'm shocked at your wine skill. hee hee
Well done with balancing wine while writing. Talent. Nice interview ... although I'm surprised MeanKitty allowed it since you're a dog person.
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