I’m a poor kitty who has lost his way look on his face. He meowed sadly again, realized that he was looking at his Momma, who was holding the box of Kitten Chow, and ran over to me.
“Get your ass in there!” I said, pushing him through the gate into our back yard with my foot. I had to push Spanky back into the back yard as well, and then I shut the gate.
I was like the Pied Piper, shaking the box and followed by a trio of kitties as I walked back to the door and into the house. They all came through the door after me and looked expectantly up at me. I gave each of them a few pieces of Kitten Chow, and shut the door.
Fred’s going to block off the gap under the front fence, but I swear to god, I’m about ready to go out and buy one of those free-standing dog fences and if the Bean wants to go out in the yard, I’ll put him in there and let him sniff around. Little bastard.
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A few weeks ago, after finishing the
last available Casey Jones book, I went to the
author’s site, found that there was no information about another one coming out soon, and emailed the author to see if/ when we could expect the next one.
Dear Katy Munger –
I think it is cruel and unusual of you to write Better off Dead, a book so compelling that I stayed up until after 1 AM to see how it ended, and not have another Casey Jones book written so that I can move on to reading it. Instead, I’m sitting here sadly missing Casey and wondering what she’s up to.
Please immediately drop whatever you’re doing and write another Casey Jones book for me. Also, dedicate it to me. No, name a character after me!
I’m kidding in that last paragraph. But seriously, when can we expect another Casey Jones book?
Sincerely,
Robyn
This morning in my in-box, a response!
Dear Robyn,
I wanted to write back and thank you for your kind letter about my Casey Jones books. It came at a good time: I am entering the home stretch and about to finish up a draft of what has been a long process with my current book (not a Casey). Once it is done, probably in late Spring, I am going to get back to finishing a Casey in progress. I hope to have a new one done by year end. And: Burley makes a return appearance! Plus, you never know… there may be a character in there named after you, after all…. Hopefully, you’ll still be in the mood for more Casey by the time it hit bookstores! I took a few years off from writing and got back to it just last year. It’s great to be back, but I can only hope my readers are still out there!
Thanks again for writing, and best wishes for a great 2004.
all the best,
Katy Munger
I’m sure she’s kidding about naming a character after me, but how awesome is it to hear back from an author I really like? Too cool!
(On a side note, if anyone out there writes a book, I definitely think you should name a character after me.)
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I love
this idea. It actually took me a minute to understand it –
Why would someone from Minneapolis, MN send flowers to a random couple getting married in San Francisco? Hmm… Oh yeah! Duh. – but I think it’s one of the sweetest things I’ve ever heard. Spread the love!
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When was the last time you…
1. …went to the doctor? Earlier this month. Maybe the 4th?
2. …went to the dentist? Oh god, it’s been years. I desperately need to go. Maybe next month.
3. …filled your gas tank? Last week, maybe? I don’t have to fill up my tank all that often, every two or three weeks unless it’s been a busy errand-running week.
4. …got enough sleep? Last night. I get enough sleep most nights, except for the occasional Monday morning, when I have to get up early to go feed the cats at the pet store, and even then I get a solid 6 or 7 hours.
5. …backed up your computer? Probably the last time I reformatted, which would have been, oh, probably a couple of months ago. I need to do it again, I suppose, but I doubt that I actually will!
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Spot and the Bean belly up to the water bowl.
This gives you some idea of how lanky the Bean has become over the past few months.
Spanky and the Bean checking out the fence.
Something’s caught the Bean’s interest.
Spanky and the Bean haul ass for the back door.
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Poor Robyn. You may have to “Alcatraz” the backyard to keep them babies in the back yard.. Cats are way too smart.
How exciting to get a reply back from an author! Wow, if you get your name in a book it will almost be like I “know” 2 famous people (Fred being the first) hehe.
When I’ve lost my kitty in the past, I’ve done the “Good, you’re gone you little brat! Stay gone! I don’t care!” And then I go in the house and worry and worry and then go searching for her all over again. Little furry bastards.
That is one long bean. I think you’re going to have to start calling him “String Bean.”
Okay, Robyn, you’re on! If you’ll read my book Girl Clown (soon to be published on Lulu.com), I’ll name a character after you in the sequel, which I’ve already started. Would you like to an aerialist? An animal trainer — perhaps with a cat act?
I spend half my summer looking for those little asshole cats of ours when they escape the yard! My son had invented a “wonderful” device…….a rope on their leash, with a piece of hockey stick (only in Canada) attached to the end, so that the couldn’t get through the fence without getting stopped. Yeah, uh huh……that worked. I had to go chasing after the embarassing sight of my cat running down the street dragging a hockey stick behind him! HmmmpHHH
Can I first tell you how much I love your site? Love all the kitty pics.
I wrote to Katy Munger too, and also got a personal reply! She’s the greatest – I think Casey kicks ass. LOL. I offered that if Katy comes anywhere close to me on a book tour, I’ll take her out for drinks, give her my guest room, whatever. She said to watch out what I offer, she just might take me up on it!!
Have a great weekend.
On the first half of the entry I have two words: Chicken Wire. Oh and I am almost finished with my post-apocolyptic aliens take over book where in the end the hero dies a terrible death. I think I could change one of the alien’s names…
Bozoette – you’re on! Animal trainer with a cat act sounds aces to me. Just let me know when your book is available!!
Tracy – I think you should name the HEAD alien after me! 🙂
PS Tracy: You could even flip my name around (Nybor), for a more “alien”-sounding name! Yeah! Heh.
Love the ass-hauling. 🙂
Those cats are too much..esp Bean! LOL! Don’t you just love them but they also make you so damn mad at time! ;o)
I love that pic of your back yard.I’ve never seen the back of your house.Good angle! They are hauling ass aren’t they?!
Robyn, the chicken wire along the bottom of the fence sounds like a good idea to me. You’d only need it to be about six inches high. If that doesn’t work, you could always put barbed wire along the bottom and the top of the fence…LOL
Oh, I have a request…please don’t encourage Bonnie to buy that $600 Hot Dog!!!!!! :o)
Peace………..
Ooooh, I love that spot on Spot! My Bonnie had one and it was the so kissable, heh!