Voice recognition mistake of the day: "Posterior if you think everyone would be interested."

(No posteriors needed. I just wanted to invite people to "Post here.")

Would you like to get an early, FREE copy of the next cat café book (tentatively titled Bengals and Billionaires at the Cat Café)? Learn how at the end of this email.

Cute of the day: Check out this video of lion cubs being vaccinated. Their ferocious little snarls are so adorable!

The fourth cat cafe book, "Romance and Rescues at the Cat Café," is on sale for 99 cents (US/UK) in the Kindle Store. Baristas Holly and Dustin go on a road trip to rescue dozens of cats from a spooky house and get trapped by a snowstorm! This title stars Merlin, the Maine coon readers adore, and many more cats to fall in love with. It includes the tropes two against the world, enemies to lovers, and forced proximity. Visit the Furrever Friends Sweet Romance series page on Amazon US or Amazon UK.

It’s been cold here. Bear and I help keep each other warm.

If you want to see a video of our other ferret, Panda, exploring snow, click here.

Should We Bring a Cat to Space?: Author Jennifer L. Holm ponders cats in history and science fiction, and their potential benefits as space companions. Read it here.

Desert Gold is free on Amazon (worldwide, I believe)! When Erin, a quiet history professor, uncovers a clue that may pinpoint the lost treasure cave, she prepares for adventure. But when a hit and run driver nearly kills her, she realizes she’s not the only one after the treasure. And is Drew, the handsome helicopter pilot who found her bleeding in a ditch, really a hero, or one of the enemy?

“The story has it all—action, romance, danger, intrigue, lost treasure, not to mention a sizzling relationship....”

Desert Gold is set in New Mexico, where we've been having some gorgeous sunsets lately:

Find New Books and Authors!

Love is in the Air: Find new authors with free prequels, novellas, and short stories. These romance offerings are yours with newsletter signups (unsubscribe any time). See the selections here: https://storyoriginapp.com/to/XgbCSFp

My Sweet Valentine Clean Romance Giveaway: Best friends, second chances, fake fiancées – get even more free books when you sign up for author newsletters. See the sweet/clean options here: https://storyoriginapp.com/to/iYJ4MQg

I'm Hooked On Your KU Books: Romance, romance, and more Kindle Unlimited romance! Find alpha heroes and BBW, matchmakers and Hollywood stars, cowboys and vampires, love during pandemic and Christmas stories - and much more, from sweet to spicy. Browse here: https://storyoriginapp.com/to/tKZtFUq

Books on My Radar:

Riding Past Midnight, by Ella Cooper: if you missed this free short story, it's still available. It's a "short and steamy Western Romance" by an author you may want to follow if you like cowboy stories. She gets good reviews.

Remember Patience: A Second Chance Military Romance (Healing Hearts), by Ginny Sterling: "Laura McNeal was a survivor getting by in the best way she knew how. But when her neighbor asks for a simple favor, can a single letter to a lonely soldier kindle a dream just out of reach?"

Bandits Peak is on sale for 99 cents (US/UK) in the Kindle Store: A teen boy meets strangers hiding in the mountains and is drawn into their mystery. When he discovers their purpose, will he risk his life to expose them? (This is my author name when writing for young people.)

“Great story for reluctant and struggling readers.”

“Bandits Peak will definitely appeal to boys and girls who like stories set in the wilderness.”

This book focuses on the craft of writing for children. It will help you get started, through straightforward information and exercises you can do on your own or with critique partners. Get the Kindle version for $1.99 - a 60% discount - Feb 19-25 here.

You Can Write for Children: How to Write Great Stories, Articles, and Books for Kids and Teenagers is also available in paperback and in Large Print paperback.

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I'm hoping to release the next Cat Café novel – tentatively titled Bengals and Billionaires at the Cat Café at the end of March/early April. Would you like to get an early copy for free? In exchange, you would try to read it and post an honest review the week it comes out. You will need to have an Amazon review account, review blog, Goodreads account where you post reviews or something similar.

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