Cat Writers' Association

05/25/2026

The Cat’s Out of the Bag: The Nine Lives Library Is Here!

The first volume of the Nine Lives Library is almost here! Curious
Cats, a collection of 12 short mysteries, is a tribute to the
enigmatic creatures that share our lives. The anthology debuts May 29
and includes a short story by me called "The Case of Sam Spaded."

You can reserve your ebook copy today at
https://www.amazon.com/Curious-Cats-Original-Short-Mysteries-ebook/dp/B0GZMVDCJZ.

* The paperback will be available on May 29. *

If you love cats, a good mystery, or both — order your copy today.

05/25/2026

May the sun shine on your day.

Memorial Day is a U.S. federal holiday observed on the last Monday in May (May 25, 2026) to honor military personnel who died in service.

Originally known as Decoration Day, it began after the Civil War to decorate graves with flags, later becoming a 3-day weekend and the unofficial start of summer - and more sunshine for cats everywhere.

05/25/2026

Have you entered the Cat Writers' Communications Contest for cat creatives?

Authors, Painters, Poets, Bloggers and Vloggers, Cartoonists and Photographers? Check the CATegories and see where your finest work will fit best! Open until 31st May (midnite!)

LINK https://catwriters.com/cwa-muse-category-descriptions/

05/24/2026

She trapped 58 cats at a mobile home park last spring. This year, they called back - to learn how to do it themselves!

Stacy sits down with Tanya Cook of Ohio Alleycat Resource in Cincinnati to talk about what it really looks like to build a community cat program from scratch and how one person can spark a movement.

🐾 400+ cats TNR'd in the pilot year
🐾 From neonatal foster to full-time advocate
🐾 The Neighborhood Cat Ambassador Program
🐾 Zip code targeting using shelter & rescue data
🐾 Community cat census via QR code flyers
🐾 Teaching communities to sustain the work themselves

This is the long game. And it's working. 🙌

Listen here -
https://youtu.be/OpUjl_gHwN4?si=y29N9mIwunDtYDOi
- or wherever you get your podcasts!

05/24/2026

Today is Endangered Species Day.❤️ Endangered Species Day reminds us how fragile life on this planet truly is. Every species lost is a story cut short. Today we honor them, protect them, and choose to do better for the ones still holding on.

05/21/2026

Did you know the Cat Writers' have a busy blog that is well worth a read? From online security, to novelists insights, cat care and cat humor!

https://catwriters.com/blog/

05/20/2026

How to Introduce an Older Cat to a Younger Cat with World's Best Cat Litter

Read about safe steps to Junior and Senior introductions in this fun and friendly post.

Wondering how to introduce an older cat to a younger cat? Get some helpful tips and advice on how to make the introduction as smooth as possible.

05/19/2026

CWA Special Awards Showcase: SHOJAI MENTOR AWARD

Amy Shojai is the co-founder and past president of Cat Writers’ Association. When CWA’s objectives were defined, she promoted mentoring as fundamental to the organization’s mission.

Sponsored by CWA, the Amy Shojai Award recognizes the CWA member who has offered guidance, encouraging counsel, support, or other help that has had a direct and positive influence on another’s professional success. The recipient shall exemplify the highest ideals of the CWA vision, promoting communal support, networking, and mutual respect between colleagues. Nominations may be submitted by any individual (member or nonmember).

The “Submitter” must be the direct beneficiary in the mentor relationship. The “Nominee” contribution must go beyond that individual’s required duties as defined by his/her employment — in other words, the mentoring must reach above and beyond the “normal or routine” business relationship one would expect the agent, book doctor, editor, or other professional to extend to any of his/her other clients. The CWA Council reviews nominations and selects a recipient.

Nominate here: https://catwriters.com/cwa-special-awards-category-descriptions/

05/19/2026

If you’re newer to the cat world, you may not have heard of the Global Pet Expo trade show. Read the latest CWA report.

https://catwriters.com/global-pet-expo-2026/

05/18/2026

CWA Special Awards Showcase: MICHAEL BRIM DISTINGUISHED
SERVICE AWARD

Michael Brim was a co-founder of the Cat Writers’ Association and served as the organization’s first vice president. He played a key role in guiding its early development into a respected professional community for cat writers and media professionals. Through his leadership, he helped shape its mission, promote its visibility and set the standard for excellence that continues to define CWA today.

The Michael Brim Distinguished Service Award, sponsored by the Cat Writers’ Association (CWA), honors extraordinary service to the organization. It recognizes the individual whose contributions, leadership and professional excellence have significantly benefited and strengthened CWA and, subsequently, its mission.

Contributions to cats and/or the broader cat-writing community may also be noted; however, precedence is given to service, leadership and volunteer efforts that directly benefit CWA. Entries should include a detailed description of the nominee’s service or accomplishments, whether a single outstanding achievement or a record of activities over time.

https://catwriters.com/cwa-special-awards-category-descriptions/

05/17/2026

CWA Special Awards Showcase: WORLD’S BEST® CAT LITTER-ARY AWARD

This award is presented for an outstanding work of fiction portraying cats and cat ownership in a positive way. The highest consideration goes to those entries that include cats as an intrinsic part of the plot. Works will be judged for the exceptional, individual quality (“voice” or “vision”) of the writer/creator. World's Best Cat Litter

Qualifying entries: Eligible books, short stories, poems, or radio/ television dramatic scripts may be published in print or electronic media; any scripts or videos must also provide proof of production. All fiction genres are eligible. Apply Now.

Award: $500 and an award plaque.

https://catwriters.com/cwa-special-awards-category-descriptions/