tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88613911074957902422024-03-18T10:48:02.295+01:00Avalon Cat CartoonsAvalon is a Turkish Van cat with his own cat blog. Here you'll find cat cartoons and pictures of Avalon, as well as pet book giveaways. Avalon is also a feline movie star.Avalon Cat Cartoonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16616026620806795575noreply@blogger.comBlogger136125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8861391107495790242.post-41688244640112373932022-12-01T13:47:00.000+01:002022-12-01T13:47:48.532+01:00Deck the Halls with Books Holiday Extravaganza with Avalon<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi00NZ2PkjlwMmWiAwLfxf0v12lxp1OrPeUtylC9aJU0G5DdOvmMaLJJHpX-Y2brYZDgot6DSbAnusC_xHIwqFCt5L91_enDQ4inz_gmHs_3jOj05zb9Ukm-M1y51uoL4dzIM5GroAhWXoJHmvgbiaNzX4cwbUhCYBJAGgCbLZszmMrTnK5iCpPIsRVDg/s540/instacats.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="instaat" border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="540" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi00NZ2PkjlwMmWiAwLfxf0v12lxp1OrPeUtylC9aJU0G5DdOvmMaLJJHpX-Y2brYZDgot6DSbAnusC_xHIwqFCt5L91_enDQ4inz_gmHs_3jOj05zb9Ukm-M1y51uoL4dzIM5GroAhWXoJHmvgbiaNzX4cwbUhCYBJAGgCbLZszmMrTnK5iCpPIsRVDg/s16000/instacats.jpg" title="Deck the Halls with Books Holiday Extravaganza with Avalon" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This month, Avalon is participating in the <b>Deck the Halls with Books Holiday Extravaganza book tour.</b> There will be lots of Christmas-themed content for each stop on the tour (such as Christmas recipes for you and your cat), excerpts from <i><b><a href="https://amzn.to/3GGLpW6" target="_blank">Avalon's book</a></b></i>, and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/520916270083754/" target="_blank">a Facebook party on December 13</a>. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Nine other authors are joining, too, and every one of us will be doing a giveaway, so make sure to <a href="https://www.bewitchingbooktours.biz/2022/12/now-on-tour-avalon-heartwarming-true.html" target="_blank">follow along</a>.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">See you there! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Avalon Cat Cartoonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16616026620806795575noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8861391107495790242.post-40359492414464989672022-10-17T10:00:00.001+02:002022-10-17T10:00:00.163+02:00Avalon en français<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisLs-LLF6IfFb0BS-U1eEtYk_rrSQmOjbGyz0NJtc3t2f5uorabaIJtcWomD5dCtx0SPMLE_iidq3TFeln1vZAT89phMiZxuo2gTPUWINpqgzuTmfOhZs7y0ZpSie_0-lzTKReS0gXXEds23uDP9g2eMClL0Kr-apgg_Z6ac0cpXgjPpeld0Im3tRHTg/s864/Avalon-franc%CC%A7ais.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Avalon français" border="0" data-original-height="864" data-original-width="540" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisLs-LLF6IfFb0BS-U1eEtYk_rrSQmOjbGyz0NJtc3t2f5uorabaIJtcWomD5dCtx0SPMLE_iidq3TFeln1vZAT89phMiZxuo2gTPUWINpqgzuTmfOhZs7y0ZpSie_0-lzTKReS0gXXEds23uDP9g2eMClL0Kr-apgg_Z6ac0cpXgjPpeld0Im3tRHTg/s16000/Avalon-franc%CC%A7ais.jpg" title="Avalon" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div style="text-align: center;">Exciting news! <a href="https://amzn.to/3CpoQCV" style="font-style: italic;" target="_blank">Avalon</a>'s book is now also available in French. If you've already read the original English version, it would mean a lot to me if you could leave an Amazon and/or <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62822858-avalon" target="_blank">Goodreads</a> review (or even just a rating) for the French edition as well. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">*****</div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">J'ai de bonnes nouvelles ! Mon livre sur mon chat, <i><a href="https://amzn.to/3CpoQCV" target="_blank">Avalon</a></i>, est désormais également disponible en français. Si vous avez déjà lu la version originale en anglais, cela signifierait beaucoup pour moi si vous pouviez laisser une critique (ou même juste une note) sur Amazon ou ailleurs pour l'édition française. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h1 style="text-align: center;">Giveaway </h1></div><div><br /></div>
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Avalon Cat Cartoonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16616026620806795575noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8861391107495790242.post-29957469421319745742018-03-01T21:30:00.000+01:002018-03-01T21:30:35.411+01:00New story with Avalon!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Today marks the pre-release of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078GTVF7Z" rel="" target="_blank">CLOWDERS</a>, a new supernatural thriller in which Avalon has a central turn. As usual, he plays a very important part in the development of the story.<br />
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Clervaux, Luxembourg. This secluded, picturesque town in the middle of Europe is home to more cats than people. For years, tourists have flocked to this place – also known as “cat haven” - to meet the cats and buy cat-related souvenirs.<br />
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When Aidan, Jess and their five-year-old daughter, Eleonore, move from America to Clervaux, it seems as if they've arrived in paradise. It soon becomes clear, though, that the inhabitants' adoration of their cats is unhealthy. According to a local legend, each time a cat dies, nine human lives are taken as a punishment. To tourists, these tales are supernatural folklore, created to frighten children on cold winter nights. But for the inhabitants of Clervaux, the danger is darkly, horrifyingly real.<br />
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Initially, Aidan and Jess regard this as local superstition, but when Jess runs over a cat after a night on the town, people start dying, one by one, and each time it happens, a clowder of cats can be seen roaming the premises.<br />
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Are they falling victim to the collective paranoia infecting the entire town? Or is something unspeakably evil waiting for them?<br />
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Moving to Europe may have been the worst decision they ever made.<br />
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To celebrate the release of <i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078GTVF7Z" target="_blank">Clowders</a></i>, I'm giving away a <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01E4QR5LC/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=avacatcar-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B01E4QR5LC&linkId=157e2e5fcacf46006589c53b54769ebc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$25 Amazon Gift Card</a> to one lucky reader. I'm also going on a book blog tour, so on most stops, you'll be able to gain some extra entries as well. The giveaway is open worldwide and will end March 31st, 2018. You can enter by filling in the Rafflecopter below.<br />
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Avalon Cat Cartoonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16616026620806795575noreply@blogger.com75Clervaux, Luxembourg50.0546313 6.028587499999957849.891554799999994 5.7058639999999574 50.2177078 6.3513109999999582tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8861391107495790242.post-50874611531196404752017-03-16T14:14:00.001+01:002017-03-16T14:14:14.197+01:00Sweet Sixteen<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Exactly sixteen years ago today, Avalon came into my life, walking up to me in the streets when I came back from a film festival. Though he's no longer with me, my little movie star is still present at many film festivals in his own way.<br />
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On Friday, March 18th, his <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SXP1GNY/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=avacatcar-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00SXP1GNY&linkId=daccc595adcd30952eeb9e91520ae1c9" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">short film <i>Avalon</i></a> will be shown at the Ciné Privé short film festival in Ghent, Belgium. All the films will be presented in a church, more in particular in the Circuskerk Malem, Oudstrijderslaan 1 in Ghent.<br />
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<a href="http://avalon-lion.blogspot.be/2015/08/avalon-movie-star.html" target="_blank">Click here to see pictures of Avalon on the film set</a> or <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SXP1GNY/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=avacatcar-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00SXP1GNY&linkId=daccc595adcd30952eeb9e91520ae1c9" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">read the original screenplay</a> (which is free on KindleUnlimited).<br />
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That same evening, I will also be signing copies of the books <i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1511863633/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=avacatcar-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1511863633&linkId=164abeec0e316d6a1d377158f64fe3fc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Avalon</a></i> and <i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/9090300287/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=avacatcar-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=9090300287&linkId=9f830419d78c4eca8c1284f81764d6a9" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">When Animals Attack</a></i> (which features Avalon on the cover) at the Offscreen film festival in Brussels. The signing session starts at half past six and takes place in Cinema Nova, Rue d'Arenberg 3, Brussels.<br />
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I hope you will all continue to support this special kitty.Avalon Cat Cartoonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16616026620806795575noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8861391107495790242.post-80679579617465811272016-11-26T10:57:00.000+01:002016-11-26T10:57:30.263+01:00Avalon as a killer cat<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Avalon graces the cover of the new book <i><a href="http://amzn.to/2fuMTpz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">When Animals Attack: The 70 Best Horror Movies with Killer Animals</a></i>.</div>
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The book is a collection of essays in which leading horror writers, bloggers, and filmmakers dissect their favorite movies with killer creatures (including killer cats).<br />
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<i>When Animals Attack: The 70 Best Horror Movies with Killer Animals</i> is available for pre-order as of today from <a href="http://amzn.to/2fuMTpz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon US</a>, <a href="http://amzn.to/2g7Flr6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon UK</a>, <a href="http://amzn.to/2gE1kJL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon FR</a>, and many others.</div>
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If you're a fan of Avalon, this one should definitely belong in your collection.<br />
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Avalon Cat Cartoonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16616026620806795575noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8861391107495790242.post-7452222660088195192016-11-17T12:57:00.003+01:002016-11-17T12:57:30.899+01:00Avalon in BelgiumTravel blogger Ingrid Dendievel from <a href="http://road-tripping-europe.com/blog/2016/10/exploring-brussels-with-a-horror-writer/" target="_blank">Road Tripping Europe</a> photographed <a href="http://amzn.to/1FTC8Ep" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Avalon's book</a> against the backdrop of several famous places and attractions in Belgium. Enjoy!<br />
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Monument Everard 't Serclaes in Brussels</h2>
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Bookshop Tropismes in Brussels</h2>
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Avalon Cat Cartoonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16616026620806795575noreply@blogger.com3Belgium50.503887 4.469935999999961547.917913 -0.69363800000003817 53.089861 9.633509999999962tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8861391107495790242.post-35331434963885922112016-10-15T10:25:00.001+02:002016-10-15T10:25:01.951+02:00Literary cats<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Do you want to see your pet featured on Avalon's blog as well as on his Twitter, Facebook, and Pinterest? Then send pictures of your pet posing with Avalon's book to lionavalon(at)gmail(dot)com mentioning 'Cats Reading Books' or tweet them to <a href="http://twitter.com/AvalonTheLion" target="_blank">@AvalonTheLion</a>. You can also post them to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Avalon-Lion-119751424756169/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Avalon's Facebook page</a>.<br />
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<br />Avalon Cat Cartoonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16616026620806795575noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8861391107495790242.post-7204636459670946752016-10-08T11:08:00.003+02:002016-10-08T11:08:57.785+02:00New Sketch of Avalon<div style="text-align: center;">
Thomas Clausen of <a href="https://onedrawingdaily.com/2016/10/07/sketch-of-avalon-the-cat/" target="_blank">One Drawing Daily</a> made a new sketch of Avalon what do you think?</div>
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Avalon Cat Cartoonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16616026620806795575noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8861391107495790242.post-74498887858746991412016-05-20T17:11:00.001+02:002016-05-20T17:11:11.172+02:00Avalon won the audience award at Sundance<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hi everyone! I just heard the good news that my short film AVALON received the audience award at the Sundance Short Film Competition. Thanks so much to everyone who voted. If you haven't seen the short film, you can watch it for free at <a href="http://eepurl.com/bYqgNr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">eepurl.com/bYqgNr</a>. Or, if you prefer, you can read the original screenplay here: <a href="http://amzn.to/1ARrqs0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://amzn.to/1ARrqs0</a></div>
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<i>Next to Her</i> tells the story of an elderly man, Maurice, who visits his demented wife in the nursery home. A shared lunch is the only thing they have left, but his wife's mind drifts off to the ghost of her deceased cat Avalon whom she sees walking around in her room.
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Do you want to see your pet featured on this blog and on Avalon's Twitter, Facebook, and Pinterest pages? Then send pictures of your pet posing with <a href="http://amzn.to/1RfUS3G" target="_blank">Avalon's book</a> to lionavalon(at)gmail(dot)com mentioning '<b>Cats Reading Books</b>' or tweet them to <a href="http://twitter.com/AvalonTheLion" target="_blank">@AvalonTheLion</a>. You can also post them to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Avalon-Lion-119751424756169/" target="_blank">Avalon's Facebook page</a>.</div>
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Avalon Cat Cartoonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16616026620806795575noreply@blogger.com38tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8861391107495790242.post-78439569748031359652015-12-24T21:57:00.001+01:002015-12-24T21:57:15.856+01:00Merry Christmas!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Avalon Cat Cartoonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16616026620806795575noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8861391107495790242.post-76111915771330791602015-12-02T11:31:00.004+01:002015-12-02T11:31:55.204+01:00Help a cat this Christmas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Do you want to <b>help a cat this Christmas</b>?<br />
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I have decided to donate 50% of <i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1511863633/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1511863633&linkCode=as2&tag=avacatcar-20&linkId=TPMFZ7FURPPFEYF5" target="_blank">Avalon</a></i>'s royalties of the entire month of December to the cat shelters <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Les-amis-de-Catrescue-293618487447327/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cat Rescue</a></b> and <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Every-Cat-les-chats-errants-%C3%A0-Evere-1421154011483449/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ever'y Cat</a></b> in Brussels, Belgium.<br />
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<b>About <i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1511863633/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1511863633&linkCode=as2&tag=avacatcar-20&linkId=TPMFZ7FURPPFEYF5" target="_blank">Avalon</a></i>: </b><br />
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Some cats need nine lives to make a difference. Avalon only needed one.<br />
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From Amazon bestselling author Vanessa Morgan, <i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1511863633/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1511863633&linkCode=as2&tag=avacatcar-20&linkId=TPMFZ7FURPPFEYF5" target="_blank">Avalon</a></i> is the heartwarming and once-in-a-lifetime love story of a girl and her neurotic Turkish Van cat.<br />
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With humor, the author details how Avalon made other creatures cringe in distress whenever he was around, how he threw her dates out by means of special techniques, and how he rendered it almost impossible for her to leave the house. Avalon was so incorrigible that even her landlord ordered her to get rid of him. But beneath Avalon's demonic boisterousness, Vanessa recognized her own flaws and insecurities, and she understood that abandoning Avalon would be the worst she could do to him. Thanks to her unswerving loyalty, Avalon transformed into a tender feline, and even landed a major role in a horror movie. In turn, Avalon made it his mission to be there for his human companion.<br />
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<i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1511863633/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1511863633&linkCode=as2&tag=avacatcar-20&linkId=TPMFZ7FURPPFEYF5" target="_blank">Avalon</a></i> is a memoir for anyone who has ever been obsessively in love with a pet. <br />
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Around three o’clock that night, Avalon was fed up with the strange man in his bed. He plonked his rear down on Gilles’ pillow, complaining fretfully in his ear while tapping him on the face.<br />
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After nearly an hour of incessant wailing and poking, more drastic measures were required. The new solution: pushing Gilles out of bed.<br />
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Avalon succeeded.<br />
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Climbing back under the covers wasn’t an option. Unable to sleep, Gilles got up. "I guess I didn't pass the test."<br />
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"Give Avalon some time. Maybe he was just irked because you took his side of the bed."<br />
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But Gilles had already understood that this wasn't going to be a one-time event.<br />
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For several minutes, Gilles and Avalon sized each other up. Then Gilles said, "I’d better leave the two of you alone now. It’s clearly what the little guy wants."<br />
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I swear I could see Avalon smirking when Gilles put on his jacket and left.<br />
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Instantly, Avalon leapt onto me, and compensated for the evening before. He entered a kiss-induced trance. This cat was all about exclusivity, and when granted that exclusivity, his love was immense.
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"Are you really that happy that Gilles is gone?"<br />
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In reply, Avalon looked at me with swoony eyes and purred loudly, then swatted out his paw to urge me to continue to pet him, which I did.<br />
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A phone call interrupted our tender moment. It was Gilles.<br />
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"There won't be any train to Brussels for hours," he said. "Is it okay if I come back to your place for a while?"<br />
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"Of course." His return would offend Avalon, but I couldn’t possibly leave Gilles outside in the rain for several hours.
As soon as Gilles appeared at the front door, Avalon’s pupils widened to a pitch black.<br />
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<i>Let's see who's the boss here</i>, he seemed to be thinking.<br />
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Being a cat of action, Avalon went through his usual attention-seeking routine: making a selection of irritating noises, scratching the wallpaper, and pushing objects to the ground.
When that didn't work, Avalon opened Gilles' overnight bag and threw out a piece of clothing. His eyes so dark and evil they could be gateways to hell, Avalon stared at his adversary and waited for a reaction. He then pulled out a box of gel wax. Again, he looked up at Gilles to make sure he understood that all this bungling was meant to get a message across. A third object followed, then a fourth, a fifth, a sixth, until there was nothing.<br />
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Hell-bent on winning the game, Avalon took Gilles' coat in his mouth and towed it toward the front door. There, he used his right paw to tap the keys hanging from the wooden doorframe.<br />
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Avalon’s message couldn’t be any clearer: there was room for only one man in my life. A feline one.<br />
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Normally, I don't ask people to buy my books, but this time I am. Please get your copy of <i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1511863633/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1511863633&linkCode=as2&tag=avacatcar-20&linkId=TPMFZ7FURPPFEYF5" target="_blank">Avalon</a></i> today while 50% my royalties for this individual story are being donated to Cat Rescue in Brussels. It's a heartwarming Christmas present for all the cat lovers in your life. <i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1511863633/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1511863633&linkCode=as2&tag=avacatcar-20&linkId=TPMFZ7FURPPFEYF5" target="_blank">Avalon</a></i> can be found at the following locations: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1511863633/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1511863633&linkCode=as2&tag=avacatcar-20&linkId=TPMFZ7FURPPFEYF5" target="_blank">Amazon US</a>, <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/avalon-vanessa-morgan/1122515960?ean=9781511863636" target="_blank">B&N</a>, <a href="http://amzn.to/1ImdPRo" target="_blank">Amazon UK</a>, <a href="http://amzn.to/1JTGIF2" target="_blank">Amazon FR</a>, <a href="http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00XC1NE4I" target="_blank">Amazon CA</a>, etc.<br />
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And if you'd also like to check out my other books, they can be found at the same locations.<br />
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Thank you so much for helping out a good cause, and I hope you enjoy the book. Merry Christmas!<br />
<br />Avalon Cat Cartoonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16616026620806795575noreply@blogger.com6Brussels, Belgium50.8503396 4.351710300000036150.6899556 4.0289868000000357 51.0107236 4.6744338000000365tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8861391107495790242.post-83356633216296420832015-09-25T16:48:00.005+02:002015-09-25T16:48:42.380+02:00Top 20 best books about cats and dogs<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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People are obsessed with pets. Over fifteen percent of the web is cat-related content. That's a lot.<br />
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Pets are now taking over the literary world as well. No matter what genre you look at – horror, mystery, Christmas, romance, memoir – it's easy to spot books in which dogs, cats, and other animals are an important part of the story.<br />
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Here's a list of the <b>top 20 best books about cats, dogs, and other pets</b> that you'll read this autumn.<br />
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To make things even better, you can now win a package with ALL these books by filling out the Rafflecopter at the bottom of this page! The giveaway is open worldwide! Good luck.<br />
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Some cats need nine lives to make a difference. Avalon only needed one.<br />
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From Amazon bestselling author Vanessa Morgan, <i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1511863633/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1511863633&linkCode=as2&tag=avacatcar-20&linkId=GMLDTIC6T7F2TLHG" target="_blank">Avalon</a></i> is the heartwarming and once-in-a-lifetime love story of a girl and her neurotic Turkish Van cat.
With humor, the author details how Avalon made other creatures cringe in distress whenever he was around, how he threw her dates out by means of special techniques, and how he rendered it almost impossible for her to leave the house. Avalon was so incorrigible that even her landlord ordered her to get rid of him. But beneath Avalon's demonic boisterousness, Vanessa recognized her own flaws and insecurities, and she understood that abandoning Avalon would be the worst she could do to him. Thanks to her unswerving loyalty, Avalon transformed into a tender feline, and even landed a major role in a horror movie. In turn, Avalon made it his mission to be there for his human companion.<br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1511863633/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1511863633&linkCode=as2&tag=avacatcar-20&linkId=GMLDTIC6T7F2TLHG" target="_blank"><i>Avalon</i></a> is a memoir for anyone who has ever been obsessively in love with a pet.<br />
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Cait lives in a cabin on her aunt's oceanfront estate where she helps her aunt run Harthaven Cat Sanctuary. When she isn't working with the cats, she helps best friend Tara, operate the coffee bar/bookstore/cat lounge they own, named Coffee Cat Books.<br />
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In the fifth book in the series, Cait is led to the body of the local mayor who was killed in an area known as the hollow. The hollow is populated only by the feral cats, and since the mayor hates cats, Cait can’t imagine what he was doing there in the first place.<br />
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As she begins to investigate the mysterious death, along with her kitty sidekick Ichabod, she finds a twisted and disturbing set of facts, that taken together, have far reaching implications for the island as a whole. When a second body shows up near her cabin, she knows it is time to call in the gang and get to the bottom of motive for the strange deaths.<br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1608683222/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1608683222&linkCode=as2&tag=avacatcar-20&linkId=KUC6XTXKCCSXAYIF" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Talking with Dogs and Cats by Tim Link</b></a> <br />
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“Why has my cat suddenly stopped using the litter box?” “Why is my dog barking incessantly?” “Why doesn’t my dog or cat listen to me when I ask him to do something?” “How do I get my dog to stop aggressive behavior at the dog park?” These are questions that have entered the minds of pet owners everywhere at one time or another. Pet owners want to know how to communicate effectively with their pets and understand their individual wants and needs. They also want to share their wants and needs with their pets. If only we could talk to them like we talk to each other. If only they could understand exactly what we are trying to convey to them by the visualizations that we are using when we speak.<br />
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Tim Link demonstrates how to effectively communicate with the animals by: recognizing that each animal has a unique personality, understanding the feelings and emotions of the animals, quieting the mind and opening the heart to communicate with the animals, communicating by speaking aloud to them with words while at the same time being able to visualize the information, using these methods to solve a pet’s behavioral and emotional challenges.<br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1493703676/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1493703676&linkCode=as2&tag=avacatcar-20&linkId=DBL6ZYHXZ2SFQRBH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>The Returns by M.K. Clinton</b></a><br />
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What happens if you arrive at the Pearly Gates before your time?<br />
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F.B.I Agent Bentley Clanton finds out the hard way as he is directed to a little-known area devoted to correcting glitches in the longevity system. The Returns Department specializes in finding appropriate bodies for “early arrivals” before sending them back to earth. It seemed an acceptable solution until Bentley realizes his new body includes long velvety ears, four stubby legs with giant paws, and a tail. Helping him adjust to life as a Basset Hound is his rookie Guardian Angel, along with three other canine Returns.<br />
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Laugh along as a delightful Golden Retriever, a feisty Chihuahua, and Flamboyant Westie join Bentley to form an unlikely brotherhood of crime-fighting heroes. The Returns takes you on a fun-loving, junk food eating adventure through the exciting streets of New Orleans during Mardi Gras.
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0040ZN224/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0040ZN224&linkCode=as2&tag=avacatcar-20&linkId=HOFZTNFVMGBXNC65" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Cattitude by Edie Ramer</b></a><br />
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It’s all in the Cattitude . . .<br />
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After Belle the cat switches bodies with a psychic on the run from a murderer, she wants her perfect cat body back instead of this furless human one. But she doesn’t count on falling in love with her former owner. Or that a CEO and a beauty queen want to use up her nine lives. Now is her chance to prove anything a human can do, a cat can do better.<br />
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“Cattitude is a magical tale that you won’t soon forget. Edie Ramer has a writing voice that charms, and she pulls the reader right into Belle’s amazing world.” ~Cynthia Eden, New York Times best-selling author.<br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/149590637X/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=149590637X&linkCode=as2&tag=avacatcar-20&linkId=IPHSQCOJYB6XT5BL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Klutzy Love by Sharon Kleve</b></a><br />
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Corny is a hot chick with a great job that she loves. All that changed in the blink of an eye when her boss had an accident involving an oversized rubber band. She’s still a hot chick, but her boss is dead.
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Steve Spears is a seasoned narcotics cop who ends up wanting to strangle Corny on a regular basis. After finding out Corny’s dream of opening a pet detective business, he decides he doesn’t want a girlfriend who routinely puts herself in danger. That’s his job!
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Corny misses Steve, but she’s getting on with her life. She decides to get a month’s worth of dating out of the way in a single night, by combining her three favorite things—men, food, and alcohol.
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Steve’s big gun and cop’s intuition saves Corny’s life, but not from another trip to the emergency room. He makes Corny promise never to get hurt again—she agreed, but has her fingers crossed behind her back.<br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1452802254/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1452802254&linkCode=as2&tag=avacatcar-20&linkId=L7TUVOG54I3ZQ5NQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Housecat Confidential by Fin and Meg S. Hart</b></a><br />
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Ever wondered what "Meow" really means? What would a cat say about her life, or about her observations of yours? Maybe our lives aren't so different. Fin's life is filled with many of the same struggles and joys we can all relate to. Her love of and frustration with her family, finding love despite the scandal (with her toy mouse), discovering her life's purpose (humans don't wake themselves), and protecting the ones she loves from danger (moths and the new family dog). After reading this humorous and heartwarming tale, filled with advice on living life on the inside, you may never think of "Pet Peeves" in the same way again.<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FOCSRR2/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00FOCSRR2&linkCode=as2&tag=avacatcar-20&linkId=AOSPFIYBSQDQGHJJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cats of Italy by Janet Wellington</a></b><br />
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If you love all things cat, then this ebook photo essay is for you! Enjoy 72 photos of cats Janet Wellington met in Italy, accompanied by 63 cute cat quotes. A fun, quick read--and a pictorial memory of a magical trip.<br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0990619117/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0990619117&linkCode=as2&tag=avacatcar-20&linkId=LDC3JSHDMANQRGSS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Piggy by Karen Malena</b></a><br />
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What do a cat and mouse have in common? One little kitten is about
to find out.
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“We don’t always have to fight or prove ourselves to be big and strong.
Sometimes it’s the smallest of creatures who can teach us life’s greatest
lessons.”
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The grey-striped tabby cuddles her tiny kitten close. “Peanut,” she says.
“What if I tell you the most wonderful tale tonight? A bedtime story I
think you might enjoy. This is a true story, one of an unlikely
friendship, great bravery, heroes and villains.”
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This is Piggy’s story…<br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013M8PMG8/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B013M8PMG8&linkCode=as2&tag=avacatcar-20&linkId=7XKPQONTQQJRGF7M" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Murder in Cherry Hills (Cozy Cat Caper Mystery Book 1) by Paige Sleuth</b></a><br />
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Kat Harper has only just returned to her small hometown of Cherry Hills, Washington when she discovers the dead body of her neighbor, Mrs. Tinsdale. Matilda, Mrs. Tinsdale's orphaned rescue cat, just might be the only eyewitness to the murder. But how do you convince a cat to reveal "whodunit"?<br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0990831361/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0990831361&linkCode=as2&tag=avacatcar-20&linkId=WQOHB52R3OJMYMTI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>The Corral Cat Caper: a Klepto Cat Mystery (volume 7) by Patricia Fry</b></a><br />
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Savannah Ivey’s horse goes missing and Rags, the klepto cat, goes into mourning. Savannah and her friends spend days on horseback searching for Peaches over miles of dense wilderness. Along with a few dead-end clues, they stumble upon Elsie, a most unusual elderly woman living under dangerously primitive conditions. Elsie harbors secrets—some of which may lead to the recovery of Savannah’s horse, but only after Rags puts his claws into the matter and Detective Craig Sledge gets involved.<br />
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<i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0990831361/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0990831361&linkCode=as2&tag=avacatcar-20&linkId=WQOHB52R3OJMYMTI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Corral Cat Caper</a></i> features a lot of horse energy. It’s rich in adventure of the feline as well as equine sort. In one scene, Rags attempt to save their sweet kitty, Buffy, from a catnapper and Savannah helplessly watches this drama unfold via a surveillance camera app on her phone.
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This story is full of sweet and evil surprises, unexpected twists and turns, and plenty of action and adventure.<br />
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A mysterious contagion will shatter countless lives unless a service dog and his trainer find a missing cat . . . in 24 hours.<br />
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A STALKER hides in plain sight. A VICTIM faces her worst fear. AND A DOG seeks the missing--and finds hope.<br />
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Eight years ago, animal behaviorist September Day escaped a sadistic captor who left her ashamed, terrified, and struggling with PTSD. She trusts no one—except her cat Macy and service dog Shadow.<br />
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Shadow also struggles with trust. A German Shepherd autism service dog who rescued his child partner only to lose his-boy forever, Shadow’s crippling fear of abandonment shakes his faith in humans.<br />
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They are each others’ only chance to survive the stalker’s vicious payback, but have only 24 hours to uncover the truth about Macy’s mysterious illness or pay the deadly consequences. When September learns to trust again, and a good-dog takes a chance on love, together they find hope in the midst of despair–and discover what family really means.<br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EF5X8DW/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00EF5X8DW&linkCode=as2&tag=avacatcar-20&linkId=7P2SYA23YB6IEFG6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><i>Adventures in Veterinary Medicine</i></a> offers a unique look at what really goes on in a veterinary hospital through the eyes of a former practice manager. The book provides insight into what makes veterinary medicine such a rewarding profession through a series of heartwarming stories.<br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1515359298/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1515359298&linkCode=as2&tag=avacatcar-20&linkId=USHYVO3F6KH2R5EP" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>The Cats that Stalked a Ghost by Karen Anne Golden</b></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1515359298/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1515359298&linkCode=as2&tag=avacatcar-20&linkId=USHYVO3F6KH2R5EP" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><i>The Cats that Stalked a Ghost</i></a> is a thrilling, action-packed read that will keep you guessing until the very end. While Katherine and Jake are tying the knot at her Victorian mansion, a teen ghost has other plans. How does a beautiful September wedding end in mistaken identity . . . and murder? What does an abandoned insane asylum have to do with a spirit that is haunting Katz? Ex-con Stevie Sanders and the Siamese play their own stalking games, but for different reasons. An arsonist is torching historic properties. Will the mansion be his next target? It’s up to Katz and her seven extraordinary felines to solve two mysteries: one hot, one cold.<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1515158969/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1515158969&linkCode=as2&tag=avacatcar-20&linkId=7ZVUP5PY25LNBLYK" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Unleashed Love by Jackie Marilla</a></b><br />
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Glenda Weber is tired of roaming around her big empty house alone. Her volunteer work at the local animal shelter in Cedar Grove, Iowa is satisfying, but she’d give anything to have a companion and a few pets. Too bad her loyalty to her deceased husband prohibits bringing pets into the house and her insecurities about finding new love complicates matters.
When Glenda meets Loman Cejka at the animal shelter and he invites her for supper two times in one week, she starts to gain confidence that she can build a relationship and maybe even fall in love.
Glenda and Loman agree their grown children need to be comfortable with their relationship, so when all four children are home for the town’s 4th of July Celebration, Glenda and Loman make plans to introduce everyone.
Loman is sure his grown kids will love Glenda. She’s friendly and smart and loves animals, including Bert, the family parrot. When his daughter hatches a plan to reunite her divorced parents, Loman has to make a difficult choice—alienate his daughter or give up on his relationship with Glenda.<br />
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Second chances at life, love, and a forever home don’t come every day.
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Faith Daniels leaves a successful Silicon Valley career to follow her life’s dream: in Cedar Grove she builds a foster home for unwanted and abused dogs. She knows dogs have the ability to love even after being abandoned. Abandoned by her fiancé and friends, Faith wishes she could learn to love and trust again.
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Tanner Keen leaves behind the stress of his multi-million dollar advertising firm to save his life. He needs peace and quiet. So when a friend asks him to help a small town animal shelter, the opportunity seems perfect.
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But all is not peaceful at the shelter in Cedar Grove. Can Faith and Tanner discover the deceit in others and still find trust in each other?
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Love’s always paws-able.
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<b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0983440816/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0983440816&linkCode=as2&tag=avacatcar-20&linkId=OLGWNPOR2CJC3IXZ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Purr Prints of the Heart: a Cat's Tale of Life, Death, and Beyond by Deborah Barnes</a></b><br />
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Told by Mr. Jazz himself, an ordinary cat by his own admission, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0983440816/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0983440816&linkCode=as2&tag=avacatcar-20&linkId=OLGWNPOR2CJC3IXZ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><i>Purr Prints of the Heart</i></a> is a touching meow-memoir that will strike a chord with anyone whose heart carries purr-prints of love as he shares the story of his life from kitten hood to his final days on earth in the physical sense. Cleverly written in cat likeness with incredible insight, candor, wisdom, and humor, Mr. Jazz takes readers on a heartfelt journey in book form to offer comfort to all who have had to deal with (or will have to deal with), the inevitable loss of a beloved pet. Replete with memorable moments that will have readers laughing, crying, and nodding in recognition, Mr. Jazz, carries an astute conversation with readers, putting them in real-life situations they can easily relate to and empathize with - from his days as a kitten that nobody wanted, to finally being adopted into a loving human and multi-pet filled family that had its share of ups and downs, to his final months whereby his health was declining and he had to deal with things like frequent visits to the vet, being force fed food, resentment issues, litter issues, and the finality of coming to terms with the fact he was dying and needing to convince his beloved humans to let him go. The ending is a welcoming upturn, a refreshing reminder of the celebration of life and the indelible purr prints cats leave on our hearts and includes an invaluable "Coping With Pet Loss" section to help readers on all levels - emotionally, mentally, spiritually, and even physically to empower themselves with ways to positively honor the journey of the pet lost as well as ways to find the strength to heal and mend a broken heart.<br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1484042018/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1484042018&linkCode=as2&tag=avacatcar-20&linkId=M2C2NJGKBL23RAEJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>It's Just a Dog by Russ Ryan</b></a><br />
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What if your dog died and then came back as a ghost…that could talk? Would you welcome him back with open arms, or run away scared to death?<br />
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This is the premise of<b> </b><i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1484042018/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1484042018&linkCode=as2&tag=avacatcar-20&linkId=M2C2NJGKBL23RAEJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">It's Just a Dog</a></i>, a new novel about love, pet loss, and one man’s dog who rises up yapping from the grave.<br />
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Charlie Keefe is a world famous dog painter, a.k.a. “The Picasso of Pooch Portraits”. Unfortunately, Charlie’s beloved muse, Pete, his lovable Jack Russell terrier, has just died. And he’s totally devastated by the loss of his furry best friend.<br />
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So, after months of grieving over his dearly departed soulmate, Charlie reluctantly agrees to foster a new puppy from Janelle Jordan, the local dog rescue babe. But then complications arise when the ghost of his old dog, Pete, mysteriously reappears one night and comes back to haunt him and the new puppy –– setting off a bizarre chain of events that throw Charlie’s life, career, and entire belief system into chaos!<br />
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Three Christmas stories of love and whoofs from best-selling author, Jennifer Conner.
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Christmas at Central Bark: When Tennyson’s boyfriend left her for her best friend from high-school, all Tennyson received in the break up was her dog. She’s sworn off men and now is rebuilding her life. The only thing Par does is work. He barely has time to do anything he wants for himself other than take his dog to the dog park. When Par and Tennyson find an abandoned dog at the park named Duke. Will they find room in their hearts to take him in? And can this Christmas season weave some special magic for the two of them?
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Christmas Gift that Keeps Wagging: Julian Barrows has his hands full working full time and being a single dad to his kindergarten, special needs son, Gabe. Gabe’s teacher convinces Julian he doesn’t need to do everything on his own and introduces him to a seizure dog trainer, Hanna Acker.
Hanna and her sister grew up without any ‘Christmas Cheer’. She’s trying to get her sister through college and doesn’t have time to let anyone too close, especially the handsome single dad with a kid. But, Christmas has a way of changing what we thought we wanted… especially when Santa and an adorable four-legged ‘elf’ are involved.
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Dog Tags for Christmas: Willa Rayne’s spent her life doing what’s expected of her. Now she has a great job and a house of her own, but where’s the romance in her life? All of that changes when she bakes cookies for a soldier. Eben Yates has an important decision to make. Should he stay in the Army? He’s been on three deployments and he misses the States. When he finds a stray in a nearby village and discovers he can bring Hero back, the dog and Willa give him reasons to start a new life and come home. Eben and Willa’s Internet relationship deepens, will they find the family they both want for Christmas… plus a barking bonus?<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><br />
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“No Dog Should Die Alone” was the attention-grabbing — and heart-stirring — headline of journalist Laura T. Coffey’s TODAY show website story about photographer Lori Fusaro’s work with senior shelter pets. While generally calm, easy, and already house-trained, these animals often represent the highest-risk population at shelters. With gorgeous, joyful photographs and sweet, funny, true tales of “old dogs learning new tricks,” Coffey and Fusaro show that adopting a senior can be even more rewarding than choosing a younger dog. You’ll meet endearing elders like Marnie, the irresistible shih tzu who has posed for selfies with Tina Fey, James Franco, and Betty White; Remy, a soulful nine-year-old dog adopted by elderly nuns; George Clooney’s cocker spaniel, Einstein; and Bretagne, the last known surviving search dog from Ground Zero. They may be slower moving and a tad less exuberant than puppies, but these pooches prove that adopting a senior brings immeasurable joy, earnest devotion, and unconditional love.<br />
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Avalon Cat Cartoonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16616026620806795575noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8861391107495790242.post-6950797924157072492015-08-19T15:58:00.001+02:002015-08-19T15:58:08.151+02:00Avalon is now out in paperback!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hi, everyone!<br />
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Avalon's book is <b>now out in paperback</b>!<br />
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So for those of you who still don't have a Kindle, now's the time to get your copy.<br />
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You can find it on all the Amazons including <b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00XC1NE4I/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00XC1NE4I&linkCode=as2&tag=avacatcar-20&linkId=PV42KHOT7I4CECWI" target="_blank">Amazon US</a></b>, <b><a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1511863633/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=1511863633&linkCode=as2&tag=travcats0c-21" target="_blank">Amazon UK</a></b>, <b><a href="http://www.amazon.ca/Avalon-Heartwarming-True-Cat-Story-ebook/dp/B00XC1NE4I/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1439718126&sr=1-1&keywords=avalon+vanessa+morgan" target="_blank">Amazon CA</a></b>, <b><a href="http://www.amazon.fr/gp/product/B00XC1NE4I/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1642&creative=6746&creativeASIN=B00XC1NE4I&linkCode=as2&tag=travcats-21" target="_blank">Amazon FR</a></b>, etc. Other retailers will follow soon.<br />
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<b>Reviews on <i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00XC1NE4I/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00XC1NE4I&linkCode=as2&tag=avacatcar-20&linkId=PV42KHOT7I4CECWI" target="_blank">Avalon</a></i>:</b><br />
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"OMG, I love this book!!! I laughed, I cried, I even shook my head at Avalon's behavior! This author has such a way at making the reader feel every emotion she does! I love this story and highly recommend it to every cat lover out there! Bring tissues!" (Terri Berg)<br />
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"I'd give <i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00XC1NE4I/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00XC1NE4I&linkCode=as2&tag=avacatcar-20&linkId=PV42KHOT7I4CECWI" target="_blank">Avalon</a></i> seven stars if Amazon would allow it." (Roger M. Woodbury)<br />
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"This book pulls at the heartstrings and conveys expertly the idea that a relationship with a pet can be as intense and meaningful as the relationship with another person." (K. Berry, author)<br />
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"This is a must read for anyone who loves cats, or animals in general. A fantastic story worthy of five GOLD stars." (Frank Cozzari, author)<br />
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"<i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00XC1NE4I/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00XC1NE4I&linkCode=as2&tag=avacatcar-20&linkId=PV42KHOT7I4CECWI" target="_blank">Avalon</a></i> is a story of true love and the sort of relationship many people never find with another human, much less a cat. Avalon has put his oversized kitty prints all over my heart and I guarantee he will steal yours as well." (Elle Ay Esse)<br />
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"This is not just a 'cat story' - it is an account of a true meeting of souls, a partnership beyond that of human to human." (Diana M. Hockley)<br />
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"<i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00XC1NE4I/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00XC1NE4I&linkCode=as2&tag=avacatcar-20&linkId=PV42KHOT7I4CECWI" target="_blank">Avalon</a></i> by Vanessa Morgan is one of the most moving books I have read." (Amy Palmer)<br />
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"It is a deeply intimate portrait of two damaged individuals who find themselves through each other. To be sure, there is humor. The kind you don't find amusing at the time but laugh at much later and quite loudly. Avalon deliberately throwing up on Borat the guinea pig every time he felt a hairball rising. Avalon eating everything from hot peppers to plastic bags. And ultimately, Avalon the movie star." (Cat Jones)<br />
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"I didn't expect how emotionally powerful her story and connection to her pet would resonate with me." (80 Shades)<br />
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"I felt the love and emotions between her and Avalon deeply. And, yes, I wept!" (M. Hartwell)<br />
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"Because of her writing skills she makes this story more encompassing than a person/pet tale. This is an expression of love, well-spelled." (Grady Harp)<br />
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"This is not an ordinary story because their relationship was deeper than any I have witnessed." (Marla Martenson)<br />
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"<i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00XC1NE4I/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00XC1NE4I&linkCode=as2&tag=avacatcar-20&linkId=PV42KHOT7I4CECWI" target="_blank">Avalon</a></i> is touching, inspiring, and left me in tears." (Cayt Landis)<br />
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"This story made me cry. But I smiled through the tears and when I finished it, I hugged my dog and my cat, gave them some special treats, and when we snuggled together at bedtime, I felt whole." (Laura Thomas)<br />
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Read more reviews on <i>Avalon</i> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00XC1NE4I/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00XC1NE4I&linkCode=as2&tag=avacatcar-20&linkId=PV42KHOT7I4CECWI" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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This past Saturday and Sunday, we shot the short film based on my story <i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SXP1GNY/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00SXP1GNY&linkCode=as2&tag=avacatcar-20&linkId=BWJL2QCQBYAODNN6" target="_blank">Next to Her</a></i>. As you all know, Avalon has a major part in this film. He plays a ghost cat whom an elderly lady sees walking around in her hospital room, much to the dismay of her husband.<br />
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Avalon's picture graces the screen in almost every shot and his name is mentioned more than a few times. In fact, Avalon's part is so important in the script that the director, Vincenzo De Jonghe, decided the rename the film <i>Avalon</i> instead of <i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SXP1GNY/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00SXP1GNY&linkCode=as2&tag=avacatcar-20&linkId=BWJL2QCQBYAODNN6" target="_blank">Next to Her</a></i>. *big smile*<br />
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Other actors include Anna-Maria de Schepper, Luc de Ruelle, and Annelies De Nil.<br />
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The short film will be part of the movie anthology <i>Follow: Love, Life, Ghent</i>, but will also be shown separately at festivals. The film will premiere at Film Fest Ghent in October, 2015.<br />
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Of course, you can always read the story on which the film is based on <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SXP1GNY/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00SXP1GNY&linkCode=as2&tag=avacatcar-20&linkId=BWJL2QCQBYAODNN6" target="_blank">Amazon US</a>, <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00SXP1GNY/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B00SXP1GNY&linkCode=as2&tag=travcats0c-21" target="_blank">Amazon UK</a>, <a href="http://www.amazon.fr/gp/product/B00SXP1GNY/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1642&creative=6746&creativeASIN=B00SXP1GNY&linkCode=as2&tag=travcats-21" target="_blank">Amazon FR</a>, etc.<br />
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Today marks exactly two years since Avalon crossed the Rainbow Bridge. Many good things may have happened since then - literary successes, film adaptations, remarkable travel experiences - yet I'd trade it all in for two extra years with my feline soulmate. I miss you terribly, sweetheart. You're the best. Always will be.</div>
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Avalon Cat Cartoonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16616026620806795575noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8861391107495790242.post-6681276428160824482015-06-13T08:02:00.001+02:002015-06-13T08:02:18.023+02:00Remembering Tigris<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Those of you who have read my book <a href="http://amzn.to/1FTC8Ep" target="_blank"><i>Avalon: a Heartwarming True Cat Story</i></a> will remember <b>Tigris</b> as the cute little tabby cat Avalon was so jealous of. Unfortunately, exactly one year ago, our little girl left for the bridge. We will always miss her.</div>
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Avalon Cat Cartoonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16616026620806795575noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8861391107495790242.post-84326661125372819652015-06-05T13:23:00.000+02:002015-06-05T13:23:04.572+02:00Avalon's memoir is out!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>AVALON'S MEMOIR IS OUT!</b><br />
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It's the book many of you have long been waiting for: the <b>heartwarming true story of Avalon, my Turkish Van cat</b>.
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The book details how Avalon became a movie star, how he used special techniques to throw my dates out of the house, how he spoke a few words of French (I swear this is true), how he made a hobby out of vomiting on my guinea pig's head, and so much more.<br />
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But, most of all, Avalon is a love story. Because no matter how much of a star he was, what made his life truly special was the intense bond we shared together.<br />
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I'll be going on a book blog tour in the coming months. I will keep you updated as to where you can find us through <a href="http://twitter.com/AvalonTheLion" target="_blank">Avalon's Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Avalon-Lion/119751424756169" target="_blank">Facebook page</a>.<br />
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Meanwhile, don't hesitate to enter the giveaway below. There's lots of free stuff to win such as Amazon gift cards, autographed books, cat toys, and cat collars.<br />
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<b>Here's what others have to say about <i><a href="http://amzn.to/1FTC8Ep" target="_blank">Avalon</a></i>:</b><br />
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"This amazing book left me in tears," -- Vicarious Caytastrophe<br />
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"OMG. I loved this book... Their relationship was deeper than anything I have witnessed." -- Marla Martenson, author of <i>Diary of a Beverly Hills Matchmaker</i><br />
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"This memoir about a woman and her relationship with her cat is unlike any book I've ever read before." -- Medeia Sharif, author of <i>Vitamins and Death</i> and <i>The Attic of Sand and Secrets</i><br />
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"Because of her writing skills, Vanessa Morgan makes this story more encompassing than a person/pet tale. This is an expression of love, well spelled." -- Grady Harp, Top 100 Amazon reviewer<br />
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Ignoring the neighbors’ cats had diminished Avalon's jealousy, but with four more beings in the apartment demanding my devotion, Avalon's reality was still a far cry from his personal utopia, and new pet peeves were routinely added to his usual problem-seeking behavior.<br />
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Small changes often caused major disturbances. When we removed a DVD from the cupboard, or put a pen on the living room table that he wasn’t used to seeing there, Avalon pitched himself near the problem area and vocalized his complaints as if he was a muezzin calling to prayer. He only stopped if the space returned back to normal.<br />
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Intelligent and calculating as he was, Avalon had also developed a technique to prevent Ballon and Tigris from using his litter boxes. Each time he heard the scratch scratch scratch in the litter, he settled into attack mode behind the bathroom wall, wiggled his behind, and leapt onto the other cat as soon as it emerged, making it jump. It worked every...single... time. Proud, Avalon walked away from the crime scene with his nose pointing airwards.<br />
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Borat, our guinea pig, was initially the best one off, but ended up the most miserable. What kept him safe at first was Avalon’s fear of rodents. Cats may be considered deadly predators, killing a median of 2.4 billion birds and 12.3 billion mammals a year in the United States alone, but whenever Borat had free range inside the apartment, Avalon went in a large circle around him, avoiding him at all cost.<br />
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Eventually, Avalon ferreted out a way to make Borat twinge in distress whenever he approached. It started when I taught Avalon not to throw up on the bed and carpets. Those lessons must have been meaningful, because Avalon didn’t vomit in those places anymore. Instead he aimed for the guinea pig's head. As soon as he felt a hairball mounting, Avalon ran as fast as he could toward Borat's cage, leaned in, and puked his heart out.<br />
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<b>Avalon's memoir is available on <a href="http://amzn.to/1FTC8Ep" target="_blank">Amazon.com</a> / <a href="http://amzn.to/1ImdPRo" target="_blank">Amazon.co.uk</a> / <a href="http://www.amazon.ca/Avalon-Heartwarming-True-Cat-Story-ebook/dp/B00XC1NE4I" target="_blank">Amazon.ca</a> / <a href="http://amzn.to/1JTGIF2" target="_blank">Amazon.fr</a> / <a href="http://www.amazon.nl/Avalon-Heartwarming-True-Story-English-ebook/dp/B00XC1NE4I" target="_blank">Amazon.nl</a>
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Today marks the release for the short story <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SXP1GNY/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00SXP1GNY&linkCode=as2&tag=avacatcar-20&linkId=WNWMLNUNZ3ARNSX3" target="_blank">Next To Her</a>.<br />
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As you can all see, Avalon graces the cover. But his participation doesn't end here. In fact, Avalon plays an important part in <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SXP1GNY/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00SXP1GNY&linkCode=as2&tag=avacatcar-20&linkId=WNWMLNUNZ3ARNSX3" target="_blank">Next To Her</a>, and he will also be prominent in the film adaptation which is currently in the making.<br />
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In <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SXP1GNY/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00SXP1GNY&linkCode=as2&tag=avacatcar-20&linkId=WNWMLNUNZ3ARNSX3" target="_blank">Next To Her</a>, an 84 year-old man visits his terminally ill wife in the hospital. A daily lunch is the only thing they still share. But the woman's attention fades towards the ghost of her cat, Avalon, whom she sees walking around in her hospital room.<br />
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Here are a few places where you can get the story:<br />
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Let me know what you think of the cover in the comments and on Twitter using <a href="http://twitter.com/AvalonTheLion" target="_blank">@AvalonTheLion</a> and/or the hashtag #NextToHer.
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<br />Avalon Cat Cartoonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16616026620806795575noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8861391107495790242.post-27192184770591069612014-08-08T13:55:00.001+02:002014-08-08T13:55:45.175+02:00Avalon is in the magazines!<br />
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<br />Avalon Cat Cartoonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16616026620806795575noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8861391107495790242.post-30167596671340786952014-07-20T17:02:00.003+02:002014-07-20T17:02:35.272+02:00One year ago<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I can't believe it's been <a href="http://avalon-lion.blogspot.be/2013/07/i-will-love-you-forever-my-sweet-little.html" target="_blank">one year ago</a> already. I still miss you so, my lion.</div>
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Avalon Cat Cartoonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16616026620806795575noreply@blogger.com14Zaventem, Belgium50.8854878 4.470996799999966250.8053188 4.3096352999999663 50.9656568 4.6323582999999662tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8861391107495790242.post-81619294611633309912014-02-24T12:27:00.004+01:002014-02-24T12:27:55.877+01:00Pet psychic Nancy talks about Avalon<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I’ve always considered myself a wanna-believer when it comes to psychic abilities and talking with the dead. How could I not want to believe that Avalon’s beautiful spirit is still alive somewhere and that it’s possible to communicate with him? But truth to be told, I’ve only been convinced of the contrary so far. Looking for hope, people tend to give too much credence to what’s so obviously a coincidence, or even something entirely unrelated. So when Psychic Source offered me a free psychic reading in exchange for a blog post, I thought I’d jump on the occasion to try something which I would otherwise be too sceptic for.<br />
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The psychic I talked to is Nancy. Hereunder is the account of our thirty minute phone conversation, and a few concluding thoughts.<br />
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<b>My conversation with pet psychic Nancy</b> <br />
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<u>Beginnings</u><br />
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Nancy: Hello, Vanessa. I have a few pictures of Avalon in front of me now. He’s a girl, right?<br />
Me: He’s a boy, actually.<br />
Nancy: How long have you had him?<br />
Me: Almost twelve years.<br />
Nancy: Do you have questions you would like me to answer?<br />
Me: I’d like to know what Avalon’s life was like before I found him. Was he happy with his family? Or did he feel neglected?<br />
Nancy: I get a feeling of two brothers that were very cocky with Avalon. They were in their teens. They abused him. I feel he ran away. He could not put up with their attitude anymore.
There was a woman there that was kind to him, but whenever she wasn’t looking, the two males abused him. You were his angel. You found and rescued him. You were led to him. This had to happen. I also get the feeling that he was only about nine days on the street. Avalon thinks you are the most beautiful person in his life. Thanks to you, he feels cleansed and refreshed and loved. You inspire him, and he inspires you. You gave him a whole new fresh start. He rediscovered joy thanks to you.<br />
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<u>Illness</u><br />
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Nancy: I can see that at a certain point, Avalon lost his strength, but thanks to you he got it back. Is that correct?<br />
Me: He got sick, yes, but he didn’t recover.<br />
Nancy: Did he have cancer?<br />
Me: He had hyperthyroidism.<br />
Nancy: I’m now looking at the fourth picture you sent me of Avalon. That’s the most recent picture, right?<br />
Me: It’s one of the first pictures I ever took of him. It’s over ten years old.<br />
Nancy: I can feel he lost a lot of his strength. You were his guide and his protector when he lost that strength. But in the beginning of your relationship, he was protecting you. How is Avalon doing now?<br />
Me: He passed away in July.<br />
Nancy: What?<br />
Me: He passed away. He’s no longer with me.<br />
Nancy: That‘s the illness I saw. He has recovered. He‘s in heaven now and I know he misses you. The way he looks in picture number four, that’s the way he looks now. You made him look like that again through your love. He loves you unconditionally. His spirit is still around. Can you feel him?<br />
Me: I wish I could, but I can’t.<br />
Nancy: You will feel his connection near you. Do you ever meditate, dear?<br />
Me: No.<br />
Nancy: Try it. He tries to share a message with you. He tries to tell you to use your inner strength, and to recover from your grief. He wants you to be happy. He’s okay now. Your heart is unshakable. Your love is unconditional. He needs you to understand that the two of you will be together again someday. Lay down on your back, and allow yourself to dream. You will feel his presence.<br />
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<u>A new cat</u><br />
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Nancy: Do you have other cats?<br />
Me: No.<br />
Nancy: Avalon wants you to know that you will have another love in your life. He wants you to do that for him. There will be another animal coming to you. Golden in color. With stripes. Another male. And you will be brought together for a reason. It was meant to be. Time will be right. I feel it will be in eight months. It can be eight weeks, but I feel eight months is more likely. You will know when you see him.<br />
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<u>Boyfriends</u><br />
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Me: What did Avalon think about my ex-boyfriend and our other two cats back when we adopted him?<br />
Nancy: I feel he did not particularly care for him. Is that correct?<br />
Me: Avalon adored him.<br />
Nancy: Oh, okay. And were those other cats the two males I saw before? Were they the cats that bullied him?<br />
Me: No, they were male and female, and they never bullied him.<br />
Nancy: Oh, because I get the feeling that the female cat tried to be bossy with him.<br />
Me: It was just the other way round. Avalon was bossy with the girl.<br />
Nancy: And was the other male bossy with him?<br />
Me: No, they got along pretty fine.<br />
Nancy: I’m a love psychic too, and I get the feeling that you and your ex-boyfriend are getting things back together again. Is that correct?<br />
Me: Not at all. We still get along well and we’re friends, but that’s it.<br />
Nancy: I’m telling you he’s trying to get back together with you.<br />
Me: I certainly hope not. He’s married and has a beautiful little daughter. He loves them very much, and would never do anything to hurt them. <br />
Nancy: Well, things will be falling apart for him. Don’t be surprised that the man will be trying to get back into your life when that happens. Have you recovered from that broken relationship?<br />
Me: Yes.<br />
Nancy: Is there someone else in your life now?<br />
Me: There’s a new boyfriend, yes.<br />
Nancy: I can see a great connection between the two of you. Four years from now, you will get married. He's your soul mate. He’s the one you are most likely going to marry. I can also see two cats in your future. One for him, and one for you. Two males. They will be the best of friends. Avalon wants you to know that he‘s okay with your current love in your life. Has he dark hair?<br />
Me: Yes.<br />
Nancy: He will be very succesful. Does he have his own business?<br />
Me: No.<br />
Nancy: He will have his own business. In the future he will.<br />
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<u>Avalon’s personality</u><br />
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Me: Can we talk about Avalon again? What is your interpretation of his personality?<br />
Nancy: He was magical. He created magical results around you. He could understand everything you said to him.You were very drawn to each other. You had a lot of fun together. He made you laugh. Is that correct?<br />
Me: Yes, he made me laugh, but he also worked on my nerves sometimes.<br />
Nancy: Avalon was something you needed at that time. He was a leader. And leaders like to give back what they receive. And you gave him a lot, and he gave that back to you. He liked exploring things. He tried to set an example in his life. He did that, because of your love for him. You did the best you could with him. You were like his mother. Did you feel like you were his mother too?<br />
Me: I felt like I was his mother, his best friend, and his companion. He was everything to me.<br />
Nancy: The two of you had a very special connection. You felt safer with him around. He was protecting you. And you were protecting him. Together you felt protected and strong. He was very bright. You meant the world to him. He showed you that. He tried to give you praise and compliments. He was very vocal with you. He was very proud of you. He has been reborn, and one day, you will find him. Keep your eyes open, and you will know.<br />
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<b>Conclusion</b><br />
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<u>The positives</u><br />
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It was comforting to hear how happy I had made Avalon and how strong our bond was, because I don’t get to hear that very often. I still feel the need to talk about my cat and conjure up beautiful memories, yet the people around me avoid the subject at all cost. <i>He’s gone; move on.</i> My phone call with Nancy was a good opportunity to talk about Avalon once more, and to highlight the good things we had together. If you are unsure about the love your pet feels for you, then I’m sure Nancy has the ability to make you feel better.<br />
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<u>The negatives</u><br />
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I wouldn’t call Nancy psychic, but she‘s a wise woman who knows her psychology. She listens to every detail of what you say, asks deciding questions, and draws insightful and/or comforting conclusions. The technique she uses is actually pretty simple. My question if Avalon was happy before I found him, for example, holds important information. The word 'found' implies that I rescued him somehow, and the fact that I care about his happiness before we met proves my love and my desire to make him happy. The emotion in my voice tells her that I still miss Avalon. Talking about my ex-boyfriend makes her wonder if he’s still present in my life. In one picture (his profile pic) it's obvious that he’s a leader, while in another (one that I took a day before his death) he has clearly lost his strength. And if Nancy‘s opinion proves to be incorrect, she draws the second most possible conclusion. Other aspects, such as the future or his first year as a kitten are impossible to check. And as for the meditation, our imagination is so strong it can make us believe whatever we want.<br />
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Then there were the misses, thinking that Avalon was a girl, that he was still alive, that he had cancer, that he didn’t care much about my ex-boyfriend, that he approved of my new boyfriend, that he was bullied by our other cats, etc. While she did say some true things about Avalon, the moment Nancy addressed my love life, I had the impression it was a mere guessing party.<br />
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That doesn’t mean that no one can reap benefits from Nancy’s abilities. I can imagine that people who feel lost, can have possible solutions and answers laid out before them as to make their life and choices a bit easier. In my case, though, I already knew the answers (except for Avalon’s past). The only thing I wanted was proof that something about Avalon still lingered on somewhere. I didn’t expect a positive answer, and I didn’t get one either.<br />
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Because of those numerous misses, and because Nancy’s technique was so easy to see through, I couldn’t help but feel a profound sadness after our conversation. No matter how many times Nancy told me that Avalon had been reborn and that his spirit was still around me, I had never felt more sure that he was truly gone now, and that he would only live on through my love, my memories and my upcoming book about him.<br />
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If you want to try Psychic Source yourself, you can go either to their <span style="color: #3d85c6;"><a href="http://www.psychicsource.com/psychics/pet-psychics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">pet psychics page</a></span> or directly to <span style="color: #3d85c6;"><a href="http://www.psychicsource.com/psychics/profile.aspx?psyid=625" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nancy's personal page</a></span>. Psychic readings are available by phone or chat and cost $1 per minute.<br />
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<b>Have you ever had experiences with (pet) psychics? I'd love to hear your thoughts on the subject.</b><br />
<br />Avalon Cat Cartoonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16616026620806795575noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8861391107495790242.post-33966418144093123262014-01-13T16:08:00.003+01:002014-01-13T16:08:45.525+01:00Avalon is in the CB Cat Calendar<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm proud to announce that Avalon is featured in the 2014 edition of the CB cat calendar.<br />
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