I’m sitting here with a cat on my lap. And one by my feet. Ahhh. The sound of purring is like a calming balm to my busy mind.
Are you a pet person?
I love people. I have
an adorable husband, amazing kids and grandkids, heart filled friends. Life is
full and busy and… good.
And yet, there is this space in my heart that is filled only
by these furry creatures. They soothe
me. They entertain me. Even though at
times they drive me nuts.
They knock over the Christmas tree, playing sneaky games of “jumping
for ornaments”.
They dash across my desk
as they chase each other, knocking over my formerly well -ordered piles of
manuscript pages, and scattering pens.
They pull flowers from vases, and carry them proudly around
as if flaunting their newly caught prey.
They scoot across my keyboard. Sometimes they send my half
written emails. Sigh.
I forgive them all that.
I even laugh. I’m not sure I’d do
the same if their feats were performed by a human person.
When I’m sick, they curl up next to me, and I feel better.
When I get home, they are ALWAYS glad to see me. And I’m
glad to see them. They are an integral part of my life, and have been since the
day I rescued them. They’re important!
So it’s only natural that I include animals in almost every
one of the books I write. And I love to
read stories that include them, too!
How about you? Tell
us about your furred or feathered (or scaled) loves! And do you like stories
that include pets? I’d love to hear…
Christine Bush is a USA Today Bestselling author of romance, romantic
mystery, and suspense. She can be found
living in the Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania with her husband and 2 lazy cats,
and spending time with her 13 grandchildren.
When she’s not writing, she’s teaching Psychology at a local college,
and working with clients in her private practice as a Marriage and Family
Therapist. She loves to hear from readers and writers!
Christine’s award winning novella “Christmas with the Cat Lady”
is FULL of pets! Print or ebook!
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I love animals too, Christine, and often include them in my stories. Many of my readers are familiar with Henry, my sweet shih tzu.
ReplyDeleteAh, Henry! Love the name! Over the years, when I had dogs, they were BIG! This included several German Shepherds, an Akita and a Saint Bernard!
DeleteLove the title!
ReplyDeleteOver the years we've had lots of pets, mostly cats and dogs. Currently we are petless because we travel so much.
ReplyDeleteTravel can make it tough. That's why I just have cats today. Easier to get care.
DeleteChristine, the timing of your post is serendipitous! I have been petless for a few years, and am considering adopting again. Please wish me luck, that the right pet (if any) and I will find each other!
ReplyDeleteHow absolutely cool! Get two! Double the love AND the entertainment!
DeleteWell... my studio apartment is less than 500 square feet, so I'm probably going to stop at one. :)
DeleteChristine, I'm definitely a pet person. My Westie, Crosby, had his head propped up on me right now. Causes havoc in my life, but I can't imagine it any other way!
ReplyDeleteYour book looks fabulous. Blessings and keep those pet stories coming.
Waving at you and Crosby!
DeleteI love cats (and dogs). I love their antics. They make me smile and laugh.
ReplyDeleteMargaret Daley
Me too!
DeleteI have two wonderful dogs. Both are black lab mixes. They are named Chip & Dale and both of them weigh 80 Lbs. I love all animals...except spiders and in general bugs. I had three other Disney dogs in the past. Mickey, Lady & Belle. :) Mickey was a Shepherd/lab mix. Lady was an Australian Shepherd mix and Belle was a Shepherd/Rott mix. I’ve had cats in the past, but my husband Bob is allergic, so I can’t have them any more! And I love books with both animals and kids!! :)
ReplyDeleteMy cats are named "Macaroni and Cheese!"...named by grandkids of course!
DeleteMy cat loves to walk across my computer keyboard too. He's rewritten many of my stories, which I've had to fix. :)
ReplyDeleteI might have to list mine as an editor on my next book! Grin.
DeleteI love pets in books and I must say that your assessment of feline behavior is absolutely purrfect! My husband and I share our home with 5 - some like to snuggle more than others and others are more active, but I love knowing they are (almost) always glad to see me and running to get attention.
ReplyDeleteGotta love them!
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