Caturday: A Tribute to Cat Ladies on International Women's Day

 

cat lady parishioner with Sula


Happy International Women’s Day to all the incredible cat ladies who make the world a better place, one whisker at a time!

Throughout history, women and cats have shared a special connection. From ancient times when feline companions were revered in Egyptian society (with Cleopatra herself said to have adored them), to the modern-day cat rescuer dedicating her time and resources to saving stray kitties, the bond between women and cats is deep and undeniable.

For years, the term “cat lady” carried a negative connotation, but today, women everywhere are reclaiming it as a badge of honor. Loving and caring for animals is a sign of strength, responsibility, and deep empathy. If being a “cat lady” means showing kindness, offering a home to those in need, and embracing the companionship of feline friends, then it’s something to be celebrated!

Let’s not forget the remarkable female cats who have made history. From Félicette, the first cat in space, to Tama, the stationmaster cat in Japan who helped revive a train station’s economy, female felines have left their mark in unique and inspiring ways. 

And then, of course, there is our very own Sula, parish cat at Old Mission San Juan Bautista for 15 years. Though she crossed the Rainbow Bridge nearly three years ago, while here, she helped dozens, if not hundreds of people, had a following of more than 1000, and "wrote" six books published by MSI Press (five in English and one in Spanish). Now buried on the Mission grounds, where her grave and story is a feature in every tour, she lives on in people's memory's and her books.

On this day, let’s celebrate not only the women who change lives but also the incredible female cats who charm, heal, and inspire us.


For more Caturday posts, click HERE.

For more International Women's Day posts, click HERE.

For more posts about Sula and her books, click HERE.


To purchase copies of any MSI Press book at 25% discount,
use code FF25 at MSI Press webstore.



Want to read an MSI Press book and not have to pay for it?
Ask your local library to purchase and shelve it.




(recent releases, sales/discounts, awards, reviews, Amazon top 100 list, author advice, and more -- stay up to date)

Check out recent issues.

 



Follow MSI Press on Twitter, Face Book, Pinterest, Bluesky, and Instagram. 




Interested in publishing with MSI Press LLC?
Check out information on how to submit a proposal. 


We help writers become award-winning published authors. One writer at a time. We are a family, not a factory. Do you have a future with us?





Turned away by other publishers because you are a first-time author and/or do not have a strong platform yet? If you have a strong manuscript, San Juan Books, our hybrid publishing division, may be able to help.







Planning on self-publishing and don't know where to start? Our author au pair services will mentor you through the process.






Interested in receiving a free copy of this or any MSI Press LLC book in exchange for reviewing a current or forthcoming MSI Press LLC book? Contact editor@msipress.com.



Want an author-signed copy of this book? Purchase the book at 25% discount (use coupon code FF25) and concurrently send a written request to orders@msipress.com.

Julia Aziz, signing her book, Lessons of Labor, at an event at Book People in Austin, Texas.


Want to communicate with one of our authors? You can! Find their contact information on our Authors' Pages.

Steven Greenebaum, author of award-winning books, An Afternoon's Discussion and One Family: Indivisible, talking to a reader at Barnes & Noble in Gilroy, California.




   
MSI Press is ranked among the top publishers in California.
Check out our rankings -- and more -- HERE.




Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

In Memoriam: Carl Don Leaver

Image
  1948-2021 It is with great sadness that MSI Press notes the death of Carl Leaver, CEO of the Press and typesetter and graphic designer par excellence . Many authors have expressed not only condolences but also a sense of legacy from covers he designed that they love.  Here is his obituary: On August 16, 2021, Carl Don Leaver of San Juan Bautista passed into eternal rest. A forester with the US Forest Service in Idaho and Montana, he turned to nature photography while working in the Bitterroot National Forest. His photographs graced national magazine covers and on a weekly basis the local paper of Hamilton, MT, the Ravalli Republican. He later worked on photography projects for the US Army (AFEES) and taught photography at the New York Institute of Technology in Amman, Jordan. His final career change led him to computer graphics and publishing as co-owner of MSI Press LLC; his many typeset books and book covers have helped MSI Press authors win a large number of awards over t...
Read more

A Publisher's Conversation with Authors: Should you treat your writing as a business?

Image
It is Tuesday. Monday's madness is over, and Wednesday will take us over the hump, so Tuesday it is--for some serious discussion with authors. Tuesday talks mean to address authors in waiting and self-published authors who would like to go a more traditional route or who would at least like to take their steps with a publisher by their side.  This week we look at whether an author should set up a formal business or simply treat writing as a side gig, That, of course, depends. It depends on an author's income level, long-term goals, and risk tolerance.  Here’s a breakdown of the pros and cons of formalizing a writing business versus staying a sole proprietor and paying taxes on royalties. Option 1: Treat Writing as a Side Gig (No Formal Business) If you earn royalties from book sales but don’t set up a separate business entity, the IRS considers you a sole proprietor by default . You report book income on Schedule C of your personal tax return and pay self-employment tax. ✅ P...
Read more