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Book Review of How My Cat Made Me a Better Man (Feig) by US Review of Books

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  From US Review of Books: Feig’s conversational style is witty and disarming. His self-deprecating humor lends charm and vulnerability to his ideas and opinions on becoming a better individual. Rooted firmly in a young, often single man’s outlook, he nevertheless manages to address aspects of life relevant to people of all ages. If you enjoy humor and love cats—the former being a prerequisite for the latter—chances are you’ll also be attracted to this fun-filled homage to felines. Read the rest of the review by Joe Kilgore  HERE . About the book: Jeremy Feig was at rock bottom - broke, alone, and living in a shoebox-sized apartment. At the same time, his cat was perfectly content. What was her secret? She couldn't say it out loud, but it was clear she had all the answers to living a good life. How My Cat Made Me a Better Man is a hilarious self-help book for guys that gals like, too, based on the lessons of an edgy cat named Shelly. It's packed with useful advice on topics lik

Book Excerpt: How My Cat Made Me a Better Man - Overcoming Roadblocks (Feig)

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  In honor of Caturday, here is an excerpt for the award-winning book, How My Cat Made Me a Better Man by Jeremy Feig. Overcoming Roadblocks  I’d grown tired of the hard laminate floor in my living room. So, I bought a thick shag rug and laid it in front of the couch. While my feet loved the cushy, retro carpeting, Shelly did not. In fact, she was intimidated by it. She would cautiously walk around it, fearful it might come alive and devour her. She even stayed off the couch to avoid getting too close.  This went on for a few days until Shelly’s desire to lay on the couch overcame her hatred of the rug. I watched as she put a tentative paw on the carpeted edge. Noticing that it didn’t try to swallow her, she put another paw on it. Pretty soon, all four paws were on the rug, and Shelly was still in one piece. Success!  After that, Shelly and the shag rug became pals. She’d scamper across it with ease and slumber in its soft tendrils. While she was nervous during her early encounters, s

"It's a funny self-help book for guys: How My Cat Made Me a Better Man (Feig)

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  It's short. It's entertaining. It is a Caturday special. Listen to the great, fun trailer for How My Cat Made Me a Better Man (Feig); click HERE . It will make you laugh, just like the book does. Book of the Year finalist Legacy award winner, humor, Kops-Fetheling International Book Awards To read more posts about this unique cat and the book about her, click HERE . te: As a memorial to Carl, and simply because it is truly needed, MSI Press is now hosting a web page,  Carl's Cancer Compendium , as a one-stop starting point for all things cancer, to make it easier for those with cancer to find answers to questions that can otherwise take hours to track down on the Internet and/or from professionals. The web page is in its infancy but expected to expand into robustness. To that end, it is expanded and updated weekly. As part of this effort, each week, on Monday, this blog will carry an informative, cancer-related story -- and be open to guest posts:  Cancer Diary .   Sign

From the Blog Posts of MSI Press Authors: Jeremy Feig Shares Tips on Improving Photography in Two Minutes!

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  Today's shared blog post comes from Jeremy Feig, author of the multiple award-winning book,  How My Cat Made Me a Better Man . Jeremy shares, on video, seven tips to improve photography in 98 seconds .  Book of the Year finalist Kops-Fetherling Legacy Award in humor purchase the paperback at 25% discount with code FF25 at MSI Press  webstore For more posts about Jeremy and his award-winning book, click  HERE . Sign up for the MSI Press LLC newsletter Follow MSI Press on  Twitter ,  Face Book , and  Instagram .   Interested in publishing with MSI Press LLC? Check out information on  how to submit a proposal . 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. Want to communicate with one of our autho

Where are they? MSI Press Authors: Jeremy Feig (How My Cat Made Me a Better Man)

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  MSI Press authors are located all over the world. Getting to know the authors can also mean getting to know a new part of the world. We will be sharing this information on a regular basis. Follow us and map our authors' locations. Jeremy Feig, author of the award-winning, terrifically amusing, fun and easy to read, and insightful book, How My Cat Made Me a Better Man, moved recently from Santa Monica, California to Cascais, Portugal.  Here is some information about Cascais.  Cascais began as a traditional fishing port. But in the 19th century, Portugal’s King Luís I added a touch of glamour by taking up residence in the town each September. Today, Cascais feels more like an elegant version of St Tropez, with 19th-century villas covered in azulejos, and bougainvillea draping over the garden walls. There is an emphasis on outdoor living for most of the year, especially cycling, running or golf, while the short winter months are rather windy and humid. For more beautiful informatio

Book Review: How My Cat Made Me a Better Man (Feig)

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"Under the guise of a "pet book," Jeremy Feig has written an excellent "self-help book." Yeah, it's that good. In fact, it should be issued to ever high school senior, boys AND girls." Read more reviews at The Cat Site.

Book Review: How My Cat Made Me a Better Man (Feig)

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"Feig’s conversational style is witty and disarming. His self-deprecating humor lends charm and vulnerability to his ideas and opinions on becoming a better individual. Rooted firmly in a young, often single man’s outlook, he nevertheless manages to address aspects of life relevant to people of all ages. If you enjoy humor and love cats—the f ormer being a prerequisite for the latter—chances are you’ll also be attracted to this fun-filled homage to felines." Read the rest of the review at US Review of Books HERE .

From the Blog Posts of MSI Press Authors: How to Be an Introvert in an Extrovert World (Feig)

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  Jeremy Feig, author of the award-winning book, How My Cat made Me a Better Man , has written a humorous blog post and video , trying to help an introvert survive in an extrovert world. You can read and watch it HERE . Book of the Year finalist Kops-Fetherling Legacy Award for humor For more posts by and about Jeremy and his book, click HERE . Sign up for the MSI Press LLC newsletter  here  or on our  home page . Follow MSI Press on  Twitter ,  Face Book , and  Instagram .   Interested in publishing with MSI Press LLC? Check out information on  how to submit a proposal . 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 any of our books? Purchase the book at 25% discount (use coupon code FF25) and concurrently send a written request to orders@msipress.com.  Want to communicate with one of our authors? You can! Find their contact inf

The Story behind the Book: How My Cat Made Me a Better Man (Feig)

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  This week's book back story features How My Cat Made Me a Better Man by Jeremy Feig. from the author -- Books always seemed long to me. To be clear, their length was fine for reading, but the idea of actually sitting down and writing one was daunting. There are just so many words to write! Not to mention sentences, paragraphs, pages, and (gasp) chapters. And most challenging of all, everything has to work together in some cohesive way. Despite my trepidation, the idea of writing a book intrigued me. Partly it was the challenge of it, to see if I could pull it off. And partly it was because I’d grown bored of the shorter writing bits I’d done for so long. Maybe it was time for a change. But what could I write about? I took a walk with my wife down Santa Monica’s California incline to explore ideas. We talked about different book genres that might be fun to try. I didn’t feel like writing fiction (too many characters), anything historical (research is the worst) or poetry (because

Book Review: How My Cat Made Me a Better Man (Feig)

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From Midwest Book Review Synopsis: Jeremy Feig was at rock bottom - broke, alone, and living in a shoebox-sized apartment. At the same time, his cat was perfectly content. What was her secret? She couldn't say it out loud, but it was clear she had all the answers to living a good life. How My Cat Made Me a Better Man is a hilarious self-help book for guys, based on the lessons of an edgy cat named Shelly. It's packed with useful advice on topics like relationships, dealing with stress, and even grooming habits. If you feel like your life is spinning out of control, this book will help you set things right - and keep you laughing along the way. Critique: Witty, whimsical, and featuring life-changing "Cat Lessons", How My Cat Made Me a Better Man is filled with everything from dating tips to coping with anxiety and pursuing life goals. Although written with a spry dash of feline humor, How My Cat Made Me a Better Man is a genuine self-help book filled with nine l

Daily Excerpt: How My Cat Made Me a Better Man (Feig) - Epilogue

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  excerpt from How My Cat Made Me a Better Man (Feig)- Epilogue Face the Cat in the Mirror Hopefully, reading this book helped you become a better man or at least spurred on some self-examination. If nothing else, I hope you learned two things: a. guys can read self-help books; and b. cats know how to live a good life. When I first adopted Shelly, I just thought we'd have fun together. I had no idea she'd teach me how to be the best man I could be. I learned never to give up, to manage my control issues, to be more caring, and to make an effort to be happy. I also learned to look underfoot when I was walking since Shelly would get upset when I stepped on her.   This book was all about my experiences with a cat. If you want to learn more, why not adopt one yourself? Not only do cats make great companions, they can also draw out the best in you. Are you lazy? Get an active cat to keep you moving. Are you shy? Get a cat that wears a leash and strangers will rush to talk to you

From the Blog Posts of MSI Press Authors: Jeremy Feig Describes How to Build a Hoop Glider

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  Today's shared blog post comes from Jeremy Feig, author of the multiple award-winning book, How My Cat Made Me a Better Man . Jeremy explains, on video, how to make your own hoop glider. Check it out HERE .k  Book of the Year finalist Kops-Fetherling Legacy Award in humor purchase at 25% discount with code FF25 at MSI Press webstore For more posts about Jeremy and his award-winning book, click HERE . Sign up for the MSI Press LLC newsletter Follow MSI Press on  Twitter ,  Face Book , and  Instagram .   Interested in publishing with MSI Press LLC? Check out information on  how to submit a proposal . 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. Want to communicate with one of our authors? You ca

Introducing Jeremy Feig, MSI Press Author

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Jeremy Feig is originally from a small town in slightly upstate New York. After graduating from New Paltz College, he moved to Los Angeles for TV and film production work before stumbling into a career in digital marketing. Jeremy spends much of his time working on creative projects, usually involving comedy. He’s written numerous screenplays and TV scripts, created original cartoons, and directed quirky short films. Jeremy lives in Santa Monica with his wife, young daughter, and large cat.  His book,  How My Cat Made Me a Better Man , has captivated men and women alike. Jeremy's book placed as a finalist in the 2016 Book of the Year award, and it has not lost its appeal since. 5 stars from Reader's Favorites Highly recommended by US Review of Books. Teena in Toronto says, "Of all the self-help books out there, this was an interesting twist." Cat blogs LOVE this book! US Review of Books calls it "fun-filled" and "novel."

From the Blog Posts of MSI Press Author, Jeremy Feig: Stop Procrastinating

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  (English Wikipedia) A great post for the new year, MSI Press author Jeremy Feig ( How My Cat Made Me a Better Man ) has prepared a video on procrastination. You will enjoy the talents of Jeremy if you take a minute to WATCH THE VIDEO , Stop Procrastinating. To read more posts about Jeremy and his book, click HERE . Sign up for the MSI Press LLC newsletter Follow MSI Press on  Twitter ,  Face Book , and  Instagram .   Interested in publishing with MSI Press LLC? Check out information on  how to submit a proposal . 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. 

Purrfect Award Anouncement to Share on Caturday: Kops-Fetherling Award for Humor to Feig's How My Cat Made Me a Better Man

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  The Kops-Fetherling International Book Awards competition has selected How My Cat Made Me a Better Man by Jeremy Feig as its legacy award winner in the category of humor, and we are happy to be able to announce it on Caturday! This is the second major award for this book. The book was also selected as a finalist in the Book of the Year competition when it was first published. For more information about Jeremy's book, click HERE . For posts about Jeremy and his book, click HERE .

Meet Shelly, Heroine of How My Cat Made Me a Better Man (Feig)

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How My Cat Made Me a Better Man by Jeremy Feig, would never have come into being with its heroine, Shelly. Here are some pictures of Shelly: And here are some drawings of Shelly by the late Zhenya Yanovich, up-and-coming Russian artist: Read more posts about Shelly, Jeremy, and this precious, award-winning book HERE .

Excerpt from How My Cat Made Me a Better Man (Feig): A Few Licks Go a Long Way

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  A Few Licks Go a Long Way  Cat Tale: It was starting to get dark on a Saturday night. As Shelly sat nearby licking herself, I was preparing to go out and hit the bars. I wanted to spend as little time as possible to get ready. The way I looked at it, if it took more than ten minutes to make myself presentable, I was doing it wrong. I put on my favorite collared shirt, hoping no one would notice the detergent stain on the back or the hole near the armpit. I dragged a brush through my hair a single time. I slipped on my pre-tied, 4-year-old sneakers, the ones with the bottoms of the soles coming off. That’s right, I was stylin’. As I headed for the door, I noticed that Shelly was still in the same spot, still licking herself. She hadn’t stopped grooming the entire time. She didn’t even have plans that night. Either she cared too much about personal appearances or I didn’t care enough. I looked in the mirror. The problem was me.  Cat Lesson: Grooming is important. You do

Excerpt from Award-winning Book, How My Cat Made Me a Better Man (Feig): Fear of Failure

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  In honor of Caturday, we are posting another except from How My Cat Made Me a Better Man , a Book of the Year finalist. Fear of Failure You're not perfect. You'll fail at many things, sometimes in mind-blowingly spectacular fashion. Don't let that stop you from going after your goals because if you don't make an effort, you've already failed. On one of Shelly's exciting trips down the hallway of my apartment building, she got confused. She'd gone up a flight of stairs, then walked to the apartment directly above mine, which looked exactly the same. She sat patiently in front of the door and waited for me to let her in. Of course, I didn't since it wasn't my apartment. Thankfully, my upstairs neighbor didn't open his door since it would've been awkward explaining why my cat and I were hanging out on his welcome mat. Shelly's sense of direction had failed her, but even though she couldn't successfully find her way home, she still enjo