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If you'd rather pay by cheque you can also order off-line by contacting Marilyn here.

"Closely observed and very moving, complemented perfectly by fine detailed illustrations" Michael Foreman

An Invitation to the official launch of White Chin
Thursday, 02 September 2010 14:56

The book White Chin is to be launched at Waterstones in Kendal at 6.30pm on Thursday 16th September 2010. All are welcome to raise a glass to meet Marilyn and illustrator France to celebrate the publication of this debut children's novel for cat lovers of all ages. Waterstones, 7 Westmorland Shopping Centre, Kendal, LA9 4RL

 
Pushkin, a good news update
Tuesday, 27 July 2010 18:42

I took Pushkin to see Gerard, my wonderful vet, yesterday afternoon and after his examination he gave me some great news, which is that the lad is doing well.

 
Release date of White Chin - the new book
Wednesday, 14 July 2010 14:00

I have just been told by Catnip, my publisher, that copies of the book, White Chin, will be available from this website from 26th July and I will post any orders immediately first class.

 
White Chin - the new book
Wednesday, 21 April 2010 13:02

At last, I can announce that it will be published in August by Catnip and it will be a paperback at £6.99, with superb illustrations by France Bauduin, who drew the picture above which is on the jacket.

Its proper title is WHITE CHIN: the cat that walked by his wild lone.

 
Pushkin, some news
Monday, 19 April 2010 00:00

The gentlest and most courteous of my four cats, my darling little Pushkin, is unwell.

He hasn’t been eating very much and what initially alerted me, he just kept hiding in odd places and generally behaving out of sorts.

 
An update on the four Coach House Cats
Friday, 13 November 2009 09:53

With the grey skies of Autumn closing down on us, and the westerly gales hurling a blizzard of leaves past the windows - the Coach House Four have pretty much decided "that's it" for going outside.

I have to turf Dilly out in the afternoons, otherwise, being a Bengal, we have noisy nights with her prowling around shouting "Yeow, yeow, yeow" for no reason other than that she is wide awake and so should the rest of us be!

 
More Things in Heaven and Earth than.....
Tuesday, 22 September 2009 14:53

My friend the composer/songwriter Kevin Dean, who has a special relationship with cats and has written wonderful music in their honour wrote to me earlier this year about a particular cat, Tigger-Mu-Mu, who was much loved, but who sadly died in 2003. I wrote about her in Coach House Cats. But right now this further story from Kevin makes the hairs on the back of you neck stand on end.

Here it is in Kevin's own words:

"I just have to tell you what happened last night. My friend Colin popped round for a glass of wine. Colin originally looked after Tigger Mu Mu before she came to live with me. We were talking about her in depth and as we did, I glanced over to a framed photograph of the profile of her face which was standing on the floor.

 
Mother's Day 2009
Tuesday, 24 February 2009 18:19

In the UK Mothering Sunday is 22nd March. Why not give a mum you know the perfect little hardback? Marilyn will be delighted to sign and dedicate it with a special message.

All you have to do is click into the buy now button to the right.

 
Local book signings for Xmas
Monday, 01 December 2008 11:22

Marilyn will be signing all four books at The Institute in Kirkby Lonsdale at this year's Christmas Fair from 10am until 5pm on 6th and 7th December, but you can order them signed and dedicated just as easily by clicking into the buy now button to the right.

A facility for you to request a dedication comes up before you finish the checking out procedure.

 

Book Reviews

White Chin: the cat that walked by his wild lone

Closely observed and very moving, complemented perfectly by fine detailed illustrations.
Michael Foreman

A terrific animal adventure and an incredibly heart-warming story.
Lovereading4kids

This isn't just another animal story: it's a slice of life and the illustrations are an absolute triumph.
Jane Badger

A sensitively wrought and compelling story that takes you inside the mind of a feline. Edwards has captured a voice that young adults will love.
Karin Slaughter

The Cats of Moon Cottage

A vivid, honest and observant book about a life with cats, told with charm and wit.
Desmond Morris

Cat lovers will adore this book. I know I did. A tender story of love between the author and her cats.
Celia Haddon

More Cat Tales from Moon Cottage

A colourful chronicle that celebrates the many ways animals enrich our relationships and our lives. It's catnip for anyone who has ever loved a feline.
Karin Slaughter

The Cats on Hutton Roof

I admire this book even more than its predecessors. I don't think it's exaggerating to say that in some ways it stands comparison with Tarka the Otter. The tone of voice is different, and so is the pace, but the observation and the empathy are of similar quality.

And these, I believe, are the most important things in attempts to interpret the animal world to the rest of us.
Geoffrey Moorhouse

The Coach House Cats

A fascinating account of the intertwined lives of four cats. A touching book, intelligently observed.
Desmond Morris

Moon Cottage Cats Series

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Newsflash from Marilyn

There are NOW three ways you can order books via this website, one is to click into BUY NOW and you will purchase direct from Marilyn and she can sign and dedicate the books for you, or you can email Marilyn and send her a cheque, or you can visit Amazon.co.uk.