Notes from a parish cat and his author Julie Mackenzie

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I am Father Tom Fish, esteemed member of the religious team at Temptation of Christ Parish in the novels by author Julie Mackenzie. As to my background, I was invited into the rectory as a stray, laid on the charm, and was invited to stay, even honorarily ordained and no less spiritual than my sidekick Father Will. He dotes on me to high heaven and forgives all of my street cat proclivities, whatever the hell that means.

Sunday, December 11, 2011

A Special Reading Group


Julie says..

I wanted to add one more picture to the Delmarva album. This is Linda, a very good friend who has been battling cancer. The doctor tells her it's in remission now (they discovered it early, thank God) and she was all smiles when I saw her. I mentioned her doggie in the book and I plan to mention dogs or kitties in future books for a donation to a shelter. I just have to work out the details.

Come to find out yesterday, there's a whole book group that's been formed and its members are my best friend Jan, Linda, Carolyn, and Norma--with Vi to be added when she gets the book for Christmas. Nobody breathe a word!! No one wants to get ahead of the other, even though they tell me it's a page-turner, so they're hustling each other up to keep up! They might just decide to take it slow, though, for Vi's sake.

I appreciate your comments regarding the book here, in person and in emails. I have to get cracking to have the next book ready. Meanwhile, there's this blog which will keep everyone in the loop with what's going on.


Take care, efurrybody. Mittens and Tom'll be back next time.

15 comments:

Mariodacat said...

Can't wait.

Fr. Tom Fish said...

Hahahahaha! Me, too!

Marg said...

Well this will be exciting. Looking forward to it all. Take care.

Fuzzy Tales said...

We're delighted for you that things are going so well, Julie!

Purrs and purrayers to Linda for her continued remission. :-)

The Island Cats said...

Our mom hasn't read the book yet. We think we will get her it for Christmas!!

Brian's Home Blog said...

That is a great picture and it sounds like quite a special group!

Hannah and Lucy said...

Mum hasn't seen the book yet - we think she would like it.
Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

Unknown said...

Wes been enjoying the book!
Kisses
Nellie

Shaggy and Scout said...

Can't wait for the "fur"ther adventures to come!

Tamago said...

I enjoyed reading about your trip. Beautiful places and you met nice people :-) The photo of you in a seat pocket in the airplane cracked me up!

Prayers and warm thoughts for Linda. What a wonderful smile she has.

Unknown said...

I've added this book to my Christmas list - look forward to reading it in the new year!!

meowmeowmans said...

We are hoping to get your book for Christmas! :)

ANGEL ABBYGRACE said...

This is wonderful Julie.
purrs
>^,,^<
♥Abby♥Boo♥Ping♥Jinx♥Grace♥

Brandon - The dog with a blog said...

How furry exciting!

Clooney said...

That sounds like a great book club! Your book tour looked really neat too!