It’s Official! My first published short story ‘Harvey’s View From the Bridge‘ has won the
2025 Cat Writers’ Association Communication Awards Muse® Medallion for Short Fiction
The story is part of the heart warming anthology ‘Purrseverance‘, edited by writer and fellow cat lover Sierra M Koester. I am so proud, as it pays tribute to a cat who changed how I view the world.
The story describes Harvey’s brave and determined journey to our home, including his dramatic ear transformation. The record of his pinnectomy surgery has provided help and reassurance to cat lovers whose cats have undergone similar procedures (if you read the comments under the post).
“Purrfection in storytelling and unique voice. I’m incredibly picky and I can’t find one flaw with this piece. By far, the best story in this category. Well done.”
Anonymous Judge
- Thank you to: Janet Blue for casting her American eye over my non-American English, and for Kat Kern, Ellie-Mae, Latte and Angel Bear, and M E Watson and fearless Erin for their patient support.
The entries for the Short Fiction and Flash Fiction category included:
- Marjorie Dawson for “Harvey’s View From the Bridge” published April 11, 2024 in Purrseverance: Inspiring Stories of Cat Resilience and Hope
- Debbie De Louise for “Cat Genie” published June 13, 2024 in A Mixed Bag of Cat Tails published by Solstice Publishing
- Debbie De Louise for “Catnapped for Christmas” published June 13, 2024 in A Mixed Bag of Cat Tails published by Solstice Publishing
- Emily Hall for “Through My Cat’s Eyes” published August 22, 2024 on The CWA Blog
Janet and the Kitties Blue were honoured with two CWA Muse® Medallions for The Cat on my Head but I will let her blow her own very proud trumpet about those!
As you may know, Sierra is fundraising for Colorado Foster Feline Rescue until the end of the year. So, if you don’t have your own copy of Purrseverance, as an ebook or paperback, then as a first stop, head to BookBaby. The self-publishing platform generates more income for authors (and rescues!) I know some people are boycotting the big book shops at the moment so try BookBaby first, if this is you.
Sierra herself has received a Muse® Medallion for her outstanding article on Feline Pregnancy. It is an essential and friendly guide for any cat parent. Congratulations Sierra, you will save lives and nourish understanding with your post.
Congratulations, that is amazing and you not only a good photographer but an author also, you surprise me all the time.
Congratulations, Marjorie! Such well-deserved recognition for your great articles and tutorials. I’m always impressed with your posts. WOOHOO!!! I hope you celebrated this achievement in some fun way. Paws up from both me and Henry!
Congratulations! That is so wonderful! I am thrilled for you and Harvey!
Congratulations!! I’m so happy for you. I’ve always adored Harvey, he was such a special cat. What a great recognition!
So happy for you!
Congratulations!!! That is so cool. So excited for you and Harvey to be published and a part of something that will help others.
Congratulations, what an exciting honour. Thanks for posting that BookBaby link, as I’d rather purchase there than chain book stores.
I agree Hindy. Small bookshops and places like BookBaby are important for independent authors.
Absolutely fabulous news, Marjorie! Many, many concats from the kitties and me!
Sorry, I got excited for your news and forgot to say thanks for joining Angel Brian’s Thankful Thursday Blog Hop.
Brian’s Home ~ Forever
No doubt Harvey was thrilled with that news and we all send big congratulations you way!!!
Brian’s Home ~ Forever
Thank you Brian, Terry and family. I still can’t believe it!