Cats of the Multiverse

Image of a cat reading a laptop screenThe Collaborator When the protagonist of Knots walked through a fold in the world into a alternate land, it seemed only natural that he would be befriended by a talking cat. Trefoil was only a walk-on character at first, but quickly became a central part of the narrative. I dedicated the book to the cats who kept me company while writing.

Sellenria in particular was supervised by Bonkers, who involved herself in every aspect of the work. She was a very hands-on cat.

Image of a cat looking at a page of text with a critical expressionThe Editor She was quite the inspector as well. Whether it was painting, plumbing, wiring, or CAT-6 cable installation (naturally), she made sure the work was up to spec.

Of course she made a demanding editor when it came to writing. She inspected every page and rendered her opinion. Nothing escaped her.

Image of a cat contemplating a candleFarewell, Bonkers Bonkers succumbed to diabetes around the time that Sellenria was published, after having put up with blood tests and insulin shots for several years. (Check your cat food. If it's less than 10% protein, find another brand.)

While she may be gone, her flame still burns, and will probably inspire more stories of dependable and resourceful beings of various species. Some of them might even be human.