Cat-tankerous Literary News, Issue 4
New Year Edition

Dear Reader,

Greetings from the cat world! In my case, the land of Books and Booze!  Yes, I am known to have a nip of gin with my tonic occasionally. Hence my nickname, Catatonic.

In this month’s letter, we’re going to investigate some unusual and funny words that you can use to impress your friends! To my profound disappointment, I have found that MEOW just doesn’t cut it.

Without further adieu, Here is . . .

The Last Word!

I hope you’re not bumfuzzled by this (confused), and I promise to be good and not use billingsgate (coarse language). I don’t do that anyway, because if I do, it gives me the collywobbles (an upset tummy)!    

About my love for gin and tonic: I am actually careful about that, or I might wake up with a bothersome katzenjammer. This is a hangover that in olden times was known as “The Cat’s Misery,” and believe me, it was and it is. If that does happen, I will likely become an Ill-Willie (someone with an unfriendly disposition). So that is pretty much a sockdolager (something that settles the argument).

As you might guess, because I’m a cat, I’m noctivigant, (night-wondering), and I’m also solivagant, which means I like to ramble alone. Of course, my human worries about me and guards the door to keep me from getting out. This often causes me to experience saeva indignatio, which is the feeling of contempt that all cats have for human folly. She even throws pillows at me, the innocent flingee (one at whom a pillow is flung). My usual response is to cachinnate (laugh loudly). However, I admit that I do have some peccability here (capability of sin).

As I’m sure you’ve noticed, I am scripturient, which means that I have a strong urge to write, so you’ll be hearing from me again next month. I’ll be reviewing The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto, which is a fictional biography that is magically and wonderfully told. Until then, please don’t forget to order Over the Fence, Into the Heart at kaycorajewett.com or through Amazon or BookBaby. If you would like to comment on the book, just go to Amazon and scroll to the very bottom to leave a review. My mistress and I would be very grateful (from the Latin gratus + ful), and who knows, you might find a nice, plump mouse on your doorstep! Thank you!!!

Best always,

Mick

Over the Fence, Into the Heart is available in soft cover, hard cover, and e-Book formats.