CWA MEMBERS

As of November 2009, our members reside in 36 states, 5 Canadian provinces, Greece, Germany, Egypt, Netherlands and New Zealand. Below is a list of our current members with email addresses and web site links (if available). You can also find online writing, photography, and illustration samples from the "Personal Portfolio" links of several of our members. CWA is extremely proud of our member authors and their publications.

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 17, 2010

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Adamson, Eve
Freelance Writer
Expertise: breed porfiles, holistic issues
Email: eve@eveadamson.com
Web site: eveadamson.com

Adelman, Beth
Editor
Expertise: editing, feline behavior
Email: cbhbklyn@earthlink.net

Adlon, Jeanne
Pet Sitter
Expertise: pet sitting
Email: askthecatsitter@yahoo.com
Web site: www.catchannel.com/experts/cat-sitter/  

Aiken, Steve
Animal Behaviorist
Expertise: animal behavior, solving pet problems, animal welfare and online resources
Email: PetShrink@aol.com

Alessandrini, Jodi
Author
Expertise: pet books
Email: kitnpupstuff@family-net.net

Anderson, Joanne
Columnist
Expertise: adoption from municipal shelter and responsible pet care.

Anderson, Niki
Writer
Expertise: Inspirational/devotional writing for cat lovers
Email: Nander1405@aol.com
Web Site: www.NikiAnderson.net
Blog: nikianderson.webs.com/apps/blog/

Arden, Darlene
Book author | Journalist | Lecturer | Cable TV Producer/Host.
Expertise: animal health, welfare, human interest, celebrity profiles, travel, behavior, human-animal bond
Email: Daar@aol.com
Web Site: www.darlenearden.com

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Bahner, Sally E.
Writer | Editor | Columnist
Expertise: natural cat care, Russian Blues
Email: sebahner@snet.net

Baker, Harriet
Expertise: humane care and education.

Ballner, Maryjean
Writer | Video Tape Producer
Expertise: cat massage
Email: maryjean@catmassage.com
Web Site: http://www.catmassage.com/catmassage/homepage/

Banks, T.J.
Writer | Novelist
Expertise: animal welfare, book reviews
Email: dawntreader27@earthlink.net
Web Site: http://writinggypsy.tripod.com/index.html

Basolo, Judi
Ezine editor
Expertise: non-fiction
Email: sanfranciscoJB@earthlink.net
Web Site: theguidogazette.com

Batalis, Nikki
Web Site Managing Editor
Expertise: humane issues, foster, adoption, feline-human bond, books and book reviews
Email: nbatalis@cox.net, nbatalis@bowtieinc.com
Web Site: cat.channel.com
Blog: Cat Scene: http://www.catchannel.com/cat-blog/nikki-batalis/default.aspx

Beardwood, Benjamin
Author | Photography | Video editor
Expertise: photography, video film editing
Email: benjaminbeardwood@yahoo.com
Web site: www.benjaminbeardwood.com

Becker, Marty, DVM
Author
Expertise: Co-author, Chicken Soup for the Cat & Dog Lover's Soul, Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul. Contributor, Good Morning America, Amazon.com, & Knight Rider newspapers
Email: DrMartyBecker@aol.com

Beigel, Greta
Freelance Writer | Journalist
Expertise: Classical music, Judaism, coverage of arts and animal issues
Email: gretabeigel@yahoo.com

Berkeley, Ellen Perry
Freelance Writer
Expertise: feral cats
Email: epbinvt@earthlink.net
Sample from Personal Profile

Bibisi, Carole Stevens
Artist | Author Teacher | Entertainer
Expertise: illustrated cat books, calendars and cards
Email: caroleart@hotmail.com
Web site: www.artharmonycsb.com

Biniok, Janice
Freelane Writer
Expertise: cat articles
email: Realpets@aol.com
Web Site: www.TheAnimalPen.com  

Boneham, Sheila W.
Expertise: care and training of cats and dogs
Email: sheilaboneham@comcast.net
Web Site: www.sheilaboneham.com

Bonham, Margaret
Freelance Book Author | Pets | Mystery | SFF
Email: margaretbonham@aol.com
Web Site: www.shadowhelm.net

Boyd, Nancy
Expertise: integrative medicine and animal behavior
Email: nancy@brightwings.com  

Braverman, Shirley
Expertise: the ecology, management and public health benefits of feral cat colonies
Email: FeralKitty@earthlink.net

Bruce, Annie
Freelance Writer | Cat Owner Consultant
Email: info@goodcatswearblack.com
Web Site: http://www.goodcatswearblack.com

Brunt, Jane E., DVM
Expertise: health and welfare of cats
Email: Jane.Brunt@catalystcouncil.org
Web Site: www.CatalystCouncil.org

Buck, Ginger
Freelance Photographer | Public Relations
Expertise: feline behavior photographs, public relations
Email: katzmom@earthlink.net
Sample from Personal Profile

Bulanda, Susan A.
Freelance Writer
Expertise: Ethologist feline/canine, search & rescue
Email: susanb21@juno.com

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Caldwell, Bev
Freelance Writer | Photographer | FHDA CO-Founder
Expertise: feline health and behavior issues
Email: bjc353@cox.net
Sample from Personal Profile

Calloway, Jane
Writer | Editor
Expertise: writing & editing for newspapers, magazines & public relations
Email: Jane_Calloway@yahoo.com

Caney, Dr. Sarah
Veterinary Surgeon
Ex[ertise: geriatric feline medicine - especially systemic hypertension, renal disease and endocrinology
Email: scaney@catprofessional.com
Web Site: www.catprofessional.com

Carter, Kathy D.
Freelance Writer | FHDA CO-Founder | Web Site Designer
Expertise: feline health topics, feline hip dysplasia
Web Site: http://www.FHDA.com
Email: kazikat@netropolis.net

Christensen, Wendy
Illustrator | Writer
Expertise: realistic images of cats, wildlife, nature, feature articles celebrating feline nature
Email: christensen@catlas.mv.com
Sample from Personal Portfolio

Clement, Blaize
Writer
Expertise: mysteries
Email: BlaizeClement@mac.com

Coble, Linda L. RVT
Veterinary Technician
Expertise: feline behavior, feline medicine, professional pet sitting and special-need felines
Email: catlady@hoosierlink.net

Cook, Lynette R.
Artist | Illustrator
Email: Lynette@spaceart.org
Web site: www.LynetteCook.com

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Dale, Steve
Syndicated Writer | Radio Show Host
Expertise: pet care issues
Web Site: http://www.wgnradio.com See "Pet Central"
Email: petworld@stevedale.tv

Davis, Christine
Author
Expertise: connection between people and cats
Email: davis@lighthearted.com

Dearth, Kim D.R.
Freelance Writer
Expertise: cat and dog care, including health, grooming, training, breed profiles
Email: KDRDearth@aol.com

De Freitas, Janice
Expertise: General cat care and behaviour
Email: JaniceD@compuserve.com

De Louise, Debbie
Freelance Writer
Expertise: feature articles and cat mysteries
Email: debbiecat@hotmail.com
Sample from Personal Portfolio

Deneen, Sally
Feature Writer
Email: sdeneen@aol.com

Denny, Jane
Illustrator | Graphic Designer | Art Director
Email: Jane@thepridecartoon.com
Web site: www.thepridecartoon.com

Diatz, Dianna
Writer | Illustrator | Painter
Expertise: humor and whimsy; writing and illustration; collage; painting on silk; line drawings and watercolor
Email: Petpawtraits.purrtraits@yahoo.com  

DiGenti, Victor
Author
Expertise: feral cats
Email: vicdig@comcast.net
Web site: www.windrusher.com

Donald, Rhonda Lucas
Freelance Writer | Editor
Expertise: cat protection, humane issues, feline education
Email: BrownTabby@aol.com

Dorn, Andrea
Freelance Writer
Expertise: Veterinary technician, feline health, poetry, veterinary practice management, feral cats, photography
Email: adorn@iastate.edu

Douglas, Carole Nelson
Novelist | Short Story Writer
Web Site: http://www.catwriter.com
Email: cdouglas@catwriter.com

Dreyer, Nicole E.
Writer
Expertise: specializes in devotions for children and adults, and curriculum for children and youth
Email: Luke_chapter24@hotmail.com

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Eames, Ed
Columnist | Freelance Writer
Expertise: specialize in the impact guide, hearing, and service dogs have on their disabled partners, and the role of the veterinarian in keeping the team healthy.
Email: eeames@csufresno.edu

Eames, Toni
Book Author | Columnist
Expertise: animal loss grief counsellor, relationship between cats and assistance dogs
Email: eeames@csufresno.edu

Easterly, Susan
Contributing Editor | Columnist | Writer
Expertise: human/companion animal bond, natural health care, spay/neuter, humane issues
Email: easterly23@verizon.net

Eigenhauser Jr., George
Attorney | CFA Legislator Coordinator
Expertise: cat law, animal advocacy, animal welfare and animal legislation
Email: geigenhauser@allmail.net  

El-Hashahar, Anat
Writer | Cat Behavior Therapist
Expertise: cat care and cat behavior
Email: anne@thecatsite.com
Web site: www.thecatsite.com

Eldredge, Debbie M. DVM
Writer | Small Animal Veterinarian
Expertise: veterinary issues, human interest
Email: debme@juno.com

Ewing, Susan M.
Auhtor | Columnist | Photographer
Email: dogwriter@windstream.net

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Felber, Marta
Author | Publisher | Radio Guest
Expertise: Cats, grief
Email info@Lifewords.com
Web site: www.SterlingtheCat.com, www.Lifewords.com  

Filson, Lea
Columnist | Broadcast Journalist | Public Speaker | Behavior Consultant
Expertise: short story columns, radio, TV, and convention speaking
Email: Lea@SinclairAndLea.com
Web site: http://www.SinclairAndLea.com

Fisher, Ann K.
Author | Self-publisher
Expertise: stray and feral cats
Email: annfisher@amythystpub.com
Web site: www.livinginshadows.com.

Fisher, Steve
Author
Expertise: cats and humor.
Email: steve@theworldisyourlitterbox.com
Web Site: www.theworldisyourlitterbox.com

Fleck, Denise Fleck
Expertise: pet first aid and CPR, senior pets, and pet disaster preparedness
Email: denise@sunnydogink.com
Web site: www.sunnydogink.com  

Foehring, Tamara Kreuz
Author
Expertise: Rescuing and fostering stray cats, owning multiple cats. Author of The Stray Cat Handbook.
Email: novelone@sbcglobal.net

Friese, Mike
Editor
Expertise: exotic cats
Email: Webmaster12@pacbell.net
Web Site: mike.friese.com

Frischmann, Carol
Author
Expertise: choosing cats as pets; cats as part of the urban ecosystem; and cats and wildlife
Email: carol@thiswildlife.com
Web site: www.thiswildlife.com  

Fry, Patricia
Freelance Writer | Author | Editorial Consultant
Email: PLFry620@yahoo.com
Web Site: www.matilijapress.com
Blog: www.matilijapress.com/publishingblog

Fuchs, Jackie
Attorney | Blogger
Expertise: Cat care for nonprofessionals.
Email: JFuchs@earthlink.net
Web site: www.examiner.com/x-5779-LA-cat-care-examiner  

Funkhouser, Maggie M.
Writer
Expertise: cat rescue
Email: mfunkhouser@saveacat.org
Web site: www.saveacat.org.
Blog: alleycatrescue.blogspot.com  

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Galaxy, Jackson
Expertise: cat behavior
Email: Jackson@littlebigcat.com
Web site: http://www.littlebigcat.com

Galindo, Stephanie
Photographer
Expertise: cat photography, writing/interviews, book layout/editorial, art and publications work
Email: SGalindo@CenturyTel.net
Web site: www.5Kittens.com, www.CatwalkCommunications.com

Gamble, Kate
Writer | Consulting
Expertise: feline behaviorist, cat behavior & training
Email: catpaws@psyber.com

Garson, Lyn T.
Writer | Photographer | Certified Veterinary Technician
expertise: animal health and special-needs pets
Email: LynGarson@cox.net

Garza, Janiss
Author
Expertise: humor, cat behavior, book reviews and photography
Email: jgarza@fitcatinc.com
Web site: www.sparklecat.com (being revised currently)

Germinder, Lea-Ann
Public Relations
E-mail: lgermind@germinderassoc.com

Geyer, Merilee
Expertise: shelter animals
Email: marilee@novoiceunheard.org

Gingrich, Susan E.
Expertise: FIP
Email: Conslady@gowebway.com

Glassner, Paul M.
Editor
Expertise: Editor, Our Animals, SF/SPCA Quarterly, plus authored Cinderella Cats and Cinderella Dogs
Email: pglassner@sfspca.org

Golden, Lori
Email: LoriPetPress@socal.rr.com

Goodwin, Sushiela
Painter | Illustator
Email: golplnsgd@pacbell.net  

Gordon, Michael Cowl
Novelist
Email: mcgordon@mindspring.com

Graham, Barbara Florio
Writer | Teacher | Broadcaster | Communications Consultant
Expertise: author of Five Fast Steps to Better Writing, Five Fast Steps to Low-Cost Publicity, and Mewsings/Musings. Barbara has contributed to 19 anthologies and has been published in six countries.
Web Site: http://www.simonteakettle.com
Email: simon@storm.ca; florio@alum.Barnard.edu

Griffin, Pauline M.
Short Story Author | Novelist
Expertise: short stories featuring cats, science fiction, fantasy novels
Email: pauline_griffin@mcgraw-hill.com

Guevin, John
Author | Editor | Biographical Publishing Co.
Expertise: Author, Uncommon Cats: The Who's Who of Cats and More Uncommon Cats! Director of Catsbuzz Bookstore
Web Site: www.catsbuzz.co.cc, www.biopub.co.cc
Email: catsbuzz@aol.com

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Hagenguth-Syllwasschy, Heike
Freelance Writer
Expertise: cat care, show reports, breed profiles
Email: worddesign@usa.net

Hague, Patricia, DVM
Veterinarian | Technical Editor
Email: divacat606@aol.com
Web site: www.cathospitaloflascolinas.com

Halborn, Deborah
Author | Editor | Proofreader
Expertise: editing, proofreading, grammar and vocabulary
Email: debra@starcatcluster.com
Web site: www.starcatcluster.com

Hale, Rebecca M.
Author
Email: rhale@GreenVasePublishing.com
Web site: www.HowToWashAAat.com, www.NineLivesLastForever.com  

Hall, Susan Bard
Freelance Writer | Author
Expertise: Bed & Breakfasts, Country Inns, and Hotels with Resident Cats
Email: susanandnormanhall@prodigy.net
Web Site: http://www.petsetcetera.com
Sample from Personal Profile

Hardie, Linda Kay
Consulting writer | Editor | Speaker | Adjunct Professor
Expertise: children’s books, pet food, Abyssinians, business writing, grammar/copyediting
Website: www.louielarkey.com
Email: linda@louielarkey.com

Harmonay, Maureen
Advocate | Editor
Expertise: telepathic animal communication, human-animal relationships, cat rescue and animal advocacy
Email: MHarmonay@animaltranslations.com
Web site: www.AnimalTranslations.com

Harper, Lee
Editor | Author | Publisher | Lecturer
Email: editor@ShowCatsOnline.com editor@PandEcats.com
Web Site: www.ShowCatsOnline.com, www.PandEcats.com

Harris, Dena
Freelance Writer | Public Speaker | Job Strategist
Expertise: Humor, public speaking, job-search strategy. Newspapers and magazines.
Web site: www.denaharris.com
Email: dena.harris@me.com

Hawkins, Lorrie Bell
Author
Email: JolicureCats@nb.aibn.com
Web Site: www.percheronpresscanada.com

Heebner, Jacque
Author | Event Producer
Expertise: mystery novels
Email: jacquedesigns@msn.com
Web site: firstpersoncat.com  

Helgren, J. Anne
Writer | Editor | Teacher
Expertise: cat breeds, nutrition, health, behavior, grooming, showing, cats in history, general cat care
Email: JenAnne@aol.com

Himes, Trudy L.
Poet | Illustrator
Expertise: children's books
Email: tomntrudyl@aol.com

Hofve, Jean DVM
Expertise: Holistic medicine, nutrition
Email: jhofve@earthlink.net

Hogan, Mollie
Expertise: cat behavior and training
Email: Wildworks1@aol.com

Holm, Catherine
Writer | Editor | Coach
Expertise: fiction, editing, copywriting
Email: cdholm@rangenet.com, cat@thruacatseyes.com
Web Site: www.catherineholm.com, thruacatseyes.com

Holton, Louise
Resource Center for nonlethal cat control. Co-founder Alley Cat Allies
Expertise: cat behavior, feline health, zoonotic diseases including rabies, animal policy development, feral cat management
Email: LAHolton@aol.com

Horenbein, Tracy
Author
Email: Info@attorneysatpaw.com
Web site: www.attorneysatpaw.com, www.myspace.com/orange_orange
Twitter: @attorneysatpaw  

Hudson, Karen
Photographer
cat photography
Email: familytails@yahoo.com

Hutto, Weems, S.
Photographer
Expertise: cat photography, product photos
Email: whutto@bigfoot.com

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Jablonski, Helen
Columnist
Expertise: feline behavior, natural/holistic care, dental care and photography
Email: crazy4felines@att.net

Jackson, Lee
Author | Publisher
Expertise: Children's picture books and non-fiction
Email: images@cebridge.net
Web site: www.snaptailpress.com

Jacobs, Brooke
Photographer
Expertise fine art pet photography
Email: BJacobsPhoto@gmail.com
Web Site: www.BrookeJacobs.com

Jacobson, Roberta Beach
Freelance Writer
Expertise: cat humor
Web site: www.travelwriters.com/Roberta
Email: laugh@otenet.gr

Jaeger, Janet S.
Writer | Columnist
Expertise: cat behavior, pet care, the animal-human bond, general-interest pet topics
Email: jan@geronimos.com

Jeter, Heidi
Expertise: feline health issues
Email: hjeter@MorrisAnimalFoundation.org
Web site: www.MorrisAnimalFoundation.org

Jenkins, Peter “Treeman”
Writer | Instructor | Video tape producer | Photographer | Storyteller Treetop cat rescuer
Expertise: treetop cat rescue
Email: treeman@mindspring.com
Web site: www.treeclimbing.com

Jones, Karen
Freelance Writer
Expertise: cats and other animals
Email: Karen@karenjones.biz  

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Kazmarski, Bernadette E.
Writer | Artist
Expertise: cat-related writing and design, print/web design, book design, illustration, fine art originals and prints and photography
Web Site: www.bernadette-k.com
Email: bernadette@bernadette-k.com

Kelley, Jane A
Writer
Expertise: cat behavior, cat health, complementary/holistic medicine, spirituality, animal communication, and social media as a promotional/awareness tool
Email: janes@paws-and-effect.com
Web site: www.paws-and-effect.com

Kerr, Libbie
Expertise: feline behavior, cattery issues, breeder mentoring
Email: libbiekerr@akerrsbengals.com
Web Site: www.akerrsbengals.com

King, Ingrid
Author | Blogger
Expertise: pet health, human-animal bond, animals as teachers, pet loss and grief
Email: Ingrid.healing.hands@cox.net
Web Site: www.ingridking.com
Blog: www.consciouscat.net
Twitter: consciouscats  

King-Booker, Sharon
Author | Poet
catnip@catlover.com

King, Tammy
Writer | Advocate for Feral Cats
Expertise: feral/abandonment issues, feral cat advocacy, colony maintenance, education and TNR
Email: robsont@comcast.net, tammy@mayportcats.com

Kladnik, Marci (Mary)
Columnist
Expertise: feral cats, trapping, fostering and socializing kittens, writing for children and educating the public
Email: Fivepetmom@verizon.net
Web site: www.catalystforcats.org  

Kleisny, Helga
Freelance journalist | Non-Fiction Author
Expertise: cat care, personality of cats, and behavior
Web site: www.Kleisny.com

Kohn, Barbara
Columnist
Expertise: rescue, sanctuaries, new products, news about cats and legislation
Email: Barbara@kohnpr.com
Web site: www.kohnpr.com
Blogs: www.examiner.com/x-9729-Cats-Examiner, www.examiner.com/x-23285-SF-Cat-Rescue-Examiner

Koletzke, Diane Leigh
Expertise: shelter animals
Email: diane@novoiceunheard.org
Web site: www.NoVoiceUnheard.org

Kollus, Brad
Freelance Writer
Expertise: Feline-human bond
Email: catkollus@comcast.net

Krawetz, Natalia
Author
Expertise: feline behavior, holistic issues and the human-animal bond
Email: krawmac@telus.net  

Krieger, Marilyn
Certified Cat Behavior Consultant | Speaker
Expertise: cat behavior problems
Email: marilyn@thecatcoach.com
Web site: www.thecatcoach.com

Krzanowski, Carol
Writer | Editor | Designer | Art Director
Email: carol@exit109.com

Kucik, Nancy A
Freelance Writer
Expertise: Pet therapy, especially cats in pet therapy; multiple pet households
Email: nancykucik@yahoo.com

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Lane, Marion S.
Editor | Columnist |Freelance Writer | Author
Expertise: cats/dogs

Langlois, Cherie
Freelance Writer
Expertise: animal care and travel topics
Email: langlois@blarg.net

Lawrence, Karen
Freelance Writer | Photographer | Web Site Designer | Ezine Editor | Cat Breeder | Breed Historian | CFA Allbreed Judge
Expertise: pedigreed breeds, Abyssinian breed history, cat fancy history, cat shows and judging, web site design
Web Site: http://www.computan.on.ca/~klawrenc, simplyaboutcats.com
Email: klawrenc@computan.on.ca

Leighton, Anne
Writer | Author
Expertise: celebrities and folklore, publicity
Email: LeightonMedia@aol.com
Web site: www.anneleighton.com

Levine, Kristen
Spokeperson | Writer | Media Personality | Pet Industry Expert
Expertise: Marketing, pulic relations, pet lifestyles
Email: kristen@fetchingcommunications.com
Web site: www.kristenlevine.com, www.fetchingcommunications.com

Link, TIm
Author | Writer | Speaker | Animal Communicator | Reiki Master
Expertise: the human-animal relationships, pet loss and grief, locating lost pets, Reiki energy healing for pets, telepathic communication with all animal types to resolve behavioral, physical and emotional concerns
Email: timlink@wagging-tales.com
Web Site: www.wagging-tales.com

Little, DVM, Susan
Writer | Lecturer
Expertise: feline health
Email: SusanLittleDVM@compuserve.com
Web Site: http://www.catvet.homestead.com/

Logan, Susan
Editor | Writer
Expertise: cat care, behavior and the human-feline bond
Email: slogan@bowtieinc.com

Lopo, Ana G.
Public Relations Specialist | Freelance Writer
Expertise: public relations, feline behavior and health
Email: ALopo@aol.com

Luza, Janice
Columnist
Expertise: Turkish Vans, feral cats, and rescue and rehabilitation of cats
Email: jandrel@msn.com

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MacColl, Lisa
Expertise: cat behavior, alternative treatments, integrating animals (especially cats!) into a home
Email: tennisandmusic@msn.com

Maltbie, Priscilla I.
Freelance Writer
Expertise: disability issues, fiction, children's stories
Email: pimalt994@yahoo.com

Marano, Nancy
Freelance Writer | Columnist
Expertise: cat health, animal issues, cat behavior, human/animal bond
Email: nmarano@aol.com

Marek, Ramona
Expertise: general health topics, cats in fine art, literature and mythology; and the animal-human bond
Email: rdjmarek@comcast.net

Marley, Michael
Writer
Expertise: cat rescue stories, writes about cats and for children
Email: mmarley@rogers.com  

Marrow, Marva
Editor/Web Designer | Writer | Photographer | Documentary & TV news producer
Expertise: journalism, photography, video, Javanese & Oriental cats
Email: marva@kittykouch.com
Web SIte: www.kittykouch.com | www.7thHeavenCats.com

Masson, Leslie A.
Event Promoter | Public Relations
Expertise: event promotion, public relations, publicity
Email: L.Masson@verizon.net

Matthews, Alex, LCSW
Author
Expertise: psychological mysteries
Email: MsAlexM@aol.com
Web Site: http://www.AlexMatthews.com
Sample from Personal Profile

McConchie, Lyn
Writer
Expertise: general cat articles

McDonald, William
Author | Marketing Professional
Expertise: writing for children
Email: McDonald.William@insightbb.com
Web Site: www.Bill-McDonald.com, www.OneMillionLoveStories.com

McGonagle, John J.
Book Author | Writer
Expertise: breeds, breeding, genetics, care & exhibiting of pedigreed cats, Japanese Bobtail breed
Web site: http://www.helicongroup.com/
Email: jjm@helicongroup.com

McMinn, Brigitte
Editor | Graphic Designer
Expertise: feline welfare, rescue and Bengal cats
Email: bengals@inreach.com
Web Site: www.BengalsIllustrated.com  

Meier, Alf B.
Photographer
Expertise: animal photography
Web site: www.travelwriters.com/Alf
Email: laugh@otenet.gr

Melilli, B. Jean
Newsletter Editor
Expertise: cat nonfiction
Email: Yakjm@aol.com

Melnyk, Sharon
Freelance Writer
Expertise: cats and shelters, behavior and training
Email: samelnyk@gmail.com

Merryfield, Lauren L.
Writer
Expertise: pet loss support, human/animal interest
Email: lauren1@catliness.com

Miles, Linda
Writer | Publisher | Illustrator
Expertise: humorous cat books
Email: lmiles@qualcomm.com

Miller, Elizabeth Egan
Publisher
Expertise: cat welfare, spay-neuter, and the human-cat bond
Email: miller@ccpets.com
Web SIte: wwww.ccpets.com

Miller, Joan
Expertise: Cat breeds - origins/characteristics; public affairs and legislative issues related to cats and pet ownership; shelter environment for cats; feline coat color/pattern genetics
Email: JMillerArt@aol.com

Miller, Lynn
Cat Breeder | Author | Newsletter Editor
Expertise: Oriental cats, general cat care, feline lymphosarcoma
Email: oshkat@aol.com

Miller, Mary Anne
Freelance Writer | Editor/Feral Cat Consultant
Expertise: feral cats, orphaned kittens, short stories, and internet marketing
Email: love@felinexpress.com
Web Site: www.felinexpress.com, www.kitten-rescue.com

Mittelmeier, Samantha
Expertise: cat behavior, breed profiles, and shelter adoptions
Email: Samantha.mittelmeier@gmail.com  

Mock, Julie Ann
Expertise: animal welfare, animal shelter work, cat behavior
Email: jamcats@verizon.net.

Mohr, Linda
Author | Speaker | Professor
Expertise: the human-pet bond, pet loss, feline kidney disease and cat stories
Email: Lindamohr7@bellsouth.net
Web Site: www.lindamohr.net

Moore, Arden
Freelance Editor | Freelance Writer
Expertise: pets, health, and herbs
Web Site: http://www.byarden.com
Email: arden@byarden.com
Tel: (760) 433-3480

Moore, Cecile Smith
Illustrator | Painter
Expertise: realistic and impressionistic drawings and paintings of cats
Email: Cecile138@charter.net
Web site: www.barxbros.com  

Morrissey, Cimeron
Freelance Writer | Editor
Expertise: animal welfare; animal behavior; feral cats and humane cat management
Email: cimeronM@yahoo.com

Moss, Barbara E.
Freelance Writer
Expertise: Cat-human bond, feral cat issues, humor articles, fiction
Email: bee642@msn.com

Motley, Mary
Newspaper Columnist
Expertise: cat/dog care and feature stories
Email: marymotley@webtv.net

Mugavero, Elizabeth
Freelance Journalist
Expertise: feral cats
Email: Liz.mugavero@gmail.com

Murphy, Sandra
Freelance Writer
Expertise: pet sitting, humor, general health and therapy pets
Email: stlouisfreelancewriter@mindspring.com  

Murphy, Shirley Rousseau
Writer
Expertise: Fiction author, Joe Grey Mysteries: Cat Spitting Mad, Cat to the Dogs, Cat in the Dark, etc.
Web Site: http://www.joegrey.com
Email: murphy@joegrey.com

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Nash, Jean
Columnist | Historical Novelist
Expertise: feline advice
Email: jeannash8@cs.com

Newman, Jacque
Writer | Editor | Publisher
Expertise: dog and cat magazines
Email: Jacque-newman@rogers.com  

Nichols, Anthony
Freelance Writer
Expertise: cat breeding, cat care, genetics, Rex breeds and showing
Email: Anthony_Nichols@hotmail.com

Nichols, Karen
Writer | Photographer | Illustrator
Expertise: online cat communities and feline fashion
Email: karen@catster.com
Web site: www.catsmeowblog.com

Nijssen, Elles
Writer
Expertise: cat behavior therapy
Email: elles@scarlet.nl  

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O’Brien-Singer, Jo
Freelance Writer/blogger
Expertise: cat care, cat health, pet loss and pet care
Email: moonweb@aol.com
Web site: www.petside.com, http://frequentlyfeline.blogspot.com

O’Donnell , Jeanne V.
Breeder
Persian cats
Email: donegalcat@charter.net
Web Site: www.donegalhimalayans.com

Ohring, Margy
Poet
Email: Margy1@erols.com

Ohta, Karen F.
Coordinator of Pet Therapy
Expertise: homeless and companion animals and photos of animals

Olson, Robin A. F.
Writer | Photographer | Graphic Designer
Expertise: humor, cat wellness, cat behavior, cat welfare, socializing ferals, cat photography and TNR
Email: robin@coveredincathair.com
Web Site: www.coveredincathair.com  

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Pavia, Audrey
Freelance
Expertise: behavior, veterinary, breeds
Email: audrey@audreypavia.com
Web Site: www.audreypavia.com

Payne, Karen
Professional Writer | Editor | Corporate Business Communication Trainer | Cat Trainer
Expertise: cat behavior/training, "Princess Kitty"
Web Site: http://www.princesskitty.com
Email: karen90@ibm.net

Pemberton, Bonnie
CEO
Expertise: animal behavior, fiction
Email: Kittichik@aol.com

Peterson, Nancy
Email: nanpet@starpower.net

Pinder, Eric
Author
Expertise: nature writing
Email: eric@ericpinder.com, epinder@ncia.net
Web site: www.ericpinder.com

Piro, Stephanie
Cartoonist | Designer | Author
Expertise: cat designs, cartoons
Email: piro@worldpath.net
Website: www.stephaniepiro.com

Plotnick, Arnold, DVM
Veterinarian
board certified in internal medicine and in feline medicine
Email: ArnoldPlotnick@aol.com

Popham, Jane
Technical Writer
Expertise: pet products research, feline & canine nutrition, care and health issues
Email: jane-popham@att.net

Poynter, Dan
Author | Publishing
Expertise: Nonfiction book writing, publishing and promoting. Cat aging.
Email: DanPoynter@ParaPublishing.com
Web Site: www.parapublishing.com

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Rainbolt, Dusty
Freelance
Expertise: columnist, pet product reviewer, health and safety, Turkish Vans
Email: dustycatwriter@pobox.com
Web Site: www.dustyrainbolt.com, confessionsofacatwriter.blogspot.com

Reeves, Nancy L.
Newsletter Editor | Author
Expertise: Burmese
Email: BurmaPearl@mac.com
Web site: www.BurmaPearl.com  

Rendell-Smock, Shara
Book Author | Technical Writer | Ezine Jokester
Expertise: Big Cats
Web Site: www.rendell-smock.com
Email: writetoday22@hotmail.com

Richards, Cynthia L.
Expertise: cat rescue and rehabilitation, humane education, children's stories, and fictional writing.
Email: homelesscats@juno.com

Richardson, DVM, Jill A.
Public Relations
Expertise: poison prevention, toxicology, poisonous plants, and adverse effects of drugs and medications
Email: cwatreas2008@yahoo.com

Riser, Kylie
Editor | Writer
Expertise: cat rescue
Email: KylieRiser@gmail.com
Web site: www.saveacat.org

Robins, Sandy
Freelance Writer | Contributing Editor
Expertise: training advice and personality/ celebrity interviews
Email: srsandler@cox.net

Rogers, Mark
Photographer
Expertise: pet photography and casual photographic portraits of people: families, couples, children, and infants
Email: Mark@MarkRogersPhotography.com
Web Site: www.MarkRogersPhotography.com

Russell, Beverly
Author | Publisher | Broadcaster
Email: bevrussmex@yahoo.com
Web site: www.beverlyrussell.com

Russell, Randy
Author
Expertise: folklore of teh cat
Email: randyrussell@aol.com
Web site: www.ghostfolk.com  

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Sammons , Joyce
Writer | Feline Photograher
Pen name: Elisa Black-Taylor
Expertise: pet welfare, including editorials on news, health and human interest
Email: angeleyesportraits@yahoo.com, dvdjunkie2008@aol.com
Web site: http://www.furbytheferalfeline.shutterfly.com, http://www.catster.com/cats/1135737, http://www.pictures-of=cats.org

Sansom, Marilyn
Author
Expertise: feline/human relationship
Email: MSS1048@aol.com

Saunders, Barbara
Writer
Expertise: human-animal bond, cat science for laypersons
Email: bsaunders@gmail.com

Scarinci , Florence
Shelter Volunteer
Expertise: cats in shelters, pet therapy, human-animal bond
Email: Fscarinci@aol.com  

Schachner, Judy
Writer | illustrator
Expertise: children's books
Email: Judybob4@comcast.net
Web site: www.JudithByronSchachner.com

Schultz, Jacque Lynn
Contributing Editor ASPCA Animal Watch
Expertise: behavior literature, general care
Email: jacque.nyc@gateway.net

Secord, Dawn Koch
Columnist | Artist
Expertise: pet care, special interests in health and behavior
Email: fff@linkline.com
Website:  www.DawnSecord.com,
Blog: www.artofthedog.blogspot.com

Segers, Jackie
Author
Expertise: holistic/natural therapies: reflexology, acupressure, Bach Flowers, Craniosacral Therapy, Reiki, and Holistic Pulsing
Email: vitalreiki@xtra.co.nz
Web site: www.revitalizeme.com

Shanahan, Niki Behrikis
Freelance Writer | Author
Expertise: animal afterlife from a Christian perspective
Email: eternalanimals@comcast.net
Web Site: http://www.eternalanimals.com

Shaw, Fran Pennock
Freelance Writer | CWA President, former treasurer
Expertise: any animal topic, photography
Email: franshaw1@juno.com

Shojai, Amy D.
Book Author | Writer | Speaker
Expertise: cat & dog health care and behavior
Web Site: http://www.shojai.com
Email: amy@shojai.com
Twitter: @amyshojai

Shojai, Mahmound R.

Silloway , Peg
Writer
Expertise: cats and their humans, the naming of cats, and cats in history, art and science
Email: PS@ursabooks.com catbookofdays.com  

Simon, Clea
Author
Expertise: human animal relationship, especially women and cats
Email: cleas@earthlink.net
Website: www.cleasimon.com

Simons, Raven (Diana)
Writer | Newsletter Editor
Expertise: exotic feline specialist, animal welfare
Email: raven@performanceaudio.com, raven@shapeshifting.com
Web site: www.shapeshifting.com

Simpson, Gregory M.
Columnist
Email: gsimpson@caseyfamilyservices.org

Sims, Harold
Writer | Author | Founder Catman2 Inc
Expertise: cat rescue, shelters
Email: catman2shelter@verizon.net
Web site: www.catman2.org   

Sleep, Betty
Author
Expertise: humor, trivia, children's fiction
Email: carraig@nbnet.nb.ca

Smith, Camille
Expertise: Cat behavior, human-cat bond, humor.
Email: Camille_smith@harvard.edu

Smith, Diane
Expertise: feline nutrition and health, development in feline medicine
Email: msmarple@lexfirst.net

Smith, Joan Lowell
Pet columnist
Expertise: cat care
Email: RTR4PA@aol.com

Snider, Judy
Expertise: children's picture books
Email: brainwarp@cox.net

Snopek, Roxanne Willems
Writer
Expertise: health care, behavior, human-animal bond, and the child abuse/domestic violence/animal abuse connection
Email: rsnopek@shaw.ca
Web site: www.roxannesnopek.com
Blog: www.roxannewriteson.wordpress.com

Sorenson, Rosie, MA, MFT
Author
Expertise: Homeless cats
Email:  theyhadmeatmeow@aol.com
Web site: www.theyhadmeatmeow.com 

Sorocco, Erika
Writer
Expertise: traveling with cats, feline health, felines with disabilities and felines in pop culture and literature
Email: erikasorocco@yahoo.com  

Spadafori, Gina
Syndicated Columnist | Author
Email: petconnection@gmail.com
Web site: petconnection.com

Sperring, Ann
Expertise: elderly, law enforcement, wildlife rescue and recovery, domesticated animals of all types and substance abuse
Email: Atlas318@cs.com  

Stein, Barbara J.
Writer | Editor | Training Developer
Expertise: cat rescue, animal communication and animal rights
Email: bcatstone@gmail.com
Web Site: www.petloveru.org

Stewart, Linda
Author
Expertise: fiction for children and young adults
Email: sam_the_cat@verizon.net
Web Site: www.samthecat.com

Stob, Eva
Freelance Writer | Photographer | Publisher
Email: REStob@aol.com
Web Site: www.greatloop.com

Stob, Ron
Freelance Writer | Photographer | Publisher
Email: REStob@aol.com
Web Site: www.greatloop.com

Stock, Judith A.
Writer
Expertise: feline behavior and health issues
Email: writestock@earthlink.net
Web site: www.judithstock.com

Stockwell, Kellene
news Producer | Columnist
Expertise: cat advice
Email: kstockwell@ktvn.com
Blog: Kellene23@wordpress.com

Stowe, Betsy - MEOW Editor
Editor | Photographer | Poet
Expertise: Behavior photos
Email: calico2@zoominternet.net
Sample from Personal Portfolio

Stowe, Suzanne
Expertise: cat crafts, pet sitting and disaster preparedness for cats
Email: Meeser5@cox.net, sstowe@bowtieinc.com

Stretton, Barbara
Auhtor | Portrait Artist
Email: B.stretton@att.net
Web site: www.toritrotter.com

Strouble, Drew
Artist
Expertise: Domestic cat fine art, illustration, and commissioned feline portraits in watercolor
Web Site: http://www.catmandrew.com
Email: drew@catmandrew.com

Syufy, Franny
Email: cats.guide@about.com

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Tartaglia, Allene
Editor

Thompson, Patti
Author
Expertise: Co-Author of Cat Hymns book and CD
Email: wayfil@juno.com

Thompson, Stephen
Author
Expertise: Co-Author of Cat Hymns book and CD
Email: thompson@cathymns.com

Thornton, Kim
Freelance Writer | Author
Expertise: pet health, care, behavior
Email: kthornton@cox.net
Sample from Personal Portfolio

Toney, Sandra L.
Book Author/Freelance Writer/Freelance Photographer
Expertise: cat behavior, health and general care
Email: sandratoney@petwriter.net

Traynor, Judi
Artist | Editor
Expertise: feline nutrition, art, brochure design,and editing
Email: fraidycat@bellsouth.net
Web site: www.my.att.net/p/PWP-FoldsRule

Tucker, Ellen, E.
Author
Expertise: humorous fiction
Email: jterrellen@bellsouth.net

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Unruh, Cathy
Expertise: feral cats and TNR
Email: Cathy.Unruh@tomcatmail.com

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Velenovsky, Janet CPDT, CDBC-TAC
Animal Behavior Consultant
Expertise: human-animal bond, kitten socialization, dog (and cat?) sports, cat and dog behavior, and clicker training.
Email: jvelenovsky@premier.com, janet@velenovsky.com
Web site:www.velenovsky.com

Ventre, Patie
Poster Designer
Web Site: http://www.patieventre.com
Email: patiev@aol.com

Vella, Carolyn M.
Book Author | Writer
Expertise: breeds, breeding, care and exhibiting of pedigreed cats, genetics, Japanese Bobtail breed
Email: Jacat@epix.net

von Buhler, Cynthia
Illustrator | Sculptor
children's books
Email: Cynthia@drawbridge.com
Web site: www.ComeInsideKitty.com

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Walker, Bob
Book Author | Writer | Photographer | Designer | Web Site Designer
Web Site: http://www.thecatshouse.com
Email: bobcat@thecatshouse.com

Walker, Joan Hustace
Writer
Expertise: health, research, welfare, special interest stories and photography
Email: joanhwalker@verizon.net
Web site: www.joanhwalker.com

Waller, Debbie
Writer | Copy Editor
Expertise: pet therapy and rehabilitation and rescue
Email: DebbieWaller@petlover.com

Wardlaw, Lee
Writer | Author
Expertise: books for children and young adults
Web Site: http://www.leewardlaw.com
Email: author@leewardlaw.com

Watkins, John L.
Attorney | Author
Email: John@greatestcatgolfer.com
Web site: www.greatestcatgolfer.com, www.golfertail.com  

West, Michelle
Author | Editor
Expertise: diabetes in cats, health issues, cat humor & cartoons, breeding
Email: westgold@interlog.com

Westermann, Cecily
Newsletter Editor
Expertise: animals and disasters, protecting pets during owners' personal emergencies
Email: cwestermann@sbcglobal.net

Wexler-Mitchell, Elaine, DVM
Writer
Expertise: Feline Medicine, surgery and behavior
Web Site: http://www.catcare.com
Email: catdoc@aol.com

White, Debra J.
Freelance Writer
Expertise: humane education, animal shelters, pet therapy and the topic of euthanasia and shelter workers.
Email: whitedebraj@yahoo.com
http://www.4-footedfriends.com

White, Nancy
Pet Columnist | Photographer
Expertise: pet and animal features, photographing homeless pets

Whiteley, H. Ellen, DVM
Author
Expertise: Feline Health and Behavior
Email: whiteleye@nnmt.net
Sample from Personal Portfolio

Wilbur, Helen L.
Writer
Expertise: books about cats
Email: Helen.wilbur@thomson.com

Willis, Julia
Author
Expertise: cat humor
Email: eggrocketx@comcast.net

Winters, Kari
Expertise: feline asthma, pet loss/grieving, cat behavior/health
Email: remilove2002@yahoo.com
Web Site: www.shelterpetsink.com

Wolfe, Deborah
Author | Columnist | Pet Therapist | Trainer
Expertise: training & behavior problems
Web Site: http://www.campgoodcat.com
Email: dwolfe@intergate.bc-ca

Wolfson, Elissa
Journalist
Expertise: science and environmental journalism and animal protection issues
Email: ew28@cornell.edu

Wood, Crystal
Novelist | Writer | Speaker
Expertise: cat-related humor, writing and speaking, and cat rescue and transport (Siamese rescue)
Web Site: www.youmightbeacatlady.com, www.tattersallpub.com
Email: catlady@youmightbeacatlady.com

Wormald, Karen
Columnist | Writer-Editor | Author
Expertise: applying feline logic to workplace issues
Email: worklikeacat@aol.com
Web Site: www.worklikeacat.com

Wright, John C. Ph.D.
Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist
Expertise: Cat behavior and solutions to behavioral problems. Ph.D. Certified Animal Behaviorist.
Email: Wright_JC@mercer.edu

Wyatt, Robert B. Wyatt 
Author | Trade Book publisher
Expertise: fiction publication
Email: arba@aol.com
Web Site: wyattbook@aol.com, www.wyattbook.com  

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Yarnell, Celeste Ph.D.
Author
Expertise: natural pet care
Email: tangokitties@yahoo.com

Yin, DVM, Sophia
Veterinarian
Expertise: comparative applied animal behavior
Email: Sophia@nerdbook.com
Web Site: www.nerdbook.com/sophia

Youngreen, P. Emily
Illustrator | Portraiture | Writer
Email: reoracle@netidea.com

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Zeltzman, DVM, DACVS, Phil
Veterinary Surgeon | Writer
Expertise: veterinary expert
Email: DrPhilZeltzman@hotmail.com
Web site: DrPhilZeltzman.com  

Zobel-Nolan, Allia
Author
Expertise: Author of eight adult humor books (101 Reasons Why A Cat Is Better Than A Man, etc.) and over fifty children's books.
Email: AlliaZobel@aol.com

Zwemke, Siri
Executive Director, Siamese Rescue
Expertise: cat shelter behavior, cat health, non-profits and Siamese cat health
Email: vasrc@siameserescue.org

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