Immortalize Your Cat Contest

Published on Monday, 08 September 2014 02:53

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 Does your cat have what it takes to be a star? If yes, don’t curb your en-Thusie-asm.  Please enter! Your cat could be the model for the kit-lit character, Methuselah Michaels!

 “Thusie” is the 18-year-old cat of Micki Michaels in the Micki Michaels mysteries by Joyce Mason. Like Micki and her friends from the Immortalists on Planet Earth  Association (IOPEA), a group of longevity enthusiasts, Thusie looks much younger than his actual age and is one spry kitty.

In the first book in the series, The Crystal Ball, Thusie was not described in great detail. Now you have a chance to immortalize your cat by sharing why you think your feline would make a great prototype for Thusie. While Methuselah is a male cat, writers have poetic license. If your spunky cutie is a girl, no problem. She’ll just be rewritten as a boy version of herself, if she wins.

The prize is acknowledgment in Book 2 and an autographed copy plus a gift box of Greenie treats and other goodies for your winning furball. You must be willing to allow Joyce Mason and New Inkarnation Media to use your cat’s photo in marketing without additional compensation except for fame. If you’re old enough to remember the cat food commercial star, Morris, this is no small deal. Think of Morrie’s mom. Imagine what it must have been like for her to introduce herself at cocktail parties as Morris’s mother. And single cat dads, remember that cats are chick magnets and being the father of a famous one will put you paws up in the competition with other guys.

Joyce says: “I have owned many cats, and I could model Thusie after any one of them, but I suspect just the right Thusie is a kitty I haven’t met yet. And what fun it’ll be to have reader participation–and to meet you fur kids.” You may enter any cat you have ever known or owned, even those who are dearly departed or who are no longer with you for whatever reason, as long as you submit a photo and abide by the other contest rules.

To Enter

1. Send an email to joyce [at] joycemason.com. In 250 words or less, explain why your cat would make a great Thusie. If your cat is under 10 years old, add why s/he’ll grow into a great Thusie once “aged advanced” by the author.
2. Attach a digital photo of your cat.
3. Joyce will be the judge and her decision is final. The next book in the series is scheduled for a 2015 release.
4. Deadline for entry: October 31, 2014

 Tips

•  Read up on Thusie. There’s a sample of The Crystal Ball on Writer Joyce Mason website and digital versions cost only $2.99.

• The Micki Michaels mysteries are humorous. Be sure to comment on ways in which your cat is a comedian, if applicable.
• Don’t forget details like favorite toys or behavior.

 

Photo: Joyce’s late, great Duffy (1995-2013)