Cat As Inspiration

In a previous blog, I discussed the special affinity that exists between writers and cats.  But I did not mention that cats can also be an inspiration.

Two of my novels, in fact, were inspired by felines.  I keep a 365-page-a-day cat calendar on my desk (the dog calendar is in my kitchen, but that is a blog for another day), and one day a few years ago, I tore off a page to discover  the picture of an absolutely gorgeous cat.  She was haunting in fact, with sleek, graceful features, regal posture, serene countenance.  But it was her eyes that captivated me that day, and I found myself frequently glancing at the picture as I worked.