Most cats pursue the business of their lives in ways both fantastic and whimsical. In this entertaining volume of stories, cats perform as muses, inhabit fairy tales, consort with ghosts and zombies, and one cat even reigns as fantasy queen. Enter the fantastic world of whimsical cats and enjoy!Includes:"Searching for the Familiar" by Kristine Kathryn Rusch"Speechless in Seattle" by Lisa Silverthorne"Queen of the Mouse Riders" by Annie Reed"The Kingdom of Cats and Birds" by Geoffrey Landis"Cat Leading the Way" by Dean Wesley Smith"A Powerful Friend" by E. Nesbit"Clyde and the Ghost Cat" by Jamie Ferguson "Dead Fred" by Liz Pierce"Un-Familiar" by Kristine Kathryn Rusch

The Year of the Cat: A Cat of Fantastic Whims - The Year of the Cat, #10

In this WMG Writer's Guide, award-winning author and business owner Kristine Kathryn Rusch provokes writers to think about their own careers as a business with limits only the writers, themselves, impose. From newly professional writers to those with years in the trenches dealing with traditional publishers, Rusch shows how to expand author earnings and audiences beyond the obvious channels. Drawing from her own vast experience in the industry, Rusch demonstrates that potential markets abound, and every novel, short story, or creative nonfiction essay can become so much more than a one-and-done published piece. From information on IP and licensing to what the writing industry truly looks like today, Rusch lifts the veil on the potential for every writer's business to thrive. "[Kristine Kathryn Rusch's blog, ] The Business Rusch.is full of sound advice and analysis about what's going on."-Jeff Baker, The Oregonian "Kristine Kathryn Rusch's new book Discoverability is by far the best resource I have read to date to help indie authors succeed after the book is written."-Chris Syme, Principal of CKSyme Media Group "Kristine [Kathryn Rusch]'s extensive experience in both traditional and indie publishing shines through in this amazing book."-Tim Grahl, "11 Best Book Marketing Books" on Discoverability "Discoverability gets my highest recommendation and a must read for writers who want to develop a career and make a living in the Indie Publishing industry."-Marion Hill

Rethinking the Writing Business: A WMG Writer's Guide - WMG Writer's Guides, #17

Albert Suttles' mother championed Earth Day and its environmental causes. The cause became her first priority, almost an obsession. And Albert's obsession? His mother. In her honor, he will Save The Earth. In this powerful little tale, Kristine Kathryn Rusch takes a common story trope and adds a clever, fresh twist."Rusch has style."-Charles de Lint

Earth Day

The almanac determines traditions in Kerry's family. Only her granddaughter Amanda doesn't want to follow the almanac. And if Amanda resists, then the power, hidden inside those traditions, might destroy her-and everyone she loves. Chosen as one of the best stories of the year, "Harvest" evokes the powerful force of family legacy."Like early Ray Bradbury, Rusch has the ability to switch on a universal dark."-The Times (London)

Harvest

The acclaimed short story that inspired the award-winning novel, The Enemy Within. February, 1964: Two men die in a squalid alley in a bad neighborhood. New York Homicide Detective Seamus O'Reilly receives the shock of his life when he looks at the men's identification: J. Edgar Hoover, the famous, tyrannical director of the FBI, and his number one assistant, Clyde Tolson. O'Reilly teams up with FBI agent Frank Bryce to solve the high-level assassination before the murders unleash even greater consequences. In our world, Hoover kept his secrets until long after his death. In Seamus O'Reilly's world, Hoover's secrets get him killed. Two different best of the year collections, including the prestigious Best American Mystery Stories, chose "G-Men" as one of the best stories of 2008. Nominated for the Sidewise Award for Best Alternate History. New York Times bestselling author Jeffery Deaver says of "G-Men, " "If you liked E. L. Doctorow's Ragtime or the writing of Caleb Carr (The Alienist), you'll enjoy this. Part police procedural, part political thriller, this clever tale features real life characters interacting with fictional ones."

G-Men

Stacey lives in the past, writing kick-ass bestselling historical books. When she researches a topic, she loses herself in her work. She knows the Chicago Public Library inside and out. And she prefers to work alone. Until Greg-handsome, compelling, and a research librarian?-offers to help. Can Greg help Stacey find the information she seeks? Or will they find something else entirely? "Rusch is a great storyteller."-RT Book Reviews

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