Writer Beware ® Blogs!: Legal Tidbits

Writer Beware ® Blogs!: Legal Tidbits

If you are a writer, do check out Victoria Strauss' "Writer Beware Blogs!" (link above) for great info on who & what to beware of in the publishing world. I personally feel Victoria's blog is a must-read for ALL writers, established or not!

Also would like to let you know that I have another blog over on my author site, where I have been sharing some of my published short stories:

http://www.thecatsmeowforwritersreaders.com/Blog.html

Enjoy my new blog! Not to worry my readers, I will be on this blog as often as I can to share helpful info with you....

~Rosanne
Owner, Publisher and Author
The Cat's Meow for Writers & Readers Magazine, a helpful literary publication
Mirrored Images by Rosanne Catalano, a collection of my poems and short stories

Many apologies for losing touch with you, my readers, however I have been extremely busy with writing projects - besides publishing The Cat's Meow - and with taking care of my hubby after many hospitalizations over the years. I am writing today to share my current book on the market's reader reviews with you that are published on the site "Goodreads.com"; they are below: Mirrored Images by Rosanne Catalano


My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Reader(s) Reviews of "Mirrored Images by Rosanne Catalano":

***** "I purchased a copy of Rosanne Catalano’s book, Mirrored Images, and this short collection of short stories (you will have to try real hard to decide which are fact or fiction!), articles and poetry, both touched my heart and made me smile. Rosanne’s book Mirrored Images is truly a great read! It touched me because of the love shown for her parents, our Creator, and her second husband. It touched me because I was the kid with glasses who was bullied and picked on and I could feel Rosanne's pain when it happened to her. It touched me because I have lost my parents and her tribute to her father, and mother, brought back all of the good times and love I had with/for my own parents. It touched me because Rosanne, as I feel so many of us are but never put it into words so eloquently, is a survivor. I believe we all have guardian angels and Mirrored Images proves it to all who will listen. No one but angels could have saved her from bullies in junior high school, have looked over her until she finally found the perfect mate, and still guide her to this day in her writing craft. These are stories we should not only want to read, enjoy reading, but they are stories we all need to hear. I get a glimpse of the love and courage that Rosanne shows, and shares, in her magazine--and our most welcome online correspondence. Rosanne is writing a continuation of Mirrored Images titled 'Escape and Redemption'. I can't wait to read that! But first, my readers, you must read Mirrored Images."
--Barbara ("Barb") Deming; author, writing instructor & publisher.


***** "I read Rosanne Catalano's book Mirrored Images and I love it! She had somewhat of a hard life in some areas and a good one in others. She had a lot of heartache, with the loss of friends early in her life, and the ridicule and horrendous behaviors of other kids when she was in junior high school. Though it sounds like Rosanne had a most wonderful dad and grandmother too; her grandmother reminded me so much of my own grandmother who passed away last year! I enjoyed very much reading all of Rosanne's different short stories and the poems she included. I really loved reading about her little cheese episode in ‘Christmas With Grandma,’ and her little sneaky trek to the store thinking she could hurriedly fix what she had EATEN...LOL!!! I LOVED THIS STORY--------- And I can still see her so clearly eating all of the cheese! CONGRATULATIONS go out to Rosanne Catalano all the way around!! I will get her next book soon...I like her book’s title by the way, and the picture of Rosanne on the back cover; she looks sooo relaxed."
--Sandra L. Hoynacki; author, poet & retired nursing professional.


**** "Rosanne Catalano's book, Mirrored Images, was a delightful read! I LOVED IT!!!! If the abuse at school and all was about her, Rosanne has become a beautiful person and woman. I'm so glad she now has a wonderful spouse and that her life is presently filled with love."
--Carol Dee Meeks; author, poet & writer.




View all my reviews

Roseanne Barr seeks Green Party presidential nod - MyVerizon.com

Hi my friends,

A quick note to let you know the reason I'm sharing the below link about Roseanne Barr; because I would love for you to share your opinion of this article! I'm not sure yet what I think, but I will be sure to voice it when I do have an opinion :)

Roseanne Barr seeks Green Party presidential nod - MyVerizon.com


Don't forget! Let me know your opinion on this.

~Rosanne
Owner, Publisher & Author
The Cat's Meow for Writers & Readers Magazine
www.thecatsmeowforwritersreaders.com

Mirrored Images by Rosanne Catalano book cover found!

Hi, although my book's cover photo was lost for a while, I preserved and it was found. So now I am just experimenting with being able to once again upload it (what I'm speaking of is below) ....

Yes my book's cover photo was lost for a while but I preserved and it was found :) Will write more when I have completed my January magazine.

~Rosanne
Owner / Publisher / Author
The Cat's Meow for Writers & Readers Magazine
Mirrored Images by Rosanne Catalano
http://www.thecatsmeowforwritersreaders.com/
www.facebook.com/catsmeowfor
www.facebook.com/rosanne.catalano
www.twitter.com/rckayla
 

Coming Soon!

Coming Soon! - WAE Network

I signed up for this upcoming social media network, and I'm now sharing this with you so that you, too, can take advantage of this great opportunity today!

~Rosanne
Founder / Publisher / Author
The Cat's Meow for Writers & Readers Magazine
http://www.thecatsmeowforwritersreaders.com/
NEW! www.facebook.com/catsmeowfor

New Website!

Hello my dear readers :)

I'm so sorry my exciting news is quite late but I've been busy over the summer .... Me and The Cat's Meow for Writers & Readers magazine have a new "home" base! Our new "home" is at:

http://www.thecatsmeowforwritersreaders.com

Please do check out the new "home" for my published writing and my creation, The Cat's Meow for Writers & Readers!!

There is now also a direct link to subscribe to Storytime Tapestry, my magazine's sister publication, on the "Helpful Links for You" page of our new home:

http://www.thecatsmeowforwritersreaders.com/helpful-links-for-you.html

Enjoy the new website! And happy reading :)

~Rosanne
Founder / Publisher / Author
The Cat's Meow for Writers & Readers, an
Internet literary magazine
www.thecatsmeowforwritersreaders.com

Connect with Rosanne on:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/rosanne.catalano
Twitter: www.twitter.com/rckayla
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/rosannecatalano
AuthorsDen: www.authorsden.com/rosannecatalano
MySpace: www.myspace.com/rcatalano

The Cat's Meow for Writers & Readers Now Online!

My dear readers,
I am happy to report that The Cat's Meow for Writers & Readers is back and online at: http://www.rosannecatalano.net/Apr10.htm

Next month's issue will be uploaded to my web site by little 'ole me :) Yes, I gained a brand new hard drive in my old computer but I lost my webmistress and assistant. It's okay though, she is only leaving due to her life going in a different direction now.

Although I will miss my assistant a lot, she's happy and very content which is all that matters. However, she will be showing me the ropes so to speak before she stops working for me and my web site. Have to admit that I am scared and excited all at the same time to upload my own magazine to my site - I have never done it before and I don't know web design (although I do know how to design ads for companies, web design is not the same thing!) So this is a whole new endeavor for me :)

And I do hope my loyal readers will bear with me while I work to improve The Cat's Meow for Writers & Readers, learn web design and coding commands, all while going it alone. Have a wonderful weekend and don't forget to get outside and enjoy the sunny weather (if you're having sunny, hot weather this weekend where you live)...

~Rosanne
Founder / Publisher / Author
The Cat's Meow for Writers & Readers magazine
Website: http://www.rosannecatalano.net/
Facebook page: www.facebook.com/rosanne.catalano
MySpace page: www.myspace.com/rcatalano
LinkedIn page: www.linkedin.com/in/rosannecatalano
AuthorsDen page: www.authorsden.com/rosannecatalano

Concerning The Cat's Meow for Writers & Readers

Hello my dear readers!
It pains me to have to write this to you, but there was major damage done to my computer sometime in January; malicious viruses and spyware were put onto it causing the hard drive to crash and die. I was no longer able to get into my email system or on my desktop.

AND I lost all of my data, some pictures and music! Unfortunately, I had not done a back-up in over a year -- a big no-no so shame on me for not backing up my important documentation!

As you know, I had begun working on the January 2010 issue of The Cat's Meow for Writers & Readers. Well, that issue disappeared as did the magazine's template. So now I am forced to put The Cat's Meow for Writers & Readers on hold temporarily while I work to re-create ALL of my documentation. Doing this breaks my heart but I have no choice.

On a more optimistic note, I am happy to inform you that my repairman put a brand new hard drive in and the computer has been born again!

So stay tuned for the next issue as soon as I'm done re-creating the magazine! All subscribers will be notified via email when a new issue of The Cat's Meow for Writers & Readers is online once again.

Thank you for your continued support, and patience in this unfortunate matter :)

Rosanne Catalano, aka R.C.Kayla
Publisher / Editor / Author
The Cat's Meow for Writers & Readers
Web site: http://www.rosannecatalano.net/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/rosanne.catalano
MySpace: www.myspace.com/rcatalano
AuthorsDen: www.authorsden.com/rosannecatalano

The Cat's Meow for Writers & Readers Is Online!

Oh my, sorry dear readers that I did not let you know that The Cat's Meow for Writers & Readers' December issue is online!

Although last month we did notify all 4,000 of our subscribers via email, I neglected to tell you here. For that I profusely apologize!

The Cat's Meow for Writers & Readers December 2009 Magazine can be read by clicking below:

http://www.rosannecatalano.net/Dec09.htm


I am currently working on the January 2010 issue of The Cat's Meow for Writers & Readers. So stay tuned for notification when it is actually online!


Another thing I profusely apologize for is that I also neglected to inform you that this blog - and the blog of many other writers, authors, editors, publishers, business & writing coaches, etc., whom I am following - is now connected to my Facebook page through "NetworkedBlogs", which is located on my Facebook page's 'Wall'. To check it out, just click on the link below:

Rosanne's Facebook page (where "NetworkedBlogs" is located):

http://www.facebook.com/rosanne.catalano

Facebook is a wonderful web site, where I'm not only networking with my professional friends on there but also my high school friends from years ago! Although I attended John F. Kennedy High School in Plainview, LI, until my junior year - when my family moved out of Plainview and into Mineola, LI - I graduated from Mineola High School in Garden City Park, LI, in June 1977 so that is 'years ago' lol.

Facebook is truly a GREAT way to stay in touch with old friends and new :) And I thank the owners of facebook for creating a fantastic site! I also thank the owner of the application "NetworkedBlogs" for creating an app. where writers of blogs can share their words with friends and fans on facebook!! Oh my, I forgot to also thank the owners of Blogspot.com for allowing us to share our blogs on facebook through "NetworkedBlogs"!!!

Last but not least, I thank you, my dear readers, for your continued support in reading my blog, our magazine, my books, and my published writings. And I pray that you will have a happy, healthy and prosperous 2010!!

Happy New Year!!!!

Rosanne C.
Publisher / Editor / Author
The Cat's Meow for Writers & Readers, an
Internet literary magazine: www.rosannecatalano.net
Facebook: www.facebook.com/rosanne.catalano
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/rosannecatalano
MySpace: www.myspace.com/rcatalano
AssociatedContent: www.associatedcontent.com/user/9206/rckayla.html

Our "Comeback" Issue Is Online!

The Cat's Meow for Writers & Readers magazine is back!!!

Yes you read that right :) With our October/November 2009 magazine issue, we have returned to publishing The Cat's Meow for Writers & Readers. Only now the magazine will be every other month rather than monthly.

It feels great to be back publishing!

While The Cat's Meow for Writers & Readers was on a brief hiatus, however, I wrote more in my upcoming book although the book is still not ready for publication. I'll let you know as soon as it becomes available for you to purchase!

In the meantime, do check out The Cat's Meow for Writers & Readers' "comeback issue" at www.rosannecatalano.net/OctNov09.htm

Enjoy my October/November '09 magazine, and Happy Thanksgiving!!!!

Rosanne
Publisher/Editor/Author
The Cat's Meow for Writers & Readers, an
Internet literary magazine; www.rosannecatalano.net
On Sale: Mirrored Images by Rosanne Catalano
Where to Purchase: www.rosannecatalano.net
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The Cat's Meow for Writers & Readers

My dear readers,

Although I wrote in my last entry (below) that The Cat's Meow for Writers & Readers magazine would return with its AUGUST 2009 issue, I am sorry to inform you that since August 1st I have been on a much-needed vacation after 3 years without taking one.

So now my magazine will be back online after OCTOBER 1st, 2009. And I will definitely notify you once the webmistress, and my assistant, has uploaded The Cat's Meow for Writers & Readers to my site in October.

I have to say that 2009 has truly been an interesting and crazy year so far -- with some bad things happening and some good.

One of the good things was my husband & I adopting a Shih Tzu dog after years of having only our cats Tiger, Smokey and Cordy. The bad thing was our cat Tiger dying January 15th at 11 years, 10 months old. However, although our Tiger is gone eight months now, our Smokey six years, we still think of both of them every single day despite loving our new dog Nikko and our remaining cat Cordy very much.
Right now I'm looking forward to once again publishing my magazine, The Cat's Meow for Writers & Readers, which I'll start working on the last two weeks of this month! Until my magazine's return, enjoy what remains of this warm weather as much as my husband, our 'babies' and I are.

~Rosanne Catalano
Publisher/Editor/Author
The Cat's Meow for Writers & Readers, an Internet literary magazine
Website: http://www.rosannecatalano.net/
Blog: http://thecatsmeowforwritersreaders.blogspot.com/
MySpace: www.myspace.com/rcatalano
Facebook: www.facebook.com/rosanne.catalano
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/rosannecatalano
AuthorsDen: www.authorsden.com/rosannecatalano

The Cat's Meow for Writers & Readers Is On A Brief Hiatus

First I'd like to say that it looks like my 51st birthday wish to raise funds for The Animal Rescue Site was somewhat of a bust although not a total one ... hence the reason I have officially stopped celebrating my birthday. But I will fundraise for this worthwhile cause next year! So I thank everyone who did donate or checked out my birthday wish cause, The Animal Rescue Site. Not raising as much money for The Animal Rescue Site as I would have liked is fine because I know things in life don't always work out like we planned or would like them to. I still contribute to this cause by clicking every day on their site's purple button to help God's little creatures.

Second, if you don't already know that The Cat's Meow for Writers & Readers has been on a brief hiatus for the months of March, April, May, June and July, I am informing you here. Our brief hiatus is due to extensive technical problems with my computer, my website and the actual magazine's ability to be uploaded to my site. My assistant, Nancy, and I are working on resolving these technical issues with my magazine. And we will definitely be back in August 2009!

Also, I promise that upon our return I will try to write more on here. So please stay tuned for the AUGUST 2009 issue of The Cat's Meow for Writers & Readers! Thank you my dear readers for your patience and understanding in this matter.

Rosanne Catalano
Publisher / Editor/ Author
The Cat's Meow for Writers & Readers E-zine TM
an Internet based literary magazine
Website: http://www.rosannecatalano.net/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/people/Rosanne-Catalano/692839904
MySpace: www.myspace.com/rcatalano

A publisher's Birthday Wish for a worthy cause!

Dear Readers:

Although Rosanne Catalano, the publisher & editor of The Cat's Meow for Writers & Readers, is still on hiatus she is requesting, for the first time in our magazine's 5 year history, your help in fulfilling a birthday wish she recently made!

Her birthday wish is to raise at least $51.00 (her upcoming age) to help the vulnerable members of our society, our animal companions. We realize times are rough for everybody financially, however, you can also sign up at The Animal Rescue Site to click for 'free' everyday to help a rescued shelter animal; the site's corporate sponsors fund every 'free' click. But let's try to fulfill Rosanne's birthday wish to raise $51.00 for this worthwhile cause!

Please go to the link below today, and thank you one and all:

http://apps.facebook.com/causes/birthdays/79953?m=e0bc6388


The Cat's Meow for Writers & Readers E-zine TM
an Internet based literary magazine
Website: www.rosannecatalano.net
Facebook: www.facebook.com/people/Rosanne-Catalano/692839904
MySpace: www.myspace.com/rcatalano
Blog: thecatsmeowforwritersreaders.blogspot.com

Happy 4th of July America!

AND HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

With all the fireworks, barbecues and other celebrations going on, are we forgetting that today, July 4, 2008, America is 232 years old? Something to think about while you're enjoying the fireworks... 232 years ago The United States of America was born as a Nation where all can be free of tyranny.

Also this year, The United States of America has come a looong way politically. I say, "yay it's about time that, for the first time in our country's history, an African American is running for the toughest job!" What will be even more of a milestone for America is when a "woman" becomes President of this great country. That day will come eventually. I just hope I live long enough to see a woman as the United States of America's President; 2008 just wasn't that year. However, an African American "man" running for the toughest job is wonderful too, and I applaud Barack Obama for taking a bold step for all Americans! I just pray he lives up to his promises for "change."

On another note, I wanted to discuss something that may be controversial but has upset me for some time...

That is: I'd like to know why some women parade around nude, or semi-naked, on the internet??? Did these women ever hear the saying, "Leave a lot to the man's imagination..."?!?
The reason I'm bringing this controversial subject up is because I have been getting a lot of 'friend requests' on my MySpace page; where these women have no shame or modesty -- showing me their boobs, rear ends and other things I do not want to see. Yet I do state on my MySpace page that I am married and heterosexual. Can they NOT read English? Don't get me wrong, I am definitely not a prude by any stretch of the imagination. Nor am I that religious; I do believe, and have Faith, in Jesus Christ and our heavenly Father but I do not attend church. Sorry I digress...

To continue -- Of course I always reject these womens' friend requests, because I feel women have a lot more to offer this world than just their nakedness. And it does bother me that the women's parents did not teach them to have pride in their own bodies. Yes, I blame the parents! For not teaching their daughters empowerment, and right from wrong. It is WRONG to parade around naked in front of strange men and women. Simple as that. I feel that only your husband or wife should see your uncovered body.

I love America -- the land of the free and brave, however, as an American, I have the 'right' to not want to see or be friends with women who are that stupid they don't leave anything to a man's imagination! What they do have is no brains or morality. I created a MySpace page to network with others in my writing & publishing profession.

Not to network, or be friends, with stupid and silly bimbos who show ALL to the world; whether or not they know or love the people. I guess those particular women have only their bodies and faces to offer, and nothing more, since they don't seem to have any pride whatsoever. My friends take pride in their own empowerment as a human being not a bunch of body parts. Enough said.

Thank you for listening to my vent today. HAPPY 232nd BIRTHDAY AMERICA; may our great country have many, many more happy birthdays!

Rosanne C.
Publisher / Editor / Author
The Cat's Meow for Writers & Readers Ezine, an
internet-based magazine;
Now On Sale: Mirrored Images by Rosanne Catalano
website www.rosannecatalano.net

Recent College Shooting A Tragedy!

I was so saddened to hear and read about the recent shooting at Northern Illionis University. My heartfelt condolences go out to the victims and their families...

And this is why I say that now, not tomorrow, is the time mental illness gets talked about, and discussed, on college campuses all over the world to prevent another one of these tragic shootings!

If a person had a noticably visibile illness such as a physical one, it would be talked about and discussed by the medical profession and general public, so why not an invisibile one that is a chemical imbalance in the sufferer's brain???

A great place to go for more information about mental illness is the NAMI.org web site!

NAMI provides wonderful and knowledegable information on, and about, mental illnesses and their symptoms, and much more! NAMI is also a place a person can go to for help & resources if they suspect they're suffering with a mental illness or they've already been diagnosed with a mental illness.

NAMI also has knowledegable guest bloggers who are sometimes celebrities that suffer with mental illness (one recent guest blogger was the actress Patty Duke, and it was very interesting what she wrote on NAMI's blog)!

For those interested in more knowledge and info on mental illnesses, NAMI's link is: http://www.nami.org/. Oh my, I forgot to tell you what NAMI's initials stand for...they stand for National Alliance for the Mentally Ill [NAMI]. And yes, I'm also an advocate for the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill along with all my other advocacy work I quietly do.

Knowledge and information has the power to prevent another tragedy like the Northern Illinois University killings! So why not go to NAMI's web site today, and see it for yourself.

Rosanne Catalano
Publisher / Editor / Author
The Cat's Meow for Writers & Readers Ezine TM
Now On Sale: Mirrored Images by Rosanne Catalano
http://www.rosannecatalano.net/

Tragic and Sad that Heath Ledger Died So Young

Although I only saw Heath Ledger's movie Brokeback Mountain, I was truly saddened to read about this young actor's death on January 22nd of this year. 28 years old is way too young to die!

From what I saw of his acting in the movie Brokeback Mountain, Heath truly had a great talent to become the character he was portraying. I'm only sorry that his recent role of "The Joker" in the upcoming Batman movie drained and exhausted him to the point he could not sleep. However, it is understandable.

Playing the role of a psychopathic, murderous and evil person with no empathy whatsoever had to have been very hard to do when you're a lovingly kind person like Heath! But I'm sure he was able to portray the role as well as he did that of a gay cowboy. Though I have to admit, I can't wait to see the new Batman movie this coming July 18th! I'm sure Heath's last acting job will not disappoint his many fans.

Now my condolences go out to Heath Ledger's entire family...
For Heath was a loving son, brother and father (to Matilda) first and foremost which defined the human being he was more so than his work ever could. A loving and kind human being like Heath Ledger will never be forgotten.

Rest In Peace Heath.

A fan,
Rosanne Catalano
Publisher / Editor / Author
The Cat's Meow for Writers & Readers Ezine TM
Now On Sale: Mirrored Images by Rosanne Catalano
http://www.rosannecatalano.net/

Happy New Year Everyone!

WELCOME TO 2008!
I pray you had a happy Holiday season, and that your New Year brings peace, happiness, love, good health and lots of prosperity! Now I have to vent about something...

What I'm going to say may sound ungrateful to some but not all; some would understand. Although I thank God that my husband and I were able to spend time with our families during Christmas and New Year's, I was very hurt that not one member of my family gave me gifts that had to do with my interests -- reading, writing and publishing. The Christmas presents I did receive had to do with music or clothes.

Now you're probably saying, "At least you got gifts! There are children and people in this world who did not get anything, or who didn't even have a holiday to speak of..." I do realize, and know very well, that there are people less fortunate than I.

But I am only human so I was extremely hurt that my Christmas gifts were meant more for someone else rather than me. Especially that all year long I was telling my husband (and my mom) exactly what I wanted. So please remember that when buying presents for someone other than yourself, we must think of what the gift-recipient would like or love rather than what we ourselves would like.

The one great thing about Christmas this year that I do not have to vent about is that my hubby and I were sooo happy to be with our loved one's! It is always special when we see our families, and we cherish the times spent with them.

However, what should we do if we have received Christmas presents from loved ones and friends that we either did not like or had nothing to do what we love? I finally decided what the most practical solution to this dilemna is --
Go out and purchase gifts for ourselves that's what we do!

Or, if you're like some I've been reading about on eBay, we can sell them to someone else. Personally, though, I think it is truly tacky to sell Christmas presents given to us on eBay. A better solution is to either buy ourselves what we really wanted or re-wrap those gifts and give them to someone you know will love them as much as you hated them. If you have a different solution to this problem, I'd love to hear from you! Thanks for listening to my vent...

Oh my, I forgot to tell you that as soon as I realized I can always go out and buy myself what I truly wanted, I wasn't as hurt anymore. However, I do still wish that my loved one's had remembered my interests and purchased Christmas gifts accordingly. Maybe next year they will? That would be nice. But I sure am not waiting until next Christmas to get what I want :)

Sorry I have to get back to work now...besides working on my January 10th magazine issue just now, I'm also in the middle of writing more in my third book. For the first time ever I made a New Year's Resolution for 2008. And that is to finally finish my fiction novel and get it published and and in your hands this year! So stay tuned for further developments with my upcoming book...

Again, Happy New Year! I pray that it is a great year for you.

Rosanne Catalano
Publisher / Editor / Author
The Cat's Meow for Writers & Readers Ezine TM
Now On Sale: Mirrored Images by Rosanne Catalano
www.rosannecatalano.net

Mystery at Shatick Estate by Rosanne Catalano Published on Storytime Tapestry!

Hi Dear Readers,
now that October 2007 has come & gone, my author interview is no longer being featured on Tannia Ortiz-Lopes' "Time With Tannia" web site.

But it can now be read on my web site at http://www.rosannecatalano.net/!
To read the interview Tannia did with me, go to the right-hand side of my web site's Home page, where you will then see the green text "Author Interview with Rosanne Catalano." Just click on that link, and it should come out in a PDF formatted document. But you must have the Adobe Acrobat 'Reader' version in order to read my interview.

I have other good news since telling you of my interview with Tannia...
A mystery story I wrote titled "Mystery at Shatick Estate," which was submitted for publisher Carol Roach's Halloween Contest, is published in "Storytime Tapestry's" November 3rd, 2007 edition! Yay!

"Mystery at Shatick Estate" can now be read in Storytime Tapestry's Archives at http://archives.zinester.com/98907. However, the winners of "Storytime Tapestry's" Halloween Contest will be announced by Carol Roach soon. Afterward, the writers who won and their winning poems & stories will be published in my December 10th, 2007 magazine.

I'm very excited about my upcoming December 10th magazine issue!
The reason is that I changed the background color to match the Christmas and Holiday spirit, and it is my magazine's Three-Year-Anniversary Edition! Yes, I have been publishing "The Cat's Meow for Writers & Readers Ezine," a progressive Internet-based magazine, for 3 YEARS so far! And I plan to continue publishing my magazine for many years to come :) But the Anniversary & Christmas Edition is coming out sooo great, I can't wait for my subscribers to read the December 10th, 2007 magazine!

I am also busily working on finishing up my third book!
This time my book is a fiction novel rather than a collection of my poems, non-fiction and fiction stories. I don't know when it will be ready for publication. But I'm praying for it to be published before the end of next year. If only I had more time in a day to do all I need and want to do! Especially since writing a fiction story takes more of my imagination and concentration than writing non-fiction stories do.

Sorry, have to go now. Before I sign off though, I want to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas, and a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year!


Rosanne Catalano, (aka R.C.Kayla)
Publisher / Editor / Author
The Cat’s Meow for Writers & Readers Ezine TM
CHECK OUT ROSANNE'S LATEST BOOK, MIRRORED IMAGES,
AT http://www.rosannecatalano.net/ or at Lulu Press!

Excerpt from "Mirrored Images" by Rosanne Catalano

Hello dear readers,

Below I am bringing you an excerpt of my book "Mirrored Images" for your reading pleasure...

Mirrored Images

A Book of Short Stories and Poetry

BY ROSANNE CATALANO

(aka R.C.Kayla)

Copyright 2007 by Rosanne Catalano

All Rights Reserved.

DEDICATED TO MY LATE DAD AND MY MOM

On October 13, 2005 I got the worst news any child can get...my dad passed away after a month and a half in the hospital fighting asbestos lung cancer.

I had been at his hospital bedside practically all day and night that month and a half. But this story and the way my father was treated in that hospital is another story for another time.

Today I would like to tell you why I'm starting off with a poem I wrote in dedication to my dad. Although he was a child-like father to my brother, sister and I, I will always love him unconditionally and truly wanted him to stay here on earth. But our Creator said it was time for my dad to join his brothers and sisters who went before. I am consoled by the fact he is no longer in any pain or discomfort due to the many health crises he suffered over the years after his first heart attack at the age of 52. He lived to the ripe old age of 81 years and, in spite of his poor health, lived a good life and always encouraged my love of writing. And, although my mom is still alive (thank you God!) she too encouraged my passion for writing. So, it is to both my late daddy and my mom that I dedicate my second book...

DEAR DAD
(c.) June 2006 Rosanne Catalano

On Father's Day I want to tell you
How much you mean to me
When you took me by the hand,
Oh how I loved you so
A little girl I was...

You took me in your arms
For the first dance with your daughter
And even though you directed me
A young woman I was...

I took you in my arms
Told you I loved you
Not knowing it would be the last time
You heard those words
An adult woman I am...

Though I always told you I love you,
I may not have told you of all the wonderful memories
Of growing up with you as my dad
Memories that continue to flood my mind
I remember the fun things you did
with your children --
my brother, sister and I.

The rollercoaster ride in your little Corvair
that made all three of us scream with delight
while going up and down those hills you drove upon
Telling us kids not to be afraid that you were, after all, a bus driver
and the safest driver around ... what fun that day turned out to be!
Now just memories of the little boy you never got to be
in that orphanage you grew into manhood in,
but were for us three.

I still miss thee and wish our Father above
hadn't called you home with
your brothers and sisters who went before.
I love you forever and ever more
and my heart is still breaking so...
and that is why I dedicate this book to you
Happy First Father's Day in heaven, Dad.


SPLIT MOMENT IN TIME
(c.) 2006 Rosanne Catalano

As she held tight to the steering wheel, the rays of the sun glinted off the windshield but she did not care; she continued to stare at the road ahead. She drove out of her hometown; not noticing the beauty all around. Her thoughts were on what had just happened at her job...



NOTE: There are a lot more (nonfiction and fiction) stories and another poem in my book "Mirrored Images". However, you may want to purchase the book at Lulu Press or on my web site's Home Page to read the rest of my fiction short stories, nonfiction story articles and poem in dedication to my late beloved grandmother.

Also stay tuned for my first fiction novel which I am currently working on. I'm excited about my forthcoming fiction novel! It will be a fictionalized, and a "what if her life had turned out differently?", account of the life of a homeless woman I once knew. My upcoming fiction novel will have my story characters encountering murder, a robbery, a strange looking dog who befriends them, and many other bad things happening to them before they open up a pet store and become a success story beyond their wildest dreams.

Please do stay tuned for "Mirrored Images [2]" or "Split Moment"... sorry readers, I have not finalized my decision on the title of my first fiction novel (my upcoming third book). So it is a toss-up between these two titles. But do enjoy reading my second book "Mirrored Images"; now on sale at my web site's Home Page and at Lulu Press' web site!

I must also tell you that on my author interview at Time With Tannia's web site, Tannia Ortiz-Lopes has an old description of my book "Mirrored Images". And therefore the amount of pages listed in my book's description is incorrect. Instead of 55 pages, "Mirrored Images" now has 71 pages as of August 2007. However, this is my fault for not realizing Tannia still had the original description of my book. If I had realized this, I would have definitely given Tannia Ortiz-Lopes the updated information. Sorry about that readers! But I do hope you enjoy reading "Mirrored Images" despite this error on my part...

God bless,
Rosanne Catalano, (aka R.C.Kayla)
Publisher / Editor / Author
The Cat's Meow for Writers & Readers Ezine, an Internet-based magazine
Now On Sale: Mirrored Images (2007), a Book of stories and poetry
http://www.rosannecatalano.net/

Author Interview With Little 'Ole Me, Wow!

Hi dear readers,
Wow, Ms. Tannia Ortiz-Lopes is interviewing me! My author-interview is scheduled for next month and I'm ecstatic so I'd like to tell you all about my interview!

From October 1st - 31st, 2007, I will be the "Featured Author" on her Time With Tannia's website. Ms. Tannia Ortiz-Lopes, a published author herself, has on her website a section called "Featured Author" in which she highlights the achievements and accomplishments of different published authors every month. Tannia's website url, where my interview can be read the entire month of October, is: http://timewithtannia.tripod.com.

Let me tell you how my author-interview came about...
Tannia had read an author-interview that another publisher, Carol Roach, had done with me for the internet-based ezine Carol herself publishes daily called "Storytime Tapestry". And Tannia felt my interview with Carol was so interesting that she wrote to me, requesting she interview me for her own Time With Tannia website.

In the interview Tannia asks me questions about myself, my writing, my internet-based magazine "The Cat's Meow for Writers & Readers Ezine", and my latest book Mirrored Images. As I said already, Mirrored Images is selling pretty well but could be selling better... I just don't have the time to advertise, market and promote my book as much as I should be doing. But from now on, I will try to make the time to do so.

I am very honored to be Tannia Ortiz-Lopes' "Featured Author" from October 1st - 31st, 2007! Tannia herself is a very talented writer and published author who resides in Germany with her husband and children. And I thank her for finding my life very interesting and wanting to interview me!

Come and check my interview out at Time With Tannia's website from October 1st to the 31st of 2007! I promise you won't be bored with the interview Tannia did of me. Hope to see you all there!

Rosanne Catalano
Publisher / Editor / Author
The Cat's Meow for Writers & Readers Ezine
Author: Mirrored Images (2007)
www.rosannecatalano.net