Ever since I was a child, I have loved writing and I have loved animals. I have always wanted to write the kind of story that you remember from your childhood and still find touching.
What is Love: A Story of Mama Cat and Baby Cat, by Jayna Nicholson
A couple of years ago, I adopted a cat from Regina Cat Rescue. Then another, and another. The work RCR does, and the difference they make in the lives of the animals they help, is incredible. I wanted to get involved and I often help out with fundraising efforts. I had an idea for a children’s book that could be used as a fundraiser by animal rescue groups, which is why the main characters in the story are cats.
Sometimes getting started writing on a new idea can be a challenge. This story wasn’t like that at all. I just sat down one morning and wrote it. I loved it immediately! Writing was just the start. Finding an illustrator and getting the book to a published format was a long journey, but holding your book in your hand at the end is an amazing feeling. I have authored many books as a ghost writer, but this is the first time I have seen one of my books published with my own name on it.
What Is Love? A Story of Mama Cat and Baby Cat is essentially an adoption tale. Meant for all ages to enjoy, the story is set on a farm and follows a mother cat as she seeks to explain to her kitten what love is. From the brown eyed cow to the patient mother hen, from the soft hay to a soft blanket and a mother’s kiss, Baby Cat learns about the wonders of her home. The story ends with Mama Cat explaining to Baby Cat what the ultimate gift of love truly is.
Jayna Nicholson, author of What is Love.
The book features 20 full colour, beautiful illustrations. All the proceeds of the book, after the cost of printing, are donated to Regina Cat Rescue. The book can be purchased locally in Regina at select book stores, or through the author directly. You can visit the author’s website at www.lavidadesign.ca and click on the “Books” tab. You will find information there on how to request a copy of the book, how to contact the author, and a list of stores carrying the book. The book is $10 when purchased directly through the author. If you’re not from Regina, you can get your book shipped. Just log onto the website and send a message.
