Diary
• December 26, 2023
I recently was given a funny sassy cat by the Cat Distribution System while contemplating on writing a book about dogs. Is this a sign to stick with cats or was Gracie sent along to just be a squishable huggable, lovable bean? Happy holidays, lovelies. Let's end 2023 strong!
• October 27, 2023
I went to a book signing event last night for Grace Lin's Chinese Menu. It was such a fun and lively event and a lot of what she said about why she got into writing children's books resonated with me. I'm still here. I'm just trying to enjoy the rest of 2023! Ideas are being written, things just need to be fine tuned.
• June 2, 2023
IT'S OFFICIAL! IT'S LIVE! Welcome to the family, Ham the Cat! You can purchase your copy of Work From Home: A Guide for Cats over: HERE!
• June 1, 2023
I set up the ISBN, Noctambulist Books pulling through, and now to struggle with working on the pages... repeatedly. I think I had to submit my manuscript about five times before KDP approved of it.
There now seems to be an extra step to set up your book as a Kindle Book. I received an email shortly after asking me to prove my credentials. Good thing I have this website and some social media accounts. Now unblock it please, KDP!
• May 31, 2023
I received the Copyright for the second book today! Woo! Now the stressful part of dealing with KDP.
• April 6, 2023
I received an email tonight and it made my evening! I'm certain this is from my birthday book drop yesterday as I normally drop off books only but I included crayons and a tiny color book with my book for my birthday. I've always wondered who some of Cas' new owners are. This email came from the Little Free Library's owner and she seems sweet. I definitely want to visit this LFL again!
"Hi Joyce,
I found your very sweet book package in my Little Free Library this week.
Many, many thanks for contributing to my library, I get lots of children visiting and will definitely showcase your book in one of my two children's boxes attached to my library!
Are you a local author? Thank you again for picking my library to share your lovely book.
Susan Chard
Charter #37118"
• April 5, 2023
Today is my birthday! Let's celebrate by dropping off some books. Want to know where you can pick up a free Cas the Cat book? Check out my TikTok: @booksbyjoyce
• March 6, 2023
I have been working on Book #2 slowly. S...l...o...w...l...y. Wanna add a pep in my step with a boba? You can do so here:
• December 08, 2022
What a surreal night. I went to a Cartier After Hours Party with some friends and signed a Cas the Cat book with a $500 Cartier pen while sipping on Cartier Champagne that's served in Baccarat glasses. What is this even?
• December 01, 2022
Milestone, triple-digit, 100th Cas the Cat book was sold as of November 30th! I am SCREAMING right now! If Google Chrome didn't force me to restart, I wouldn't have known. What a way to begin December. Thank you for giving Cas a hundred new homes!
In celebration and with gratitude, I think I'll drop a book off at a Little Free Library near me.
• September 27, 2022
My first book is out! It's been a labor of love during a tumultuous time in my life but I'm so thankful it's finally here. Please navigate to the Books section to find a link. I truly appreciate your support. If you do end up purchasing a book, please consider leaving me a review on Amazon. I'm just a small potato and it would really help me out!