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Catfantastic V
In these all-original stories, you'll meet the cats of the past, cats of the stars-wide future, cats who take power into their own paws, and cats who can face down Death itself. These are 24 tales certain to capture the hearts and imaginations of feline-lovers everywhere. br brPraise for the iCatfantastic/i series: br br"Will be relished by cat lovers, whether science-fiction/fantasy fans or not."-- iBooklist/i br br"A must for science fiction/cat lovers."-- iKliatt/i
339 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published August 1, 1999
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Andre Norton
705 books1,417 followersAndre Norton, born Alice Mary Norton, was a pioneering American author of science fiction and fantasy, widely regarded as the Grande Dame of those genres. She also wrote historical and contemporary fiction, publishing under the pen names Andre Alice Norton, Andrew North, and Allen Weston. She launched her career in 1934 with The Prince Commands, adopting the name “Andre” to appeal to a male readership. After working for the Cleveland Library System and the Library of Congress, she began publishing science fiction under “Andrew North” and fantasy under her own name. She became a full-time writer in 1958 and was known for her prolific output, including Star Man’s Son, 2250 A.D. and Witch World, the latter spawning a long-running series and shared universe. Norton was a founding member of the Swordsmen and Sorcerers' Guild of America and authored Quag Keep, the first novel based on the Dungeons & Dragons game. She influenced generations of writers, including Lois McMaster Bujold and Mercedes Lackey. Among her many honors were being the first woman named Gandalf Grand Master of Fantasy and SFWA Grand Master. In her later years, she established the High Hallack Library to support research in genre fiction. Her legacy continues with the Andre Norton Award for young adult science fiction and fantasy.
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August 19, 2018
Louisiana has lost a great writer to the Big C: Sulphur native Paul Goode, whose first short story A Cat's Tale, was published in the anthology CATFANTASTIC V (edited by Andre Norton & Martin H. Greenberg), passed last night between 9-9:30pm after moving to hospice and watching one last episode of Hogan's Heroes.
Coincidentally, I'm currently a guest at the 100+yo Goode family farm, now being valiantly defended against petrochemical plant buyout by Paul's baby brother, Edward Goode, where I've been hanging out since age 18, when their sister Catherine first brought me home to dinner after classes at McNeese State University (aka Ryan St. High).
Upon hearing that Paul was a published author, I scoured Ed's shelves for the book, at last being handed a signed paperback by their nephew's friend, Dale. I immediately sat down to read and absolutely adored Paul's tale about a web-savvy Abyssinian who goes gumshoe on a well-connected crime ring targeting mom and pop merchants in Monroe, where Paul - and my uncle - lived. I highly recommend the story if you can get your hands on a copy.
Merry crossing of the Rainbow Bridge, scribe brother. I pray you return as a crime-solving cat, or a scribe cat, or both. At least then you'll have more lives. 😉 ❤
Coincidentally, I'm currently a guest at the 100+yo Goode family farm, now being valiantly defended against petrochemical plant buyout by Paul's baby brother, Edward Goode, where I've been hanging out since age 18, when their sister Catherine first brought me home to dinner after classes at McNeese State University (aka Ryan St. High).
Upon hearing that Paul was a published author, I scoured Ed's shelves for the book, at last being handed a signed paperback by their nephew's friend, Dale. I immediately sat down to read and absolutely adored Paul's tale about a web-savvy Abyssinian who goes gumshoe on a well-connected crime ring targeting mom and pop merchants in Monroe, where Paul - and my uncle - lived. I highly recommend the story if you can get your hands on a copy.
Merry crossing of the Rainbow Bridge, scribe brother. I pray you return as a crime-solving cat, or a scribe cat, or both. At least then you'll have more lives. 😉 ❤
March 17, 2021
not as good as the others so many sad stories in this edition
October 30, 2012
I picked this up because it had a Barry Longyear story, "Preliminary Report," and Mercedes Lackey's "A Better Mousetrap," and hoping to find a few more treasures.
"Golden Cats" by Robin Wayne Bailey is a strong short, reminiscent of Heinlein's "Red Planet," with a side of Corn Children.
"Grow Old With Me" by Lee Barwood was a tear jerker, and a bit meh for me. Possibly due more to my over-exposure to tear inducing stories.
"Puss" by Jayge Carr I found to be too convoluted to get into.
"Goliath" by R. Davis was also in this category, but a bit easier to swallow, sick girl, good kitty.
"Dragon, The Book" By David Drake is a typical fantasy, add cat.
"The Courtesan Who Loved Cats" by India Edghill is a reincarnation revenge story, but not really that juicy.
"The Maltese Feline" By Rosemary Edghill is, you guessed a play on the Maltese Falcon, required a little more fun of heart than I am capable of, but I do enjoy a good pun, but this story wasn't very original.
"The Cat's Tale" by Paul Goode was a cute story of a policeman and a cat busting going after a crime ring. And of course only an Egyptian could speak to a cat. *sigh* A bit trite, but otherwise fun.
"The Tenth Life Cat" P.M Griffin is a bit convoluted.
"Kindred Hearts," Caralyn Inks is reminiscent of the earlier tear jerkers appearing, but this one has a grandpa.
"A Better Mousetrap," by Mercedes Lackey is very like her Werecat series.
"The Big Ice" Sharon Lee is the story of a cat coming in during a storm.
"Preliminary Rport," by Barry Longyear follows a kitty agent for an unknown group for redeeming humans. Its a charming tale notable for its narrator who is hilarious.
"Lullaby" by Lynn McConchie, I skipped, not my taste, same with "The Very Early Hermione" by ArdathMayhar, "Kitten Claws" by Sasha Miller, and "Hobson's Choice," Estelle Traylor.
"Miss Lotte" Sandra Miesel is the awesomely creepy story of an old woman and her old cat assisting a young girl terrorized by a neighborhood boy.
"Noble Warrior and The 'Gentleman'"Andre Norton didn't really seem to have much a point, a psudo ghost story with a cat.
"The Cat, The Sorceress, The Buttons, and Why" by Mary Schuab was a strong story, and I was delighted to discover Schuab in this collection. This one has well developed plot about a black cat whose territory is invaded by a vampy sorceress.
"Patches' Pride" by Laura Underwood is another revenge story, with a touch of hubris morality. Not bad if you like revenge stories.
Trixie" by Laurence Watt-Evens is another tear jerker with a brownie twist.
Pick Cryand Grin (A'Gin)" by Rose Wolf is the story of a boy whose cat is shot before his big guitar playing competition (in the category of country music). Angels, Noah, and...I guess there if you really like cats and country music.
Overall my favorites were "Golden Cats," "Cat's Tale," "Miss Lotte," "Preliminary Report," "The Cat, The Sorceress, The Buttons and Why," and each one is well worth picking up the volume for a read.
"Golden Cats" by Robin Wayne Bailey is a strong short, reminiscent of Heinlein's "Red Planet," with a side of Corn Children.
"Grow Old With Me" by Lee Barwood was a tear jerker, and a bit meh for me. Possibly due more to my over-exposure to tear inducing stories.
"Puss" by Jayge Carr I found to be too convoluted to get into.
"Goliath" by R. Davis was also in this category, but a bit easier to swallow, sick girl, good kitty.
"Dragon, The Book" By David Drake is a typical fantasy, add cat.
"The Courtesan Who Loved Cats" by India Edghill is a reincarnation revenge story, but not really that juicy.
"The Maltese Feline" By Rosemary Edghill is, you guessed a play on the Maltese Falcon, required a little more fun of heart than I am capable of, but I do enjoy a good pun, but this story wasn't very original.
"The Cat's Tale" by Paul Goode was a cute story of a policeman and a cat busting going after a crime ring. And of course only an Egyptian could speak to a cat. *sigh* A bit trite, but otherwise fun.
"The Tenth Life Cat" P.M Griffin is a bit convoluted.
"Kindred Hearts," Caralyn Inks is reminiscent of the earlier tear jerkers appearing, but this one has a grandpa.
"A Better Mousetrap," by Mercedes Lackey is very like her Werecat series.
"The Big Ice" Sharon Lee is the story of a cat coming in during a storm.
"Preliminary Rport," by Barry Longyear follows a kitty agent for an unknown group for redeeming humans. Its a charming tale notable for its narrator who is hilarious.
"Lullaby" by Lynn McConchie, I skipped, not my taste, same with "The Very Early Hermione" by ArdathMayhar, "Kitten Claws" by Sasha Miller, and "Hobson's Choice," Estelle Traylor.
"Miss Lotte" Sandra Miesel is the awesomely creepy story of an old woman and her old cat assisting a young girl terrorized by a neighborhood boy.
"Noble Warrior and The 'Gentleman'"Andre Norton didn't really seem to have much a point, a psudo ghost story with a cat.
"The Cat, The Sorceress, The Buttons, and Why" by Mary Schuab was a strong story, and I was delighted to discover Schuab in this collection. This one has well developed plot about a black cat whose territory is invaded by a vampy sorceress.
"Patches' Pride" by Laura Underwood is another revenge story, with a touch of hubris morality. Not bad if you like revenge stories.
Trixie" by Laurence Watt-Evens is another tear jerker with a brownie twist.
Pick Cryand Grin (A'Gin)" by Rose Wolf is the story of a boy whose cat is shot before his big guitar playing competition (in the category of country music). Angels, Noah, and...I guess there if you really like cats and country music.
Overall my favorites were "Golden Cats," "Cat's Tale," "Miss Lotte," "Preliminary Report," "The Cat, The Sorceress, The Buttons and Why," and each one is well worth picking up the volume for a read.
March 21, 2008
Anthology,Fantasy
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