Seasonal Gerty
Outside may be cold and windy especially in this fraught city. Gerty cuddles with Kitty, cocoa, and scones—and for a while chill and worries melt away. All rights reserved. ©️ SusanBassMarcus 2021 Continue reading Seasonal Gerty
Tag: cats
Cats and Comfort
The cat is always by her side, but what IS the attraction of that computer keyboard? Continue reading Cats and Comfort
Some of my “Gerty” cartoons
Gerty and LaShana Gerty, social-distancing Gerty stops to smell the roses Gerty and the Goldfinch The Perfect Escape Continue reading Some of my “Gerty” cartoons
Only Regrets – Installment 14 (Officer Friendly?)
Ella meets with a local police detective who has asked her for information regarding her presence near a corpse found in a trash burner in her neighborhood. Ella describes her worries about strange sounds in the unit next to hers … Continue reading Only Regrets – Installment 14 (Officer Friendly?)
New Installment of “Only Regrets”
[After her casual walk reveals a corpse, Ella suspects her new neighborhood has some unpleasant secrets. Fanny, a tenant one floor down, comforts her with tea and sympathy. To read previous installments, start with https://susanbassmarcus.net/first-paragraphs-of-a-new-scary-short-story%5D Fanny made excuses about an appointment. “Sorry, can’t go in this robe. Your tea still warm? Take the mug home. I know where to find it,” she said with a small smile while showing me to the door. “Thanks, Fanny. I appreciate your company…and the tea, but that business around the trash-burner was so strange.” Fanny whispered, “Strange. Yes. Anyway, you’re welcome.” She paused and … Continue reading New Installment of “Only Regrets”
Ella’s Dilemma: more “Only Regrets” [working title]
[Ella loves her neighborhood and her new home, but a mutilated body turns up in the trash-burner, site of her terrifying encounter with a beastly dog. The police will be in touch, but meanwhile her neighbor Fanny offers her some … Continue reading Ella’s Dilemma: more “Only Regrets” [working title]
It Gets Worse – Another segment of “Only Regrets”
Ella loves her new apartment. She has met neighbors Dave and Fanny and goes for a walk to explore the area. A vicious dog threatens her, but inexplicably stops and turns away. She plans to call Animal Control about it … Continue reading It Gets Worse – Another segment of “Only Regrets”
If Only Cats Would Talk
One of my friends used to post photos of her orange cat on Facebook nearly every day. She enjoyed describing his antics, especially at the end of the day when she would return home to his enthusiastic greetings. She confided … Continue reading If Only Cats Would Talk
Getting It Right
Three writers volunteered to ‘Beta-read’ my first draft of A New ZooCatron, a fantasy novella about cat-like creatures arriving on Earth from deep in the cosmos. One of the readers is truly a rocket scientist and she pointed out the … Continue reading Getting It Right
You Asked about Beta Readers?
For those who would like more information about beta readers, here are some references and a Wikipedia definition of the role: Continue reading You Asked about Beta Readers?
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