Cats, Quills & Curious Tales w Susannah Fullerton

Literary gossip. Feline mischief. One utterly unmissable lunchtime event. Discover the great writers who were gloriously owned by their cats.

Join literary historian Susannah Fullerton for a whiskered romp through the lives of authors and their feline muses. This talk is a riot of eccentric anecdotes - from Mark Twain renting kittens to Dr. Johnson feeding oysters to Hodge. Purrrrrfect for lovers of literature, cats, and quirky true tales.

About the book

Cats may not write novels, but they’ve certainly helped a few get written. Great Writers and the Cats Who Owned Them is a delightful deep dive into the lives of 17 literary legends and their whiskered companions. From Dr Johnson’s much-loved Hodge to Hemingway’s polydactyl clowder, these cats offered comfort, chaos, and the occasional edit via paw print. Susannah Fullerton explores how these feline muses crept into letters, poems, and even the odd war room — proving that inspiration sometimes purrs softly from a windowsill

What critics have said

“Utterly delightful! The perfect book for bibliophiles and cat lovers alike.” – Kate Forsyth

"I LOVED this book. So full of fascinating anecdotes... Anyone who loves cats and literature should read it.” – Jennifer Kloester” – Jennifer Kloester

About the author

Susannah Fullerton, OAM FRSN, is a well-known literary lecturer, President of the Jane Austen Society of Australia, and a passionate advocate for classic literature.