All in the Furry Family, Book 2 in the Cat Tales series was just released on February 1st. Many of readers' favorite characters from All the Furs and Feathers are back, but there are also some new ones. I'd like to introduce you to one of the most important new characters, Buster Parker.
Buster is Smokey and Autumn Amelia's new neighbor. He's a white cat with large black spots. His face is white on his mouth and cheeks and in a wide line that narrows as it goes up. The black fur starts at his eyes and goes back to the top of his head and ears. There is a black triangle from his nose to his mouth that Autumn Amelia finds simply adorable. In fact, his markings remind her of a miniature cow. Also adorable, according to Autumn. Could part of her attraction be that Autumn, who fantasizes about being a pirate, found out he owns a boat on Niptucket Island? Well, she liked him before she knew that, but it sure doesn't hurt. Fortunately, Buster likes Autumn Amelia, too. Before long a romance between the two cats begins to brew.
In the following excerpt from All in the Furry Family, Autumn and Smokey have gone out for a walk when they see a moving van in the driveway of a house that has just sold and the new owner standing in the driveway. They decide to introduce themselves. Autumn, a locally renowned chef whose reputation is spreading far and wide, wants to welcome him to the neighborhood by making a meal for him.
From All in the Furry Family:
"I'd like to make dinner for you and your family. How many will I be cooking for?"
Buster's eyes widen. "That's awfully nice of you, but it's just me. I figured I'd grab a bite somewhere."
"Oh," says Autumn. "How about lunch? I can drop it off when I leave for work."
"Don't go to any trouble."
"It's no trouble," she says.
"Autumn is a chef," Smokey interjects. "She runs Mama Cat's Kitchen at Oneness Park in Faunaburg. Have you heard of it?"
Buster's eyes grow wider. "You're that Autumn Amelia?"
Later, as they walk back home, Smokey and Autumn discuss their new neighbor.
From All in the Furry Family:
"He's very handsome," says Autumn Amelia.
"You think so?" asks Smokey, unable to keep the teasing from her voice.
"Don't you?"
"I suppose. I think he liked you."
"What do you mean?"
"I saw how he looked at you. He probably can't wait for you to drop off that sandwich."
"It's the sandwich he's interested in, not me."
"Well, you are that Autumn Amelia, after all. I still think he's interested in you."
Autumn and Buster have many adventures in All in the Furry Family as they begin dating and continue getting to know each other.
Buster's character is based on my neighbor's cat of the same name. Here he is enjoying a Christmas gift from my own Autumn Amelia:
Buster Parker is just one of several new characters that I can't wait for readers to meet. Next month, I'll introduce Louisa, a great blue heron, and her friend, Vivian, a flamingo visiting her from Palm Ray.
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