#327 Whiskers & Witchcraft with Rebecca van Laer

This week, we're running a takeover in collaboration with author and Reedsy marketer Rebecca van Laer! This contest’s winner will not only be awarded $250 — they’ll also receive personal feedback from Rebecca herself, as well as a free copy of her latest book, Cat! Hear from one of Reedsy’s very own below:

When I wrote my first story about cats, I was afraid it would be too sweet and cozy. But cats aren’t just adorable — they’re the animals we associate with witches for a reason! I wanted to capture so much in my short story, and later, my book Cat: cats as bewitching, adorable, ecologically destructive, life-affirming, mysterious, and lawless.

This week, I invite you to consider cats in all their various forms as you brainstorm your Halloween (or post-Halloween!) story. How will they slink into your own writing?