Cat's Q&A
Cat's Q&A
CAT'S Q&A
Do you have questions that you would love to ask Cat Royal? Allow Cat to put her 18th Century perspectives on your modern dilemmas.
My dear friends,
Good news - the Duchess of Avon has now answered your questions. Her replies are now posted.
Dr Golding has told me that some of my messages to her which she used to record my sea-going adventures are now available on something called Twitter. You have to look for Catherine Royal but then can follow my story there. It gives a behind-the-scenes look at what went on - not everything made it in to my memoirs.
I have also just received this shocking news from Mr Egmont, my bookseller:
Dear loyal readers,
We had hoped to publish Cat Royal’s latest adventure in
August of this year, but instead we have had to delay publication after a
terrible occurrence.
The precious manuscript was snatched from our
offices late one evening, possibly by that unscrupulous publisher, Mr Tweadle, or one of Billy
Shepherd’s henchmen, we do not know. Happily one of our editors was working late
and spotted the thief .... Pursuing the villain, he saw him cast the script into
the Thames, and with the help of a local fisherman was able to rescue it in
time to save it ....
But sadly for all Cat’s readers, much of her tale had
to be retyped through water damage and we will not be able to have it ready for
publication for this August. We hope to have it ready for the press ten months later than expected.
Yours regretfully, Mr Egmont
I am very frustrated by the delay,
which once again is out of my hands. I have decided instead to release
on these pages a small adventure - a novella in fact - for my faithful
readers to read for free. I will start the installments in August to
reward you for your patience. It will start at the point I left you in
the Caribbean.
Meanwhile, please do carry on asking for my advice.
Cat Royal
Messages
celine wrote on 23 July 2010:
Hey Cat! Sorry I keep on typing(or should I say 'writing') to you. I can't help it I have so many questions for you! But today I will ask you three questions for you: 1. Do you believe in ghost?(I do!) 2. Have you seen a ghost before? 3. Have you seen something so strange that you can't come up with an explanation?-Celine
I'm not very superstitious but have an open mind on ghosts. Some people told me Drury Lane was haunted but I never saw one. Most strange things I've seen they say natural philosophy will explain, such as rainbows. But I prefer not to know the explanation, but enjoy the beauty. Cat
Janiey-ran wrote on 23 July 2010:
Miss Catherine Royal, if you were ever to date a guy, would you like it if he was a chivalric type? If not, what would you find in a guy? ~ Lady Janiey Ran
If I had to put a date on him, I would imagine a chivalric type would be from the Medieval period. Cat
tami wrote on 23 July 2010:
hi,when will your next book be coming out? where will you live now? what is your favourite colour. best wishes for the future, have a great life.
Dear Tami, My next book is imminent - a novella soon to be released on this very noticeboard dedicated to me. My favourite colour is green and I am of no fixed abode at present having spent much of the last few years travelling on my own grand tour. Cat
Celine wrote on 22 July 2010:
Hey Cat! What is your guilty pleasure?
Excellent question. I try not to feel guilty about things I enjoy, but I must admit sneaking in to someone's stageside box at the theatre without permission is one of my weaknesses. Cat
Aaleyah wrote on 22 July 2010:
Hello again Cat!! I just finished reading Cat O' Nine Tails. I stayed up the ENTIRE night reading it!! I kept reading some parts over and over... I wanted to slap Billy Boil for you when he... Well never mind!! Do you have any good Kitten names?? My cat just had her kittens, they are ADORABLE!!! Well, I guess I'll talk to you later! :)
I hope you have caught up on your sleep. I would name kittens after favourite literary characters, like Robinson Crusoe or Desdemona. Cat
celine wrote on 20 July 2010:
Dear Cat, You know what I realized? If I'm from the future and you are from the past how do we send messages to each other? A time machine?
Don't be silly - that doesn't exist except in stories! Your letters come by carrier's cart. Cat
Lizzie wrote on 20 July 2010:
Dear Cat, We are getting a beutiful grey (Female) tabby cat, and cannot think of many names, we wondered if you could think of anything unusal? From Lizzie
Mrs Siddons? Evelina? Cat
Alison wrote on 20 July 2010:
Hey Cat, this is for Billy. Dearest Billy Boil, Do you think Cat is the prettiest girl you've ever met? Is there any girl alive that you would want to marry? Alison
He isn't here to ask.
Amalia! wrote on 19 July 2010:
Hey Cat! I have a question about Pedro as all of these other questions seem to be about romantic interests with Billy and/ or Syd, it would be very tiring for me to have to answer the same question 20 times! Anyways, do you view Pedro as a best friend or a brother? Best wishes for future advetures, Amalia <3
Best friend in the main. Cat
Tabbie+Imy wrote on 19 July 2010:
Are you at all supersticious? Believe in stuff like black cats crossing your path? Bad luck? What about witches and devils? Just wondering! Thank!
No not me.
Celine wrote on 18 July 2010:
Hey Cat! Do you like cats? If you do,what type?
Yes. I like characters rather than breeds - friendly ones. Cat
Molly wrote on 18 July 2010:
Dear Cat, Not shore if you remember me but i'm the girl with all the wonderful brothers. I was wondering if you could ask Syd a question for me please. Here it is: Would Syd ever give up being a butcher and be a full time boxer? I look like i've been in a fight at the min. Im black and blue all over from a scary horse fall i had yesterday. Love Molly xx
Poor you! I think Syd would like to own a boxing academy one day. Cat
Celine wrote on 17 July 2010:
Hi Cat! I have a question. How old are you?
Dr Golding has the answer on her FAQ page. Cat
Celine wrote on 17 July 2010:
Hi Cat! I really like reading you books! I have a question for you. If you were to choose would you live in a pirate ship full of adventure or a big fancy manor full of comfort?-Celine
Pirate ship possibly - only for the adventure though. Cat
Janiey-ran wrote on 16 July 2010:
Miss Catherine Royal, how did it feel to pass as a boy? It must have been harsh though. ~ Lady Janiey Ran
Very harsh. I do not recommend it. Cat
Kenna wrote on 15 July 2010:
Dear Cat, do you have any advice for an aspiring writer? Thank you so much. - Kenna
I have written on the subject several times lately. Do glance through my recent replies and see if I have answered your question. Cat
Rosie (same Rosie from previous message) wrote on 15 July 2010:
Erm..yes, not very strong is it? Thanks, Rosie :)
Rosie - Rosebud - Bud - there that's a gang name. Bud. The Bud. Don't tangle with the Bud - she is tough...
Buttercup wrote on 15 July 2010:
Hey Cat. I love all your books, I never get bored of reading them again, and again, and again. You're a brilliant writer and can't wait for the next installment of your adventures. please could you answer this question: do you think you could ever lead a normal life? I certainly hope not, as then there wouldn't be any more books of yours to read (a fate worse than death for me)! Thanks. =)
What is a normal life? Mine is what it is - normal for me. Cat
Krystal wrote on 15 July 2010:
dear miss catherine royal (or cat, whichever you prefer) i have a few questions which i would love for you to answer: What is your favourite colour? What is your favourite food? What is your least favourite experience with Billy? what was your favourite adventure? if you could have one wish, what would it be? who is your best friend? What was your favourite adventure?
My goodness a lot of questions! Green, Bananas, all of them, dancing in Paris, to have a home, Pedro possibly, Cat
mary Ann wrote on 15 July 2010:
Hey Cat, Did Frank get you to become a good horsewoman? Do you enjoy horse riding? I do! mary ann xxx
I think you would call me passable - I cannot manage a side saddle (or any saddle really). Cat
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