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Truffles' Diaries: Memoirs and Mewsings of a Fat Tabby Cat
	Author: Sheila Collins Foreword by: Ann Widdecombe Classification: Pets/Fiction	Brief Description: Truffles is no ordinary cat - in fact she would claim that she is very special indeed, and who would dare to argue with her? Her nineteen plus years of observing human behaviour, often mystifying and comical, have equipped her with all the wisdom and cunning necessary to use the human environment and its two-legged inhabitants to her best advantage and, as is the ambition of all cats, she has learnt how to make her existence as comfortable as possible. In this diary Truffles allows us to take a very privileged peek through her discerning eyes as she describes her thoughts and day-to-day activities (or lack of them!) Written in three weekly parts, the first from when she approaches her milestone sixteenth birthday followed up by catch-ups over the next two years, Truffles also recounts an assortment of amusing, true anecdotes from her past involving her feline and canine pals, but with the last laughs most often being on the hapless humans. What is quite clear is that twenty-first century cats are a far superior species in terms of getting what they want, when they want and with the minimum amount of effort, and the very humanised Truffles is no exception. She has her human carers well trained to carry out their expected feline-orientated duties to her exacting standards, is always one step ahead of them and knows exactly which buttons to press to get the desired effect ... which only goes to prove that it is a cat's life after all!

Special Note: This book is also available as an eBook. An old edition of the paperback version carries the following ISBN: 978-1-782818-24-3.
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About the Author: Originally from Croydon, Sheila Collins lives in Cornwall. She is a cat lover and, since taking early retirement from her career as a PA/Secretary, Sheila has had the time to realise her ambition to write a humorous book, looking at life from her cat’s point of view.

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	Paperback	Hardback
Publication Date:	25 April 2016	24 October 2008
ISBN: ISBN 13:	1-785384-91-0 978-1-785384-91-2	1-906358-55-9 978-1-906358-55-6
Page Extent:	192	186
Book Size:	210x148mm	216x138mm
Price:	£9.99	£9.99
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Digital eBook ISBN 13:	978-1-908548-49-8
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-- Reviews by the Famous and well Known

Anyone who has owned an ageing, fat, spoiled cat will immediately recognise the one in this book. Truffles is confident in her human slaves, snoozing on the sun warmed patio of her Cornish home and reminiscing about past events.
When you read these feline memoirs, you will recognise some of the cast of four legged creatures but there are some new additions in the shape of several new kittens next door.
My own cats, Pugwash the Second and Arbuthnot would just love this book. What a pity they can't read - or then again perhaps not. They might learn too much about controlling humans!
Ann Widdecombe, Politician - Written the Foreword

We don't think cats really think like humans, but 'Truffles' may make you think they do! Miss Collins has a great insight into cat behaviour which every dedicated cat-watcher will recognise and appreciate.
Jean Alexander, Actress

-- Newspaper and Website Reviews

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Our Cats Newspaper

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Your Cat Magazine

A most delightful insight into a cat’s self-contained world. The author had definitely studied and watched carefully 'Truffles' behaviour, and had got her mannerisms down to a tee. It was a most enjoyable read.
www.FurryLittleMonsters.co.uk

If you want to know how cats see the world, read this delightful book. Actually, Truffles really exists, so it’s not so much a novel as a creative interpretation of animal behaviour.
Innocent and charming, this book lets the reader feel what its like to see the world through feline eyes. They hate curry and are baffled by oranges and lemons. On the other hand, they are quite acquainted with scotch eggs.
Never thought I’d ever read a book like this through to the end, but I’ve got to admit it grabbed me. Maybe I’m just a big, old softie…
Mike Hallowell, The Shields Gazette

A feline version of Bridget Jones.
Cornish Guardian

A charming book, a perfect gift for cat lovers. Well written with charming observations of the feline world, through Truffles' eyes.
Christine Stalker, Editor of 'Our Cats' Newspaper

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Cornish Guardian

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Cat World Magazine

CAT BOOK SIGNING
A CORNISH author has the 'purrfect' muse for her venture into writing – her cat Truffles.
Sheila Collins, who lives in Cornwall, took early retirement from her career as a PA/secretary and realised her lifelong ambition to write a book.
While she could have focused on any subject matter, the cat lover chose to base her humorous title at life from her cat's point of view.
On Saturday the author was at Waterstone's book store at the Drake Circus shopping centre where she signed copies of her book entitled 'Truffles Diaries'.
A spokesman said of the book: "Truffles has her human carers well trained to carry out their expected feline-oriented duties to her exacting standards, is always one step ahead of them and knows exactly which buttons to press to get the desired effect… which only goes to prove that it is a cat's life after all!"
The Herald

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The Brit (Madeira Newspaper)

ANN SWAPS TALES OF CATS AND BOOKS
FORMER Minister Ann Wiidecombe swapped tales about cats and charity work at a book signing.
Ms Widdecombe visited Waterstones at Drake Circus, alongside author Sheila Collins, who penned All at Sea with Truffles: The Fat Tabby Cat Goes Cruising.
The Strictly Come Dancing star wrote the foreword to Ms Collins' sequel to Truffles' Diaries as a keen animal supporter.
Ann Widdecombe, who has four fictional novels under her belt, is a patron of Animals in Distress, a rescue centre near Newton Abbott.
Martin Wright, assistant manager at Drake Circus, said that more than 100 people came to see the two authors.
In fact they were so popular with their crowd that they decided to stay for an extra hour at the book store.
SIGNING: Sheila Collins and Ann Widdecombe at Waterstone's.
Plymouth Herald

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Newquay Voice

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Daily Star Sunday (Take 5 Magazine)

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Cat Chat: Cat's Protectiopn Newsletter (Harlow, Epping Forest & District Branch)

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Tenby Observer

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Bridlington Free Press

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Bangor and Anglesey Mail

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The Self Publishing Magazine

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The Cat Gallery Catalogue (Spring/Summer 2009)

-- Radio and TV

Sheila Collins was interviewed on Leith 98.8 FM. Sheila answered questions about her book 'Truffles' Diaries: The Memoirs and Mewsings of a Fat Tabby Cat' on 'The Graeme Logan Show'.
Leith 98.8 FM

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The purrfect read for all cat lovers and for anyone who dreams of sleeping for twenty two hours of the day. Truffles is a gorgeous fat cat snob and she also confirms that you never own a cat - it owns you!
Emma Lloyd, BBC Radio Cornwall (Presenter)

Charming and full of character, I can see why the book has won praise.
Andrew Offiler, Calon Television (Head of Development)

-- Readers Comments

My husband and I read the Truffles books this year and would recommend them to anybody. They are funny and a good read - different as it's Truffles' adventures through a cat's eyes! I would give them 4 stars out of 5.
Valerie Gibbon
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I have just discovered the Truffles series of books written by Sheila Collins. I think they are fabulous, funny and great for holiday reading.
Rosemary Burn
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-- Book Signings and Events

Sheila Collins signed copies of her book 'Truffles' Diaries' at Waterstone’s, Truro.
Waterstone’s, Truro

Sheila Collins signed copies of his book 'Truffles' Diaries' at GCCF Supreme Cat Show 2008, NEC Birmingham.
GCCF Supreme Cat Show 2008, NEC Birmingham

Sheila Collins signed copies of her book 'Truffles' Diaries' at Waterstone's, Plymouth.
Waterstone's, New George Street, Plymouth

Sheila Collins signed copies of her book 'Truffles'Diaries: The Memoirs and Mewsings of a Fat Tabby Cat' at Kingsley Village Shopping Centre, Cornwall.
Kingsley Village Shopping Centre, Cornwall

Sheila Collins signed copies of her book 'Truffles Diaries: Memoirs and Mewsings of a Fat Tabby Cat' at Waterstone's, Drake Circus, Plymouth.
Waterstone's, Drake Circus, Plymouth

Sheila Collins signed copies of her books 'Celebrities' Favourite Pets' and 'Truffles' Diaries' at Waterstone's, Truro.
Waterstone's, Truro

Sheila Coillins signed copies of her book 'Celebrities' Favourite Pets' and 'Truffles' Diaries' at Kingsley Village Shopping Centre, Cornwall.
Kingsley Village Shopping Centre, Cornwall

Sheila Coillins signed copies of her books 'Celebrities' Favourite Pets' and 'Truffles' Diaries' at Waterstone’s, Drake Circus, Plymouth.
Waterstone's, Drake Circus, Plymouth

6 August 2011 - Sheila Collins signed copies of her books 'All at Sea with Truffles' and 'Truffles' Diaries' at Waterstone's, Drake Circus, Plymouth. Sheila was joined by Ann Widdecombe.
Waterstone's, Drake Circus, Plymouth

19 November 2011 - Sheila Collins signed copies of her books 'All at Sea with Truffles', 'Truffles' Diaries' and 'Celebrities' Favourite Pets' at Supreme Cat Show, Birmingham.
Supreme Cat Show, Birmingham

-- Libraries that stock this book
The National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth
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The University Library, Cambridge
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The National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh
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The Library of Trinity College, Dublin
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The Bodleian Library, Oxford
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The British Library, Boston Spa
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