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Truffles' Diary: One Year On
	Author: Sheila Collins Foreword by: Ann Widdecombe Classification: Pets/Fiction Sorry this book is Out Of Print	Brief Description: Seventeen-year-old upper-class tabby cat, Truffles, is now one year older and one year wiser since she last allowed us to peek into one week of her private diary. As observant as ever – which is very surprising considering that her policy is to sleep 22 hours in every 24 – she is keen to share more amusing anecdotes about her life as an employer of human carers. Reminiscing about her past feline and canine friends, Truffles once again flies the banner of superiority of the feline species over her canine and human counterparts, scoffing at the inferior intelligence and disgusting habits of the former as well as at the valuable eating and sleeping time that the latter expend on seemingly futile and thankless tasks. As always, Truffles ensures that her human carers give her due deference at all times and perform their duties to the highest standard, proving yet again that the cat always gets the cream - a fact that politician Ann Widdecombe, who has kindly written a fitting foreword for this book, knows only too well, having been expertly trained by her own tubby tabby, Arbuthnot.

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About the Author: Originally from Croydon, Sheila Collins lives in Cornwall with her long-term partner, Peter, and their cat Truffles. After taking early retirement Sheila found the time to write a humorous book, 'Truffles' Diary', (also published by Apex Publishing Ltd) looking at life from her cat's point of view. Following on from the success of her debut book, her sequel continues to embrace the theme of a cat's observations whilst living in a human environment.

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Publication Date:	30 June 2006
ISBN: ISBN 13:	1-904444-68-7 978-1-904444-68-8
Page Extent:	76
Book Size:	210x148mm
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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.
Those of who you have read that first collection of these feline memoirs - Truffles' Diary - will recognise some of the cast of four legged creatures but there are some new additions in the shape of a pair of 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

More musings from the 'Aristocat' Truffles', reminiscing about her past acquaintances, feline, canine, and human. Amusing anecdotes from the sleepy cat who has written the book on proper care of her human employees. And this one is a lot better that the first! A must for anyone who enjoyed the original and for all cat lovers. Recommended!
Robert Auty, Author of 'Trance Warriors: The Siege of Scarn'

-- Newspaper and Website Reviews

TRUFFLES' DIARY: ONE YEAR ON
Christian Market Place Magazine

Author Sheila Collins with 'Our Cats' Advertising and Promotions Manager Scott Zverblis. Sheila signed two copies of each book for prizes on 'Our Cats' trade stand at 'The National Cat Show' Birmingham, 2006.
'Our Cats' Newspaper

ONE YEAR ON
Your CAT Magazine

TRUFFLES' MUSINGS GET PARLIAMENTARY SEAL
THE MUSINGS of a clay country cat have been given the Westminster seal of approval after Conservative politician Ann Widdecombe enjoyed reading her diary so much she agreed to write the forward for the follow-up.
Cornish Guardian

FELINE FUN: AUTHOR PENS SECOND HUMOROUS DIARY FROM CAT'S POINT OF VIEW
West Briton News

MEET SHEILA COLLINS
'Our Cats' Newspaper

20 QUESTIONS...
Cornish Guardian

10 LUCKY READERS WIN TRUFFLES' LATEST BOOK
Cornish Guardian

YOUR CHANCE TO WIN COPY OF TRUFFLES' LATEST DIARY
Ten lucky Cornish Guardian readers have been given the chance to get their paws on the musings of a clay country cat. Truffles' Diary - A Year On is the second book from top feline writer Truffles, who lives in Roche with her humans Sheila Colins and Peter Weir.
Her diary, which was kindly typed up for her by Sheila, gives readers a 'purrfect' insight into life through a cat's eyes.
With anecdotes on her past feathered and furred pals, comments on the strange ways of humans, and, of course, guidance on the proper way to serve cats, it really is a laugh a minute.
The book has also been given the thumbs up from celebrity cat carer Ann Widdecombe, who was so impressed with her first volume that she agreed to write the forward for the second.
The politician said: "Anyone who has owned an aging, 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.
"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!"
* To be in with a chance of winning simply put your name and address on a postcard and send them to Truffles' Diary Competition, The Cornish Guardian, 14 Beachfield Avenue, Newquay, TR7 1DR.
The winners will be picked at random and the editor's decision is final.
Cornish Guardian

NEW BOOK BY CLAY COUNTRY CAT
Fans of the musings of a clay country cat shunned the glorious sunshine to get their paws on a signed copy of her book. Truffles, who lives in Roche with her carers Sheila Collins and Peter Weir, shot to fame after the publication of not one, but two of her diaries. Though publishers Apex said they thought she should do some promotional work to boost sales of her latest volume Truffles' Diary - A Year On, Truffles decided it was far too much trouble to go to Kingsley Village, Fraddon, herself - so she sent along her typist Sheila.
She said: "It was a nice sunny day after an initial dull start, so everyone was on the beach rather than browsing around the shops. However, I did sign 26 books and staff seemed to think I had done pretty well."
Copies of both books are still available from the Fraddon outlet, Ottakers in Truro and on-line at http://www.amazon.co.uk
They are also available direct from the publishers at http://www.apexpublishing.co.uk or by calling 01255 428500 with an extra 60 pence charge for postage and packaging.
Cornish Guardian

A PURRFECT SEQUEL TO TRUFFLES THE CAT'S PUBLISHED MEMOIRS
A Clay country cat who shot to fame following the publication of her diary has bowed to popular demand and released a follow up.
Truffles, who lives in Roche with her humans Sheila Collins and Peter Weir, said her publishers Apex had fallen over themselves to commission her again and had now informed her that the second book was ready to hit the shelves.
She said: "I am now 17 years old, which is 80 something in your human years.
"However, as I have my personal carers to attend to my every whim, most of my time now is spent just lazing around, sleeping and reminiscing over events from the past."
Having used up valuable energy on the task, she said it seemed only fair that she should once again employ Sheila to type them up for her and keep her fans happy.
After all Truffles now has friends in high places, with leading Conservative politician Ann Widdecombe offering to write the forward, having enjoyed the first volume so much.
Mrs Widdecombe said: "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.
"Those of you who have read that first collection of these feline memoirs - Truffles' Diary - will recognise some of the cast of four-legged creatures, but there are some new additions in the shape of a pair of 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!"
With yet more witty and amusing insights on acceptable behaviour of feline carers and the strange ways of dogs and humans, this is a must have for anyone in the service of a distinguished cat.
In fact it is an absolutely purrrfect follow-up.
Now on sale at Kingsley Village, Fraddon and Ottakers, Truro or online at amazon.co.uk. both Truffles' Diary and Truffles' Diary Two are also available direct from the publishers at http://www.apexpublishing.co.uk or by calling 01255 428500 with an extra 60 pence charge for postage and packaging.
Cornish Guardian

Fans of the writings of a clay country cat have been given the chance to meet her 'typist' at a special book signing this weekend. Roche resident Truffles, who shot to fame after the publication of her diary last year, said she would be sending her human Sheila Collins to Kingsley Village to help publicise the follow-up - Truffles' Diary One Year On.
The now infamous feline writer said her publishers Apex had fallen over themselves to commission her again.
She said: "I am now 17 years old, which is 80-something in your human years.
"However, as I have my personal carers to attend to my every whim, most of my time now is spent just lazing around, sleeping and reminiscing over events from the past."
Having used up valuable energy on the task, she said it seemed only fair she should once again employ Sheila to type her thoughts up for her and keep her fans happy.
After all, Truffles now has friends in high places, with leading Conservative politician Ann Widdecombe offering to write the foreword, having enjoyed the first volume.
Mrs Widdecombe said: "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.
"Those of you who have read that first collection of these feline memoirs Truffles' Diary will recognise some of the cast of four-legged creatures, but there are some new additions in the shape of a pair of 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!"
l The signing will take place at Kingsley Village, Fraddon on Saturday from 10.30am -4pm. Copies are also on sale at Ottakers, Truro or online at amazon.co.uk. Both Truffles' Diary and Truffles' Diary - One Year On are also available direct from the publishers at http://www.apexpublishing.co.uk or by calling 01255 428500 with an extra 60 pence charge for postage and packaging.
Cornish Guardian

An absolutely purrrfect follow-up. With yet more witty and amusing insights on acceptable behavior of feline carers and the strange ways of dogs and humans this is a must have for anyone in the service of a distinguished cat.
Sarah Carey, Cornish Guardian

TRUFFLES' DIARY
'Our Cats' Newspaper

TRUFFLES' DIARY: ONE YEAR ON
The Self Publishing Magazine

-- Radio and TV

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

Sheila Collins was interviewed on her local radio station, BBC Radio Cornwall, answering questions and talking about her book. Sheila appeared on the Emma Lloyd show, where they ran a competition giving five copies of the book away.
BBC Radio Cornwall

Sheila Collins talking to Blue Peter presenter Andy Akinwolere about her books.
Andy Akinwolere, Blue Peter

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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)

TRUFFLES' DIARY: ON YEAR ON
Colchester Garrison 107 FM

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-- Readers Comments

I was delighted to renew acquaintance with Truffles and share her memories and experiences, expressed from the feline point of view. Her second diary has certainly come up to scratch!
Nicola Marlow
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Lovely to hear more about Truffles, as entertaining as ever. Easy to read.
Sarah Britt
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-- Book Signings and Events

Sheila Collins signed copies of her books 'Truffles' Diary', 'Truffles' Diary: One Year On' and 'Truffles' Diary: The Encore' at Waterstone's, Truro.
Waterstone's, Truro

Sheila Collins signed copies of her books at 'The Supreme Cat Show' in Birmingham 2006.
The Supreme Cat Show 2006, Birmingham

Sheila Collins signed copies of her books at Waterstone's, Plymouth.
Waterstone's, Plymouth

Sheila Collins signed copies of her books: 'Truffles' Diary', 'Truffles' Diary: One Year On' and 'Truffles Diary: The Encore' at 'The National Cat Show' 2007, Olympia, London.
The National Cat Show 2007, London

Sheila Collins signed copies of her books at Waterstone's, Truro.
Waterstone's, Truro

Sheila Collins signed copies of her books at 'Kingsley Village' in Cornwall.
Kingsley Village, Cornwall

Sheila Collins signed copies of her books at 'The National Cat Show' in London 2006.
The National Cat Show 2006, London

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The British Library, Boston Spa
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