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Kickstarter has become a key part of the author business for those who want to make more money per book, connect directly with readers, and produce beautiful editions they're proud of. In this episode, I share excerpts from interviews with Oriana Leckert, Head of Publishing at Kickstarter, Russell Nohelty, and Sacha Black, alongside my own hard-won lessons from six campaigns that have now made over $140K combined. Whether you're considering your first campaign or looking to refine your process, we cover everything from overcoming your fears to rewards, fulfilment, shipping, marketing, and why I keep coming back for more. In the intro, Writing StoryBundle; Spotify Expands Audiobook Features and Printed Books; Draft2Digital Activation and Maintenance Fees; comment by Kevin McLaughlin; and Barnes & Noble Press change to Minimum Retail Price for Printed Books; AI-Assisted Artisan Author webinars. This show is supported by my Patrons. Join my Community at Patreon.com/thecreativepenn  Joanna Penn is an award-winning New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of thrillers, dark fantasy, short stories and travel memoir under J.F. Penn and also writes non-fiction for authors and hosts The Creative Penn Podcast. What Kickstarter is and why it works differently from a normal book launch The fears that held me back for almost a decade — and whether they were justified Starting small: Why you don't need sprayed edges and special hardbacks to run a successful campaign. Creative reward ideas beyond merch: digital rewards, experiential rewards, naming rights, and bundling your backlist Common mistakes that sink campaigns: overestimating your reach, getting shipping costs wrong, and not allowing enough time Fulfilment realities, printing timelines, and reinvesting profit into future stock Marketing your campaign: pre-launch signups, content marketing, email lists, social media scheduling, and Facebook/Meta ads My update for campaign #7, Bones of the Deep: what's changed, what I'm doing differently, and how AI tools are part of my process now Why I now love Kickstarter campaigns and how the spike income model fits a sustainable creative career You can find my Kickstarter campaign for Bones of the Deep here (until 5 May, 2026) and all my previous campaigns here. Introduction Jo: In this episode, I've included excerpts from my own previous solo show about Kickstarter, as well as excerpts from interviews with Oriana Leckert, the Head of Publishing at Kickstarter; Russell Nohelty, who has done lots of successful Kickstarter campaigns and teaches direct sales; and Sacha Black, who did a six-figure campaign last year. I've also added my updates to the end of the episode filling in any last thoughts. You can listen to the full episodes here: Kickstarter for Authors with Oriana Leckert The Mindset and Business of Selling Direct with Russell Nohelty Lessons Learned and Tips from Pilgrimage, My First Kickstarter Campaign Two Different Approaches to Selling Direct with Sacha Black and Joanna Penn What is Kickstarter, and why use it instead of a normal book launch? Here's Oriana Leckert, Head of Publishing at Kickstarter — and the numbers she shares will be higher now, as the episode is from February 2025. Oriana: Kickstarter is a crowdfunding platform. We are unique in the crowdfunding landscape for a few reasons. We are only for creative projects, so you can't use Kickstarter for medical bills, investment funding, or charitable donations. Every project has to create something new to share with the world. Jo: Have you got any numbers on how big the Kickstarter industry is now with publishing, or anything you can share around that? Oriana: Yeah, I would love to. First I'll tell you Kickstarter overall by the numbers. Since our inception, there have been 273,000 projects funded, eight and a half billion — with a “b” — billion dollars pledged, from more than 24 million backers. In publishing specifically, we've had 69,000 projects launched, 3.2 million unique backers, and over $380 million pledged to campaigns. I have lots of other stats, but a few things I'll share. The publishing category keeps growing The publishing category has grown year over year, every year since 2017, in terms of number of projects launched, number of projects successful, and the overall success rate. There has never been a dip since 2017. Another stat I really love about the publishing category: if you look at campaigns that have at least 25 backers, the overall success rate is 84%. I think that's really telling, because 25 backers is a little bit more than your mum, your best friend, the folks who are essentially obligated to support anything you do. So if you can get a little bit beyond that inner circle, your chances of succeeding on the platform are tremendously high. Backers are paying more — and waiting longer Another thing I wanted to call out — I just got some new numbers around this. The average backing amount per backer across the whole category has nearly doubled since 2020. We used to see an average backing around $40, and it's currently at $72 per backer. I think this is clearly around the trend of special and deluxe editions, but it's a great indication that backer behaviour on Kickstarter is just very different from your general book-buying public. People don't come here looking for 99-cent ebooks — the lowest bargain-basement prices. Folks are really willing to pay more because they understand this is a different kind of thing. It's not exactly a purchase. It really is supporting, bringing a strange and wonderful new thing into the world that wouldn't exist before. People are also much more forgiving about timelines. If you buy something from most online booksellers, you're expecting to have it in your hands within a couple of days. People wait months and sometimes years to get their Kickstarter rewards, and they don't mind if the creator is clear and transparent. You're also doing the work of demystifying the publishing process. Why does it take so long? Where are books printed? How long does it take them to ship via freight over the ocean? What do all these things really look like? So it's really interesting just figuring out what your backers want and will bear versus the general book-buying public out in the world. Kickstarter is not just for “desperate” authors anymore Oriana: People used to think Kickstarter was just for desperate folks who couldn't get a book deal through the traditional systems. The change has been so dramatic — people now understand that Kickstarter can be transformative for an author's career, and that it can work for traditional publishing, indie publishing, hybrid publishing, all kinds of authors. Kickstarter is really about collapsing the boundaries between a writer and their readers, a publisher and their fan base, any creative person and their audience. And there are so many benefits to doing that. You get to really thrill your backers with new and exciting rewards. You get to turn what can be a standard book release into a moment. You get to build your brand, your profile, get press, test out ambitious projects. You get to understand so much more about your audience and what they want and how you can give it to them. It's been really marvellous seeing the great success that people can have on our platform and outside of it. Why do a Kickstarter campaign? Jo: Why Kickstarter and not a usual book launch? Benefits for backers If you back a Kickstarter, you get special editions, bonus content, interesting merchandise, bundles, digital specials, print specials, early access. All of them pretty much are really cool books from creators you either already love or those you've never heard of, because you just want to see their cool stuff. I've started buying books from people I have never heard of because I think their books are really cool. Once you start supporting campaigns on Kickstarter, the algorithm will recommend campaigns for you. It's essentially a different way of shopping for great books and other products, and it's just another part of my ecosystem for how I shop. It's a form of direct sales, so you also have a closer connection with the creator. You can message them, for example, and they get it — rather than buying through an online retailer or bookstore. Benefits for creators In terms of benefits for creators, you get to know people in a more personal way through the campaign, messaging with people and connecting more than you would when selling through a retailer, when you don't know who is buying your books. As an author, you can make more money more quickly and retain a higher percentage of the royalties, rather than wait months or years to get paid and have a large percentage taken out by everyone down the chain — publishers, platforms, distributors, and retailers. Brandon Sanderson's $41 million Kickstarter was clearly the pinnacle of what can be achieved, but many authors are happy making a few thousand for their book project upfront and use campaigns multiple times during the year. Kickstarter takes 5% for their fee, although of course you have to factor in the cost of production and marketing. But even then, I make more profit on my book sales through selling ebooks and audiobooks direct, and also printing with BookVault, than I do with KDP Print or IngramSpark print on demand. Higher average order and faster payment Another way you make more money is that the average order per customer is higher with Kickstarter than sales on the usual stores. The average order on my campaign was £37.24 — that's around $45 US — which is at least four times higher than I might have made selling Pilgrimage in the usual way on the major retailers. You get paid two weeks after the campaign finishes, so the money is in your bank account much faster than if you sell on retailers. In terms of cash flow, make sure you time your campaign so you get the money before you have to pay for printing, shipping, and other significant bills. Spike income vs monthly income There are many creators who now make Kickstarter the core of their business. It's a spike income model rather than a monthly income, which most indie authors are used to. The monthly income model is fantastic — I love getting money every month — but it also has the effect of making indie authors behave as if this is a normal job: work every month, get paid every month, put out another book so you get paid in another few months' time. With the Kickstarter model, you can get a bigger chunk of money in one go, so you could potentially move to a big launch and then take more time off before ramping up to the next launch months later. And amusingly, this sounds a bit more like traditional publishing. It's just that as an indie author, when you get that amount of money, it's much bigger. So that kind of launch tempo is an attractive prospect if you think about it: if I just get this big spike of money even once a year, that's really cool. And then of course you can sell it later. What are some of the fears that might stop you? Jo: I held back from doing a Kickstarter for years — almost a decade, in fact — where I backed campaigns and resisted doing a campaign for my own books. Here are some of my fears. Prepare to face your fears Jo: This entire experience thrust me out of my comfort zone and into a new way of creating, launching, and connecting with readers. Pilgrimage is my first memoir, my first special hardback with colour photos, and my first Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign. So I had a lot to learn. The book is very personal and I bare my soul about some dark times, so that was terrifying in itself, let alone trying a new product edition and publishing platform. On the evening I clicked the launch button — and yes, you have to actually click an actual launch button — my heart was hammering out of my chest. I have not felt that nervous since probably the first time publishing on Amazon. I was afraid of failure. I was afraid of being embarrassed if my campaign didn't fund. I wrote a book on marketing — how to market a book — so I would be mortified if I had not funded. In fact, I even changed my target from £5,000 to £1,000 the night before, as I was so terrified it wouldn't fund. I was afraid of getting something terribly wrong and ending up out of pocket through issues with printing and shipping. I was afraid of letting backers down by promising something I might not be able to deliver. I was afraid I had overcommitted myself to a whole load of work I might even resent doing. I am a one-person business, and although I work with freelancers, I still do pretty much everything myself. I am a control freak — you might have noticed. So yes, there was a lot of apprehension and fear. You don't have to go huge Another fear might be the fear of failure — that you'll put up a campaign and no one will buy from you. But one answer is just to do a modest campaign. You don't have to do special hardbacks or merchandise. As Russell says: Russell: Somehow all of the teaching that we have given over the last two years has been executed in a way that makes it seem like you have to do this enormous campaign with sprayed edges and big, beautiful hardcovers and interior illustrations and vellum and all of that stuff. And I want to say first: that is absolutely not true. You don't have to do any of those things. If you look at two of the last three campaigns I've done, all I was offering was paperback books and ebooks, and then audio commentary for one of the campaigns. You can do a Kickstarter — and I often will tell people, especially if they're not an already successful author — do a campaign that is small and easy to get data on before you do something big. The direct connection is actually the point Jo: One of my resistances to this was a sort of, “Oh, I'm actually going to have to do a more higher-touch thing.” But as you say, the reframe is: oh my goodness, this is amazing, because I actually do get to connect with people. Just yesterday I sent a signed book — Pilgrimage, which I did my last Kickstarter on — and this guy was like, “I bought it for myself. Can you sign it to me, because I'm going to do the Camino in a wheelchair?” And I was just so touched. Emailing him back, I just felt, oh my goodness, I'm having a connection with this person that if they'd just bought a book on Amazon, I would not have had. So now it's almost like — it's this totally different view of my business, which is that direct-first means a much more personal way. It really is like we're in that thousand true fans moment that we first talked about 20 years ago. Were my fears realised? Jo: Just to recap, I was afraid of failure and embarrassment if I failed to fund, of getting something wrong and being out of pocket, of letting backers down, and of overcommitting myself and resenting the workload. Really, the only thing that happened was overcommitment and a lot more work than I expected. But the time I put in was also likely the reason for the campaign's success and the reason that the other things didn't happen. I had to learn a new platform and a new approach to publishing and book marketing, so it was kind of a mini degree at the same time. So yes, I will do another Kickstarter — but only for special projects that are suited to this kind of intensive campaign. Tips for campaigns In this section, Oriana shares her thoughts on rewards, and then I'll go into some more of my tips. Thinking beyond merch Oriana: The rewards are really at the heart of the Kickstarter proposition and what makes this kind of fundraising so interesting and thrilling. Basically, your process is you're inviting people on a creative journey. You're saying, “I'm going to make this cool thing. I want your support, and in exchange, you're going to get stuff, you're going to get to be part of my process.” Obviously your main reward is going to be your book, or your series, or if you're a publishing company, your season — whatever it is. That's your main tier. Then you're going to build everything else out above and below that. A lot of people think rewards means swag and merch. Which is fine, but merch can add a lot to your production costs. It's causing you to learn how to produce all kinds of things that maybe you've never done before. So that's not the only way to do it. If you're going to do some merch, I think it's nice to come up with some custom items that feel really related to the work that you're doing. If you've got a romance novel with a pivotal scene on the beach, maybe you'd make some candles that smell like the ocean. Maybe you do some kind of handkerchief that's printed with the pattern of the dress your heroine is wearing. Digital and experiential rewards Oriana: But you can really think beyond merch into digital rewards and experiential rewards. There are a lot of parts of the writing process that can be pulled out and packaged as rewards — things like notes from the field, outtakes, deleted scenes. I've had people write bloopers, as if it were a comedy movie, added new scenes or novellas, other pieces from different works that you've done. Certainly your backlist and other books you've written can all be included. We've seen people do tours of the writer's studio, things like that. Also think about what skills you have in addition to your writing. Perhaps you're excellent at marketing or social media or poetry — you can offer webinars on those sorts of things. Other kinds of ways that people can experience your creative practice. High-end and naming rewards Oriana: Then you can get into high-end, one-off, crazy rewards. One whole section of rewards I love is naming rights. We've seen all kinds — “We'll name the dragon after your dog, or after your mother-in-law. We'll name the hero after your son.” There's a LitRPG novelist named Matt Dinniman who does this really well. He writes these big-cast novels — there are dungeons, and you're in an intergalactic reality TV show with hundreds of characters. In his last campaign, for $666 he would kill you off in his next book, and for $777 he'd let you live and write a whole scene around you personally. You can also do book release parties. You can do book clubs. If you're writing children's books, you can do colouring pages or supplemental material for teachers or other educators. The sky is really the limit, and it is based on your creativity and the things that both you can make and that your audience wants. This is another opportunity — talk to them. Ask them: if I'm going to do a piece of swag, would you rather have an enamel pin or a makeup bag? If I'm going to do alternate covers, would you like the blue cover or the red cover? See what your people are interested in, and then figure out whether it's possible for you to deliver it to them. Learn about the platform from experts Jo: I've been publishing and selling books through online retailers, as well as my own store, since 2008. I know what I'm doing, but I still had a lot to learn. With Kickstarter, it's essentially a completely different ecosystem, with different rules and a different audience, so you have to learn the ropes. Even if you're super successful in other places, you might crash and burn on Kickstarter unless you understand how it works and change your approach accordingly. Start backing campaigns Jo: See how it feels to back Kickstarter campaigns and discover what draws you in as a reader and a fan of specific things. You might find projects you love outside of books — there's plenty of other projects outside of books. You can browse the publishing category to find new books, and also use the search to find things you might like. In this way, you can support fellow creators and learn how the Kickstarter site works for discoverability and marketing. Make sure you go through the Kickstarter.com resources — they have a creator pack which will give you direction on the campaign. Also, their terms of use are really important to read, as there are some assumptions you'll have because you've published on another platform that are incorrect. So do not assume you know what you're doing if this is your first campaign. Ask for feedback before launch Jo: Once you have a draft of your campaign, ask specific people to review it before it launches. You can share a preview prior to launch and get feedback on your page. This helps you refine your story and the rewards, answer any questions before the campaign goes live, and it can also help pique the interest of your audience. I asked specific people who had done Kickstarter campaigns for help at different stages of the process, and this was really useful too. Review common mistakes from other campaigns Jo: If you examine how others made mistakes, you can learn from them. The most common seem to be: Not finishing the book before the campaign Getting the financials wrong for production, shipping, and any other rewards. I know some authors who have ended up breaking even, or sometimes even out of pocket from campaigns. Don't do that. Not making the most of the story sales page and not including everything necessary, so backers don't understand and don't want to support the campaign — essentially, not being clear enough Setting unrealistic goals, like expecting to make six figures on a first campaign Not allowing enough time for everything Not seeking feedback from people who have done it before Not marketing the campaign enough Overpromising and under-delivering Poor communication with backers about the status of rewards Set aside more time than you think you need Jo: The campaign ended up being far more significant than I expected in terms of workload and time to complete. Everyone told me that beforehand, but it was still a surprise. It took time to prepare the multiple editions for the rewards. I usually produce an ebook, paperback, and a large print edition, and I narrate my own nonfiction audiobooks. But for this Kickstarter, I also wanted to do this special hardback with colour photos, a flyleaf cover and silver foil. I wanted to create a special print product I could be proud of. I'm proud of all my books in terms of the content, but the usual paperback print-on-demand books are more about the content than the true beauty of the product. For Pilgrimage: A Book of My Heart, I wanted a special edition, so I worked with Jane on the design, going through my photos from the various pilgrimages to find those that resonated with the content — for example, the cadaver tomb at Canterbury, and my Compostela from the Camino de Santiago. Once we finished, I had that proof copy rushed so we could turn around everything. And I love, love, love the hardback. It has a silken-finish cover and it feels lovely and weighty. The pictures came out well, as the paper is of a higher quality and weight to allow for colour printing. Overall, I am incredibly proud of the finished product. I even sent a copy to my mother-in-law, which I have never done before. And yes, she thinks it's good. I definitely should have allowed more time, as I spent most of the Christmas and New Year period working on the book, recording and editing the audiobook, and preparing for the campaign. I also didn't have time to prepare, record, edit, and produce the Writing Setting and Sense of Place course until after the campaign, and it was really hard to find the energy to do this afterwards. Building the campaign page Jo: It took time to build the Kickstarter campaign page, create the video, and incorporate feedback. Most authors don't write sales pages anymore. Sure, we write a sales description for the book page on the retailers, but we don't often do a whole page for multiple editions. On Kickstarter, you are basically writing a sales page for your campaign, which they call a “story.” Some of your existing audience might just click through and back the campaign without reading it, but most backers will check out the details to find answers to any questions they have. It is a very long page, and you also need a video — or you don't need one, but it's highly recommended. It's best to record the video at the last stage when everything else is done. You can still see my Kickstarter video on my campaign page, so I won't go through everything in detail. But the key aspects are: Who the campaign is aimed at Why the campaign is important to me and the book What products are available Pictures of everything — the page should be really visual — and I included the images in the video as well Sample chapters and sample audio Specifications, with weight, pages, listening time, table of contents About me, the author Stretch goals Add-ons Any questions, risks, and challenges So it's pretty long. Then the reward levels have to be set up carefully for each pledge level with shipping costs, and specific details about what's included. Eventually, I felt like my page had way too much information, but since I didn't really get many backer questions, I guess it did what it was supposed to do. I rewrote and edited that page so many times — adding and changing the order of things, responding to feedback, switching things around. But hopefully I can use that as a template for other campaigns. Marketing takes time too Jo: It took time to prepare the marketing for the campaign. I'm pretty low-key for most launches these days — I publish a book, send a few emails to my lists, announce it on the podcast, do a little social media, update my websites, and move on to the next book. So this was probably my biggest effort in terms of a launch since my first novel back in 2011. I only had a two-week campaign, so I needed to make the most of that window. I'm going to detail the marketing in a separate section, but it took a lot of time to prepare the various things and execute them, as well as keep the energy up for promotion during the campaign. Two weeks was definitely the longest I would want to do — I was really over it by the end. Delivering stretch rewards Jo: It took more time to create and deliver the extra stretch rewards I promised. Since I had pretty low expectations of funding, I set my first stretch goal at £10,000 for “Lessons Learned from Writing a Travel Memoir.” When I promised it, I thought it might be a few pages of tips, and I didn't even think we would get there. But I'm incapable of delivering something that is half done. So when we did hit £10,000, I wrote essentially a short book on the topic, which I then formatted as an ebook and recorded as an audiobook. I'm actually going to turn that into a proper book at some point, so the content will get reused. But that definitely took more time than I expected, because I hadn't prepared it in advance. The backer spreadsheet and fulfilment Jo: It took time to figure out the backer spreadsheet and check all the fulfilment details. Once you finish your campaign, you send out surveys for mailing addresses and to fulfil rewards. I also needed to turn the backer report into a printing order for BookVault, and that was nerve-wracking. The spreadsheets were different formats, and then we spot-checked the orders to make sure people got the right books based on their orders. I was petrified that some people might get the wrong book, and I checked and checked and checked — both on the spreadsheet, and then once the orders were loaded, I checked BookVault as well. I was worried I'd have to resend the right book, which would end up with me out of pocket because they'd have to do double printing and shipping. But thankfully, all the checking made everything good, and I haven't heard from anyone who got the wrong book. Following up with backers Jo: It took time to follow up on failed payments and address issues. Most backers were easy to deal with — they received the updates and Kickstarter emails, they filled in the surveys, and I didn't have any problems. But there were problems with about 5% of backers, most of which were not their fault. There were failed payments when banks thought Kickstarter might be fraud. There were missed emails because of issues with deliverability, so backers didn't receive the rewards, or they didn't fill in the survey and return their address, which meant I couldn't do the order with BookVault — I had to do it later or manually. I had to follow up with every single one of these, some of them multiple times, and I slowly reduced my list of outstanding backers. A tip: If you back a Kickstarter campaign, please log on to Kickstarter a few weeks after the campaign has finished and check for updates. It's possible that you're not receiving the emails from Kickstarter, and the creator may need details from you in order to fulfil your pledge. Tax implications Jo: It took time to figure out the tax implications. This is not legal or financial advice, and your taxes will vary by jurisdiction. Please ask your accountant how you need to treat Kickstarter or any other book-related income. Wherever you are in the world, you will need to pay tax on the income, because we all have income tax, but the complicating factor is whether you also need to consider sales tax. And this definitely differs by jurisdiction. I went to my accountant, who said we should handle it as per any other book sales. I followed my accountant's advice, which treats backers the same way as my customers who buy on Shopify. Ask a professional in your jurisdiction about taxes and finances, even if you are in the UK. I cannot answer any questions. I'm not an accountant. Closing the loop Jo: I haven't had much time to do anything else, as I felt like I couldn't start anything new until everything in the campaign was finished. As soon as the campaign window closed, I felt like I had an open loop in my brain. I desperately wanted to close it in order to say the project was done. I have now delivered all the book and course rewards, and these lessons learned are really the last part of it. I've talked before about the different kinds of energy you need as an author — starting energy, pushing-through energy, and finishing energy. Once the campaign was funded, my finishing energy kicked in and I was driven to get everything finished as soon as possible. I sent the digital rewards out within a few days of the campaign closing, and also shipped the unsigned books, ordered the print books, then went and signed them, and then recorded the course. It has been my primary focus for the last few months, and I haven't been able to do much else except the podcast, which is my weekly commitment to you. Once again, I should have blocked out the time. Bonus tip: Don't plan an international speaking and book research trip during the campaign. International shipping and fulfilment Jo: Be careful with international shipping and fulfilment of signed books or products. Shipping costs can sink your campaign if you get them wrong, so be very careful with this area. I have sold books in 175 countries, and this podcast has a listenership in 228 countries, so I really wanted to have a completely international campaign. I wanted to ship Pilgrimage in any format to any country. Originally I thought I would just charge a bit extra for the book and include shipping. But once I set the book editions up at BookVault and I had the weight and dimensions sorted, I started checking the shipping costs to different countries. For example, we lived in New Zealand for seven years — my husband is a New Zealander, so we go back — so I definitely had to sell in New Zealand. And of course the shipping to New Zealand is very, very different to the US, for example. It is crazy how much shipping costs vary. I discovered I couldn't just assume it would all wash out and I'd end up making a profit somehow. I had to be a lot more careful with the calculations. So I focused on my biggest markets, which in terms of my book sales are the US, UK, European Union, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. I added a note on the campaign to say I would add any other country for print shipping if people contacted me. As it turned out, no one asked for any other countries, so that was the best way to go in the end. If you're in a country where the shipping is outrageous — if you're willing to pay for the shipping, then that's absolutely fine. It's just that for the campaign, I had to focus. When the unexpected happens Jo: Of course, you can try to prepare for everything and then something unexpected and out of your control happens. A big spanner in the works for my campaign was the Russian hack, which took down the UK Royal Mail just before my launch. If you're not in the UK, you wouldn't have heard about this, because in some ways it's a very small issue — but it basically took down Royal Mail and a lot of shipping went into flux. It specifically hit the international side, and other shipping firms ramped up to take the slack. But it made planning for the launch difficult, as the prices were shifting and I didn't know how delivery was going to work. Even for posting in the UK it was hard, because the mail offices were getting backed up. Once again, I'm grateful for BookVault's adaptability, because I could check different addresses and shipping prices even as things changed, and they added new providers for shipping. About 95% of my shipping ended up being within an acceptable range of what I charged. So do your research, weigh and measure your items so you can get exact quotes for each. Check what kind of packaging you need. If you're doing your own shipping, you have to actually type in the shipping costs per reward and per country — it's a lot of manual setup to get it right. But this is critical, so check and double-check — and in fact, I triple- and quadruple-checked, then went to sleep, and then the next day checked again. Having spent 13 years as an IT consultant prior to this career as an author, I will always remember and have learned from the fact that something just might not be working, and then literally if you just go away, go to bed, come back the next day, it'll probably just be working. Sometimes it actually works. So yes, I did that, and every time I checked, pretty much I found something I'd typed in that didn't quite match, because you also have to retype — if you include all the books in the add-ons, you have to type it again. I didn't stop checking until the day before the launch, and then it was right. I was happy, and everything seemed to be fine. Shipping is always a moving target Jo: Revisiting this section made me laugh, because as I record this, in the week before I launch Bones of the Deep, international shipping is disrupted again — by the war in Iran, and the Strait of Hormuz being closed, which is affecting fuel prices. This underscores yet again how important it is to check your shipping. Of course, you can add shipping on later — Kickstarter allows this, as does BackerKit and other services. But as a backer, a customer of people on the platform, I hate being asked to pay shipping later. And since I hate that myself, I don't want other people to feel the same way. So just add a little buffer in, as asking people to pay an extra dollar in their pledge is not that big a deal, but you being out of pocket for every book shipped may well be. Sacha Black on pre-launch and fulfilment In an interview I did with Sacha Black, who writes as Ruby Roe, in December 2025, we talked about her issues with fulfilment. Sacha does a lot of complex printing, shipping, and custom book boxes and more. Her last campaign made over six figures, but of course it had its challenges. Here's Sacha with some of her tips, and then Oriana to close out this section with some other mistakes. Sacha: The first thing is — even before you start your Kickstarter — the pre-launch followers are critical. A lot of people think, “Well…” I guess there's a lot of loud noise about all these big numbers about how much people can make on Kickstarter, but actually a lot of it is driven by you, the author, pushing your audience to Kickstarter. You need more pre-launch followers than you think you do. Lots of people don't put enough impetus on the marketing beforehand. Almost all of our Kickstarter marketing is beforehand, because we drive so many people to that follow button. The other thing we do is early-bird pricing. We get the majority of our income on a campaign on day one. I think it was something wild, like 80% this time was on day one, so that's really important. Fulfilment takes longer than you think Sacha: The second thing is, it takes so, so very much longer than you think it does to fulfil a campaign, and you must factor in that cost. Because if it's not you fulfilling, you're paying somebody else to fulfil it. And if it is you fulfilling it, you must account for your own time in the pricing of your campaign. The other thing is that the amount of time it takes to fulfil is directly proportionate to the size of the campaign. So you do have to think about that. The other lesson we have learned is that overseas printing will drag your timelines out far longer than you think. So whatever you think it's going to take you to fulfil — add several months more onto that, and put that information in your campaign. Reinvesting profit and exclusive rewards Sacha: The last thing — if you have some profit in the Kickstarter, because not all Kickstarters are actually massively profitable. They either don't account enough for shipping, or they don't account enough in the pricing. Thankfully, ours have been profitable, but we've actually reinvested that profit back into buying more stock and more merchandise, which not everybody would want to do if they don't have a warehouse. However, we do have one. We are stockpiling merchandise and books so that we can do mystery boxes later on down the line. It's probably a year away, but we are buying extra of everything so that we have that in the warehouse. So it depends on what you want to do with your profit. For us, it was all about buying more books, basically. The other thing to think about is: what is it that you're doing that's exclusive to Kickstarter? Because you will get backers on Kickstarter who want that quirky, unique thing that they're not going to be able to get anywhere else. But what about you? You've done more Kickstarters than me — what do you think is the biggest lesson you've learned? Tiers, bundles, and AI for planning rewards Jo: Well, I think all of mine together add up to the one you just did. Although I will comment — you said something like £75 per pre-launch backer. That is obviously dependent on your tiers for the rewards, so most authors won't have that amount. My average order value, which I know is slightly different, but I don't offer things like book boxes as you have — so a lot of it will depend on the tiers. Some people will do a Kickstarter just with an ebook — just with one ebook and maybe a bundle of ebooks — so you're never going to make it up to that kind of value. So this is important too: have a look at what people offer on their different levels of Kickstarter. In fact, here's my AI tip for the day. What you can do — what I did with my Buried and the Drowned campaign recently — is, you know, I'm happy uploading my book. I uploaded it to ChatGPT and said, “Tell me, what are some ideas for the different reward tiers that I can do on Kickstarter?” And it will give you some ideas for what you can do, what kind of bundles you might want to do. So bundling your backlist is another thing you can do — as upsells, or you can just do it like I did for Blood Vintage, where I did a horror bundle of four standalone horror books in one of the upper tiers. Bundling is a good way to do it, and also upselling your backlist is a really good way to up things. And also, if you do it digitally — for ebooks and audiobooks — there's a lot less time in fulfilment. Oriana on the biggest mistakes Jo: What are some of the top mistakes you see that mean the campaign doesn't fund, or there are other issues? Oriana: Totally. I mean, the biggest mistake I think authors make — or any creator — is overestimating their ability to reach their crowd. Making sure that your ambition matches your reach is the number one most important thing to come close to guaranteeing that you will be successful. If you're an emerging writer and you're still building your audience and you don't have that many followers or subscribers out in the world, you should not try to fund a multi-volume leather-bound omnibus. Do a real honest assessment of who's in your crowd, how to find them, what percentage of them are likely to support what you're doing, and then find a project that feels realistic based on those numbers. That's really the biggest thing, conceptually. Building a strong project page Oriana: As far as tips for a project page — again, back campaigns and look at what other people are doing. A project page can be either as simple or as complicated as you want to make it. You definitely want to talk about the book: what is in it, what you're writing. Do a trope card if you want — we're seeing those all over the site. Say what kind of book it is, and the specs: page count, trim size, cover design. Obviously if you're doing a special edition, exactly what sorts of bells and whistles, with a prototype if you can. But you can be really expansive from there. What are your inspirations? Who are your collaborators? What brought you to this work? What are some of the things that make you excited about your writing practice, your timeline, your budget? What made you choose these rewards and how you're going to produce them? All those sorts of things will make backers feel both more trusting that you will do the things you're promising, and just more excited to be part of your journey. Marketing your Kickstarter campaign Let's talk about marketing. First, a snippet from Oriana, and then I'll share specifics around marketing tips — many of which are useful if you're launching in any other way. Kickstarter's algorithm rewards attention Oriana: Being on Kickstarter will help you grow your audience, but it's definitely not everything. You really do need to bring your people first. Our algorithm works on attention, so any project that's getting clicks, getting backings, getting comments — our algorithm says, “Oh, people want to look at this. We will expose it to more and more people.” That means raising it up in search results, slotting it into various of the macros and carousels around the site. Our recommendation engine powers recommended projects on the top of campaigns and at the bottom of emails. We are doing a lot to make sure that projects are being surfaced to folks who want to see them. Talk about the book while you're writing it Jo: Talk and share about the book while you're writing it, even though you might not know what it will turn into. I always share my book research and projects in progress, so this was nothing new. But Pilgrimage was years in the making, so I had years of sharing aspects of it. I've shared pictures from every pilgrimage walk on Instagram at @jfpennauthor and Facebook at J.F. Penn Author, and sometimes Facebook The Creative Penn. I've talked on this podcast about each walk, and I've done solo episodes and blog posts about each on my Books and Travel podcast and blog. I also did a poll and shared my book cover design process, and then I did an article on why I ignored target-reader feedback in the end. All this meant that many in my community — including you listening — became aware of my solo walking and also my ecclesiastical interest, my architecture interest, and you enjoyed my photos along the way if you follow me on social media. So when I announced the launch, it was the culmination of years of build-up. Use the pre-launch page early Jo: Set up the Kickstarter pre-launch page as early as possible, and keep promoting it. You can launch a pre-launch page once Kickstarter has approved your project, and you don't have to have finished everything to make it available — just complete the personal and business setup, and fill in enough detail so they can verify your identity and judge the campaign to be real and within the guidelines, and not a scam or spam campaign. I started to promote my pre-launch page, and by the time we went live, I had people signed up on launch. Those people get an email from Kickstarter. Those people were responsible for my campaign funding within the first few minutes, and then taking it to 5x the target within the first 24 hours. Then I started to email my lists, and all of this type of thing. But it was those pre-launch signups that really kick-started — see what I did there? — the whole thing. The benefit of using Kickstarter for multiple projects is that previous backers are notified of your new project. This compounds the effect over time, and is why those who use Kickstarter successfully do multiple campaigns. Kickstarter SEO and on-platform marketing Jo: Kickstarter has its own ecosystem. There's a discovery algorithm that can help you find projects you might like as a backer, and there are different ways to search, but only certain aspects appear in the search. So your title, subtitle, and your header image need to be optimised so people can find you. Your story sales page needs to be clear, with a compelling pitch. People also have to want your rewards, so marketing has to be baked into the products you're offering and who you're trying to attract. Your video doesn't need to be a professional-level product, but it does need to connect with potential backers, so take the time to make a good one. If you've never made a video before, you will need time to upskill. Kickstarter also has social media. Use #KickstarterReads and tag @KickstarterReads. If your project funds quickly and has a good trajectory, you might get picked for the “Projects We Love” badge, which also gives you better discoverability. I got that pretty fast. You can also tag Kickstarter on social media and inform them of your campaign. Content marketing Jo: Content marketing is offering something useful or interesting or inspiring or funny or entertaining for free, in order to attract your target market so they buy your book. This might be an article or blog post, video, audio, podcast, social media, whatever. For fiction, it's usually a free book or a short story or other free examples of your writing that draw people in. Content marketing is my favourite form of marketing, as it is about attraction, not interruption. It also involves creating something in the world that lasts over time, as opposed to an ephemeral spike ad or a social media post that quickly disappears. Each has its place, of course, and I use them all. This podcast is content marketing, although it now also provides direct revenue in the form of corporate advertising and Patreon support. Thank you, patrons and advertisers — and I consider this to be part of my creative body of work. My Books and Travel podcast is also content marketing. Guest appearances for the launch Jo: For this launch, I did content marketing on my own sites and shows, as well as other people's, which I arranged and recorded in advance. I've also mentioned the campaign in the introduction to every one of these shows leading up to the launch and during the launch. I was on some podcasts: Sacred Steps with Kevin Donahue, Wish I'd Known Then… For Writers with Sara Rosett and Jami Albright, Travel Writing World with Jeremy Bassetti, and Into the Woods with Holly Worton. I also did several of my own. I did one on this feed. I did another on the Books and Travel feed. I also included two chapters from the audiobook on the Books and Travel podcast. All of these took time to prepare and produce, but each is a chance for another person to hear about the book. Plus, they're evergreen, and Pilgrimage is available for everyone to buy now, so I can point people at Pilgrimage on other stores. Use a redirection URL Jo: For all my marketing, I used JFPenn.com/pilgrimage, which I can redirect using the Pretty Links plugin on WordPress and point to wherever I want it to go. Before the launch, it went to the pre-launch page; then the campaign itself; and now it goes to the book page. Once I build a special landing page, it will go there. Depending on where you're listening will depend on where it goes, but that's JFPenn.com/pilgrimage. The URL needs to be easy to say out loud for use in podcast interviews and audio-first media. Email your list multiple times Jo: Some things change in book marketing — like the emergence of new platforms like TikTok — but one thing has stayed the same for decades: if you have an email list, you can always sell books. Your email list consists of people who have opted in to hear from you, so you can email them about normal launches as well as your Kickstarter campaign. I have two email lists: one for The Creative Penn around writing, and the other around J.F. Penn for my fiction. I emailed both lists multiple times at different times in the campaign. I use ConvertKit for my email, but there are other options for authors. Use referral links for tracking Jo: Use specific referral links for different aspects of the campaign for tracking returns. Kickstarter allows you to create different tracking links so you can link revenue to specific marketing events. For example, I used one link for my Creative Penn email list, another for my J.F. Penn email list, and yet another for my Facebook advertising. You can also add the Meta pixel and Google Analytics code to the campaign, which can also help with figuring out advertising. And if you don't know what those are, don't worry — you don't have to use them. Book images and social media Jo: I initially mocked up the book using cover images on MockupShots.com, and then resized them in Canva in order to create social media images. I later did a book photo shoot with the hardback in different places to give me more marketing assets to play with — all of which I will use over time as part of ongoing marketing. I prepared and scheduled social media posts to go out every day, and I did that in advance, primarily for Twitter at @thecreativepenn, my Instagram and Facebook at J.F. Penn Author, and also Facebook at The Creative Penn. It was a lot of work, but I really enjoyed it — weirdly — and I need to do more of this for my other books, especially as with Shopify, Facebook, and Instagram link directly into my store, so I can tag books. These days social commerce is a lot smoother through mobile, so someone can see an image on social, click through, and buy immediately. I also did some quotes from the book — so I did pictures, I also did quotes — and I blatantly used our cute British Shorthair cats, Cashew and Ramen, for marketing reasons. I use Buffer to schedule my social media, but there are other tools. I also asked some friends who are travel influencers to share the book, and I sent them the hardback in advance so they could review if they liked. Thanks to Sarah Baxter and Alastair Humphreys for sharing the book, and especially a big thank you to Anna McNuff, who gave birth to twins that week and still managed to share about Pilgrimage. Backer engagement and stretch goals Jo: Let's be clear — it was not natural for me to push a book every day for two weeks. I also felt awkward about engaging with backers multiple times, let alone the wider community who I was sure was sick of my book, but I did it anyway, as it was only a short campaign of two weeks. I sent four updates during the campaign to backers, some of which are visible to the public on my Kickstarter, and then I sent updates afterwards with delivery of the rewards. Although I did resist the stretch goals, as I mentioned earlier, I went with “Notes on Writing a Travel Memoir” and the backer live Q&A. I did scramble to decide on and deliver those, as I really didn't think I would need them — which is crazy. I had such low expectations of what I might achieve. But next time I would definitely plan stretch goals in advance and in more detail. Facebook advertising Jo: I did some Facebook ads for the campaign — although I should call them Meta ads, because they're also on Instagram. I primarily aimed them at my email lists and people who follow my pages, but also some wider reach using lookalike lists and walking interests. I used a tracking link, so I know that the revenue that came in through people backing it more than paid for the ads. So I would do more of this next time. Marketing things I didn't do Jo: I didn't try to get any press or traditional media attention, mainly because I would have had to approach outlets much earlier in the process. I didn't have the hardback finished until a few weeks before the campaign, rather than a few months before, which is when pitching for press is a better idea. I also didn't collaborate with other creators on Kickstarter, even though I knew other authors doing campaigns at the same time. A couple of people asked me about cross-promotion, but their campaigns were not at all related to Pilgrimage. As with all book marketing, there is only a point to cross-promotion if you target the same readers. I had intended to do some Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube Live videos, but I struggle with live videos in general — and especially when I'm tired — so I didn't go ahead with those. I might consider more of those next time. Do a survey for everyone Jo: My tip is — do a survey for everyone. As part of a campaign I previously backed, I noticed that I didn't actually need to do a survey for the digital backers, because they could just get the rewards if I emailed through Kickstarter. And sure enough, you can just email the BookFunnel links, the course discount code, etc., through the campaign. But this was a mistake. I should have done a survey for everyone. If you do a survey, you can get the real email, as some people use a cloaked email. You can also include a checkbox asking people if they want to sign up for your email list. Respecting backer data Jo: So while you do get the email addresses of everyone who backs your campaign in your backer report, you cannot just upload them to your email provider and start emailing them about your other books. Kickstarter's terms of use include the following: When you use Kickstarter, and especially if you create a successful project, you may receive information about other users, including things like their names, email addresses, and postal addresses. This information is provided for the purpose of participating in a Kickstarter project. Don't use it for other purposes and don't abuse it. This is about data protection and privacy laws. Basically, Kickstarter is the platform in this instance, and people have signed up to receive emails from Kickstarter, but not from you. All emails about the campaign go through Kickstarter, and you don't have permission to just upload that list to your own email system and start sending more emails. They have not specifically said they want that, unless they have in a survey with opt-in — which I didn't do. Of course, there are indirect ways to attract people to sign up for your list. My book Pilgrimage includes ways to hear from me further, so some backers will go on and sign up for my free thriller ebook at JFPenn.com/free, or my Author Blueprint at TheCreativePenn.com/blueprint. You can also do updates later, for example when you have a new campaign, and in this way Kickstarter acts as a different ecosystem for email. Should you consider a Kickstarter campaign for your book? Jo: To be honest — only if you consider this to be a career you want to invest in, and a platform you want to do more than one campaign with. If you just have one book or a couple of books, or you're just starting out, or you don't want to do marketing and connect with readers, then definitely don't do a Kickstarter. It is not some magic button that will make you money — like uploading to Amazon is not a magic button that will make you money. It takes time and effort to have a successful campaign. But if you do want to build a long-term author business, then selling direct should have some part to play, and Kickstarter is a great way to make more money per book and connect with readers. It's really only the beginning of the trend of authors selling direct, so don't worry — you can learn how to do this over time. Update for Bones of the Deep, my 7th campaign in April 2026 Jo: It was interesting to revisit my lessons learned and other people's tips, and really, there are only a few things that have changed. I love doing Kickstarter campaigns now Firstly, I absolutely love doing Kickstarter campaigns. I am not nervous at all anymore, and I am just so thrilled to produce gorgeous hardback editions of my books this way. I love delivering beautiful books and new stories or nonfiction to my readers. I love doing the discovery writing webinars and the coaching, and just in general, I appreciate the opportunity to publish this way. I feel like a “real author” — with beautiful hardbacks, doing a signing, getting photos and emails from readers who receive the books. Custom printing keeps expanding In terms of other changes, over the last few years since Pilgrimage, BookVault has expanded their custom printing, so now I have custom endpapers, sprayed edges, different kinds of foil, as well as the silken paper and the ribbon and photos inside. These gorgeous editions are my personal creative reason to keep doing campaigns. I love saying “I made this!” And over time, I would love to get all my backlist into special editions. A repeatable process I'm still doing similar kinds of rewards — the book in all editions — and it's all finished so it's lower stress. Even the audiobook narration is done, so I can fulfil immediately. There's just the live discovery writing webinar to do, and stretch goal Q&A and consulting sessions. I'm also doing bundles, and all my backlist gets bundled in the add-ons, so I have a repeatable process, which makes things easier. Using AI in production I'm using more AI, specifically in the images and video. I love making book images with ChatGPT and Gemini's Nano Banana, and story images with Midjourney, and I use ElevenLabs with my voice clone for audiobooks. I fill in all the details in the AI section of the Kickstarter page, so you can go have a look at that and model it as you like. Spike income, realistic expectations I still like the spike income — but to be clear, my campaigns have varied in terms of financial success, as would be expected given they are all so different. My highest was Writing the Shadow at over £36,000 ($48,000), and my lowest was The Buried and the Drowned, a short story collection, at just under £8,000 ($10,700) — not a surprise at how different they are, given the audiences. Together my campaigns have now made £105,868 (just over $140,000), which I am very happy with. And of course, that's just the beginning, as then I put the books on my stores — JFPennBooks.com and CreativePennBooks.com — and on the usual platforms. A sustainable launch rhythm I still like the project approach — the short-term campaign focus — as I am good at sustaining marketing energy for a short period, and then I can drop off again. As I discussed with Sara Rosett last week as well, it feels sustainable for my career, unlike constant social media or ads. Lower-key marketing this time around I'm putting a lot less energy into marketing in general, relying on pre-launch signups over months of build-up as I talk about my writing process on the podcast, then emailing my lists, announcing it here, and scheduling some social media. It's pretty low-key these days, and that is a happy thing. However, for this campaign, I am planning to run some Meta ads direct to the campaign page, since I have Claude Code/Cowork to help me set them up and run them and crunch the data — and that takes the strain off considerably. More campaigns to come I will definitely be doing more Kickstarter campaigns, most likely a nonfiction one next. I am so glad I was able to get over my fears and do that first one, and I hope that encourages you to consider what might be possible for you and your book. So, if you'd like to check out my campaign for Bones of the Deep — even if you don't want the book, you can always model the sales page, or check out the book trailer — it's at JFPenn.com/bones. That link will go to the Kickstarter campaign from 20 April until early May 2026, and will then redirect. The post Kickstarter Tips for Authors: Rewards, Shipping, Marketing, and Lessons Learned first appeared on The Creative Penn.

Sometimes you think you know exactly how a litter is going to unfold and then your cats remind you that they have their own plans. After one disaster litter I was sure the next one would be smooth. It was not. This morning turned into absolute chaos and I am sharing the story while it is still unfolding because every breeder has had a version of this moment. If you have ever had a queen surprise you or throw your plans into complete disarray you will feel this one in your bones. If you are a cat breeder or thinking about becoming one make sure you visit my links page. You can take my What Kind of Cat Breeder Are You quiz and explore the programs and resources that help breeders grow with confidence. Find everything here catbreedingforbeginners.com/links

As the year comes to a close, it's natural to start thinking about what you want next from your cats, your breeding program, and yourself as a breeder. In this episode, I'm sharing a real end of year reflection on what I've seen throughout 2025 and why so many breeders feel unsure when it comes time to plan ahead. I talk about• what I've learned from travelling and being part of the global cat fancy• what I see again and again with new and developing breeders• why overwhelm and second guessing are so common• how confidence actually builds over time• and why knowing where you're starting matters more than any plan you make I also share how this year forced me to reassess everything personally and professionally, and why having the right support makes such a difference when life gets complicated. This episode is for you if• you want to do things properly• you feel unsure about your next steps• you're tired of guessing• you want to feel calmer and more confident with your cats Before you plan next year, work out where you are now. Your next stepTake my quizWhat Kind of Cat Breeder Are You? It's not a test.There's no right or wrong.It simply shows you where you're at right now and what to focus on next so planning becomes easier. You can find the quiz on my links pagecatbreedingforbeginners.com/links If you're feeling unsure, this is the right place to start.

This morning started in a way I did not expect and it involved someone calling me a cult leader. I had a moment of wondering what on earth to do with that and it led me to a much bigger thought about who I help and why I do this work. If you have ever worried about what other breeders think or have had someone take a swipe at you this story will give you a new way to see it. If you are a cat breeder or thinking about becoming one make sure you visit my links page. You can take my What Kind of Cat Breeder Are You quiz and explore the programs and resources that help breeders grow with confidence. Find everything here catbreedingforbeginners.com/links

When a complaint comes your way it can feel personal even when you know you are doing everything right. In this episode I am sharing the moment that made me rethink how I respond and why staying calm matters more than anything else. If you have ever worried about someone misunderstanding you or your cats this one will give you a steadier way to move forward. If you are a cat breeder or thinking about becoming one make sure you visit my links page. You can take my What Kind of Cat Breeder Are You quiz and explore the programs and resources that help breeders grow with confidence. Find everything here catbreedingforbeginners.com/links

Every year I find myself wrestling with the same challenge, planning my litters so kittens are born, raised, and ready for their new homes without chaos or overlap. It sounds simple, but it never quite is. In this episode, I share how I'm approaching my breeding calendar this time around and the lessons I've learned along the way.

Something happened inside the New Cat Breeders Club recently that completely changed the way I look at how we handle differences in this hobby. I honestly didn't see it coming, but it left me feeling hopeful and I think you'll see why.

Got a stash of leftover medications or supplies from past litters? Before you consider using them, let's have a chat about why it's so important to involve your vet. In this episode, I'll talk about the risks of self-medicating your cats and why guessing doses or treatments can do more harm than good. I'll also share tips on how to store medications and work closely with your vet to ensure your cats stay healthy and happy. Tune in to learn why “playing vet” isn't worth the risk—and how a good vet relationship is one of the best tools in your breeding toolkit.

Think a desexed male cat can't sire kittens? Think again! Many breeders are shocked to learn that male cats can remain fertile for a while after desexing—and this can lead to unexpected litters. In this episode, I'll share the surprising truth about male cat fertility post-desexing, how long it can last, and what steps you can take to avoid unplanned litters. We'll also discuss why planning ahead is key to managing your breeding program smoothly. If you've ever wondered about the “fertility window” for desexed males, this episode is a must-listen!

Buying a breeding cat is a big investment, and if the price tag is high, the expectations are even higher! So, what should breeders deliver when selling a premium cat? In this episode, I'll walk you through what I expect when purchasing an expensive breeding cat, from clear communication and health guarantees to proper paperwork and support. Whether you're buying or selling, this episode will give you valuable insights to ensure both parties feel confident and satisfied with the transaction. If you're navigating the world of buying or selling breeding cats, this one's for you!

Making the decision to retire a cat from breeding can be tough—especially if they've shown challenges along the way. But sometimes, it's the best choice for both you and your cat. In this episode, we'll talk about when and why you might decide to retire a difficult cat early. From temperament issues to health concerns, I'll share tips on recognizing when it's time to step back and make space for other cats in your breeding program. Tune in for some guidance on making those tough decisions with compassion and care.

SCP-8320 is a phenomenon globally affecting all domestic cats. Even Biscuit, my adorable British Shorthair was affected. I didn't think anything could ever stop Biscuit. He's so full of energy and so affectionate. But then on the morning of June 4th he turned into this weird old wizard. "Axar the Lackadaisical".Content Warnings:  Drug Abuse, home invasion, explosion in public place, gun violence.TranscriptPatrons May 11-20Liv, Abfrog1, Damien Filla, Tara Severance, Codydownload, Joshua Downey, Paul Montgomery, Cpt. Odin, Braydon Morales, Eric Cottrell, Olivia, Emma Dishon, Jacob Hunter, Pup Leo, Phillip Connelly, Laura Martin, Jami Johnson, HAWK_6155, Daddyissues, Mykeythe_space, and Verc It!Cast & Crew SCP Archives was created by Pacific S. Obadiah & Jon GrilzSCP-8320 was written by RaddagherSCP-1481 was written by UglyFlowerScript by Kevin WhitlockNarrator - Jon GrilzMendez - Rissa MontañezCommand - Tanja MilojevicContainment Lead - Kirsty WoolvenBarista - Hannah SchoonerEric - Marquiz MooreSCP-1481-1 - Jesse HallLucian the Garroulus - Ben CounterThaddius the Nasty - Rhys LawtonAxar the Lackadasical - Chris Harris-BeechyDr. Vimes - Elissa ParkDr. He lit - Melissa LuskWillow - Erika SandersonAgent Ogg - Karim KronfliDr. Weatherwax - Fay RobertsMorgo the Magnificent - Vic CollinsArt - Eduardo Valdés-HeviaTheme Song - Mattie Roi BergerOriginal Music -  Newton SchottelkotteDialogue Editor - Dustin ParsonsSound Designer - Brad ColbroockShowrunner - Daisy McNamaraCreative Director - Pacific S. ObadiahExecutive Producer - Tom Owen Presented by Bloody FMwww.Bloody-Disgusting.comwww.SCParchives.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/scp_podStore: https://store.dftba.com/collections/scp-archivesTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@scppodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/scparchivesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/scp_pod/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/scparchives.bsky.socialDiscord: https://discord.gg/tJEeNUzeZX Presented by Bloody FMwww.Bloody-Disgusting.comwww.SCParchives.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scp_podStore: https://store.dftba.com/collections/scp-archivesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/scp_pod/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/scparchives.bsky.socialDiscord: https://discord.gg/tJEeNUzeZXTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@scppodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/scparchives

As breeders, our relationship with pet cat owners can make all the difference in the success of our breeding programs. In this episode, we'll explore the joys of building strong, positive connections with the families who adopt your kittens. Good communication, provide ongoing support, and create lasting bonds benefit both your program and the new pet owners. A happy pet owner means a happy cat—and a happy breeding experience for you! Tune in for advice on creating positive relationships that keep your kittens in loving homes and help your breeding business thrive.

Did you know that some cat breeds only breed during certain times of the year? If you're working with a breed that is considered a seasonal breeder, this episode is for you! I'll explain what it means for your breeding program when your cats only cycle in the warmer months, how to adjust your breeding plans accordingly, and why understanding this natural rhythm is key to keeping your cats healthy and stress-free. Tune in to learn all about the seasonal breeding cycle and how to make the most of it in your program.

Considering importing a new cat to improve your breeding program? It's a big decision, and in this episode, we'll weigh the pros and cons of importing a cat versus other options. I'll share what to think about before making the leap—from the potential benefits of fresh bloodlines and new traits to the challenges of logistics, costs, and regulations. We'll talk about how to decide if importing is the right move for you and your program. Tune in to get all the insights you need before you bring a new cat into your breeding program, whether you decide to import or not!

In the world of cat breeding, being authentic and transparent can go a long way. In this episode, we're talking about the importance of using your real name online when promoting your breeding program. I'll share why showing your true identity builds trust with potential adopters, strengthens your reputation, and helps create meaningful connections with people who share your passion for cats. Whether you're just starting out or are well-established, being genuine online makes all the difference. Tune in to learn how being yourself can attract the right adopters and set your breeding program up for success!

Rehoming retired breeding cats is one of the toughest parts of being a breeder, and I'll be the first to admit—I'm terrible at it. In this episode, I'll share why I struggle with letting go of my beloved retired cats, despite what you might think about the process. I'll open up about the emotional side of retirement, why it's harder than it seems, and how I balance the responsibility of giving them the best future without feeling guilty. It's not always a clear-cut decision, and I hope sharing my experience helps others in similar situations. Tune in to hear the real, unfiltered truth about rehoming retired cats—and why it's okay to take your time with the decision.

Timing is everything when it comes to breeding cats, especially if you want to avoid overlapping litters or unexpected births during important events. In this episode, we'll dive into how to effectively plan your breeding season to stay organized and stress-free. I'll share strategies for managing your queens' cycles, keeping track of key dates, and ensuring you're not caught off guard when big events, shows, or holidays come around. With some thoughtful planning, you can keep your breeding program running smoothly and still have time for everything else in life. Tune in to learn the art of timing and how to manage your breeding season like a pro!

In this second episode of our Witches, Cunning Folk & Magic theme, I'm talking to Willow Winsham, an author and historian specialising in folklore, and the history of the English witch trials. Her books include the highly popular Treasury of Folklore series from Batsford Books, and Accused: British Witches Throughout History from Pen and Sword Books. Her passion for uncovering fascinating topics and dedication to impeccable research guarantees an accessible and engaging read, whatever the subject. Willow is also co-founder of #FolkloreThursday, the popular website and social media phenomenon dedicated to sharing folklore, fairytales and traditions from across the globe. When not writing, Willow spends her time crocheting, delving into family history research, and indulging an ever-growing board game habit. She lives in Derbyshire with her three children and two British Shorthair cats. In this chat, we talk about how witches appear in history, why there is such an ongoing fascination with the witch, and Helen Duncan, the last woman tried under the 1735 Witchcraft Act! Order The Story of Witches: Folklore, History and Superstition: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/12992/9781849949064 Find Willow on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/willowwinsham.bsky.social Get your free guide to home protection the folklore way here: https://www.icysedgwick.com/fab-folklore/ Become a member of the Fabulous Folklore Family for bonus episodes and articles at https://patreon.com/bePatron?u=2380595 Buy Icy a coffee or sign up for bonus episodes at: https://ko-fi.com/icysedgwick Fabulous Folklore Bookshop: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/fabulous_folklore Pre-recorded illustrated talks: https://ko-fi.com/icysedgwick/shop Request an episode: https://forms.gle/gqG7xQNLfbMg1mDv7 Get extra snippets of folklore on Instagram at https://instagram.com/icysedgwick Find Icy on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/icysedgwick.bsky.social 'Like' Fabulous Folklore on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fabulousfolklore/

If you're showing your cats, it's important to know who's judging them—and even more important to understand how local judges may frequently judge your cats. In this episode, we'll explore why building a good rapport with local judges and understanding their preferences can benefit your cats and your show career. I'll share tips on how to navigate the dynamics of local judging and how to handle repeated interactions. Tune in to learn how to make the most of your experiences with local judges and keep your cats shining in the show ring!

Have you ever been tempted to make a snap decision about a breeding cat after spotting a fault or issue? You're not alone—but sometimes it's better to pause, breathe, and take a moment to think things through. In this episode, we'll discuss why it's important to avoid knee-jerk reactions, especially when it comes to desexing cats with potential. I'll share tips for evaluating issues calmly, understanding when a fault might not be the end of the world, and making thoughtful decisions for your breeding program. Take a moment with me and let's talk about how patience can lead to better outcomes for you and your cats.

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Raising kittens is often seen as an expensive process, but what if I told you that you're not really “losing” money? In this episode, we'll shift the way you think about the costs involved in breeding by showing you that, in reality, you're prepaying expenses for your future kitten owners. I'll explain how the costs of food, health checks, vaccinations, and supplies are actually an investment that's reimbursed when your kittens go to their new homes. This mindset shift can help reduce the stress around financials and make the whole breeding process feel more manageable. Tune in to change your perspective and understand how these “costs” are actually part of your successful breeding program!

We all want the best for our cats, but sometimes, more isn't always better. In this episode, we're diving into the risks of over-supplementing your cats, and why it's important to strike the right balance with their nutrition. I'll explain how giving your cats too many supplements can lead to health issues, and why working with a vet to determine their exact needs is key. Over-supplementing might seem like a way to boost your cats' health, but it could actually cause more harm than good. Tune in to learn how to provide your cats with the right nutrition without going overboard!

As a breeder, your prefix is your signature—and it should be seen in the pedigrees of the cats you breed, not just the ones you buy. In this episode, we'll talk about the importance of breeding from your own kittens and how to make your mark by incorporating your prefix into future generations. I'll share tips on how to build a strong foundation with your own breeding stock and why it's so important for your program's legacy. Breeding from your own lines helps create consistency and strengthens your reputation, so let's dive into how you can make that happen! Tune in to learn how to get your prefix into your cats' pedigrees and continue building your breeding program with pride.

Let's face it—cat pee isn't the most glamorous topic, but as a new cat breeder, it's something you definitely need to understand! In this episode, we're diving into the world of cat pee. Get ready because it is about to be a big part of your hobby!. Trust me, this is one conversation you won't want to miss! Tune in for all the must-know info about cat pee that will make your breeding program healthier and easier to manage!

As breeders, we invest so much love and care into every cat we bring into the world—and it's incredibly painful when one of them passes away in their new home. In this episode, I'll talk about the emotional side of breeding, specifically the heartbreak of losing a cat you bred, even if they're no longer in your care. I'll share how to cope with this kind of loss, how to support the owners through it, and why it's important to remember the joy and love you gave that cat during their time with you. It's a tough reality of breeding, but we're here to talk about how to handle it with grace and understanding. Tune in for some comfort and perspective when dealing with the sadness of losing a cat you've brought into the world.

DNA testing can be a game-changer in breeding, but what happens when the results don't match your expectations? In this episode, we'll explore how to handle unexpected DNA results and what steps you can take to move forward with your breeding program. I'll share tips on interpreting test results that might throw you for a loop and how to make informed decisions based on those surprises. Whether it's a coat color, genetic condition, or trait you weren't anticipating, we'll talk about how to manage those surprises and still keep your program on track. Tune in to learn how to approach DNA testing results with a positive, solution-focused mindset and continue building a strong breeding program!

This week on Cattitude, Michelle Fern welcomes Dr. Evan Zhao, Co-Founder of Pacagen, the groundbreaking biotech pet care brand tackling human allergies to cats! ��✨ Inspired by his wife's severe cat allergies after adopting their beloved British Shorthair, Miaomiao, Dr. Evan developed Pacagen's Cat Allergen Neutralizing Spray—a game-changer for cat lovers struggling with sneezing, itchy eyes, and discomfort. Now, Pacagen has expanded with a Cat Food Topper that boasts a 98% efficacy rate in reducing allergens! Tune in as Dr. Evan shares how bio-manufacturing and science are making it easier than ever to live happily with your feline friend. ���� EPISODE NOTES: From Sneezes to Snuggles: The Future of Cat Allergy Relief

Dreaming of adding that perfect breeding cat from overseas to your program? Importing a cat can be exciting—but it's also a big investment, and not just financially! In this episode, we're breaking down all the costs involved in importing a cat. From travel expenses and quarantine fees to the time and effort it takes, I'll share what you need to know before taking the leap. Plus, I'll offer tips to help you decide if importing is the right choice for your breeding program. If you've ever thought about importing, this episode is your essential guide to planning ahead and avoiding surprises!

Cat breeding isn't always sunshine and purring kittens—it can come with its fair share of challenges. So, how do you stay positive when things don't go as planned? In this episode, I'm sharing practical tips and personal stories to help you keep a hopeful outlook, even during the tough times. Whether you're facing uncertainty or just need a pep talk, this episode is here to remind you that brighter days are ahead.

Are you trying to manage a never-ending list of kitten buyers? In this episode, we're talking about why keeping your kitten buyer list small and organized can actually make your life easier—and give you more time for your cats! I'll share tips on how to create a neat, focused list, why quality trumps quantity when it comes to buyers, and how this strategy helps ensure your kittens go to the perfect homes. Tune in to learn why a smaller list is smarter and how it can help you have a more stress-free hobby.

This is a cautionary tale about educating the people that get your cats and kittens. It is based on something I saw unfold while I was collecting a new kitten. I am just so surprised at how people can behave without thinking and how the consequences can be terrible. CAT BREEDING FOR BEGINNERS PODCAST - EPISODE 66

This story is CRAZY. It's not meant to scare you as a new cat breeder but it is a cautionary tale. It's about how choosing the right vet can be absolutely critical to your hobby being successful. The breeder involved was very lucky she looked further for advice. You can learn from her experience. CAT BREEDING FOR BEGINNERS PODCAST - EPISODE 65

This is not something I actually have experience of. And that's a good thing. But let me tell you about what I have seen and heard in my twenty years as a cat breeder. Lets learn about what to do but also what not to do. CAT BREEDING FOR BEGINNERS PODCAST - EPISODE 64

There is an old saying in cat breeding. Build you house then paint it. Years ago we had less colours and no social media to share them. Now we have a rainbow. It's great but it is not what is the most important thing. Let me tell you more. CAT BREEDING FOR BEGINNERS PODCAST - EPISODE 63

In a quaint little home nestled among the cobbled streets of an English village, two British Shorthair kittens, Lotty and Percy, spent their days exploring every nook and cranny. Lotty, a plump and cheerful blue kitten, followed his sister Percy wherever she went, his little paws thumping softly on the floorboards. Percy, a lilac-colored marvel, was the clever one—quick as a flash, with a mind as sharp as her tiny claws.

This is such an important lesson to learn as a new cat breeder. If you are a registered breeder you have to register your kittens, no excuses. Let me tell you more about why it's so important. CAT BREEDING FOR BEGINNERS PODCAST - EPISODE 62

Peeing and pooping!!!! It is sounds silly but it is a huge part of breeding cats. A lot of the worst part of breeding is dealing with it where it shouldn't be, We think that is the normal behaviour of stud cats but guess what? The girls can be just as bad. Have a listen to my educational tale.... CAT BREEDING FOR BEGINNERS PODCAST - EPISODE 61

It's the start of a new season of my podcast so what better time to give you a little run down about me and my cat breeding journey. It's been over twenty years and I have had so many ups and downs. Drama and delight. Fun and not so much fun. Have a listen to my story. CAT BREEDING FOR BEGINNERS PODCAST - EPISODE 60

There, I said it. I don't love being called a mentor when it comes to cat breeding. If you have listened to my podcast before that will sound weird. But let me explain..... CAT BREEDING FOR BEGINNERS PODCAST - EPISODE 59

Have I helped you? I would love to know. I want to hear from you if my podcast or other content has been useful to you. A comment or a like, even a review would be amazing. Tell me if I have given you something useful or helped you feel better about your hobby.

I love Cats Shows!! It's no secret that I am a fan but I often hear from new breeders who are absolutely terrified of entering. In this episode I am going to tell you how to get past that fear and get yourself into the show scene. I promise it won't hurt a bit! Check it out now. CAT BREEDING FOR BEGINNERS PODCAST - EPISODE 58

The British Shorthair is a breed steeped in history, defined by a calm dignity that's as much a part of its character as its iconic round face and plush coat. From its humble origins as a Roman ratter to its modern status as a beloved family companion, this cat has evolved through centuries of selective breeding, weathering wars and fashion trends to emerge as a timeless symbol of British resilience.

You are going to LOVE this episode. I answer a question I get asked all the time and give you some really good examples to explain the difference between show and breeding cats. It's a great topic to discuss and I think it will help any new breeder to have a better mindset about the cats that have. CAT BREEDING FOR BEGINNERS PODCAST - EPISODE 57

With animal adoptions skyrocketing during the pandemic, pet care has evolved dramatically. From self-cleaning cat litter trays to smart feeding bowls, interactive toys, and pet cameras, we'll hear from some of the brands reshaping the way we care for our furry friends. But are we missing out on the meaningful connections our pets need as automation becomes more prevalent? (Picture: Rupert the British Shorthair cat, inside his litter robot. Credit: Deborah Weitzmann/BBC)Presented and produced by Deborah Weitzmann

This is such an important message that I want new cat breeders to hear. I feel that thinking about this topic now at the beginning will lead to you being able to have your hobby and enjoy it long term. It's a must listen kind of episode. CAT BREEDING FOR BEGINNERS PODCAST - EPISODE 56

I bet you can't guess this one! You might think I am joking and yeah, I have fun with the topic but I am also super serious about you needing to get one (or more) of these. CAT BREEDING FOR BEGINNERS PODCAST - EPISODE 55

Oh wow, I always seem to get back to talking about cat poop don't I? This time I am using it as an example to teach you a little lesson about Facebook. LOL! CAT BREEDING FOR BEGINNERS PODCAST - EPISODE 54

It's very common for new breeders to do this. It's a way of dealing with what is happening with your hobby. It is really hard to stop. Let me talk you through it so you can recognise it and deal with it as it comes up. CAT BREEDING FOR BEGINNERS PODCAST - EPISODE 53

This is not something that happens very often. Getting a new cat who is already pregnant is not the normal way things are done. But it can happen, and it can be a surprise. Listen to this episode to find out more. CAT BREEDING FOR BEGINNERS PODCAST - EPISODE 52

When it's wet and cold outside your cats that live in outdoor runs need to be kept warm and protected particularly your stud cats. Let's talk about some ways to keep them dry and cosy when the weather is bad. CAT BREEDING FOR BEGINNERS PODCAST - EPISODE 51

When you buy a breeding cat it is important to ask if there are any restrictions. What does that mean? Well its about agreements and expectations. In this episode I talk you through just what that might look like and share some examples with you. CAT BREEDING FOR BEGINNERS PODCAST - EPISODE 50

Weaning kittens can be a frustrating time. I get asked the same questions over and over about weaning so I have got the answers for you. And I also tell you the ONE THING you need most of all when it's weaning time. CAT BREEDING FOR BEGINNERS PODCAST - EPISODE 49

I absolutely love my vets but are they the best people to be giving me cat breeding advice? Let's take a look at what they know and what they probably don't know, and what that matters. CAT BREEDING FOR BEGINNERS PODCAST - EPISODE 48

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Anyone who is breeding cats and uses social media will eventually have to deal with people being negative to your content. How do you deal with this? Let me share an example with you and talk about what I do when it happens. CAT BREEDING FOR BEGINNERS PODCAST - EPISODE 46

How old is too old? This is one of my favorite episodes. I am going to tell you the story of a very special cat and then I am going to teach you what the most important thing you need to know when it comes to deciding how old is too old when breeding from your female cat. CAT BREEDING FOR BEGINNERS PODCAST - EPISODE 45

There are so many things that will be running around in your head when you buy your first breeding cats. So many things you will need to ask the breeder, l want to know about the adoption process, when can I get the kitten etc. But there is one really important question you need to make sure you ask. It might surprise you but I know it is going to help you a lot in the long run. CAT BREEDING FOR BEGINNERS PODCAST - EPISODE 34 Hi, I'm Pamela and I breed British Shorthair cats in Perth, Western Australia. I have a passion for cat breeding and helping others who are new to the hobby. Whether you are new to cat breeding and need some help or you've been doing it a while and would love some new tips I'm here to share what I have learned along the way. JOIN MY CLUB https://www.catbreedingforbeginners.com/new-cat-breeders-club WEBSITE https://www.catbreedingforbeginners.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/cbfb_ig FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/cbfb_fb VISIT MY CUDDLETON BRITISH SHORTHAIRS PAGE HERE: https://cuddleton.com/ "Sappheiros - Embrace" is under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 3.0) https://www.youtube.com/c/Sap

Does this sound like you? Scrambling to grab kittens and paperwork for a vet visit that there is no way you can make on time? Taking a litter of kittens to the vets can be stressful for you and a vet visit can be stressful for them too. Let me give you some tips in this episode to make life a lot easier at vet visit time. CAT BREEDING FOR BEGINNERS PODCAST - EPISODE 33 Hi, I'm Pamela and I breed British Shorthair cats in Perth, Western Australia. I have a passion for cat breeding and helping others who are new to the hobby. Whether you are new to cat breeding and need some help or you've been doing it a while and would love some new tips I'm here to share what I have learned along the way. JOIN MY CLUB https://www.catbreedingforbeginners.com/new-cat-breeders-club WEBSITE https://www.catbreedingforbeginners.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/cbfb_ig FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/cbfb_fb VISIT MY CUDDLETON BRITISH SHORTHAIRS PAGE HERE: https://cuddleton.com/ "Sappheiros - Embrace" is under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 3.0) https://www.youtube.com/c/Sap

You will hear so many stories of terrible things that have happened to people and their cats and kittens when people have come to their house to see them if you breed for long enough. I think a lot of embellishment goes on in the cat show hall where stories get shared but there genuinely is a need to feel safe when you have new owners coming to see you. In this episode I talk about what you can do to feel better when the time comes. CAT BREEDING FOR BEGINNERS PODCAST - EPISODE 32 Hi, I'm Pamela and I breed British Shorthair cats in Perth, Western Australia. I have a passion for cat breeding and helping others who are new to the hobby. Whether you are new to cat breeding and need some help or you've been doing it a while and would love some new tips I'm here to share what I have learned along the way. JOIN MY CLUB https://www.catbreedingforbeginners.com/new-cat-breeders-club WEBSITE https://www.catbreedingforbeginners.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/cbfb_ig FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/cbfb_fb VISIT MY CUDDLETON BRITISH SHORTHAIRS PAGE HERE: https://cuddleton.com/ "Sappheiros - Embrace" is under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 3.0) https://www.youtube.com/c/Sap

When you have a stud cat and you are ready to start having kittens it can be really hard to tell when he is going to be ready to start working. In this episode I talk about one of the things you need to think about that can have a big impact on just when that is going to be. It can influence when your working boy starts working. CAT BREEDING FOR BEGINNERS PODCAST - EPISODE 31 Hi, I'm Pamela and I breed British Shorthair cats in Perth, Western Australia. I have a passion for cat breeding and helping others who are new to the hobby. Whether you are new to cat breeding and need some help or you've been doing it a while and would love some new tips I'm here to share what I have learned along the way. JOIN MY CLUB https://www.catbreedingforbeginners.com/new-cat-breeders-club WEBSITE https://www.catbreedingforbeginners.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/cbfb_ig FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/cbfb_fb VISIT MY CUDDLETON BRITISH SHORTHAIRS PAGE HERE: https://cuddleton.com/ "Sappheiros - Embrace" is under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 3.0) https://www.youtube.com/c/Sap

Urgh, not social media, YES SOCIAL MEDIA! You have to get on there and get posting about yourself, your cats and your kittens. The payoff is awesome and I am going to help make it easy and show you why it matters. CAT BREEDING FOR BEGINNERS PODCAST - EPISODE 30 Hi, I'm Pamela and I breed British Shorthair cats in Perth, Western Australia. I have a passion for cat breeding and helping others who are new to the hobby. Whether you are new to cat breeding and need some help or you've been doing it a while and would love some new tips I'm here to share what I have learned along the way. JOIN MY CLUB https://www.catbreedingforbeginners.com/new-cat-breeders-club WEBSITE https://www.catbreedingforbeginners.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/cbfb_ig FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/cbfb_fb VISIT MY CUDDLETON BRITISH SHORTHAIRS PAGE HERE: https://cuddleton.com/ "Sappheiros - Embrace" is under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 3.0) https://www.youtube.com/c/Sap

Buying a new breeding cat can be really exciting but also a bit confusing. It's important to know what you are getting. Some things you can see and some you can't. That is were a DNA test can help. But how to go about it? Listen and find out. CAT BREEDING FOR BEGINNERS PODCAST - EPISODE 29 Hi, I'm Pamela and I breed British Shorthair cats in Perth, Western Australia. I have a passion for cat breeding and helping others who are new to the hobby. Whether you are new to cat breeding and need some help or you've been doing it a while and would love some new tips I'm here to share what I have learned along the way. JOIN MY CLUB https://www.catbreedingforbeginners.com/new-cat-breeders-club WEBSITE https://www.catbreedingforbeginners.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/cbfb_ig FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/cbfb_fb VISIT MY CUDDLETON BRITISH SHORTHAIRS PAGE HERE: https://cuddleton.com/ "Sappheiros - Embrace" is under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 3.0) https://www.youtube.com/c/Sap

I see this question over and over online and I get asked on a regular basis on my socials, at shows and in my membership. So listen in as I am about to explain what the answer is. I think it is going to get you thinking. CAT BREEDING FOR BEGINNERS PODCAST - EPISODE 28 Hi, I'm Pamela and I breed British Shorthair cats in Perth, Western Australia. I have a passion for cat breeding and helping others who are new to the hobby. Whether you are new to cat breeding and need some help or you've been doing it a while and would love some new tips I'm here to share what I have learned along the way. JOIN MY CLUB https://www.catbreedingforbeginners.com/new-cat-breeders-club WEBSITE https://www.catbreedingforbeginners.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/cbfb_ig FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/cbfb_fb VISIT MY CUDDLETON BRITISH SHORTHAIRS PAGE HERE: https://cuddleton.com/ "Sappheiros - Embrace" is under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 3.0) https://www.youtube.com/c/Sap

When it comes down to it cat shows are the reason we breed cats. Being able to show a cat you have bred or own is a lot of fun but how can you be sure they will behave themselves when you get to the show. In this episode I help you get a good idea of how they will deal with a show before you even enter. CAT BREEDING FOR BEGINNERS PODCAST - EPISODE 27 Hi, I'm Pamela and I breed British Shorthair cats in Perth, Western Australia. I have a passion for cat breeding and helping others who are new to the hobby. Whether you are new to cat breeding and need some help or you've been doing it a while and would love some new tips I'm here to share what I have learned along the way. JOIN MY CLUB https://www.catbreedingforbeginners.com/new-cat-breeders-club WEBSITE https://www.catbreedingforbeginners.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/cbfb_ig FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/cbfb_fb VISIT MY CUDDLETON BRITISH SHORTHAIRS PAGE HERE: https://cuddleton.com/ "Sappheiros - Embrace" is under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 3.0) https://www.youtube.com/c/Sap

What sort of information do you need to know when it comes time to adopt a new cat? In this episode I talk about a great way to help you find out what you need to know when you can't actually touch the cat you are adopting. CAT BREEDING FOR BEGINNERS PODCAST - EPISODE 26 Hi, I'm Pamela and I breed British Shorthair cats in Perth, Western Australia. I have a passion for cat breeding and helping others who are new to the hobby. Whether you are new to cat breeding and need some help or you've been doing it a while and would love some new tips I'm here to share what I have learned along the way. JOIN MY CLUB https://www.catbreedingforbeginners.com/new-cat-breeders-club WEBSITE https://www.catbreedingforbeginners.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/cbfb_ig FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/cbfb_fb VISIT MY CUDDLETON BRITISH SHORTHAIRS PAGE HERE: https://cuddleton.com/ "Sappheiros - Embrace" is under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 3.0) https://www.youtube.com/c/Sap

Gianni Morandi ha da poco adottato un gatto, in particolare un cucciolo di British Shorthair. Il protagonista di questa storia, però, non è Gianni Morandi - che ha sicuramente adottato il gattino con la migliore delle intenzioni - bensì la razza dell'animale. I gatti British Shorthair, infatti, sono animali brachicefali, frutto di incroci genetici che purtroppo hanno dato vita ad animali bellissimi ma con molti problemi di salute...I contributi audio di questa puntata sono tratti dal video pubblicato sul profilo Instagram @morandi_official il 26 aprile 2023; dal brano "Vorrei ma non posto" di Fedez e J-Ax, pubblicato il 6 maggio 2016, distribuito da Newtopia e Sony Music e contenuto nell'album Comunisti col Rolex, ascoltabile su Spotify; dal brano "Uno su mille" di Gianni Morandi pubblicato il 7 novembre 1985, distribuito da Ed. Mimo/RCA Musicac e contenuto nell'omonimo album, ascoltabile su Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PCR tests are often suggested by vets to diagnose bacteria or viruses affecting your cats. They are an amazing tool but you need to understand how they work in order to understand what they are telling you... or not telling you. Have a listen and learn something I bet you didn't know. CAT BREEDING FOR BEGINNERS PODCAST - EPISODE 25 Hi, I'm Pamela and I breed British Shorthair cats in Perth, Western Australia. I have a passion for cat breeding and helping others who are new to the hobby. Whether you are new to cat breeding and need some help or you've been doing it a while and would love some new tips I'm here to share what I have learned along the way. JOIN MY CLUB https://www.catbreedingforbeginners.com/new-cat-breeders-club WEBSITE https://www.catbreedingforbeginners.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/cbfb_ig FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/cbfb_fb VISIT MY CUDDLETON BRITISH SHORTHAIRS PAGE HERE: https://cuddleton.com/ "Sappheiros - Embrace" is under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 3.0) https://www.youtube.com/c/Sap

I have a few breeders in my New Cat Breeders Club that are breeding pointed cats. From Ragdolls to Tonkinese, Sphinx and more. One of the things that is really interesting about pointed cats is that they are born white. Why? Listen and find out. It's really interesting. CAT BREEDING FOR BEGINNERS PODCAST - EPISODE 24 Hi, I'm Pamela and I breed British Shorthair cats in Perth, Western Australia. I have a passion for cat breeding and helping others who are new to the hobby. Whether you are new to cat breeding and need some help or you've been doing it a while and would love some new tips I'm here to share what I have learned along the way. JOIN MY CLUB https://www.catbreedingforbeginners.com/new-cat-breeders-club WEBSITE https://www.catbreedingforbeginners.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/cbfb_ig FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/cbfb_fb VISIT MY CUDDLETON BRITISH SHORTHAIRS PAGE HERE: https://cuddleton.com/ "Sappheiros - Embrace" is under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 3.0) https://www.youtube.com/c/Sap

Yep, we are talking poop in this Podcast. I have some really great tips for you for taking your litters of kittens in to be vaccinated. This includes what to take with you in case of accidents! Listen in and learn for when you have to make that trip too. #catbreeding #catbreeder #cattery #britishshorthair #ragdollcat #persiancat #mainecoon #breedingkittens CAT BREEDING FOR BEGINNERS PODCAST - EPISODE 23 Hi, I'm Pamela and I breed British Shorthair cats in Perth, Western Australia. I have a passion for cat breeding and helping others who are new to the hobby. Whether you are new to cat breeding and need some help or you've been doing it a while and would love some new tips I'm here to share what I have learned along the way. JOIN MY CLUB https://www.catbreedingforbeginners.com/new-cat-breeders-club WEBSITE https://www.catbreedingforbeginners.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/cbfb_ig FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/cbfb_fb VISIT MY CUDDLETON BRITISH SHORTHAIRS PAGE HERE: https://cuddleton.com/ "Sappheiros - Embrace" is under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 3.0) https://www.youtube.com/c/Sap

Inbreeding is a topic that comes up a lot in my New Cat Breeders Club. It's something newbies find scary and confusing. Listen to me explain what it is and why it matters. I also talk how to look for it in your cats pedigree. It's something you need to know about and hopefully after this podcast you will feel more confident about how to deal with it in your breeding cats. Enjoy! #catbreeding #catbreeder #cattery #britishshorthair #ragdollcat #persiancat #mainecoon #breedingkittens CAT BREEDING FOR BEGINNERS PODCAST - EPISODE 22 Hi, I'm Pamela and I breed British Shorthair cats in Perth, Western Australia. I have a passion for cat breeding and helping others who are new to the hobby. Whether you are new to cat breeding and need some help or you've been doing it a while and would love some new tips I'm here to share what I have learned along the way. JOIN MY CLUB https://www.catbreedingforbeginners.com/new-cat-breeders-club WEBSITE https://www.catbreedingforbeginners.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/cbfb_ig FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/cbfb_fb VISIT MY CUDDLETON BRITISH SHORTHAIRS PAGE HERE: https://cuddleton.com/ "Sappheiros - Embrace" is under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 3.0) https://www.youtube.com/c/Sap

I get really passionate about the way we seem to shame each other in the cat fancy. I hear it all the time. The whispers start, that breeder has cat flu, they are a bad breeder. Let me bust that myth for you and tell you my own experiences with it. #catbreeding #catbreeder #cattery #britishshorthair #ragdollcat #persiancat #mainecoon #breedingkittens CAT BREEDING FOR BEGINNERS PODCAST - EPISODE 21 Hi, I'm Pamela and I breed British Shorthair cats in Perth, Western Australia. I have a passion for cat breeding and helping others who are new to the hobby. Whether you are new to cat breeding and need some help or you've been doing it a while and would love some new tips I'm here to share what I have learned along the way. WEBSITE https://www.catbreedingforbeginners.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/cbfb_ig FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/cbfb_fb VISIT MY CUDDLETON BRITISH SHORTHAIRS PAGE HERE: https://cuddleton.com/ "Sappheiros - Embrace" is under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 3.0) https://www.youtube.com/c/Sap

Some breeders keep details about the health and condition of their cats very secret. What they don't realise is its really hard to keep a secret when it comes to breeding cats. Let me tell you why in this episode as well as why it is important to me to always be supporting the people who adopt my cats and kittens. #catbreeding #catbreeder #cattery #britishshorthair #ragdollcat #persiancat #mainecoon #breedingkittens CAT BREEDING FOR BEGINNERS PODCAST - EPISODE 20 Hi, I'm Pamela and I breed British Shorthair cats in Perth, Western Australia. I have a passion for cat breeding and helping others who are new to the hobby. Whether you are new to cat breeding and need some help or you've been doing it a while and would love some new tips I'm here to share what I have learned along the way. WEBSITE https://www.catbreedingforbeginners.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/cbfb_ig FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/cbfb_fb VISIT MY CUDDLETON BRITISH SHORTHAIRS PAGE HERE: https://cuddleton.com/ "Sappheiros - Embrace" is under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 3.0) https://www.youtube.com/c/Sap

Hi, I'm Pamela and I breed British Shorthair cats in Perth, Western Australia. I have a passion for cat breeding and helping others who are new to the hobby. Whether you are new to cat breeding and need some help or you've been doing it a while and would love some new tips I'm here to share what I have learned along the way. WEBSITE https://www.catbreedingforbeginners.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/cbfb_ig FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/cbfb_fb VISIT MY CUDDLETON BRITISH SHORTHAIRS PAGE HERE: https://cuddleton.com/

It is the very end of the eighteenth century, and Pandora Blake—known as Dora—lives at the edge of London society. Despite the opposition of her obnoxious uncle Hezekiah and his live-in housekeeper/mistress Lottie, neither of whom has much interest in their orphaned charge, Dora has a dream. She wants to sketch jewelry designs that will appeal to the beauties of the haut ton, in the process earning Dora a livelihood sufficient to free her from her family's antique shop, now in decline due to Hezekiah's mismanagement. To that end, Dora spends hours in her attic bedchamber drawing with only her beloved magpie, Hermes, for company. Even before we meet Dora in this enchanting yet troubling tale, we have encountered an unnamed diver bent on retrieving the cargo from a scuttered ship somewhere in the Mediterranean. It soon becomes clear that the mysterious cargo includes a massive Greek vase (more properly, a pithos, used for storing wine or grain), which Hezekiah acquires, together with a shipment of Greek pottery. Dora at first believes this is an attempt to save the store, but her uncle's behavior raises questions—not least whether he obtained the pithos legally. To find out what Hezekiah has in mind, Dora enlists the help of a bookbinder, Edward Lawrence, setting them off on a journey that will lead deep into Dora's past. Pandora (Harper Perennial, 2023) is a novel of many layers, as intricately plotted as Dora's jewelry designs, which seem to have inspired the book's gorgeous cover. The characters and setting are Dickensian, yet the themes are modern and the reconsideration of the mythical story of Pandora's Box rings true. Definitely a book worth reading. Susan Stokes-Chapman lives in Northwest Wales, endlessly pestered by a pair of very beautiful (and very naughty) British Shorthair cats named Byron and Brontë while she works on her fiction. Pandora is her debut novel. C. P. Lesley is the author of two historical fiction series set during the childhood of Ivan the Terrible and three other novels. Her latest book, Song of the Storyteller, appeared in January 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

It is the very end of the eighteenth century, and Pandora Blake—known as Dora—lives at the edge of London society. Despite the opposition of her obnoxious uncle Hezekiah and his live-in housekeeper/mistress Lottie, neither of whom has much interest in their orphaned charge, Dora has a dream. She wants to sketch jewelry designs that will appeal to the beauties of the haut ton, in the process earning Dora a livelihood sufficient to free her from her family's antique shop, now in decline due to Hezekiah's mismanagement. To that end, Dora spends hours in her attic bedchamber drawing with only her beloved magpie, Hermes, for company. Even before we meet Dora in this enchanting yet troubling tale, we have encountered an unnamed diver bent on retrieving the cargo from a scuttered ship somewhere in the Mediterranean. It soon becomes clear that the mysterious cargo includes a massive Greek vase (more properly, a pithos, used for storing wine or grain), which Hezekiah acquires, together with a shipment of Greek pottery. Dora at first believes this is an attempt to save the store, but her uncle's behavior raises questions—not least whether he obtained the pithos legally. To find out what Hezekiah has in mind, Dora enlists the help of a bookbinder, Edward Lawrence, setting them off on a journey that will lead deep into Dora's past. Pandora (Harper Perennial, 2023) is a novel of many layers, as intricately plotted as Dora's jewelry designs, which seem to have inspired the book's gorgeous cover. The characters and setting are Dickensian, yet the themes are modern and the reconsideration of the mythical story of Pandora's Box rings true. Definitely a book worth reading. Susan Stokes-Chapman lives in Northwest Wales, endlessly pestered by a pair of very beautiful (and very naughty) British Shorthair cats named Byron and Brontë while she works on her fiction. Pandora is her debut novel. C. P. Lesley is the author of two historical fiction series set during the childhood of Ivan the Terrible and three other novels. Her latest book, Song of the Storyteller, appeared in January 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literature

It is the very end of the eighteenth century, and Pandora Blake—known as Dora—lives at the edge of London society. Despite the opposition of her obnoxious uncle Hezekiah and his live-in housekeeper/mistress Lottie, neither of whom has much interest in their orphaned charge, Dora has a dream. She wants to sketch jewelry designs that will appeal to the beauties of the haut ton, in the process earning Dora a livelihood sufficient to free her from her family's antique shop, now in decline due to Hezekiah's mismanagement. To that end, Dora spends hours in her attic bedchamber drawing with only her beloved magpie, Hermes, for company. Even before we meet Dora in this enchanting yet troubling tale, we have encountered an unnamed diver bent on retrieving the cargo from a scuttered ship somewhere in the Mediterranean. It soon becomes clear that the mysterious cargo includes a massive Greek vase (more properly, a pithos, used for storing wine or grain), which Hezekiah acquires, together with a shipment of Greek pottery. Dora at first believes this is an attempt to save the store, but her uncle's behavior raises questions—not least whether he obtained the pithos legally. To find out what Hezekiah has in mind, Dora enlists the help of a bookbinder, Edward Lawrence, setting them off on a journey that will lead deep into Dora's past. Pandora (Harper Perennial, 2023) is a novel of many layers, as intricately plotted as Dora's jewelry designs, which seem to have inspired the book's gorgeous cover. The characters and setting are Dickensian, yet the themes are modern and the reconsideration of the mythical story of Pandora's Box rings true. Definitely a book worth reading. Susan Stokes-Chapman lives in Northwest Wales, endlessly pestered by a pair of very beautiful (and very naughty) British Shorthair cats named Byron and Brontë while she works on her fiction. Pandora is her debut novel. C. P. Lesley is the author of two historical fiction series set during the childhood of Ivan the Terrible and three other novels. Her latest book, Song of the Storyteller, appeared in January 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/historical-fiction

Show faults, breeding faults, show quality, pet quality. What does it all mean? Let's have a chat about show vs breeding faults and how they can affect the cat breeding choices you make. CAT BREEDING FOR BEGINNERS PODCAST - EPISODE 16 Hi, I'm Pamela and I breed British Shorthair cats in Perth, Western Australia. I have a passion for cat breeding and helping others who are new to the hobby. Whether you are new to cat breeding and need some help or you've been doing it a while and would love some new tips I'm here to share what I have learned along the way. WEBSITE https://www.catbreedingforbeginners.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/cbfb_ig FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/cbfb_fb VISIT MY CUDDLETON BRITISH SHORTHAIRS PAGE HERE: https://cuddleton.com/ "Sappheiros - Embrace" is under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 3.0) https://www.youtube.com/c/Sap

Whoever thought I would be doing a podcast that hundreds of people will listen to explaining CAT PENISES in detail? Well here it is everyone!! This is a great explanation for new breeders (and probably lots of established breeders) about how they work and how that, in turn, affects the way your cats mate and the likelihood of kittens. Welcome to the CAT BREEDING FOR BEGINNERS PODCAST - EPISODE 15 Hi, I'm Pamela and I breed British Shorthair cats in Perth, Western Australia. I have a passion for cat breeding and helping others who are new to the hobby. Whether you are new to cat breeding and need some help or you've been doing it a while and would love some new tips I'm here to share what I have learned along the way. WEBSITE https://www.catbreedingforbeginners.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/cbfb_ig FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/cbfb_fb VISIT MY CUDDLETON BRITISH SHORTHAIRS PAGE HERE: https://cuddleton.com/ "Sappheiros - Embrace" is under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 3.0) https://www.youtube.com/c/Sappheiros Music promoted by BreakingCopyright: https://bit.ly/embrace-song

La cardiomiopatia ipertrofica felina è la patologia cardiaca più frequente nel gatto, che causa un ispessimento del miocardio ventricolare sinistro, in assenza di altre cause cardiovascolari o sistemiche.Esistono razze maggiormente predisposte allo sviluppo della cardiomiopatia ipertrofica come le razze Maine Coon e Ragdoll, ma è possibile riscontrarla anche in molte altre razze feline come Sphinx, Norvegese delle foreste, British Shorthair, Himalayano, Cornish Rex, Persiano, Bengala.È bene specificare che possono essere affetti da cardiomiopatia ipertrofica felina anche gatti comuni europei.La malattia può decorrere in maniera completamente asintomatica, quindi l'animale può non avere nessun sintomo fino alla comparsa di insufficienza cardiaca congestizia o di tromboembolismo arterioso.La prognosi della cardiomiopatia ipertrofica è molto variabile in funzione della fase in cui viene diagnosticata la patologia e dell'entità dell'ipertrofia stessa, oltre che del quadro clinico nel complesso.Il gatto asintomatico ha solitamente una prognosi favorevole, con lunghi tempi di sopravvivenza, mentre questi sono ridotti nel caso di scompenso cardiaco o tromboembolismo.L'obiettivo della terapia è quello di prevenire lo scompenso cardiaco, i fenomeni tromboembolici e la morte improvvisa.Per i gatti di razza Maine Coon o Ragdoll esiste un test genetico, tuttavia non è sufficiente il solo esito negativo come test di screening.Individuare la patologia in fase precoce è una delle chiavi del successo per il benessere e la prognosi del nostro gatto.https://saluteanimale.net ---⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣⁣⁣➡ Puoi seguirci anche su Youtube, Podcast e Telegram. Trovi il link nella biografia.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣

It's time for an interview. In this episode I chat to my friend Charlotte about her experiences when she first started breeding. She lives in Tasmania, Australia and breeds Siamese and Oriental cats. You can find her at https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=carbonel%20cats or her website https://carbonelcats.com/ "An interview with Charlotte Hawkes" CAT BREEDING FOR BEGINNERS PODCAST - EPISODE 14 Hi, I'm Pamela and I breed British Shorthair cats in Perth, Western Australia. I have a passion for cat breeding and helping others who are new to the hobby. Whether you are new to cat breeding and need some help or you've been doing it a while and would love some new tips I'm here to share what I have learned along the way. WEBSITE https://www.catbreedingforbeginners.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/cbfb_ig FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/cbfb_fb VISIT MY CUDDLETON BRITISH SHORTHAIRS PAGE HERE: https://cuddleton.com/ "Sappheiros - Embrace" is under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 3.0) https://www.youtube.com/c/Sap

Have you ever heard the term "Ooops Mating" and wondered what it meant? In this episode I introduce you to a lovely cat who goes by the name of Oops A Daisy. Now Daisy got her name in a very special way and it's because of how she was conceived. Let's find out what an oops mating is, the various types and what it means to have one. CAT BREEDING FOR BEGINNERS PODCAST - EPISODE 13 Hi, I'm Pamela and I breed British Shorthair cats in Perth, Western Australia. I have a passion for cat breeding and helping others who are new to the hobby. Whether you are new to cat breeding and need some help or you've been doing it a while and would love some new tips I'm here to share what I have learned along the way. WEBSITE https://www.catbreedingforbeginners.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/cbfb_ig FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/cbfb_fb VISIT MY CUDDLETON BRITISH SHORTHAIRS PAGE HERE: https://cuddleton.com/ "Sappheiros - Embrace" is under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 3.0) https://www.youtube.com/c/Sap

Well this podcast could be opening a can of worms (get it? LOL). I got asked about what my worming schedule was for my kittens. The answer is really going to surprise you. I hope this pod gives you some food for thought and leads you to exploring your own circumstances and options. CAT BREEDING FOR BEGINNERS PODCAST - EPISODE 12 Hi, I'm Pamela and I breed British Shorthair cats in Perth, Western Australia. I have a passion for cat breeding and helping others who are new to the hobby. Whether you are new to cat breeding and need some help or you've been doing it a while and would love some new tips I'm here to share what I have learned along the way. WEBSITE https://www.catbreedingforbeginners.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/cbfb_ig FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/cbfb_fb VISIT MY CUDDLETON BRITISH SHORTHAIRS PAGE HERE: https://cuddleton.com/ "Sappheiros - Embrace" is under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 3.0) https://www.youtube.com/c/Sap

We judge cats by Phenotype and not by Genotype. What does that even mean. I know if you go to enough shows you will hear these words. Let me explain them in a super basic way for you. It's all about what's inside vs what's outside. CAT BREEDING FOR BEGINNERS PODCAST - EPISODE 10 Hi, I'm Pamela and I breed British Shorthair cats in Perth, Western Australia. I have a passion for cat breeding and helping others who are new to the hobby. Whether you are new to cat breeding and need some help or you've been doing it a while and would love some new tips I'm here to share what I have learned along the way. WEBSITE https://www.catbreedingforbeginners.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/cbfb_ig FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/cbfb_fb VISIT MY CUDDLETON BRITISH SHORTHAIRS PAGE HERE: https://cuddleton.com/ "Sappheiros - Embrace" is under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 3.0) https://www.youtube.com/c/Sap

Kittens being born, it's so exciting but as they arrive how do you tell them apart? If they are the same colour or even similar it can be really hard. Let me tell you what I don't do and what actually works for me. Welcome to the CAT BREEDING FOR BEGINNERS PODCAST - EPISODE 9 Hi, I'm Pamela and I breed British Shorthair cats in Perth, Western Australia. I have a passion for cat breeding and helping others who are new to the hobby. Whether you are new to cat breeding and need some help or you've been doing it a while and would love some new tips I'm here to share what I have learned along the way. WEBSITE https://www.catbreedingforbeginners.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/cbfb_ig FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/cbfb_fb VISIT MY CUDDLETON BRITISH SHORTHAIRS PAGE HERE: https://cuddleton.com/ "Sappheiros - Embrace" is under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 3.0) https://www.youtube.com/c/Sappheiros Music promoted by BreakingCopyright: https://bit.ly/embrace-song

Dr. Sharon Eisen (Complete Cat Care Clinic, Brookfield, Connecticut) on advantages of cat clinic where no dogs are allowed, and breeding British Shorthair cats

This is such a confusing topic, cat coat colours! It's a whole course in itself but let's look at the very most basic thing you need to know about cat colour genetics, the basics. This one might be one you need to listen to a few times to really get it! Being able to understand what your cats are and what they can give you makes it easier to achieve your breeding goals especially at the start. I hope it helps you understand your cats better. Welcome to the CAT BREEDING FOR BEGINNERS PODCAST - EPISODE 8 Hi, I'm Pamela and I breed British Shorthair cats in Perth, Western Australia. I have a passion for cat breeding and helping others who are new to the hobby. Whether you are new to cat breeding and need some help or you've been doing it a while and would love some new tips I'm here to share what I have learned along the way. WEBSITE https://www.catbreedingforbeginners.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/cbfb_ig FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/cbfb_fb VISIT MY CUDDLETON BRITISH SHORTHAIRS PAGE HERE: https://cuddleton.com/

New to cat breeding? I know you will hear the negative comments I am about to talk about. You may even be the person saying it, and that's okay because no one has ever told you what's really going on. In this podcast I hope to change your perspective about what you think established breeders feel about new breeders. I hope it might surprise and inspire you. CAT BREEDING FOR BEGINNERS PODCAST - EPISODE 6 Hi, I'm Pamela and I breed British Shorthair cats in Perth, Western Australia. I have a passion for cat breeding and helping others who are new to the hobby. Whether you are new to cat breeding and need some help or you've been doing it a while and would love some new tips I'm here to share what I have learned along the way. WEBSITE https://www.catbreedingforbeginners.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/cbfb_ig FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/cbfb_fb VISIT MY CUDDLETON BRITISH SHORTHAIRS PAGE HERE: https://cuddleton.com/ "Sappheiros - Embrace" is under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 3.0) https://www.youtube.com/c/Sappheiros Music promoted by BreakingCopyright: https://bit.ly/embrace-song

Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 502, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: Swimming And Diving 1: In 1940 John Sigmund swam 292 miles down this river from St. Louis. Mississippi River. 2: In this event swimmers perform acrobatic movements to music. synchronized swimming. 3: Because it is most tiring, this stroke is 1st in individual medley races. the butterfly. 4: The silver medal in high diving in 1920 Olympics was won by a 13-year-old, Nils Skoglund of this country. Sweden. 5: Of the 4 strokes used in competition, this one produces the slowest times. breaststroke. Round 2. Category: Spot The Kitty 1: The Wight,the Jersey,the Manx. the Manx. 2: The Iranian,the Persian,the Zoroastrian. Persian. 3: The British Straighthair,the British Shorthair,the British Nohair. the British Shorthair. 4: The Barbie,the Ragdoll,the Chatty. the Ragdoll. 5: The Himalayan,the Caucasian,the Uralian. Himalayan. Round 3. Category: Advertising 1: January 1, 1971 was the last day these could be advertised on U.S. TV. cigarettes. 2: The L.A. Times called this "original party animal" "a canine cross between Bruce Willis and John Belushi". Spuds MacKenzie. 3: Spike Lee, Britney Spears and yours truly have sported these in advertisements for milk. mustaches. 4: In 1888 this company's new camera was advertised with the slogan "You press the button--we do the rest". Kodak. 5: In a classic series of commercials, this company "puts you in the driver's seat". Hertz. Round 4. Category: "Ock" Du Lieber 1: Fred Flintstone's hometown. Bedrock. 2: A dialect from the east end of London. Cockney. 3: This bird known for its mimicry is the state bird of 5 southern U.S. states. the mockingbird. 4: An ankle-length garment worn by a priest. cassock. 5: A mythological serpent that hatches from an egg. cockatrice. Round 5. Category: The Times They Are A-Changin' 1: Ian Astbury of The Cult joined Robbie Krieger and Ray Manzarek for the retooling of this band "of the 21st Century". The Doors. 2: In 2004 Veritas software's marketing dept. made news when it banned this type of communication on Fridays. e-mail. 3: Beepcard Inc. is developing a talking 1 of these, slightly thicker than normal, that asks for your password. a credit card. 4: Alison Bartlett, who plays Gina, a kindly vet on this PBS show, got overexposed with Steve Buscemi on "The Sopranos". Sesame Street. 5: As the "M" word indicate, TMS uses these to stimulate the brain and treat neuropsychiatric conditions in a non-intrusive way. magnets. Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia!

Today we are talking about  the  Siberian and the British shorthair cats! I will tell you now that you may know some cats who are british shorthair cats!   If you have a cat story you want to share, and/or what cat you have and how you got it, let us know at: topbreedcats@gmail.com!here are some pictures I found online of the cats we are feachering today. thanks for listening!Siberian: https://www.google.com/search?q=siberian+cat&rlz=1CAJCUZ_enUS899&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjqhfztiZbzAhVkIjQIHa7uChoQ_AUoAXoECAEQAw&biw=1366&bih=665&safe=active&ssui=on#imgrc=Ycx982-HPw9NtMBritish Shorthair: https://www.google.com/search?q=british+shorthair+cat&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwj7iYzwiZbzAhWYsJ4KHQ9tDyUQ2-cCegQIABAA&oq=british+shorthair+cat&gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzIICAAQgAQQsQMyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQ6BggAEAcQHjoHCAAQsQMQQzoECAAQQ1DRtgJY6I4DYMCSA2gAcAB4AIABjwKIAcUakgEGMy4xOC4zmAEAoAEBqgELZ3dzLXdpei1pbWfAAQE&sclient=img&ei=nPZMYfvLNJjh-gSP2r2oAg&bih=665&biw=1366&rlz=1CAJCUZ_enUS899&safe=active&ssui=on#imgrc=Tl7d7gZHtHsgjM  

This week Michelle speaks with Marian Lee, a 24-year-old woman from Beijing. She grew up in China and came to the UK when she was just 17 years old to pursue her interest in acting. She did a BSc in Psychology at UCL before she came to The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama to do BA Acting CDT. From a teenager to a young adult, she has always had an interest in acting, and her experience at Central has really broadened this interest, so now she is also looking into directing, writing, and beyond. Marian is also a big fan of cats, she has a British Shorthair at home in China, and a Bengal here in London. Her Bengal kitten Leo is an absolute darling to her and has accompanied her through many difficult times. To find out more from Marian find her on Instagram @Marianleelmy and @Leomeeeooow from Leo the Bengal Cat. Join Michelle for weekly episodes as she invites guest speakers from coaches, personal trainers, yogis, business owners, chefs, and more to discuss their personal success stories and well-being. Oh, and of course PETS. All of our guests are pet owners and have such amazing stories about their beloved pets. So whether you want to start a journey of wellness, listen to inspirational stories about life and pets, we are the place to be. You can follow Michelle on Instagram and Facebook @Chattycatscare. As always please do rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast. Podcast Artwork: Allison Tanenhaus Music: Joy Joseph

Hello, and welcome back to Cool and Crazy Cats this week! This week's cool and crazy episode will feature the brilliant British Shorthair breed, a cat breed that surprisingly came from Egypt! In this episode, you will get to learn about the British Shorthair's origins, history, physical traits, temperament, and more in this cool and crazy episode! Press play to learn more about cats today! Sources: Purina. (n.d.). British Shorthair Cat Breed Profile | Purina. Nestlé Purina Petcare Company. Retrieved February 22, 2021, from https://www.purina.com/cats/cat-breeds/british-shorthair

Feline lonely: Pet cat Fu Fu appears to 'cry' into security camera pet cat has gone viral in China after appearing to cry into a security camera while being left at home alone during a holiday. The two-year-old British Shorthair, Fu Fu, supposedly wept while hearing his owner calling his name through the home monitor, his owner said. The CCTV clip was filmed on the night of February 8 in eastern China's Xuzhou after Ms Meng had gone to her parents' home in a nearby town to celebrate the Lunar New Year. The 17-second video, which has received more than 8million 'likes', propelled Fu Fu into social media stardom, leading him to be known as the 'left-behind cat'. Ms Meng told MailOnline she had decided not to bring Fu Fu out of fear that he could not get used to her parents' home. She described Fu Fu as shy and clingy, adding that the pet loves spending time with her. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This episode is all about Artie The Ship's Cat and his adventures on the high seas. Artie is a British Shorthair he is lilac in colour slightly lighter than the normal darker blue, he is his own cat and as tough as they come but can be a lot of fun, most of the time. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TimHeale)

This episode is all about Artie The Ship's Cat and his adventures on the high seas. Artie is a British Shorthair he is lilac in colour slightly lighter than the normal darker blue, he is his own cat and as tough as they come but can be a lot of fun, most of the time. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TimHeale)

Travis interviews author and sound designer Essa Hansen about Nophek Gloss, her debut space opera from Orbit Books. It has a bit of everything: an epic quest for revenge, a vast multiverse full of alien creatures, and a wholesome crew that becomes a found family. Essa and Travis discuss sound designing the Marvel Cinematic Universe, how to write found families, and the process of creating a bubble multiverse that bends the laws of physics. About Essa Hansen: Essa Hansen grew up in beautifully wild areas of California, from the coastal foothills to the Sierra Nevada mountains around Yosemite, before migrating north to the Canadian Rocky Mountains. She has ranched bison and sheep, trained horses, practiced Japanese swordsmanship, and is a licensed falconer. She attended the Vancouver Film School and works as a sound designer for SF and fantasy feature films (IMDB). Essa lives with her British Shorthair cat Soki in the San Francisco Bay Area. You can find Essa Hansen on Twitter, Tumblr, and Instagram, or at her website essahansen.com. Find Us Online: Blog Discord Twitter Instagram Support Us: Become a Patron Buy Us a Coffee Music: Intro: "The Legend of Iya" courtesy of https://philter.no Outro: "A Quest Unfolds" courtesy of https://philter.no The blog post accompanying this episode can be found at https://thefantasyinn.com, along with fantasy book reviews, author interviews, and more fantasy content.

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