I'm Still Here

“This beautiful book, after the death of my beloved Smokey Renee, really helped me!”
(Adriana Trigiani, New York Times bestselling author of The View From Lake Como)
“Cat Ladies, Cat Dads, this is the book we have been waiting for, thank you Cathryn Michon! I give is a five meow review.”
(Annabelle Gurwitch, New York Times bestselling author of The End of My Life is Killing Me)
“Beautifully illustrated. Tonally perfect. The loving spirit (pun intended) of a treasured cat forever! And a completely great gift.”
(Amy Ephron, Internationally bestselling author of Unseasonably Cold)
“You can feel that this book was created with a deep love for cats and a genuine understanding of their unique personalities. Beautifully illustrated, I’m Still Here finds moments of gentle humour even as it explores such a deeply emotional subject. It can be a very special book for anyone whose beloved companion has crossed the Rainbow Bridge, helping some readers find a little peace in their loss while quietly opening their hearts to the possibility of one day caring for another purring soul.”
(Luis Coelho, author of The Book of Purrs)
“Anyone who has ever loved and lost a cat will find comfort in this lovely book. I’m Still Here: A Cat’s Purpose Forever offers assurance that your bond remains unbreakable and that love continues in ways we cannot see. Paired with watercolour illustrations by award-winning artist Michelle Detering, this collection of heartfelt reflections is a welcome balm for anyone navigating loss.”
(Modern Cat Magazine)
“Highly inspirational, the book is not about grief, but rather a return to joy.”
(Psychology Today)

Cathryn Michon has an eclectic career as a filmmaker, actor, comic, nationally bestselling author, animal advocate, and TV host. Directing and writing feature films is her life’s joy. Because she was the only woman screenwriter in America who had two feature films in world release in 2019 (A Dog’s Way Home and A Dog’s Journey, sequel to A Dog’s Purpose) all told from a dog’s point of view, she began to dream of writing a free verse narrative book she could give friends who had lost a dog, to encourage them to open their hearts to another, as she had. The impact this book had for those who had lost a dog, or a person, who had gone too soon, inspired her to share the unique perspective of cats - who, for everyone who knows and loves them, have their own magnificent (and they might claim superior) understanding of the world and what is beyond it to comfort those who miss them.

Her dog Tucker, featured in Seth’s illustrations, was adopted after she lost her only dog Ellie, and Tucker is both her muse and best friend.

Michelle Detering is a contemporary watercolor artist from Lansing, Michigan. Her artwork is a reflection of her love of nature, animals, and color. Her work emphasizes fluidity and demonstrates a balance between looseness and control. She embraces the spontaneous nature of watercolor and loves to showcase the unique qualities of the medium. Her goal is to capture the spirit and essence of her subjects using minimal strokes and flowing washes. Michelle’s award-winning work is collected by nature enthusiasts worldwide. It is her hope that through her art others can feel a connection to the beauty of the natural world.

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