The Poet

Stefan and his wife Bethan are the Attendants In Residence for Cleo and Chico. Responsibilities encompass entertainment, catering, grooming, heating management, massage and pampering, healthcare, door opening and cushion plumping. They live in Ipswich, UK and when shirking cat duties lead dance holidays and workshops worldwide.

The Illustrator

There are many original illustrations of cats in my book by "Johanna Öst". Johanna has been described as Sweden´s most original young artist. Her vivid painting and illustrations fuse fantasy, power and a sly humor.

Interview with Harris Smart     (Australian author & journalist for Subud Life)

Harris:
Hello Stefan. Congrats on your first book, "The Cat's Whiskers".
Stefan:
Thanks. I …
Cleo: 
MEEEEOUW. Cheek! That's my book, you know.
Chico: 
MEEOOO. But I'm the main character.
Cleo: 
Dream on, scruffy tail!
Chico: 
Clanky claws!
Cleo: 
Chewed ears!
Chico:
Anyhoo, that unwhiskered slave is nothing but a scribe.
Cleo:
More like a minutes-taker. He was desperate for a role.
Harris:
Wait. Didn't Stefan contribute some original ideas?
Chico:
Come off it. All he's good for is opening cans.
Cleo:
Just read it. Every page is life seen through the eyes of a cat. Us.
Chico:
Furless bipeds are not given a single sentence.
Cleo:
Look. Here's an example:

Bach Variations

The moment he strikes up
The Toccata and Fugue
Like magic I spring up
On the black and white keys

I sound far more notes than him
Pouncing on an F sharp
Lolling over chromatic chords

His performance seems inhibited
By rhythmic precision
While mine is inspired
Intuitive and flamboyant

I can't help but hope
He might learn something
From me

Chico:
So can you believe it? The tail-less pirate prints his own name on the cover
Cleo:
And leaves off ours.
Chico:
He's usually so biddable.
Cleo: 
It must stem from low self-esteem.​​
Harris:
Hey! This book is a cat lover's dream, and seems like the ideal gift. What will you do with the royalties?
Stefan:
I …
Cleo: 
Oh do hush!!! We cats are "Royalties" and intend to hire a full-time serving staff to play with us, pet and pamper us
Chico:
Making a variety of freshly roasted titbits available at frequent intervals.
Cleo: 
In between the four main meals
Stefan:
I …
Cleo:
And we'll have a large gag for Mr Talkative. Doesn't he ever stop gibbering?
Harris: 
Can you sum the book up in one word?
Chico:
MEWSINGS
Harris:
Ha Ha! Well I'm hooked. Put me down for three copies.