Upcoming Amy Shojai Appearances & TRICK OR TREAT Awards!

by Amy Shojai | Nov 11, 2026 | Books, Cat Behavior & Care, Dog Training & Care | 0 comments

I’ve just returned from the Cat Writers’ Association annual conference, which included an awards banquet–and yep, some Amy Shojai awards! Now, in a former life while writing nonfiction exclusively, I was blessed to receive many awards for my work. My fiction work came late in my publishing career. I’m still learning–I think writers never stop learning or striving to improve their work.

Getting The Hang of Fiction-ing!

Last year, I received my first ever awards for my fiction when PLAY OR PAY Book #8 received a Cat Writers’ Association (CWA) MUSE MEDALLION AWARD for the audiobook. Later that year, it also received the MAXWELL MEDALLION AWARD from the Dog Writer’s Association of America (DWAA) as best fiction book of the year. In both instances, the awards mean even more because they are judged by peers who understand the intricacies not only of fiction writing, but also professionals in the world of cats and dogs. WOW!

32nd Annual CWA Writers’ Conference & Awards

A few of the many winners at this year’s CWA Conference & Awards event. Some traveled from ENGLAND to receive the honor!

So this year, I entered TRICK OR TREAT Book #9 in the CWA contest. Holy cats, it once again won a CWA Muse Medallion for best audiobook, but also received the WORLD’S BEST CAT LITTER-ARY AWARD of $500 and a commemorative plaque presented for an outstanding work of fiction that portrays cats and cat ownership in a positive way.

AMY’S UPCOMING APPEARANCES

Here are a few more pictures from the CWA Conference. A number of us had new releases, so it was an opportunity to celebrate new projects. Watch for information about next year’s events…they’re open to nonmembers, too!

CWA members are as prolific as cats in creating new work!

GET LIT! Meet The Authors

I’ll be there with some of my pet nonfiction books as well as my award-winning pet-centric thriller series! PURR-fect time for paw-tographed books for holiday gifts (for you or friends!) Thanks to ARTrageous Art Hub for the invite and hosting!

GET LIT- MEET THE AUTHORS Event on November 14th at ARTrageous Art Hub!

Come meet the authors, hear their stories come to life through live readings, and purchase a book or two! Who knows, you might just discover your next favorite read!

Let’s show some love and support for our local literary talent!

Saturday, November 14th, 11:00-3:00

ARTrageous Art Hub

223 S. Travis St., Downtown Sherman TX

PEN & PAGE WEATHERED BOOKS

Stay tuned for more details but I’ve been invited to sign/sell books on December 5 from 1-3:00 at this wonderful independent book store!

607 W Main Street, Denison, TX,

My stand-ins for appearances, this is SHADOW and MACY from my thriller series!

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Stay up to date with the latest book giveaways and appearances related to my September Day pet-centric THRILLERS WITH BITE! Amy Shojai, CABC is a certified cat & dog behavior consultant, a consultant to the pet industry, and the award-winning author of 35+ pet-centric books and Thrillers with Bite! Oh, and she loves bling!

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