It’s Poetry Friday and my mind has been filled this week with thoughts about Queen Narelle, my new verse novel which is released next Wednesday. I am counting down the days, and have been busy coming up with fun ways to share Narelle and Maddie’s story with the world. I’ve also spent time this week doing edits for my next verse novel, The Riding Gallery, which will be released in 2024.
So, hopefully you might forgive me that I haven’t written anything new this week. I thought instead I might give you a tiny taste of Queen Narelle – and, perhaps, an insight into why you might call a cat Narelle.
Na-re-eeeeeelle!
I shout my name to the moon.
the house behind me is peaceful
and the portal has beckoned me outside
where the full moon
above
smiles down,
wanting to know my name.
Na-re-eeeeeelle!
(Queen Narelle, p.. 50)
Did you guess? Yes, she’s called Narelle because that is the sound a cat makes – and, when I was a child we had a cat with just that name, too. She didn’t look much like the Narelle in my book, but I like to think she would have liked to have a book named after her.
I’m off to see what my Poetry Friday friends are up to. Tricia will be hosting the roundup, so you can follow the fun too.
And, of course, come back her next Wednesday for the launch of Queen Narelle.
Thanks for this whimsical taste of Queen Narelle. I think kids will love this book.
I have never had a cat, so I didn’t know that Narelle is the sound a cat makes! I’d better go correct my grandson now (we’ve been practicing woof-woof and meow). – lol
Too funny Patricia. You can try it out on him 🙂
I can’t make that sound, Sally, but it’s hysterical that that’s where the name comes from :>D I love the cover!
Thanks Laura. Yes, the name has always made me laugh, especially when I get to explain it a young audience.
Great use of onomatopoeia, Sally. I found myself sitting here mimicking a cat. Fortunately, I’m sitting alone. Best wishes as Queen Narelle launches into the world!
Thanks Alan. I’d have liked to hear your attempts 🙂
Charming, Sally!
Thanks Tabatha 🙂
I so look forward to reading this, Sally!!
Thank you Janeen!
Congratulations, Sally, for Queen Narelle’s debut. My daughter & family have five cats & always stories of each one. I feel certain they would love to meet Narelle, the one that the moon shines oh so brightly down on! That cover says a lot, too!