{"title":"Colleen Sullivan","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColleen Sullivan\u003c\/strong\u003e is a design and fine arts graduate of Concordia University in Montreal. She has worked extensively in the UK, the US, and Canada. In tandem with a career in graphic design, Sullivan is an accomplished printmaker, painter and illustrator of several children’s books, including \u003cem\u003eMolito\u003c\/em\u003e by Rosemary Sullivan (Black Moss Press, 2014). Her work focuses on the bold use of dramatic gestures and expressive imagery, whether that be figurative, abstract or imaginary. An Award of Excellence recipient from the California State Fair, she is represented in public and private collections in the US and Canada and has shown her work internationally in North America, Europe and Asia. Her art studio is currently located outside of Victoria, BC.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"9781771624923","title":"Fierce Attachments : A Life with Cats","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003eDescription\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith charming black-and-white illustrations and personal anecdotes, award-winning author Rosemary Sullivan shares a heartwarming meditation on the human-feline relationship and the author’s bond with a pair of cats she and her husband Juan feel fortunate to have shared a life with.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this warm, insightful exploration of the human–feline bond, acclaimed writer Rosemary Sullivan teams up with sister and artist Colleen Sullivan, inviting readers into the lives of two unforgettable cats: Negrito, an intrepid neighbourhood explorer, and Ensueño, a charming trickster with a talent for theft. Rescued as kittens by their heroic mother—who braved a burning house six times to save her litter—these cats grow into unique personalities who shape the daily rhythms of Sullivan’s life. Blending personal anecdotes, natural history and thoughtful reflections, \u003ci\u003eFierce Attachments\u003c\/i\u003e captures the mystery of how cats perceive the world: seeing ultraviolet hues, navigating by scent, remembering with uncanny clarity and demonstrating powerful homing instincts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt once enchanting and contemplative, \u003ci\u003eFierce Attachments\u003c\/i\u003e suggests that cats may be more than companions—they may be intermediaries, reconnecting us to the natural world and reminding us of our place in a larger cosmic story. This is a delightful, companionable book for cat lovers, nature readers and anyone intrigued by the quiet intelligence of the animals who share our lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“With her poet’s heart and biographer’s curiosity Sullivan gives us a portrait of beloved cats that is as magical as it is illuminating.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e–Barbara Gowdy, author of \u003cem\u003eThe White Bone\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Charming, full of fascinating facts, and written so well you want to keep reading and reading. Through Sullivan’s eyes, we see cats as both affable companions and yet mysteriously alien.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e–Katherine Govier, award-winning Canadian author\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Tender and moving—an eloquent memoir, as soulful and intelligent as the cats she writes about, and beautifully illustrated by Sullivan’s sister, Colleen, whose paintings literally scratch those cats back to life.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e–Plum Johnson, author of \u003cem\u003eThey Left Us Everything\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“If you’re a cat lover, and even if you’re not, this lovely book will make you want to adopt one so you, too, can experience the secret lives of our loveable and mysterious domestic tabbies.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e–Susan Swan, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Wives of Bath\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003eDetails \u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDouglas \u0026amp; McIntyre\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781771624923\u003cbr\u003eHardback\u003cbr\u003e5.5 in x 7.5 in - 144 pp\u003cbr\u003ePublication Date: 08\/09\/2026\u003cbr\u003eBISAC Subject(s): BIOGRAPHY \u0026amp; AUTOBIOGRAPHY \/ Memoirs,LITERARY COLLECTIONS \/ Subjects \u0026amp; Themes \/ Animals \u0026amp; Nature,PETS \/ Cats \/ Breeds \u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Douglas \u0026 McIntyre","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":47664672538882,"sku":"9781771624923","price":24.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0469\/8229\/9803\/files\/9781771624923.jpg?v=1778281327"}],"url":"https:\/\/douglas-mcintyre.com\/collections\/colleen-sullivan.oembed","provider":"Douglas \u0026 McIntyre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}