‘What’s this about a green dress?’ Julienne asked.
They had been best friends at high school and she burned to confide in her. ‘What would you say, Julienne, if I told you that I’m in possession of a gown that I think is enchanted?’
She laid a hand on Julienne’s forearm. ‘It’s made of the most exquisite velvet you’ve ever seen, and is so soft and lush to touch. I keep a feather from the gown in my bra as a lucky charm.’ She sighed dreamily. ‘And when its crystals sparkle onstage my performances come to life. And I mean really come to life!’
As a newsreader, Julienne was the voice of reason both on television and off. Stony-faced, she replied, ‘I would say that there’s no such thing as lucky charms or magical crystals. Your performance comes from within you and is not influenced by any talisman … no matter how much you wish it to be.’
Her expression softened and a twinkle appeared in Julienne’s brown eyes as the side of her mouth turned up in a grin. ‘Though an enchanted gown does sound rather delicious. Where do I get myself one?’

About the Author

Jacqueline grew up in Stanthorpe, Queensland, and variously called Brisbane, Stockholm, Tokyo, Florence, London and Dublin home before settling in Perth, Australia. Apparently, she has always been able to spin a good yarn, and when she’s not knitting she writes a bit, too.

Current Stockists

The Cat's Miaow is available for purchase online, directly from this webpage, or you can pick up a copy from these retailers:

Beaufort Street Books, Highgate
Crow Books, Victoria Park
Millpoint Book Caffe, South Perth
New Edition, Fremantle
Barefoot Books, Busselton
Nosh Gourmet and Gifts, East Victoria Park
The Good Store, Victoria Park