Whiskers Abroad: Ashi and Audrey's Adventures in Japan
Did you ever think of traveling with your cat abroad? This week Michelle Fern chats with Carrie Carter, author of Whiskers Abroad: Ashi and Audrey's Adventures in Japan, which immerses readers in an unforgettable tour of the land of the rising sun, where they can experience the culture, cuisine and countryside through the eyes of a wanderlust-filled human and her steadfast cat companion.
Author Carrie Carter has travelled to Japan 14 times, and she tapped into her real-world experiences to fill Whiskers Abroad with authenticity. Carter includes photographs of real places and travel tips to inspire other intrepid adventurers — with the added twist that Ashi, the cat, provides his own running commentary on the trip.
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BIO:
Carrie Carter has a profound love for Japan, cats, sumo, dioramas and eating unusual foods. She has traveled with her husband, Jim, to Japan 14 times, so her numerous holidays across her favorite country were the inspiration for Whiskers Abroad. Carter has run multiple marathons, including the Tokyo Marathon, and as expected, she and Jim live with an adorable cat named Frenemy, who was unhappy at not being selected as the model for the book. She started and has been playing in an ’80s cover band, Molly and the Ringwalds, for over two decades. She lives in Houston and graduated from the University of Texas at Austin. At home, she loves to cook, design/create Halloween costumes, daydream about meeting Jacques Pepin and watch Elvis movies, although not necessarily at the same time. She dislikes the overly dramatic music used in reality TV shows. Carter is currently writing a sequel to Whiskers Abroad.
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