Liz McKittrick

Have you ever noticed that cats seem to have their own territory to patrol at night? Have you ever wondered why? Liz McKittrick wrote her funny and fascinating story 'The Cat Mafia', set in a little farming village in Cyprus as a direct result of the years she spent living in Liopetri. Cats have such quirky personalities don't you think? Her characters in the book range from mysterious and loveable through to dangerous and cunning Although this is the first book Liz McKittrick has written Valiant Tails is intended to be a series. Although she is now living in the UK again, Liz returns to Liopetri as often as she can. At the moment she is busy studying a BA Hons degree in English Literature at University, but the next story in the Valiant Tails series is on its way!

Well I cannot believe I am nearly at the end of my English degree course. It has been quite a journey and I’m sorry it’s nearly come to an end. I have thoroughly enjoyed my study at Doncaster University Centre and have made some really good friends over the last three years. I had intended to progress to post graduate study however, I have decided against taking the MA in English Literature and Digital Culture and opted to enrol in a Professional Journalism Course with the British College of Journalism; it makes more sense for me to go down this road. My goal is to be a published author (as opposed to a self-published author) and to try my hand at freelance writing. The course will provide me with the knowledge and skills that I require; how to write a feature article, different styles of writing. At the end of the course I can apply to receive the INS Media Pass which is a useful tool and I will be accredited with International News Syndicate Ltd. (INS). This accreditation will place me on their register of freelance writers and other media providers. I am very excited about the future but before I embark upon another course I am going to have a hard earned rest and return to Cyprus for a holiday. I have been so busy with my degree that I have not had the time to write the sequel to Valiant Tails – The Cat Mafia, and it had to be put on hold but I will be writing again soon so look out for the sequel. Thank you Doncaster University Centre for all you have done for me; three years very well spent.