Get cozy with us this fall at Purrs & Pages, a heartwarming fundraiser for Ten Lives Cat Rescue!
Join us at Providence Brewing Company for an afternoon full of books, brews, and feline fun—all in support of rescue cats!
Here’s what’s in store:
- Heartleaf Books + curated bookish vendors
- Craft beer from Providence Brewing Company
- Literary Costume Contest – Dress as your favorite author or character to win a prize pack!
- Donation Drive (Starting September 1st!) – Bring items from our wishlist to help support cats in our care (top needs: Purina Cat Chow + unscented litter)
- Handmade catnip kickers and cat-themed merchandise
- Be sure to purchase your limited edition Purrs & Pages tote before the event—perfect for carrying books, cat-themed treasures, and more!
Vendors:
- LegendaryLynn – Magical, adorable art and stationery—along with live mini pet portraits!
- LoveLiz Creations – Handmade book sleeves and more, featuring bright, happy fabrics.
- Pearl and Peony Crafts – A variety of handmade polymer clay earrings, including book-inspired styles and a cat-themed collection.
Authors:
- Hannah R. Goodman – Psychotherapist by day and writer by night, Hannah R. Goodman prefers tea over coffee, cats over dogs, and staying in over going out. Her latest book, I Love That Girl, a New Adult romance novel, was published by The Wild Rose Press this year. One Goodreads reviewer says I Love That Girl is “simultaneously joyous, sexy, and uncertain” and is “the perfect book for any season of life.” Reviewers and readers have praised her award-winning YA romance series, The Maddie Chronicles, for tackling tough issues with humor and sensitivity. Hannah republished the first three books in the series in 2021. Book four, Till It Stops Beating, was published in 2018 by Black Rose Writing.
- Liz Sauco is a fantasy author whose lifelong love of epic stories and imaginative worlds inspired her debut novel, Lost Blades. First drafted during NaNoWriMo and refined over years of world-building, the book launched her publishing career in 2020. She continues to write character-driven fantasy adventures set in the vivid worlds she has created, inviting readers into realms of magic, danger, and discovery.
- Kelly Swan Taylor –
- Kerrin Willis is a historical fiction and romance author known for her emotionally compelling stories featuring strong, resilient women. Her debut novel, Iron & Fire (2022), is set against the backdrop of King Philip’s War and follows Verity Parker—a clever and educated woman navigating the dangers and moral complexities of Plymouth Colony. In 2023, she released Strange Arithmetic, further showcasing her flair for vivid storytelling.
This is a community event, and tickets are not required. Please share this event and spread the word!