Deric Longden began his writing and broadcasting career in the 1970s. His first book, Diana's Story, about the death of his first wife, was a bestseller. He followed this with Lost for Words, The Cat Who Came in From the Cold, I'm A Stranger Here Myself, Enough to Make a Cat Laugh and A Play on Words. His first two books were adapted for television. In 1990 Deric married the writer Aileen Armitage. They live in Huddersfield.
Delve into the gentle, cat-dominated world of Deric Longden and you'll pass a few pleasant hours in some highly entertaining company... The unashamed enjoyment which Longden gets from his feline friends shines through his writing irresistibly * Yorkshire Evening Post *