Nick Smith | The Cat Who Stole the Cream Launch | Drinking With Authors
Get ready for a purrfectly thrilling evening on Drinking With Authors as we welcome bestselling author, filmmaker, and creative powerhouse Nick Smith! Nick is celebrating the latest installment in his Whiskers in the Dark series—The Cat Who Stole the Cream, releasing May 17th, 2025.
This urban fantasy-meets-mystery adventure features anthropomorphic intrigue, shadowy secrets, and of course… whiskers. 🐾 Join us as Nick dives into the world behind his feline-led saga, shares insights from his storied film career, and talks about the magic of blending mystery, fantasy, and fur.
About Nick Smith: 🎬 Bestselling author, film director, producer & actor
📚 Creator of Whiskers in the Dark, including Milk Treading (featured on NPR’s All Things Considered)
🎭 His works have been translated, adapted for stage, and praised by names like David Letterman & Jilly Cooper
🎥 Credits include The Little Vampire (2000), 8 Graves (2020), and Cold Soldiers (2018)
📍 Lives in Western New York and teaches at SUNY Fredonia
🇬🇧 Originally from Bristol, England, and trained at the BBC Natural History Unit
🥂 Nick will be sipping Cat Noir, a rosé from Liberty Vineyards Winery—because no launch party is complete without wine as whimsical as the books.
Tune in for stories from the page and the screen, writing wisdom, and a whole lot of cat-themed fun. You don’t want to miss this one!
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