A miscellany of thoughts about dogs, cats, writing, life in the Ozarks, & occasional book reviews
Looking for a special gift for a dog lover? Here's a suggestion: Devoted: 38 Extraordinary Tales of Love, Loyalty, and Life With Dogs by Rebecca Ascher-Walsh. In addition to being a freelance writer and a shelter volunteer, Rebecca is the founder of the Deja Foundation. According to her bio on the foundation's website, she shares her …
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"Mystery, action, and humor ... a great storyteller." Richard Houston, the bestselling author who visited with us last month, is making headlines again. His first two books in the "To Die For" mystery series are #1 and #2 bestsellers in the "cozy animal mystery" category on Amazon. The series features an amateur sleuth and his canine …
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The Ozark Highlands Trail is not for the faint of heart. It's 218 miles of trails crossing 165 miles of rugged terrain, with a good bit of it in the Ozark National Forest. Here's the description from the Ozark Highlands Trail Association: The trail passes through some of the most remote and scenic portions of …
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Take one look at this photo by the famous photographer Tim Ernst and you'll know why I say legends live on in the Ozarks Mountains. It's a place of magic and mystery, where ties run deep and stories and superstitions can linger for generations. One such story is The Lady of the Valley, recounted in the book Ozark Tales …
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We've recently seen a growth in cross-genre and blended-genre fiction, and that includes the world of mystery fiction. Today’s featured author offers a different kind of mystery that draws upon seemingly diverse styles to create a solid series that's sure to attract a wide range of readers. Jerold ("Jerry") Last is a college professor and a writer …
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