A miscellany of thoughts about dogs, cats, writing, life in the Ozarks, & occasional book reviews
Looking for a good book or two? How about more than a hundred? Please visit Susan Toy's terrific site, Reading Recommendations (http://readingrecommendations.wordpress.com/) and browse through the many authors and titles she's featured there. I'm honored today to be included there--thanks, Susan! And I'd be remiss if I didn't take this opportunity to promote Susan's work. …
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The talented Robin Rowan has lent her magical voice to all sorts of fiction, including my own Deadly Ties. She counts mysteries among her favorite sort of books, and has worked with debut novelists and veteran bestsellers alike. One of those bestselling authors is Libby Fischer Hellman, a past president of Sisters in Crime and who, …
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It's always fun to watch the reaction when I tell folks I'm a member of Sisters in Crime. Some chuckle, some look confused, and a few seem downright nervous until I explain the organization celebrates the mystery genre and supports women (men, too!) who write mystery, suspense, and thriller fiction. I've been very fortunate to have the support and encouragement …
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In early August, I shared the exciting news that I'd signed a contract for an audio edition of my book. (Missed that post? Find it here.) Today, I'm thrilled to announce the audio edition of Deadly Ties is now available on Amazon, Audible, and iTunes. Listen to the sample here: http://tinyurl.com/oaxdanq. The narrator is the wonderfully talented …
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Here's a happy update on a story I first shared back in June about Hiker, the dog found on the Ozarks Highlands Trail. Although little more than skin and bones when her path first crossed with Jim Warnock, she had an amazing heart and followed Jim and his hiking partner for 40 miles through some seriously …
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