A miscellany of thoughts about dogs, cats, writing, life in the Ozarks, & occasional book reviews
Introducing a new series of paranormal cozy mysteries by bestselling author Nancy Warren! Synopsis: At a crossroads between a cringe-worthy past (Todd the Toad) and an uncertain future (she's not exactly homeless, but it's close), Lucy Swift travels to Oxford to visit her grandmother. With Gran's undying love to count on and Cardinal Woolsey's, Gran's …
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"Cozy fans who love dogs are in for a treat!" (Publishers Weekly) Sale Alert: Digital editions of the first 20 books in the Melanie Travis canine mystery series are on sale for just a few more days. Get your copies here. This is a fabulous series from one of the best authors in the business. …
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In Dangerous Deeds, residents are divided by a proposed ordinance to ban what some consider "dangerous dogs" in the county. Those in favor of the ordinance believe some breeds can never be trusted, while others disagree and refuse to endorse the proposal. When asked her opinion, dog trainer and owner of Waterside Kennels Maggie Porter …
Continue reading Breed and Behavior
Wildfires, floods, and other natural disasters can strike anywhere, anytime. Even if you're currently high, dry, and safe, it's important to have a clear action plan to get you and your pets to safety in times of trouble. Have a plan! This 2-page checklist from the CDC is one of the best I've seen; print a copy …
Continue reading Playing it safe
I love traveling the winding dirt roads through the Ozark hills where homesteads, farms, and woodlands passed down through the generations form the landscape for my Waterside Kennels series. When I can't get out to explore on my own, I find inspiration in the tales and photos of people like Jim Warnock, author, photographer, and avid …
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