A miscellany of thoughts about dogs, cats, writing, life in the Ozarks, & occasional book reviews
Want to spend four days immersed in the world of fiction writers and fans? This year, you can participate in the legendary Malice Domestic convention--still going strong after 30+ years--without ever leaving your home. No need to worry about DC-area traffic, or hotels, or crowded venues amid the seemingly never-ending pandemic. It all happens July …
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I'm delighted to welcome award-winning author Sue Owens Wright back to the blog. She is a twelve-time finalist and three-time winner of the Maxwell Medallion--that's the Dog Writers Association of America’s prestigious award for excellence. She joins us today to talk about writing and dogs, along with photos and a commentary on life, loss, and …
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In Dangerous Deeds (book #2 in the Waterside Kennels series) Maggie Porter’s dog Sweet Pea rescues an injured stray kitten she finds beneath the dock. Although Maggie initially describes him as “not much more than bones and fur” the kitten turns out to have a tiger-sized attitude and soon claims the kennel—and Sweet Pea—as his own. Whether …
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Years ago, I was traveling with a group and we'd checked into a pet-friendly hotel. I left my spaniel, Alix, in the room while I retrieved the rest of the luggage. One member of the group--one of the few traveling without dogs of her own--wasn't paying attention and left the door open. My dog decided …
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Writers, readers, and dog lovers of all kinds will appreciate today's post, brought to us by the award-winning author Juliet Mariller. According to her website, Juliet was born in Dunedin, New Zealand – the most Scottish city outside Scotland itself – and now lives in Western Australia and writes historical fantasy. A former music teacher …
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