A miscellany of thoughts about dogs, cats, writing, life in the Ozarks, & occasional book reviews
As a child, the public library introduced me to the world of possibilities. As an adult, my career obligations sent me to many new towns, new countries. No matter where I was, stepping into the library was, for me, coming home. Whatever their size, wherever their location, libraries are truly mystical, magical places. Over the …
Continue reading Windows to the World
Eight years ago, a two-pound kitten named Buddy adopted us. He was on his own for the first 12 weeks of his life, and the memory of his feral days resurface whenever we go to the vet clinic. I suggested falconer's gloves to our veterinarian, who laughed and said "This ain't my first cat rodeo" …
Continue reading Along Comes A Kitty
I've heard it said there are close-knit groups of owners and handlers in obedience, agility, conformation, and (I imagine) just about every other dog-related activity. That seems to apply to the world of dog-related fiction, too. Our conversations and emails and social media accounts tend to be chock-full of All Things Dog. We commiserate through …
Continue reading Spotlight: Beanie and Cruiser Mysteries
"The reader deserves honesty." Nora Roberts Whether you're a writer or a reader, Nora Roberts' post Plagiarism, Then and Now is worth your time and serious reflection. In that post she shares her own heart-wrenching experience and confronts what she calls "this ugly underbelly of legitimate self-publishing." It's both humbling and awe-inspiring that a writer of …
Continue reading Fighting Back
Note: I received a complimentary copy from Partners in Crime Virtual Book Tours and enjoyed the book so much that I purchased a copy. Look for my review very soon. Into the Light by Darcia Helle on Tour February 1-28, 2019 Synopsis: Max Paddington refuses to go into the light until he finds his killer. …
Continue reading Showcase: Into The Light