A miscellany of thoughts about dogs, cats, writing, life in the Ozarks, & occasional book reviews
I'm an "up close and personal" kind of researcher. So when I'm working on my regional series, that means I'm often out in the hills, meeting people and listening to the stories that have been handed down, one generation to the next, keeping the old legends alive. The story of the Yokum Dollar is one of …
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I’m honored to have been invited once again to the Fayetteville (AR) Public Library for a book discussion and signing of Deadly Ties, the first in the Waterside Kennels mystery series. If you’re in the area, please join me from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, October 11th. This presentation will explore the art of blending fact, …
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Thanks to everyone who joined the conversation this week and entered the contest for a chance to win a terrific book. And a very special thank you to this week's guest, the super-talented Laurien Berenson, who generously offered to sign and send a copy of her latest release, The Bark Before Christmas. And the winner is.... Kathleen Bylsma! …
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This week, we're celebrating the release of the 18th in the Melanie Travis mystery series by the talented Laurien Berenson (four-time winner of the Dog Writers Association of America’s prestigious Maxwell Award). Check out the previous post to see what she has to say about her long-running series. Today, she's back to talk about the writing process. I …
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Tuesday, September 29th is the official release day for bestselling author Laurien Berenson, who's launching #18 in her terrific Melanie Travis mystery series. The Bark Before Christmas continues the series with the characters we've loved for years. We're celebrating with her this week, and inviting you to join in the fun. Read on for a …
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