A miscellany of thoughts about dogs, cats, writing, life in the Ozarks, & occasional book reviews
November 6 - December 1, 2023 Virtual Book Tour RSVP to Murder by Carol Pouliot Guest Post: The Challenges of Time Travel Creating a series with protagonists who are normal, everyday people but who discover the ability to time travel has been challenging but lots of fun. How do they travel from one time to another? …
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Longtime followers of this blog know I like to share information about dogs, cats, and the beautiful Ozark Mountains where I live. Also on this site, you'll find works by selected artists, photographers, and authors writing in myriad genres. As a reviewer for Partners in Crime Tours, I've appreciated the opportunity to feature new-to-me authors …
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As a writer and a reader, I find the thriller genre a rollercoaster ride of tension, suspense, and high-stakes challenges. I'm fascinated by fast-paced, complex plots, and relatable characters I care about. That's why I'm attracted to writers like Amy Young, and why I've invited her to share her thoughts about writing thrillers. Enjoy this …
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When writing about people and places and dogs, my imagination supplies a vivid image of each that seems to magically transform them from bare words on a page to something akin to a living, breathing character. Some writers--and readers, too--have suggested it's a bit like having a movie play in your mind while you're immersed …
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Virtual Book Tour September 18 - October 13, 2023 As a child, the public library was a magical venue where I wandered freely, my attention captured by books and stories about different cultures, people, places, and historical times. That probably explains my passion for fiction and non-fiction alike, and for exploring unfamiliar worlds found by …
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