A miscellany of thoughts about dogs, cats, writing, life in the Ozarks, & occasional book reviews
I was skimming through sites focused on dogs, writing, and all things happy when I came across the latest from the blog Change is Hard, written by Dawn Kinster with frequent observations and opinions shared by her Sheltie, Katie. If you've spent any time at all with a Sheltie, you'll understand when Dawn says: "Katie …
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For reasons that totally escape me now, I convinced myself it would be a good idea to plot my current work in progress (WIP) Dangerous Deeds by writing segments based on themes, characters, and key plot lines. So what, you might wonder, was wrong with that approach? The short answer: everything. Imagine dumping dozens of jigsaw …
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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 …
Continue reading Murder, Malice, and More
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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Who was it who said that life is what happens when you're busy making other plans? That's certainly true for writers--at least, for some of us. I'm frankly awed by those who produce well-crafted novels every year (and sometimes more often than that) and I'm the first to agree I'm not in that league. Instead, …
Continue reading Dangerous Dogs: Fact and Fiction