A miscellany of thoughts about dogs, cats, writing, life in the Ozarks, & occasional book reviews
While researching Arkansas land purchases for Dangerous Deeds (the next in the Waterside Kennels mystery series), I came across some fascinating information. Although my initial intention was to simply research property deeds stretching back to the days of the Arkansas Territory, I soon became immersed in historical references to land surveys. As Robert Logan wrote …
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Exit Strategy Virtual Book Tour May 16 - June 10, 2022 When I'm asked what kinds of writing I most enjoy, the answer is "almost anything." At the top of the list are books that push me out of my own mental comfort zone with plots and characters that keep me reading far into the night. …
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A Message in Poison Virtual Book Tour May 9 - June 3, 2022 This post is a departure from the norm for me. Instead of focusing on animal-themed stories, cozy fiction, or life in the Ozarks, I’m exploring the world of a medical mystery/thriller set against a backdrop of covert anti-terrorism operations and a kaleidoscope …
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Dead Man's Leap Virtual Book Tour May 1-31, 2022 Review: As a writer and reader, one of the things I most enjoy is the “hook” that captures my imagination and draws me into a book. In the case of Tina deBellegarde’s novel Dead Man’s Leap¸ the hook was the title itself that called to me, pulling …
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Playing Possum by Lois Schmitt February 1-28, 2022 Virtual Book Tour Long-term readers of this blog know I'm a fan of cozy mysteries--particularly those featuring dogs or other animals. Lois Schmitt is a new-to-me author, and after reading book #3 of her Kristy Farrell Mystery Series, I'm hooked! The classic elements of a cozy …
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