My beloved spaniel Alix loved to play. She was a natural at hide-and-seek, enjoyed a rousing game of tug-of-war, and had a couple of chew toys she'd carry about. Her favorite daily game, though, involved our Silver Tabby Amy and Katie the Calico Cat. We lived in a house with a long hallway and every …
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Notes from a Graveyard Scholar
Ozark folklore is a recurring theme in my writing, and chasing down the old stories and tall tales has led me off the proverbial beaten path more than once. Sometimes, though, the stories fall right in my lap, as happened a few months ago when I attended the Books in Bloom Literary Festival and met Arkansas …
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For the Love of a Cat
Book #2 in my series introduces a feral feline who settles into the kennel office as though he'd been born there. He'll take on the customer relations work scorned by Momma Cat--a stray who "came with the house" and prefers dogs to people. I suspect both cats will play a role in forthcoming books, and …
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It’s National Love Your Pet Day!
Canon USA Imaging (@CanonUSAimaging) is celebrating "Love Your Pet Day" by inviting Twitter fans to share their photos of favorite pets. If you're not on Twitter, you can share your photo via their Facebook page. Even better--post a comment and share your favorite photos here! Around this house, every day is Love Your Pet day! I'll celebrate today …
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