A miscellany of thoughts about dogs, cats, writing, life in the Ozarks, & occasional book reviews
One of my favorite places to be is in a library! Big or small, grand or humble, I see libraries as the heart of a community, a place where possibilities are endless and the world awaits. Yesterday, I had the pleasure of visiting one of the libraries in the Carroll and Madison Library System. After I was invited …
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Libraries are one of the most magical places in the world for me, and yesterday I had the pleasure of visiting one of the libraries in the Carroll and Madison Library System. After I was invited to participate in the Books in Bloom Literary Festival, the Madison County (AR) Library's book club chose my book and …
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I'm honored to be one of the authors invited to participate in the Fayetteville (Arkansas) Literary Festival this fall! I'll be part of a discussion titled "Writing in Genres" and will share information about writing a regional mystery series. (If you've just found this site, the series I'm talking about is the Waterside Kennels mystery series, set …
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If you've read my book Deadly Ties you know all the dog details match up with the standards and practices of the American Kennel Club. The AKC website is a treasure trove of information for dog lovers of all kinds.So, whether you're a professional in the dog world or you count a canine among your family …
If you've read Deadly Ties you know the historic Victorian village of Eureka Springs is featured in the book. One of the village's most prominent hotels is the Crescent Hotel & Spa. Here's what the Historic Hotels website has to say about this jewel: Perched above the Victorian village of Eureka Springs, Arkansas—recognized by the National …
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