A miscellany of thoughts about dogs, cats, writing, life in the Ozarks, & occasional book reviews
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 …
Continue reading Writing, Dogs, and Change
I've heard it said there are close-knit groups of owners and handlers in obedience, agility, conformation, and (I imagine) just about every other dog-related activity. That seems to apply to the world of dog-related fiction, too. Our conversations and emails and social media accounts tend to be chock-full of All Things Dog. We commiserate through …
Continue reading Spotlight: Beanie and Cruiser Mysteries
In my last post I mentioned that author Courtney Milan offers excellent suggestions to help writers whose work has been stolen. For readers, the question remains: how can you spot fake authors? You can't rely on price alone, since many real authors and reputable publishers may hold short-term sales and post promotional offers. And some …
Continue reading How to Spot Fake Authors
Long-time readers of this blog will remember I've previously featured award-winning author Susan Kroupa. (If you haven't discovered her Doodle series, you're in for a real treat!) I'm delighted to report the award nominations from the Dog Writers Association of America continue to roll in. Sue has earned three nominations in the DWAA Writing Competition. …
Continue reading Holiday Reading Magic
Sasha is officially four years old today! When we applied to the AKC via their Purebred Alternative Listing (PAL) program, we opted to rely on the veterinarian's estimate of Sasha's age because we don't know much about her life before she came to us. We chose July 4th for her "official" birthday in celebration of her new life. She's …
Continue reading Celebrating Birthdays and Books