A miscellany of thoughts about dogs, cats, writing, life in the Ozarks, & occasional book reviews
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 …
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Long-time readers of this site know I like to support and promote other writers. Today's post introduces Deborah Taylor-French and the first in her Dog Leader mystery series. Deborah is an active arts educator, writer, and blogger. Read on to learn more about this author and her mystery series. What do you and your sleuth …
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"Cozy fans who love dogs are in for a treat!" (Publishers Weekly) Sale Alert: Digital editions of the first 20 books in the Melanie Travis canine mystery series are on sale for just a few more days. Get your copies here. This is a fabulous series from one of the best authors in the business. …
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In Dangerous Deeds, residents are divided by a proposed ordinance to ban what some consider "dangerous dogs" in the county. Those in favor of the ordinance believe some breeds can never be trusted, while others disagree and refuse to endorse the proposal. When asked her opinion, dog trainer and owner of Waterside Kennels Maggie Porter …
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Thanks to the generosity and kindness of many writers, my own entry into the world of publishing has been a joyful experience. Bestselling author Laurien Berenson is one of those authors, and I'm delighted to recommend her books to anyone who loves amateur sleuths and dogs in mystery fiction. Laurien has been nominated for the Agatha Award (recognizing the best …
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