A miscellany of thoughts about dogs, cats, writing, life in the Ozarks, & occasional book reviews
According to DNA researchers, nearly half of my ethnic roots can be traced to the Scottish Highlands and the Shetland Islands. That prompted me to start my study of dog breeds there, beginning with Shetland Sheepdogs (commonly known as Shelties). I knew that, while the specific original breeds involved are unclear, it appears today’s Shelties …
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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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"Mystery, action, and humor ... a great storyteller." Richard Houston, the bestselling author who visited with us last month, is making headlines again. His first two books in the "To Die For" mystery series are #1 and #2 bestsellers in the "cozy animal mystery" category on Amazon. The series features an amateur sleuth and his canine …
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