A miscellany of thoughts about dogs, cats, writing, life in the Ozarks, & occasional book reviews
Years ago, I was traveling with a group and we'd checked into a pet-friendly hotel. I left my spaniel, Alix, in the room while I retrieved the rest of the luggage. One member of the group--one of the few traveling without dogs of her own--wasn't paying attention and left the door open. My dog decided …
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I love traveling the winding dirt roads through the Ozark hills where homesteads, farms, and woodlands passed down through the generations form the landscape for my Waterside Kennels series. When I can't get out to explore on my own, I find inspiration in the tales and photos of people like Jim Warnock, author, photographer, and avid …
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In addition to featuring dog-related fiction and information, I also showcase writers, photographers, and bloggers who live and work in the Ozarks. I find it's a great way to introduce readers to the beauty of this place I call home, and readers tell me they enjoy learning more about the Ozarks region. As I'm working on Dangerous Deeds, the …
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