A miscellany of thoughts about dogs, cats, writing, life in the Ozarks, & occasional book reviews
"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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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 …
Continue reading It’s a Great Book Giveaway!
Thanks to everyone who joined the conversation this week and entered the contest for a chance to win a terrific book. And a very special thank you to this week's guest, the super-talented Laurien Berenson, who generously offered to sign and send a copy of her latest release, The Bark Before Christmas. And the winner is.... Kathleen Bylsma! …
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This week, we're celebrating the release of the 18th in the Melanie Travis mystery series by the talented Laurien Berenson (four-time winner of the Dog Writers Association of America’s prestigious Maxwell Award). Check out the previous post to see what she has to say about her long-running series. Today, she's back to talk about the writing process. I …
Continue reading The Craft of Writing a Mystery Series
Tuesday, September 29th is the official release day for bestselling author Laurien Berenson, who's launching #18 in her terrific Melanie Travis mystery series. The Bark Before Christmas continues the series with the characters we've loved for years. We're celebrating with her this week, and inviting you to join in the fun. Read on for a …
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