A miscellany of thoughts about dogs, cats, writing, life in the Ozarks, & occasional book reviews
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 …
Continue reading The Beautiful Ozarks
In the years since author Jim Warnock rescued a starving dog found on the Ozark Highlands Trail, Hiker-dog has become quite a celebrity at Jim's book signings. (Longtime followers of this blog might remember I shared Jim’s story of how Hiker-dog came into his life in 2014 with an update here.) And as every author knows, it's important …
Continue reading PR, Canine Style
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 …
Continue reading Advice From Hiker-Dog’s Trail Partner
Here's a happy update on a story I first shared back in June about Hiker, the dog found on the Ozarks Highlands Trail. Although little more than skin and bones when her path first crossed with Jim Warnock, she had an amazing heart and followed Jim and his hiking partner for 40 miles through some seriously …
Continue reading Make a difference, one dog at a time