A miscellany of thoughts about dogs, cats, writing, life in the Ozarks, & occasional book reviews
Like Deadly Ties, the first in the Waterside Kennels mystery series, there are multiple scenes in book #2 (Dangerous Deeds) that were inspired by real events. One of those is the scene in which Maggie Porter's dog Sweet Pea rescues an injured stray kitten she finds beneath the dock. Although Maggie's initial assessment is "not much …
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It's been a month since Sasha came into our lives. What an adventure we're having! After so many years without a dog of my own, I've come to the conclusion that this adventure comes with a learning curve for all of us. For Sasha, everything's new after losing whatever home she knew when she was surrendered …
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Seventeen years have passed since I lost my beloved spaniel Alix, who lives on in my heart and in my series as the inspiration for Sweet Pea. For seventeen years I didn't believe I had enough heart left to offer another dog. Until now. First came this photo, taken at the time she was surrendered …
Continue reading An Unexpected Gift