A miscellany of thoughts about dogs, cats, writing, life in the Ozarks, & occasional book reviews
I'm delighted to welcome award-winning author Sue Owens Wright back to the blog. She is a twelve-time finalist and three-time winner of the Maxwell Medallion--that's the Dog Writers Association of America’s prestigious award for excellence. She joins us today to talk about writing and dogs, along with photos and a commentary on life, loss, and …
Continue reading Writing, Dogs, and Change
I've heard it said there are close-knit groups of owners and handlers in obedience, agility, conformation, and (I imagine) just about every other dog-related activity. That seems to apply to the world of dog-related fiction, too. Our conversations and emails and social media accounts tend to be chock-full of All Things Dog. We commiserate through …
Continue reading Spotlight: Beanie and Cruiser Mysteries
In my last post I mentioned that author Courtney Milan offers excellent suggestions to help writers whose work has been stolen. For readers, the question remains: how can you spot fake authors? You can't rely on price alone, since many real authors and reputable publishers may hold short-term sales and post promotional offers. And some …
Continue reading How to Spot Fake Authors
We're celebrating the dog days of summer by offering the Kindle edition of Deadly Ties at a special sale price of just $2.99 for a limited time. This is the first in the Waterside Kennels series; if you want to see how the story began, here's your chance! Book #2 in the series is due for release this …
Continue reading Sizzling Hot Reads!
The Dog Writers Association of America's annual awards banquet is fast approaching. One of the nominees is Sue Owens Wright, who's garnered her 11th nomination for a Maxwell Award for her book Braced for Murder. Congratulations, Sue! Braced for Murder is the latest in the Beanie and Cruiser mystery series. If you enjoy mysteries with a regional flair …
Continue reading Much to Celebrate…