A miscellany of thoughts about dogs, cats, writing, life in the Ozarks, & occasional book reviews
Long-time readers of this blog will remember I've previously featured award-winning author Susan Kroupa. (If you haven't discovered her Doodle series, you're in for a real treat!) I'm delighted to report the award nominations from the Dog Writers Association of America continue to roll in. Sue has earned three nominations in the DWAA Writing Competition. …
Continue reading Holiday Reading Magic
If you've been following this site, you already know I'm a big fan of the Doodlebugged Mysteries and its award-winning author, Susan J. Kroupa. Doodlebugged is that rare sort of series that appeals to people of all ages and is truly a delight to read over and over. What you may not know is that …
Continue reading A Tribute to Shadow
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
Looking for a terrific, laugh-out loud mystery featuring a one-of-a-kind dog as narrator? I enthusiastically recommend the Doodlebugged mystery series written by the award-winning author Susan J. Kroupa. Doodle's antics are the perfect choice for dog lovers on your holiday shopping list. With four books now in the series, this is the perfect time to catch up with Doodle. Each book …
Continue reading Doodle does Christmas!
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 …
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