A miscellany of thoughts about dogs, cats, writing, life in the Ozarks, & occasional book reviews
If you like suspenseful crime fiction focused on working dogs and law enforcement set amid rugged mountain terrain, check out award-winning author & K-9 handler Kathleen Donnelly's National Forest K-9 series. The author blends her personal and professional experience into the stories she weaves, giving us an in-depth view of the myriad challenges-- physical and …
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In the interest of supporting authors who have encouraged and inspired me, I enjoy highlighting a variety of great books by terrific writers here on this website. That trend continues with Libby Fischer Hellmann, who is an incredibly prolific and award-winning author of both long and short fiction. Libby's books cross the spectrum of crime …
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We're hot on the trail of great reads this week, and today is launch day for a new psychological thriller from AJ Waines. I'm a big fan of her work, and this latest in the Samantha Willerby Mystery Series promises to be just as terrific as her other books. AJ's fiction is a logical extension of her …
Continue reading In the Spotlight: Author AJ Waines
I love a well-written mystery (with and without dogs), and I'm a big fan of compelling fiction that pushes the boundaries of traditionally recognized genres. I'm fascinated by authors who can take that "What if..." question and create something that keeps me reading far into the night. And when the author is another writer who …
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