A miscellany of thoughts about dogs, cats, writing, life in the Ozarks, & occasional book reviews
Eight years ago, a two-pound kitten named Buddy adopted us. He was on his own for the first 12 weeks of his life, and the memory of his feral days resurface whenever we go to the vet clinic. I suggested falconer's gloves to our veterinarian, who laughed and said "This ain't my first cat rodeo" …
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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 …
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"The reader deserves honesty." Nora Roberts Whether you're a writer or a reader, Nora Roberts' post Plagiarism, Then and Now is worth your time and serious reflection. In that post she shares her own heart-wrenching experience and confronts what she calls "this ugly underbelly of legitimate self-publishing." It's both humbling and awe-inspiring that a writer of …
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Moon Games by Shelly Frome Synopsis: At the outset, Miranda Davis has nothing much going for her. The tourists are long gone by October in the quaint Carolina town of Black Mountain, her realty business is at a standstill, and her weekend stint managing the local tavern offers little to pull her out of the …
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"Cozy fans who love dogs are in for a treat!" (Publishers Weekly) Sale Alert: Digital editions of the first 20 books in the Melanie Travis canine mystery series are on sale for just a few more days. Get your copies here. This is a fabulous series from one of the best authors in the business. …
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