I’ve had the great good fortune to live my life surrounded by animals which probably explains, at least in part, why I love writing about them so much. I learned at an early age that people can be difficult, but dogs are always just right. My first dog was our...
I’d like to introduce you to my two Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Lexie and Mystie. They’ve owned me for a while and have me very well trained. Oh, you mean I’m supposed to train them? Maybe so. But since I’m now a full-time writer and am...
Molly on my back. Writing can be a lonely business. It’s just you and the blank screen. I was lucky though because I had Molly to keep me company. I’m not sure whether Molly saw herself as my muse or my writing partner. Being a cat, she probably had an agenda of...
Well, I don’t own any pets, but I am a pet aunt. Name: Ginger (nicknames Gingie and The Ginge) Breed: Shih tzu Age: about two and a half How she became part of my life? My brother’s family gave in to the nephews’ begging for a dog, and my...
Bella, The Book Tour Dog Our current critter is a miniature dachshund named Bella. We believe her to be about ten, but we don’t know that for sure. She came into our lives four years ago when we found her abandoned on a busy, rainy street in Bellevue,...
Two Cats and a Plot When I’m working on a book, I stay at home where my cats are my only company. I wander through the house, thinking about things, and looking for my cup of coffee. I might end up in the kitchen to make a fresh cup. My current book introduces a...
