Red Room Where the Writers Are

Gonna be on tv again, this time LIVE...on breakfast tv.. with dogs, bad dogs, good dogs, wet dogs...awfully early »

It is my first blog; my very first.

Albuquerque Redux »

I've been thinking about my trip to Albuquerque last month.

Fangs, Fur & Fey »

Well, all of my writer friends are at (or on their way) to the Conestoga conference in Oklahoma which is starting tomorrow and I'm stuck in the desert heat of Arizona. Sigh.

Fur, Fangs & Fey »

Well, all of my writer friends are at (or on their way) to the Conestoga conference in Oklahoma which is starting tomorrow and I'm stuck in the desert heat of Arizona. Sigh.

Peace and quiet? Phooey! »

Like Pavlov's conditioned dogs at the sound of a bell, I salivate at the sight of a computer keyboard.

Pioneering Pup Uncovers Writers' Lair »

by Jack, your bony fido newshound. The dog who keeps track of the plot.

PODCASTING, PROMOS, POTIONS & PET PROJECTS »

I'm jealous of my time.  Most authors feel the same way. Anything that takes away from creating that work-in-progress feeds my nervous tic.

Front Page! »

No, no, not the movie. Here. On Red Room. I'm on the Front Page! Wonder of wonders!

On the Radio »

I've done two radio interviews this week. The first one was taped and will air in CA next week.

Punishment DOES suppress behavior »

Yes I am a positive trainer and yes, I know, punishment does suppress behavior. However, that behavior may come back quickly or it may come back as something different.

Diet and behavior »

In my first blog entry I mentioned lessons learned and how one can relate them to dogs.

How did the Breatharians get in there? »

Focus, focus, FOCUS!!!

A Nod Toward Cain »

My little brother hadn't written since his senior year at F&M. He'd talked about a Spanish civil war novel and a memoir of his hippy forest fire-fighting crew, but written -- no.

My Story "The World, the Flesh, and the Devil" in IMAGE Number 57, just out »

My story “The World, the Flesh, and the Devil” is in the current issue (#57) of IMAGE: Art, Faith, Mystery, along wi

Dog Craving »

Even with billions of people on this planet, humans are lonely. Why else would we find small creatures, clean them up, put leashes on them, and take them for walks?

Kids and Who They Leave Behind »

It's not like I didn't see it coming.

The Meaning of Words »

It's no secret that I love animals and care deeply about their welfare. The fact that I'm also a writer puts me in an interesting position.

A Lasting Legacy »

What do you do when you lose your best friend? How do you handle it when your mother dies?

Dogs and Books »

Inspired by the recent Westminster Dog Show, I decided to come up with a top ten lis of the best dogs in literature (by the way, I'm pretty proud of myself for not titling this "Top Dogs"

IT'S ALL ABOUT THE CAT! »

In early February I attended the CATalyst Summit in Palm Springs with other cat-savvy, cat-centric folks in the veterinary and animal welfare world, concerned that cats don't get the same respect a

FREE CAT-DOG BEHAVIOR ADVICE »

Friday February 22nd, I'll be a chat guest at the 10th Annual Chat Event at PetHobbyist.com, starting at 10 pm ET.

A Roll in the Grass »

Say “dog show” and most people picture Breed Conformation shows, where handlers in suits and sensible shoes present pure-bred, well-groomed dogs to a judge for the honor of best specimen of the

PET PEEVES RADIO SHOWS »

What HISSES you off about cats and dogs (or other pets)?

RADIO 'PET PEEVES' SHOW »

Today I taped the first of what I hope will be many interesting and exciting radio pod-casts.

The Observant Dog »

It happened on a nippy January night around 9:00 pm. My husband Kevin and I were in charge of one dog each. I had Kellie, the border collie mix, and Kevin led Abby, our "Benji" mix.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniels »

I have the distinct honor of belonging to a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Fergie. I couldn't imagine a better animal to call my companion and best friend.