Red Room Where the Writers Are

New Article in Cat Fancy »

The newest issue of Cat Fancy (Sept, 2008) is on the shelves now and we have another great article inside!

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.

Pioneering Pup Uncovers Writers' Lair »

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

Emma's story »

All of my rescue dogs have stories and this is Emma's. I love telling it and so does Emma. Cody, my sheltie, the love of my life, died in June 2005.

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.

Where do characters come from? »

All cats are not created equal. While Cyrus was a quiet cat, the dignified, strong and silent type, Musetta is a little loudmouth.

How did the Breatharians get in there? »

Focus, focus, FOCUS!!!

How big is too big? »

WOOT!

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.

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?

Accidental Cowgirl »

If anyone had told me before July, 1990, that I'd be doing a little cattle herding in my 50s, I'd have told them I already had a life, thank you, which was more or less manageable and pleasant, all

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)?

Enlightened and Hilarious Reading for Valentine's Day -- Complete with Attitude! »

Valentine’s Day is coming up. This is a time when I am especially proud of Singled Out.

IT'S ALL ABOUT THE CAT! »

I'm still here, in sunny Palm Springs, CA after an energetic and energizing day-and-a-half brainstorming with some of the most caring, influential, and savvy cat-centric people on the planet.

CATalist Summit--Your Chance to Talk to Vets! »

Hi everyone,

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.

Five Cats, A Shawl and Internet Connection: A Woman’s Guide to Dying Alone. »

Walking down the street after a show this morning righteously hung over from a reception the night before, we started to discuss the idea of the Internet and how i

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.