Read about the HERO PETS appearing in the next thriller CUT AND BLEED!
Winner for Hero Dog: Cut And Bleed Thriller #10
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Your Hero Pet Winners: TRICK OR TREAT Thriller #9
Today, Friday October 3, I sent my latest thriller TRICK OR TREAT to my editor. Yay! Once again, the book takes place in Texas. But the characters (and readers) come from all over the world. So it’s fitting that my editor lives in Canada.
Oh, and my cover designer lives in England–he just sent me the draft, and I’m over the moon! I hope you’ll love it!
As with past books, I invited my newsletter subscribers to nominate hero pets to appear in the upcoming TRICK OR TREAT thriller. Boy, did y’all come through! Here are what these amazing characters add to the story, and the winners that YOU voted for! Following the theme, the hero pets come from Texas, from Ohio, and from Mexico! Without further ado, here are your hero pets…
Voting Open! Name That Hero Horse!
Yes, there’s a hero HORSE in the next thriller TRICK OR TREAT! Share and vote often–voting closes SEPT 28. Who will be the hero CAT, hero DOG, and hero HORSE? It’s up to you!
Voting Open! Name That Hero Dog!
Vote NOW for your favorite for HERO PETS in the next thriller TRICK OR TREAT! Share and vote often–voting closes SEPT 28. Who will be the hero CAT, hero DOG, and hero HORSE? It’s up to you!
Voting Open! Name That Hero Cat!
Voting is now open for the HERO PETS in the next thriller TRICK OR TREAT! Vote for your choice for hero CAT, and hero DOG, and hero HORSE! Share and vote often–voting closes SEPT 28.
Name That Hero Pet for PLAY OR PAY Thriller #8
It’s that time again! A week or so ago I sent a call out to all my newsletter subscribers to nominate their dog and/or cat for a featured role in my next thriller PLAY OR PAY. I had so many wonderful suggestions — and pictures — that I’ve included ALL of the pictures of wonderful pets in this post.
Read about the upcoming book, the HERO PET descriptions, and then VOTE for your favorite cat and dog hero to appear in the book.
New Year Book Bundle: 7 Hardcover Thrillers, Anyone?
Enter for a chance to WIN all 7 September & Shadow Thrillers–in hardcover.
Yes, you can purchase them from my bookstore at a discount. But you can enter the giveaway contest for free, and then “gift” the paw-tographed books to yourself–or someone who loves pet-centric stories.
The more you share the contest, the greater your chance to win. Fill out the form, and start sharing. Good luck!
Hero Dog Winners for DARE OR DIE Thriller
The contest is over, and YOU chose the HERO DOGS to appear as a featured character in my next thriller, DARE OR DIE. The voting and interest in these wonderful nominees made me decide to feature both the winner and the runner-up cats and dogs in the story. Besides them being featured in the story, the pets’ humans are also named in the acknowledgements, and they receive a paw-tographed print copy of the book.
DARE OR DIE answers a lot of vexing questions about the main character, September Day, and launches her into new adventures.
RELEASES APRIL 30, AND AVAILABLE FOR PREORDER NOW!
Find out about the hero pet winners here!
Hero Cat WINNERS for DARE OR DIE Thriller!
The contest is over, and YOU chose the HERO CATS to appear as a featured character in my next thriller, DARE OR DIE. The voting and interest in these wonderful nominees made me decide to feature both the winner and the runner-up cats and dogs in the story. Besides them being featured in the story, the pets’ humans are also named in the acknowledgements, and they receive a paw-tographed print copy of the book.
DARE OR DIE answers a lot of vexing questions about the main character, September Day, and launches her into new adventures.
RELEASES APRIL 30, AND AVAILABLE FOR PREORDER NOW!
Find out about the hero pet winners here!
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National Adopt a Dog Month: Top 6 Popular Puppy Posts
It’s NATIONAL ADOPT A DOG MONTH! How will you spend your celebration? Wait, your dog didn’t tell you? Well, for Shadow, it’s “dog week” every week of the year, but the “official” celebration takes place the 4th week of September every year — and has been celebrated since the first event in 1928. But October celebrates dog adoptions all month long. Check out my most popular dog-centric blogs in this post.
CUT AND BLEED: PREORDER PRINT & DIGITAL BOOKS NOW!
You can now pre-order print book copies (and Ebook or audiobook copies) of CUT AND BLEED from Amy’s Bookstore.
Halloween & Black Cats: Kitty Myth-Teries Explained
Here’s an excerpt from my book CAT LIFE (including a video and song!) featuring favorite black cat myths and legends. Enjoy!
BITE Prevention for Halloween: 9 Ways to Keep Fangs At Bay
Have you thought about dog bite Halloween safety? and I’m not talking about vampires, either. Many dogs enjoy the howl-idays. But dogs biting kids happens more often at this time of year than any other.
This is a timely subject so I try to revisit the information every year. I write about this every year because it’s so darned important. With Halloween in the offing, this is the perfect time to brush up on dog safety issues and protect your kids, too.
To give equal time, there are many kitty-centric Halloween myth-teries you’ll find fascinating, especially about black cats.
While nonstop doorbell rings and visitors showering attention may be doggy bliss for your pet, even friendly laid back pooches get their tails in a twist over the disruption to routine. That can be dangerous for the pet—and for the human. Learn more about dog bites and kid safety here…
8 Halloween Pet Myths: BUSTED
With Halloween right around the corner, what a good time to share this round up of 8 Halloween myths.
Black Cat Appreciation Day & Halloween Black Cats
August 17 is Black Cat Appreciation Day to counter the Halloween black cat negative myths. Of course, those folks who share their lives (and pillows!) with a special black cat know better. Sadly, too many black cats remain in shelters rather than being adopted.
In fact, some evidence supports the notion that black cats (one of the first “mutations” of wild coat color), enhanced what I call the feline friendly factor. Black cats often seem to be much more agreeable and love spending time with their chosen human. Maybe that’s why so many of the so-called witches were associated with black kitties.
People have more difficulty picking cats because they assume all felines are the same. And because usually, cats pick us.
Halloween Pets Safety: Protect Pets from Halloween Goblins
Halloween pet safety is needed every year. Halloween at its best is a night of mystery, fun, and thrills for human children and many adults. It’s important to keep your human kiddoes safe with these tips, but no less important for the pets. I write about Halloween pets safety every year because it can be a nightmare for your furry kids.
Halloween Pet Costumes: How to Dress Dogs in Costumes
Do you enjoy dressing up the house—and yourself—for the holidays? If you want to include Halloween pet costumes, start now to get them used to the notion. Most of the costumes don’t fit Bravo-Dawg, and I’ve not yet tried Shadow-Pup. I’ll share pictures if/when that happens.
Meanwhile, be sure to keep pets safe over Halloween, though. Dogs and cats aren’t always fans of wearing Halloween costumes, but with these tips, you can help pets accept the notion.
Halloween Pet Costumes
Some pets enjoy dressing up, particularly the small dogs already used to wearing coats and sweaters in cool weather. There are many pet costumes available from pet products stores, from fancy to plain. If your outgoing, confident pet is willing, you can have great fun with costumes. But if your pets don’t care for dress up, don’t press it. Many pets may bite over Halloween out of fear of change.
Even reluctant pets may be persuaded to wear a fancy collar or bandana or painted toenails.
Celebrating Old Cats: What Is Old?
Every year, I write about our old cat needs. While Karma-Kat has just reached middle age, cats age at different rates. When do you consider your cat old? Is your old cat a senior kitty by age 8, or 13, or…when? For cats, what is old? Here’s how the experts define ‘old age’ in cats…
The 5 Easiest Ways to Deal with Pet Hair and Odor in Your Home
Can we take a minute to talk about something almost every pet parent deals with?
Although pet hair and odors are a small price to pay to have our furry ones at home with us, the fuzz and funky smells can sometimes seem overwhelming!
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