Smugglers Beware!
Dogs have been used in law enforcement for centuries. The K-9 has an extraordinary sense of smell which has proven exceptionally helpful in detecting narcotics, explosives, and other contraband. Most...
View ArticleGuest Post: Dogs and Love
Elena Hartwell Talks about Dogs and Love I have always loved dogs. Big dogs, little dogs, and everything in between. I have an especially deep appreciation and respect for old dogs—their graying faces...
View ArticleWorking Tails
If you like suspenseful crime fiction focused on working dogs and law enforcement set amid rugged mountain terrain, check out award-winning author & K-9 handler Kathleen Donnelly's National Forest...
View ArticleAdventure Awaits!
Spring is an ideal time to get out and explore the hills and hollers of the Arkansas Ozarks, so grab your hiking gear, camera, and maps and get ready for adventure! Whether you're planning a short...
View ArticleAntihistamines for Dogs?
It's springtime here in the Ozarks, and that means seasonal allergies for the entire household--including our pets. In the past, we've successfully managed Sasha's allergies with Apoquel (an anti-itch...
View ArticleGuest Post: A Dog is the Best Partner
Today's post comes from Kathleen Donnelly, who writes the National Forest K-9 series. *** For nearly twenty years, I've had the honor of partnering with the best co-workers in the world—my dogs. I...
View ArticleMystery Past and Present
In the world of mystery fiction, you’ll find a varied collection of amateur sleuths—characters whose careers seldom fall within the scope of traditional law enforcement. Browse the library or bookstore...
View ArticleHoliday Foods & Pets
Our Sheltie, Sasha, wouldn't pick up food that had fallen to the floor without permission first. At the other end of the behavior spectrum, we have Penny Puppy (who probably thinks her name is No...
View ArticlePuppy Chronicles
In-depth research is a habit of mine, carried over from my years in academia to my work writing the Waterside Kennels mystery fiction. That's why I spend a lot of time online and face-to-face with...
View ArticleCrime Fiction You’ll Want to Read
For many fans of long-running mystery series, there's usually some kind of "hook" that captures their interest and spurs them to read more. It might be the time period or locale; for example Elizabeth...
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