Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am an author, artist, and animal advocate. I have volunteered in animal rescue for more than 30 years, and am the founder of Lost & Found Ohio Pets. I have written five books about my rescue pets experiences; “Born Without a Tail” (2007), “Circling the Waggins;How 5 Misfit Dogs Saved Me from Bewilderness” (2012), “Parade of Misfits” (2013), “How to Change the World in 30 Seconds: A Web Warrior’s Guide to Animal Advocacy Online” and “Finding Fido: Practical Steps for Finding Your Lost Pet”. I attribute my love of animals to having been raised by Wulffs.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
“Finding Fido: Practical Steps for Finding Your Lost Pet”. I was inspired to write it after founding Lost & Found Ohio Pets, and seeing how people are so overwhelmed when they lose a pet that they have no idea how to get the word out and start searching.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
An overall love of all books has influenced me more than anything. I’m an avid reader. I have favorite authors, but I don’t know that they have influenced my style, because I don’t feel as though I can hold a candle to them. I love Terry Pratchett’s work…though I can never hope to be that clever and funny. I love Karen Russell’s work, but I will never be that imaginative. A great many “dog books” have influenced me, in that they helped me see the stories that were unfolding around me every day and gave me direction.
What are you working on now?
I am working on three projects. One is a follow-up to Circling the Waggins; another is a children’s picture book, and the third is a work of fiction. They all heavily feature dogs.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I have not promoted for a long time. I try to keep my readers engaged on my blog, “Up on the Woof”, and on my facebook fan page.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Have a lot of people read what you are working on. And not just good friends…you need people who are objective, or who know you well enough to be really honest.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Don’t believe anything you hear, and only half of what you see. Oh, wait…you mean about writing? Um…write all the time, about everything. Not just stories, but letters (to newspapers, to friends, to representatives), because the more you write, the better you become at it. If you have “writer’s block”, write about *that*.
What are you reading now?
I am reading “Bono: In Conversation with Michka Assayas” and “Tail of Vengeance” (Chet and Bernie Mystery 0.3) by Spencer Quinn
What’s next for you as a writer?
Hopefully, a series of kid’s books.
If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
“The Outsiders” by S.E.Hinton
“St. Lucy’s Home for Girls Raised by Wolves” by Karen Russell
“The Complete Elfquest” by Wendy & Richard Pini
and a good guide book of tropical birds.
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