I’m thrilled to welcome Patricia McConnell to the podcast. While she’s world-renowned for her work in animal behavior, today we’re talking about her debut mystery, Away to Me. We dive into sheepdog trials, memorable human and animal characters, and how her past as an animal behaviorist shapes the story. Patricia also shares the inspiration behind Maddie McGowan, her connection with Cat Warren (author of What the Dog Knows), and why dog lovers can read with confidence—no dogs are harmed. This one is a treat for mystery fans and dog lovers alike.

For more information on Patricia, visit: patriciamcconnell.com

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Today I’m thrilled to welcome award-winning mystery author and fellow dog lover C.B. Wilson to the show. C.B. (Cheryl) chats about her latest release, The Fire Diamond, the launch of the Gem Hunter Mysteries—where trained dogs sniff out diamonds. We dive into her background as a gemologist, her beloved Barkview Mysteries (each featuring a different dog breed), and why dogs often steal the spotlight before the humans. From bat dogs to plotting mysteries on horseback—yes, really—this is a must-listen for readers who love dogs, gems, and cozy mysteries with great four-legged characters.

For more information on Cheryl, visit: cbwilsonauthor.com

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Today I’m thrilled to welcome Ashley Bennett, author of Muscles and Monsters, the charming and spicy first book in the Leviathan Fitness series. We talk monster romance for the curious, what makes Tegan and Atlas such a perfect (and unexpected) match, and how monsters open the door to deeper emotion, danger, and tenderness. Ashley also shares how the story began during COVID, her favorite monster traits to write, and what’s coming next. If you love romance with heart, heat, and a paranormal twist, this episode is for you.

For more information on Ashley, visit: ashleybennettauthor.com

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In today’s episode, I’m joined by bestselling author Neil Plakcy, whose books span mysteries, romance, and adventure—but today we’re diving into something extra special. We’re talking about Neil’s heart-warming Smiling Dog Café novellas where healing, kindness, and second chances are always on the menu.

We chat about magical pups (including one very good dog named Cooper), the inspiration behind the café, writing emotionally honest stories, and why these books feel like a warm hug when you need one most. If you love dogs, community, and fiction that heals, this episode—and these books—are for you.

Bonus: Listeners can grab a free copy of Neil’s first Golden Retriever mystery, In Dog We Trust, here: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/3tpfoiob3x

For more information on Neil, visit: mahubooks.com

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In this episode of Sit. Stay. Read., I’m joined by author Sharon Marchisello, creator of the DeeLo Myer Cat Rescue Cozy Mystery series. We chatted about her Claymore-finalist novel Trap, Neuter, Die, how real-life rescue work inspired her sleuth, and why Trap, Neuter, Vaccinate, and Return (TNVR) plays such a powerful role in the story.

Sharon also shared how her life experiences shape her writing, the real cats who inspire her characters, and her next books.

If you love feline mysteries with fun twists, this one’s for you.

For more information on Sharon, visit: smarchisello.wordpress.com

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USA Today best-selling author Letizia Lorini joins the podcast to talk about her latest release. A Killer Kind of Romance is a clever, witty genre crossover packed with romance, mystery, small-town secrets and Sherlock—the fun and mischievous feline.

With a slow-burn romance and the lingering question of “What if the one who got away might be a serial killer?”, this story keeps readers guessing, provides great laughs and fun bad boy/good girl love story.

Whether you’re a romance reader craving something fresh or a mystery lover who enjoys passion with your suspense, this episode—and A Killer Kind of Romance—is not to be missed.

For more information on Letizia, visit: letizialorini.com

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Havoc: Trouble on the Trail is a thrilling page-turner. For this week’s episode, author Cam Torrens shares how his background in the military and Colorado search and rescue led to the story idea.

When a Black Hawk helicopter goes down in the unforgiving Colorado backcountry, Deputy Tyler Zahn is thrust into a desperate search for survivors. But the mission quickly turns deadly. The stakes skyrocket when Zahn discovers his daughter and girlfriend, an FBI agent are hiking the Colorado Trail in the vicinity of the crash. Unaware of the danger stalking them through the wilderness, they’re on a collision course with men determined to leave no witnesses behind.

Though Havoc is the fifth book in the Tyler Zahn series, it stands powerfully on its own—delivering nonstop action, emotional stakes, and a chilling race against time.

For more information on Cam, visit: camtorrens.com

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Can you ever truly escape your past—or does it always find a way to haunt you? Author Elena Taylor joins me to discuss her chilling new thriller, The Haunting of Emily Grace.

Emily Grace is desperate for a fresh start and even more desperate for a job. So when locals warn her away from the isolated house and the land she’s been hired to care for, she ignores them. But as the days stretch on, unease settles in. Her employer’s wife vanished without explanation, and the house seems steeped in secrets that refuse to stay silent.

Who can you trust? That question becomes increasingly dangerous as Emily begins uncovering a past someone is willing to kill to protect.

In this episode, Elena shares the real-life house that inspired the novel’s eerie setting and the deeply personal animal connection behind the story reflected in the book’s dedication.

For more information on Elena, visit: elenataylorauthor.com

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