In this week’s episode, I’m joined by cozy author Christa Nardi. She writes multiple fun and charming mystery series including Cold Creek, Sheridan Hendley, Stacie Maroni, and Izzie Di Sante. Drawing on her background as a psychologist, Christa infuses her stories with authentic emotions, believable motivations, and strong female sleuths.

We discuss her inspiration for creating relatable, resilient heroines, incorporating canine sidekicks into her stories and the joy she finds in writing mysteries that are engaging and suspenseful—without the grit or gore. Of course, we also chat about her dogs, travel adventures, and how life experiences often spark new story ideas.

For more information on Christa, visit: https://cccnardi.wixsite.com/mysite

For more about my K-9 books, visit: kathleendonnelly.com

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When Melanie Travis’s six-year-old son decides he needs a Great Dane, she figures a visit to a breeder will settle things. But in Die Another Dane, that simple trip turns into another twisty murder mystery for Melanie and her pack!

Join me for a delightful chat with beloved cozy mystery author Laurien Berenson as we talk about giant dogs, family life, horses and her 31st Melanie Travis mystery. Expect plenty of laughs, a few crumbs of cake, and maybe a clue or two.

For more information on Laurien, visit: https://www.facebook.com/LaurienBerenson

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Joining me for the10th book celebration in the FBI K-9 series is Jen Danna who writes as Sara Driscoll. I enjoyed learning more about the story behind Deadly Trade where FBI Special Agent Meg Jennings and her handsome black Lab, Hawk must solve one of their toughest cases yet involving wildlife trafficking.

On her honeymoon Meg, Hawk and her husband Todd, stumble across a brutal poaching ring. Can Hawk help Meg, Todd and the other investigators find and stop the poachers? Or will the poachers stop them first?

Based on real life wildlife trafficking along with the threat of a volcano eruption, Deadly Trade is a thrilling read with great K-9 action.

For more information on Jen writing as Sara Driscoll, visit: jenjdanna.com

For more about my K-9 books, visit: kathleendonnelly.com

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In Tails From The Crypt, A Pumpkin Glow festival turnsdeadly in the small town of Twilight Cove. Georgie Johansen has kept her dogs’ magical powers secret…until now. When the murder of a new unpopular town resident happens and Georgie’s best friend becomes the prime suspect, Georgiemust rely on her sleuthing skills.

With the help of her handsome and charming boyfriend, heraunt and her special dogs, Georgie works hard to find the real killer before it’s too late.

A fun, enchanting, page-turning cozy mystery, Tails From TheCrypt is a must read for Halloween.

For more information on Sarah, visit: https://www.authorsarahfox.com/

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I had the pleasure of chatting with the delightfulaward-winning author Marie Tierney about her book, Deadly Animals—a great read for this time of the year. Deadly Animals was the International Thriller Writers debut book of the year and won the McDermid debut award for crime fiction.

Marie and I had a fun conversation about the inspirationbehind her main character, Ava, who while out late at night discovers the body of a classmate. After an anonymous call to the police, Ava manages to stay involved in the investigation through the wonderful Detective Delahaye.

Deadly Animals is a gripping thriller, coming of age and spooky read all wrapped up into one. Check back later this week when I’ll do another Spooky Special for fun “Howl-o-ween Tails.”

For more information on Marie, visit: https://www.instagram.com/marie.tierney.971/

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I’m welcoming back my fellow K-9 author, Margaret Mizushima, to celebrate her latest release, Dying Cry. In this 10th Timber Creek K-9 mystery, our favorite team—Mattie, Robo, and Cole—set out for a peaceful day of snowshoeing, only to be drawn into a chilling mystery when a hauntingcry echoes through the canyon.

Known for her suspense and authentic K-9 work, Margaret once again delivers a story that will keep the pages turning. Tune in as we talk about Dying Cry, ten years of Timber Creek, and what’s next for this beloved series The Denver Post calls “one of the West’s finest.”

For more information on Margaret, visit: margaretmizushima.com/

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New York Times bestselling author Robert Dugoni joins me for a fun conversation about his hit Tracy Crosswhite series and the real-life dogs who inspired canine characters Rex and Sherlock. We discuss becoming a dog owner later in life and how his beloved pups found their way into his stories. Joinus for this fun, heartfelt episode filled with wagging tails and inspiring conversation for mystery fans and dog lovers alike!

To learn more about Robert and his books, visit: robertdugonibooks.com/

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What do you get when you have a retired cop, podcaster andauthor? Patrick O’Donnell! I had the opportunity to speak to Patrick on the show about his amazing career as a sergeant in the Milwaukee Police Department.Find out who his all-time favorite officer was (hint—he had four-legs and was covered in fur) and learn about his own podcast, Cops and Writers.

Patrick has been a big part of the writing community helpingauthors get the details right. Now he’s also published his own book, The Good Collar. We talk about the inspiration behind the storyline and more.

Join us for this fun discussion.

To learn more about Patrick, his books and his podcast visit:copsandwriters.com

For more about my K-9 books, visit: kathleendonnelly.com

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