Blackbird Writers
October 27, 2025
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Huge thanks to Amanda Marbais for this terrific interview on Blackbird Writers Presents.
Category: Blog Tour
Dog Talk (And Kitties Too) radio show.
October 26, 2025
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As always, I enjoyed this wonderful conversation with Tracie Hotchner on her Dog Talk (And Kitties Too) radio show.
The Poisoned Pen interview
October 19, 2025
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As always, my visit with Patrick King at The Poisoned Pen Bookstore was very enjoyable. Signed copies of Dying Cry can be ordered here: https://store.poisonedpen.com/item/TMNNOJ8O8g85qgEvGD5fkw
Dru Ann Love
October 16, 2025
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Huge thanks to Dru Ann Love for hosting a conversation with Cole Walker on her blog.
Cyrus Webb Presents
October 15, 2025
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Author Margaret Mizushima discusses DYING CRY on Cyrus Webb Presents
Huge thanks to host Cyrus Webb for this fun interview!
Podcast Sit. Stay. Read.
October 14, 2025
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Fellow K-9 author Kathleen Donnelly hosts a wonderful podcast called Sit. Stay. Read.
Watch our conversation here:
Kimbra Kasch
October 13, 2025
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Huge thanks to children’s author Kimbra Kasch for hosting me on her podcast.
Page 69 Test
October 13, 2025
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Marshal Zeringue has a great blog called the Page 69 Test.
This is Berthoud Podcast
October 11, 2025
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After our event at the Berthoud Community Library, Amie Pilla interviewed Kathleen Donnelly and me for the library podcast.
Donnell Ann Bell
October 10, 2025
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Many thanks to author friend Donnell Bell for hosting this post about Preparing for a Book Launch on her blog.
George Cramer Interviews Margaret
October 9, 2025
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Author George Cramer hosted this interview about the writing process on his blog. including the inspiration for Robo’s character.
In honor of Hannah
October 7, 2025
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In hope of creating awareness of a service for folks grieving the loss of a pet, I wrote this article for Crimespree Magazine about our Hannah.
Randy Weir, Bringing Life to Characters
October 7, 2025
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I enjoyed visiting with author R. Weir on his podcast, Bringing Life to Characters.
Doggy Diva features Dying Cry
October 3, 2025
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Huge thanks to Susan Marie for hosting me on her Doggy Diva radio show!
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LISTEN NOTES
Sit.Stay.Read.
June 26, 2025
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I loved visiting about the Timber Creek K-9 Mysteries with K-9 author Kathleen Donnelly on her debut episode of her podcast Sit.Stay.Read.
Writers and Publishers Network
May 4, 2025
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I loved writing this article for Writers and Publishers Network!
Shoutout Colorado
April 9, 2025
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Shoutout Colorado gave me a wonderful opportunity to share a bit about myself.
Colorado Sun
November 10, 2024
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The Colorado Sun news magazine asks such great interview questions!
Crime Reads
November 6, 2024
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I had such a terrific time listing some of my favorite outdoor mysteries for Crime Reads magazine.
Blackbird Writers Presents
October 24, 2024
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I had such a fun conversation with fellow Blackbird Writer Tracey S. Phillips.
Twisted Passages
October 22, 2024
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Huge thanks to thriller author Marie Sutro who interviewed me on her wonderful podcast, Twisted Passages.
Terry Shepherd
October 19, 2024
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I was thrilled to visit with wonderful host Terry Shepherd on his podcast.
Cyrus Webb
October 18, 2024
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A huge thank you to radio host Cyrus Webb for this terrific interview!
The Poisoned Pen
October 11, 2024
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Huge thanks to Barbara Peters for hosting author Scott Graham and me at her fabulous bookstore, The Poisoned Pen. And many thanks to Patrick King for being our moderator.
Donna Schlachter
October 9, 2024
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Many thanks to author Donna Schlachter for hosting me on her blog.
Marshal Zeringue
October 8, 2024
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Marshal Zeringue’s blog highlights books that authors read.
Bringing Life to Characters podcast
October 8, 2024
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I loved visiting with R Weir on his Bringing Life to Characters podcast
Speaking of Mysteries
October 7, 2024
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It was such a pleasure to visit with Nancie Clare on Speaking of Mysteries.
Ladies of Mystery blog
October 5, 2024
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Thank you to Paty Jager for hosting me on her Ladies of Mystery blog.
Marshal Zeringue
October 5, 2024
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Marshal Zeringue invited me to apply the Page 69 test to Gathering Mist.
Dru Ann Love
September 14, 2024
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Huge thanks to Dru Ann Love for this fun author interview.
Doggy Diva Show
September 10, 2024
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Huge thanks to Susan Marie for hosting me on the Doggy Diva Show.
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Facebook Crime and Wine with Pam Hutchins
July 27, 2024
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Pam Hutchins and I talk about writing mystery series and Gathering Mist.
Voyage Denver
June 11, 2024
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Voyage Denver interviewed Margaret for their Rising Stars feature.
The Poisoned Pen
April 10, 2023
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Sending a big thank you to Barbara Peters and Patrick King of The Poisoned Pen bookstore for hosting author Scott Graham and me while we discuss our new books.
Watch the video below.
Crime Reads
April 10, 2023
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Huge thanks to Crime Reads for publishing my fun article about being a vet’s wife!
Conversations Live!
March 30, 2023
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I had a great time discussing Standing Dead with host Cyrus Webb on his program, Conversations Live!
Jungle Red Writers
March 22, 2023
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Hugs and gratitude to Jungle Red Writers for hosting my post on their blog.
Doggy Diva Show
March 21, 2023
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Susan Marie of the Doggy Diva Show interviewed me for her radio program and podcast.
Speaking of Mysteries
March 21, 2023
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Nancie Clare and I had a delightful conversation on her podcast, Speaking of Mysteries.
Kings River Life
March 18, 2023
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Kings River Life magazine included this great review of Standing Dead along with my article about a dog’s sense of smell.
Blackbird Writer
March 10, 2023
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Sharon Lynn, a fellow Blackbird Writer, and I had a wonderful visit on our podcast.
Dru’s Book Musings
March 10, 2023
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Thanks to Dru Ann Love for hosting this Day in the Life of Mattie Cobb guest post.
Pet Lady Radio Show
March 6, 2023
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I had a fabulous conversation with Tracie Hotchner on her Pet Lady Radio Show.
Writing Works Wonders
March 5, 2023
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Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathleen King hosted me on their wonderful show, Writing Works Wonders.
Donnell Ann Bell
March 3, 2023
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Visit Donnell Ann Bell’s blog to read my take on book titles.
Blackbird Writers
November 29, 2021
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On the Blackbird Writers blog, I talk about using The Enneagram to develop characters.
Page 69 Test
October 7, 2021
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In the Page 69 Test blog, Marshal Zeringue asks authors to assess if page 69 in their books is a good representation of the entire book or not.
Leeann Betts
October 5, 2021
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Mystery author Leeann Betts hosted an author interview with me on her blog, including the question “what is the strangest thing an editor ever said to you?“
Crime Reads
September 18, 2021
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Do you like mysteries set in the mountains of the American West?
Poisoned Pen Video
September 17, 2021
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National Park Mystery author Scott Graham and I had a lovely visit with Barbara Peters of the Poisoned Pen Bookstore in Scottsdale, AZ. Towards the bottom of the page, there’s a video of the 3 of us speaking.
Radio Pet Lady
September 12, 2021
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Each year I have a delightful visit with Tracie Hotchner, the Radio Pet Lady.
Conversations Live
September 8, 2021
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I enjoyed this conversation with Cyrus Webb on his radio show, Conversations Live.
Dialogue Between the Lines
September 7, 2021
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Huge thanks to Susan Wingate for this fun interview on her radio show, Dialogue Between the Lines.
Speaking of Mysteries with Nancie Clare
September 6, 2021
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Nancie Clare asks interesting questions about the Timber Creek K-9 Mysteries and Striking Range.
Podcast by Brian Murphy on How Writers Write
September 2, 2021
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Brian Murphy and I enjoyed our visit on How Writers Write.
Goodreads blog
August 14, 2021
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Author Cynthia Hamilton asked, “Where did the inspiration for the Timber Creek K-9 Mysteries come from?” in this guest post on her Goodreads blog.
Blackbird Writers
March 8, 2021
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Dogs can be everyday heroes like our dog Hannah, or they can be truly heroic like Robo and our dog Bear.
Chicks on the Case
February 24, 2021
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I was delighted to be a guest on the Chicks on the Case blog for this post: The Joys of Being a Veterinarian’s Wife (or How Being a Vet’s Wife Inspired My Writing)
C.C. Harrison interview
February 19, 2021
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Author C.C. Harrison interviews five authors on seeds of book ideas that grew to fruition.
Free Range Writers Blog
October 25, 2020
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Huge thanks to Environmental authors Pamela Beason, Gregory Zeigler, and Dave Butler for hosting my post on their Free Range Writers Blog
In Reference to Murder
February 25, 2020
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Thank you to BV Lawson for hosting me on her blog, In Reference to Murder, in which I write about how I do my K-9 research for TRACKING GAME and the full series.
Research tips hereDru Ann Love’s Book Musing
November 15, 2019
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I love Dru Ann Love’s Book Musing blog where she hosts “A day in the Life” of fictional characters. So happy to share something from Mattie Cobb.
A Day in the Life of Mattie CobbBook Page
November 12, 2019
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Book Page asked me to write a short article about some of the terrific dogs in crime fiction today. I couldn’t list them all, but here’s a short list for starters.
Go here for The ListMystery author Leeann Betts
October 30, 2019
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Thanks to fellow mystery writer, Leeann Betts , I get to share some of the Behind the Scenes plotting into the writing of TRACKING GAME.
Read the Mystery Behind the MysteryChicks on the Case
July 31, 2019
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The fabulous Chicks on the Case invited me to write a post for their entertaining blog. Read all about how I’m “Going to the Dogs” in this short blog post.
Read the post here.Amy Rivers Blog
April 15, 2019
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Author Amy Rivers hosted this blog post in which I get to talk about the start of my writing career.
Read About it Here…BlogCritics
October 7, 2018
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In this BlogCritics interview, I talk about the challenges I faced when writing Burning Ridge, research, and my advice for aspiring authors.
Go here for the interview…BloggerNews
October 5, 2018
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This interview with BloggerNews talks about working, writing, research, and interactions with my “muse.” Hope you enjoy!
Read all about it…Beyond The Books
October 2, 2018
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Do you want to know what Deputy Mattie Cobb thinks about Burning Ridge? Go to Beyond The Books to find out.
Mattie tells all…The Story Behind the Book
October 1, 2018
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In this guest blog post on The Story Behind the Book, I talk about the story behind Burning Ridge.
Go here to learn the inspiration behind this book….Mystery Readers Inc.
September 27, 2018
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Thanks to Janet Rudolph for hosting this guest post on Mystery Readers Inc. in which I talk about combining things I knew with things I didn’t know to create the Timber Creek K-9 Mysteries.
Go here to read the article….Dark Phantom
September 25, 2018
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I enjoyed visiting with the Dark Phantom about the art and craft of writing mysteries. Hope you enjoy this interview as much as I did!
Read our conversation…Straight from the Author’s Mouth
September 21, 2018
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In this Straight from the Author’s Mouth interview, we discuss the down and dirty of the vigorous schedule required for publishing a one-book-a-year
series.
Book Bloggin’ Princess
September 19, 2018
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I explore various social media platforms for book promotion in this guest post on Book Bloggin’ Princess. Look for the link to a website that can help you with your social media woes.
Let’s look at social media platforms…Confessions of an Eccentric Bookaholic
September 18, 2018
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This is the conversation with Mayra Calvani from As the Pages Turn that she also posted on Confessions of an Eccentric Bookaholic.
Did you get to read this interview yet…Publishing Secrets of Authors
September 17, 2018
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This post on Publishing Secrets of Authors tells about my publishing journey as well as my advice for aspiring authors.
Explore my publishing journey…As the Pages Turn
September 14, 2018
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Mayra Calvani interviews authors about their writing process and their books. In this post on As the Pages Turn, we talk about creativity, the good and the bad of writing, and obsession.
Enjoy the interview…Dear Reader, Love Author
September 13, 2018
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Dear Reader, Love Author blogspot posts letters from authors who want to share something about their books with readers. Here’s a letter from me about BURNING RIDGE.
Read my letter…Book Cover Junkies
September 12, 2018
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Ever wonder how the book covers for the Timber Creek K-9 Mysteries are designed? This interview hosted by Book Cover Junkie might interest you.
Read the Interview…Writers Life Blogspot
September 11, 2018
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The Writers Life Blogspot hosts “Shadowing a Day in the Life of a Mystery Writer,” which tells a little something about how I spend the majority of my days. Aspiring authors might want to know.
Discover how I work…