Back in the late 1900’s I was an exotic animal trainer at the San Diego Zoo. All those years of experience contribute heavily to my writing today. My books all feature animals as primary characters, and I love exploring the human-animal bond in my latest, Salt, Sky, and Fire. I often get asked, what was … More Real Life Inspiration

Hi Friends! Thanks for stopping by. Have you read Salt, Sky and Fire yet? I’m hoping that’s what brought you here. Reviews are tough to get for self-published indie authors, would you please take a second and let me know what you think? Thank you for being a reader! I appreciate your feedback! I’ll be … More Salt, Sky, and Fire Poll

If you haven’t read Salt, Sky, and Fire yet, what are you waiting for? If you have – this is Chapter One from the sequel, Wind, Waves, and Ruin. It picks up right where SSaF left off, with Ozora, Fraser, and Taenya being confronted by an emissary from Alurenth. This book will be released shortly … More Sneak Peak – Wind, Waves, and Ruin

Hello Friends! Everyone staying warm and healthy out there? We had a little bit of snow, and are finally getting some decent rain. Or as I like to think of it, writing weather. Bonus for this month: I’ve changed the Book Wyrm post, Dog Training Basics – Consistency in Communication, from Paid to Free followers. Find … More Images Inspired by Salt, Sky, and Fire

In addition to the sequel to Salt, Sky, and Fire, I’ve also got a complete novel set in the same city, but nearly a thousand years later. The mage school that Ozora and the others strove to establish is now a dominant force in a city that has grown and expanded. Known as the Bestiary, … More In The Works – More books set in Hastrior.

I had dreams of writing, even when I worked at the Zoo.  Then, I imagined I’d write my memoirs.  Thought by the time I’d put in 20 or 30 years I’d have enough memories stashed away to make some interesting stories.  I even had a title for my autobiography:  Dead Mice In My Pocket.  Catchy, … More Back In The Day – When I Cuddled With Cheetahs.

This is a scene from Salt, Sky, and Fire that I eventually pulled. It’s set in Ozora and Fraser’s past, and shows their breakup scene. Enjoy – *** When I brought her aboard Skirmisher she was instantly suspicious. “Why have you brought me here?” Ozora barely stepped away from the gangway, planting her feet and … More The Scene That Wasn’t – Deleted from Salt, Sky, and Fire

Training your dog involves teaching her a wide spectrum of behaviors. Some behaviors you’ll expect her to do all the time, without being told; for example, not eliminating in the house. For others, you will give a specific command, like “sit.” Since you are the trainer, the burden falls upon you to be absolutely clear and precise … More Dog Training Basics – Consistency in Communication

If I told you that you and your pet could communicate, would you believe me? If you’ve had pets, you already know what I’m talking about but – are you new to the pet thing? Did you just get your first dog or cat and wonder how you’re going to get this critter to understand … More Real World Animal Communication