Animal Writes - Animal Writers and Best-selling Authors - Pets & Animals

Joining me for this episode is author-illustrator Kristine A. Lombardi. We have a chat about her latest children’s book, Crouton. Crouton was inspired by Boo, the sweet shelter cat who adopted Kristine. Learn more about what it takes to not only write but also illustrate a wonderful and successful book for children. Enjoy!

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Joining me for this episode is Internationally renowned animal behaviorist and bestselling author, Patricia McConnell. We have a chat about her first novel, Away To Me. Away To Me is full of all the things a good mystery should have – a senseless murder, a heroine and (of course) a canine companion. Learn what it takes to write a stunning book of fiction from one of the best non-fiction writers around. Enjoy!

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Joining me for this episode is #1 New York Times bestselling author James Rollins. We have a chat about his latest stand-alone thriller, Trust No One. This electrifying thriller centers around a group of British university students, who are falsely accused of killing their professor. Follow the students across Europe, trying to clear their name, while decoding an ancient text filled with secrets that could change humankind forever. Learn how the author writes such thrilling novels, whether part of The Sigma Force Series or as a stand-alone novel. Enjoy!

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Joining me for this episode is multi-series author Sara Driscoll. We chat about her latest novel in the FBI K-9 Series, Deadly Trade. The novel takes place in the Pu’u Maka’ala Natural Area Reserve on the Big Island of Hawaii. Follow the cast of characters while they go after and take-down animal poachers in the remote areas of the reserve. Also, learn what it takes to write not one but two multi-series novels. Have a listen and learn from one of the best. Enjoy!

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Joining me for this episode is author Leokadia George. We have a chat about her latest book in the young kids series, Trumpet The Miracle Wolf Pup: Trumpet Becomes A Mom. We discuss what it takes to write the series and how to keep young kids entertained and engaged. Also, we discuss her work at the Wolf Conservation Center and we all can help the threatened Gray Wolf. Enjoy!

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In this episode, I have a chat with New York Times bestselling author Michael Hingson. We discuss his latest book, Live Like a Guide Dog. We chat about the books lessons for overcoming fear, how being afraid can be a positive thing and all the principles that each of his guide dogs have taught him. Have a listen and learn about Michael’s adventures and learning from his guide dogs. Enjoy!

EPISODE NOTES: Michael Hingson - Live Like a Guide Dog

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Joining me for this episode is New York Times bestselling author Steven Rowly. Steven I chat about his latest novel (a novella), The Dogs of Venice.

The Dogs of Venice is a heartwarming story about a man overcoming heartbreak, when he meets a street dog that helps him find his way again. Steven and I also chat about his writing style and how he crafts his bestselling novels. Have a listen to this entertaining and insightful episode. Enjoy!

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Joining me for this episode is author and human-canine relationship specialist Sylvie Savage. We have a chat about her book Unleash. Unleash teaches us how to evolve from dog training to dog parenting. We discuss how each dog and family are unique, how to understand the needs of the entire family (dogs included), while adapting to the societies’ thoughts on how our dogs should act and be treated. Have a listen and learn how to expand dog training into dog parenting. Enjoy!

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Joining me for this episode is author, animal advocate and priest Willaim Miller. We discuss the re-release of his book, The Gospel According to Sam – 20th Anniversary Edition. We chat about the heroic moment his dog Sam was rescued from a fire by brave neighbors and the lessons learned from Sam along the way. Chalked full of animal stories, with five new stories added, The Gospel According to Sam – 20th Anniversary Edition is sure to touch everyone’s heart and soul. Have a listen to the stories and how William crafts his writing. Enjoy!

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Joining me for this episode is award winning author Cate Conte. Cate and I have a fun chat about her latest cozy, in the Cat Café Mystery Series, Claws Out. We discuss the characters, new real-life local and the murders in the mystery. Cate and I also discuss what it takes to write a mystery series, as well as writing different genres. Of course, as usual, we discuss the importance and reward of rescue animals and organizations. Have a listen to one of the best, Cate Conte. Enjoy!

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Joining me for this episode is author and veterinarian Philipp Schott. Philipp and I have a chat about his recent book Heal the Beasts. Heal the Beasts is a fascinating and sometimes humorous look into the curious history of veterinarian medicine and treatments. Sharing stories of 22 different animal healers and veterinarians dating back thousands of years. Have a listen to this entertaining and insightful interview discussing all types of animals and the way we have taken care of them over the centuries. Enjoy!

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Joining me for this episode are certified professional dog trainers and authors, Kathy Callahan and Helen St. Pierre. We have a chat about their new book, Old Dog, New Dog. Kathy and Helen teach us how to best support our aging best dog friend, while welcoming a new puppy to their new forever home. From deciding the right time to add another dog, doing what’s best for your aging dog, committing time and energy to the new pup and how to say goodbye to your older dog when the time comes. Have a listen and learn a lot. Enjoy!

Joining me for this episode multi-award winning singer/songwriter Skip Ewing. Skip has written 11 #1 country hits recorded by likes of Keith Urban, George Strait, Kenny Chesney and many of the biggest names in country music. Skip and I have a chat about his own recent hit Road Dog. Road Dog a fun, lively and heartfelt song that features his own dog Shotgun. Skip explains how after many years of writing songs to hit the charts, he is now writing about what moves him and others (Guess what? His songs are still hitting the charts!) Skip says “It’s all about hear...

Allen & Linda Anderson, the husband and wife team that have brought us numerous books on the animal-human connection, have done it again with their latest book, Dogs & the Women Who Love Them. This book shares with its readers the inspirational true stories that celebrate the companionship between the female-canine teams featured within its pages. In this podcast, the Andersons talked about why they wrote this book, how it felt to have this book listed in Oprah Winfrey’s O Magazine, and what one of their favorite chapters was in the book. In addition, since I work with so many people th...

Award-winning, nationally syndicated humor columnist, Bruce Cameron, has written his first fictional novel, A Dog’s Purpose, which has become a New York Times bestseller. Being a best-selling author is not new to Bruce as he is also the author of 8 Simple Rules for Dating My Daughter (which the television show of the same name featuring the late John Ritter was based on). During this podcast, we talked about his latest book, the one dog that had four incarnations within the story, the reason he was inspired to write the book and the screenplay he is co-writing for DreamWorks Studios to...

Veteran journalist and celebrity interviewer, Glenn Plaskin, is the author of Katie Up and Down the Hall. This is the true story of how his dog, Katie, turned five neighbors into a family. During this podcast, Glenn shared the real-life escapades that Katie had that brought him closer to his neighbors to create a family like no other. He also shared with us which celebrities he and Katie met and interviewed as well as what it’s been like since Katie’s passing with his new cocker spaniel, Lucy.

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New York Times bestselling author, Larry Levin, talked with me about his debut book, Oogy: The Dog Only a Family Could Love. The story about Oogy illustrates how a dog, by given a second chance with people that love him, persevered to overcome the greatest of odds. Find out from Larry how he and his family met Oogy simply by chance. We also discussed what life has been like since the release of the book, what breed of dog Oogy really is, and what it was like to drive cross-country with Oogy to be featured on Oprah Winfrey’s show.

Pulitzer prize-winning investigative reporter, John Woestendiek, joined me to talk about his recently released book, Dog Inc.: The Uncanny Inside Story of Cloning Man’s Best Friend. His book illustrates the lengths that dog owners will go to duplicate their beloved animals. During the podcast, I talked with John about what prompted him to write about the dog cloning industry, how much the cloning process costs, and whether the results are what the pet owners expected.

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Arden Moore, the founder of the Four Legged Life online pet community, award-winning author, editor, speaker, pet expert and host of "Oh Behave!" on Pet Life Radio, talked with me about one of her many books, Dog Parties: How to Party With Your Pup during this podcast episode. Her book is loaded with helpful tips to help make your "paw-ty" the best in the neighborhood! Arden and I also talked about her latest projects, her own pets’ parties and why pet parties are becoming so popular.

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John Zeaman, award-winning journalist and author, recently released his book, Dog Walks Man: A Six-Legged Odyssey. During the podcast, I asked John to share with me why he wrote the book about the added benefits he discovered from walking his dog. In addition, he also provided an overview of the book, discussed his background as an art critic and how it helped him to write his book, and what makes a walk with a dog more meaningful than simply walking alone. If you’ve ever wanted to know more about the metaphysical joys of walking with your dog, be sure an...

Blogger, free-lance writer and editor, CeliaSue Hecht, joined me to talk about her very popular blog, Have Dog Blog Will Travel. We talked about her inspiration to create a blog, what it takes to be a successful writer and blogger and the types of articles and advice are featured on her blog. During the podcast, I talked with CeliaSue about some of the trips that she and her dog, Cici, have taken and what it has been like to travel with Cici. Traveling with your beloved pet can be very fulfilling. If you’ve ever taken a journey with your fu...

Janet Elder, a senior editor of The New York Times, recently released her bestselling book, Huck. During the podcast, I asked Janet to share with me why she wrote the book about her dog, Huck. She also provided an overview of the book, discussed how much Huck means to her and her family, and shared what having her book listed in Oprah Winfrey’s "O Magazine" as 1 of the 16 recommended books for dog lovers meant to her. Huck’s story is very inspiring and teaches us never to give up hope when searching for a lost pet because they are part...

Nancy Stanley talked with me about her book Pillow with a Heartbeat, in which she told the story of how her chocolate poodle, Truffles, went from being the runt of the litter to working with children as a very effective therapy dog. During this podcast episode we also talked about the differences between a therapy dog and a service dog, how she came to realize that Truffles would make a great therapy dog and the role that Truffles plays in the Make a Wish Foundation. Listen to this interview to find out more about the qualities that Nancy saw in...

New York Times bestselling author, Sophy Burnham, recently released her thirteenth book, The Art of Intuition: Cultivating Your Inner Wisdom. During this podcast, Sophy and I focused our discussion on chapter 6 in her book which dealt with the intuition that animals have and animal intuitives / communicators. In addition, we talked about her first experience where she heard her dog, Puck, say, "Wait! Wait for me!". As you can imagine, this was a total surprise to Sophy (as it probably would be to anyone not used to this happening)!

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Two of the founding members from Rescue Ink, Joe Panz and Big Ant, joined me in this episode to talk about the work they do to help animals that are being neglected and abused. Their work is featured in the recently released book, Rescue Ink: Tough Guys on a Mission to Keep our Animals Safe, written by Denise Flaim. They shared with me how the non-profit organization, Rescue Ink, was started, discussed the two stories in the book which featured them, and how Rescue Ink strives to educate people on how to better care for their pets. If you’re a...

The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) president and CEO, Wayne Pacelle, joined me in this episode to talk about his recently released book, The Bond: Our Kinship with Animals, Our Call to Defend Them. He talked about what inspired him to write this book, the current issues that are at the forefront of the HSUS’ efforts, and his advice to others on how they can help to save animals from abuse and neglect.

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Author, radio show host and the star of Animal Planet’s It’s Me or the Dog, Victoria Stilwell, joined me in this episode to talk about her book by the same name and the current projects that she is working on. The work that she does with dogs of all types and their families is featured in her book, It’s Me or the Dog. She also shared information with me about her participation in National Dog Bite Prevention Week (May 15-21, 2011), some of the most common challenges she is asked to assist with, her Positively network (podcast, training, websit...

Emmy-nominated writer and author, Martin Kihn, joined me to talk about his recently released book, Bad Dog: A Love Story. His book is a memoir about his struggles with sobriety and taming his unruly Bernese mountain dog, Hola. Martin shared with me how Hola helped him change his perspective on life, what prompted him to write this book and how the love he shares with Hola has helped him. If you’ve ever wondered how a dog can change your life forever, be sure and listen to this episode.

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New York Times best-selling author and veterinary surgeon, Dr. Nick Trout, talked with me about his recently released book, Ever By My Side: A Memoir in Eight Pets. We discussed each of the eight pets featured in his book and how they have helped shape him into the person he is today. He also shared how this book is different than the others that he has written about veterinary medicine, the lessons that he’s learned from each of the pets and what prompted him to write this book.

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Blogger, author and Georgia Writers Association President, Cherie Miller, joined me to talk about her entertaining and popular blog, Pet Peeves. During the podcast, we talked about how she got started with blogging, the types of articles and advice that are featured on her blog and how having a Master’s degree in Professional Writing has helped her with being the author of this blog. She also shared one of her pet peeves that she has with one of her dogs. If you have a pet peeve with one of your pets, you’ll definitely want to listen to this epis...

Best-selling multiple book author, Linda Francis Lee, joined me in this episode to talk about her latest novel, Emily & Einstein. Her novel is about getting second chances, the strength of the human spirit and the danger of taking life for granted. During this podcast, we talked about why Linda decided to write a novel with a dog as the main character, what getting a second chance would mean to her and what she hopes readers will take away from reading Emily & Einstein. If you’ve ever wondered what you would do if given a second chance to make things right, be...

Author and studio animal trainer, Sue Chipperton joined me in this episode to talk about her recently released book, A Famous Dog’s Life: The Story of Gidget, America’s Most Beloved Chihuahua. While Sue has trained many animals for roles in commercials, television and movies, her book mainly focuses on her life with Gidget the famous "Yo Quiero, Taco Bell" dog and the fascinating world of Hollywood animal training. Sue shared with me what it was like to train such a famous dog, how she selects animals that will be trained for roles in movies, commercials and television, and how...

Jeffrey B. Burton's latest mystery/thriller, The Second Grave (Severn House), came out on February 4, 2025. It’s the second in his Chicago K-9 series, following The Dead Years (March 2024). Burton's critically-acclaimed Mace Reid K-9 mystery series (St. Martin’s Press/Minotaur) include The Finders, The Keepers, and The Lost. Jeff's short stories have appeared in dozens of magazines and anthologies. His short story, Liza, appeared in The Twisted Book of Shadows, which won the 2019 Shirley Jackson Award for Edited Anthology. Jeff lives in St. Paul, Minnesota with his wife, Cindy, an irate Pomeranian named Lucy, and a happy galoot of a Be...

Joining me for this episode is author A.J. Hackwith. We have a fun chat about her latest fantasy novel, Toto. Toto is a modern, humorous and snarky take on the Wizard of Oz, told from the viewpoint of Toto the dog. Have a listen and learn what it takes to right a new spin on an old classic. Enjoy!

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Joining me for this episode is author and photographer Katherine Carver. Katherine and I have a warm and heartfelt chat about her debut book, Abandoned: Chronicling the Journeys of Once-Forsaken Dogs. The book recounts the stories of dogs that were left behind, some finding forever homes and some who never found their way home. The black and white photos in the book capture the tenderness and soul of each dog and their story. Have a listen and learn more about these amazing dogs and how you can help others find their way home.

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Joining me for this episode is multi-genre author Christina Lynch. Christina and I have a fun chat about her latest novel, Pony Confidential. The humorous novel sets the stage for an equine mystery. Featuring a snarky and endearing pony, who solves the mystery of the only human he has ever loved of a crime she didn’t commit. Also, we chat about Christina’s work teaching writing and how she herself has written about so many topics and genres. Have a listen to this fun and insightful chat with author Christina Lynch. Enjoy!

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Joining me for this episode is New York Times bestselling author Sy Montgomery. We have a chat about Sy’s latest book What The Chicken Knows. The book takes a closer look at the brilliance of all types of chickens, to which most humans give little thought. Have a listen and gain a new and different appreciation to the world’s most familiar bird. Enjoy!

EPISODE NOTES: Sy Montgomery - What The Chicken Knows

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Joining me for this episode is #1 New York Times Bestselling author of A Dog’s Purpose, W. Bruce Cameron. Bruce and I have a chat about his latest novel, My Three Dogs. The story involves three dogs, separated by a tragic accident and their journey to bring their furry family pack back together again. My Three Dogs proves that love will always find a way home. Bruce delivers another classic heartfelt novel as only he can do. Have a listen to one of the best authors of our generation. Enjoy!

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Joining me for this episode is New York Times bestselling author Donna Andrews. Donna and I chat about her latest (36 in total) in the Meg Langslow Mystery series, Rockin’ Around the Chickadee. The story centers around Meg trying to keep her pregnant sister-in-law calm and stress free during the Christmas holiday season when suddenly a dead body is found in Meg’s yard. Meg finds herself once again in a murder mystery. Have a listen to my chat with one of the best mystery authors. Enjoy!

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In this episode I provide insight into one of my recently released digital streaming albums, Guided Meditation: Connecting With the Animals. Through calming music and my narration, I guide you through a journey to clear your mind and open your heart to all of the animals around you. Guided Meditation: Connecting With the Animals allows you to take a peaceful and deep journey through the minds and bodies of all animals. Experience what it feels like to be a domestic animal and a wild animal, through the minds and bodies of dogs, cats, birds, fish and animals. I’m know th...