Author and K-9 handler, Sheri Lewis Wohl, joins me this week to talk Search & Rescue (SAR) and writing.

Sheri is the author of paranormal and supernatural novels including Necromantia, Twisted Screams (finalist for the 2017 Golden Crown Literary Award), and Twisted Whispers (winner of the 2016 Golden Crown Literary Award for Paranormal/Horror). Her stories blend romance, mystery, and chilling atmosphere.

For more than a decade, Sheri was a nationally certified K-9 Search & Rescue handler, working alongside her German Shepherds to help locate lost and missing persons—an experience that continues to shape her writing.

In this episode, Sheri shares one of her most memorable searches and how her love of the supernatural comes out in her stories.

For more information on Sheri, visit: sherilewiswohl.com

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

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Need a fun holiday read? Look no further than David Rosenfelt’s AND TO ALL A GOOD BITE, Book #32 in the Andy Carpenter series. When Andy receives a phone call around Christmas time that a young man he knows, Jeff Wheeler, has been accused of murder, he realizes his football games and holiday relaxation will have to wait.

Before his homicide charge, Jeff was best known for rescuing a Golden Retriever puppy from a building explosion. Andy doesn’t believe his client is guilty. Afterall, who would save a puppy and then kill someone? This could prove to be Andy’s toughest case yet.

In his typical witty writing style and page-turning fun, Rosenfelt delivers another heart-warming canine read for the holidays.

For more information on David Rosenfelt, visit: davidrosenfelt.com

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When K-9 Search and Rescue handler Jessica Cooper learns of a cold case involving a missing child, she knows she must help. With her K-9 Luke and six-month-old son in tow, Jessica sets out to solve the case. Is there a chance the child could still be alive? And if so, can they bring him home?

Meanwhile, Jessica’s stepdaughter Amanda is working on healing from her own trauma. Amanda’s goal is to escape to the beaches of California, but instead, she ends up at the beaches of Chincoteague Island in Virginia in February. Battling the cold and her past, she discovers that the wild ponies, a frightened horse at a rescue, and a handsome stranger may help her heal and move forward.

Linda’s beautiful story portrays recovery from trauma and what it means to find loved ones—both missing and those we’ve pushed out of our lives.

For more information on Linda J. White, visit: lindajwhite.net

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

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What happens when an archaeological dig uncovers something far darker than artifacts? This week, Skye Griffith takes us inside her suspenseful debut Bone Hash, where a “bone hash” suggesting prehistoric cannibalism leads archaeologist Aideen Connor into a maze of threats, violence, and long-hidden secrets. We explore the book’s haunting discoveries, vivid setting, and the real-life inspiration behind its buried secrets—and of course the wonderful four-legged character, Dakota.

For more information on Skye, visit: skyegriffith.com

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Single mom Paislee Shaw keeps busy with her sweater shop, knitting and wrangling a teenage son. She’s hoping for a day of fun at the Highland Games, but instead, accusations of cheating soon turn deadly.

Paislee is pulled into the investigation. With the help of her friends, a Scottie named Wallace and one handsome detective, she must find the murderer before they strike again.

If you enjoy cozy mysteries with strong settings, lovable pups, and clever sleuthing, you won’t want to miss this conversation!

For more information on Traci Hall, visit: tracihall.com

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In this episode, I’m joined by award-winning author and journalist Peggy Townsend to talk about her sharp, heartfelt, and wonderful new mystery, The Botanist’s Assistant.

In The Botanist’s Assistant, we meet Margaret Finch—six feet tall, fiercely organized, lover of schedules, and proud inhabitant of a tiny cabin in the woods. Her obsessive attention to detail makes her indispensable in her university botany lab… and it may also put a target on her back when she decides a recent death is no accident.

Peggy and I discuss the inspiration behind The Botanist’s Assistant, the fun four-legged character and her unusual book reviewers on her Instagram page. Hint—they like to review books from their Hen House!

For more information on Peggy, visit: https://www.peggytownsendbooks.com/

To see the Hen House Book Reviews, visit: https://www.instagram.com/peggytownsendwriter/

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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

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

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