We
had a chance to sit and interview the star of star of “Paws-itively Scandalous.”
We didn’t get to chat long, though, because this big guy doesn't sit still for long!
Tell us your
name, breed, and which story you appear in. My name is Natti, named by my first
person who was in a fraternity. His beverage of choice was the inexpensive
Natural Light beer, also known as Natti Light. It was a term of affection, I
know… I’d hoped when he left me in his mother’s care, I would get a new name.
Something strong, like King or Brutus. Weighing in at 120+ pounds, I’m a mutt
through and through. My new person, Pilar Pruitt, says I’m a “black Labrador
mixed with something big.” We chase killers in the story “Paws-itively
Scandalous” by Jayne Ormerod. It’s fun!
Give us four
words that describe you and your personality. Big, loyal, food-motivated and
snuggly.
What is your job
in the story? I take my person to the dog park every day so she can talk to
neighbors and pick up on clues. I also have a pretty big role at the end of the
story, but I don’t want to spoil that for you.
Tell us about
your favorite thing to do. Eat, sleep, play. That pretty much sums up my idea
of the perfect day. I don’t mind taking my person for walks, but I’m really not
a leash kind of dog. I’d rather run free at the dog park.
What do you
always help your human with? I help her with the dirty dishes, but she doesn’t
always appreciate my help, especially when she isn’t finished eating yet. “Then
why leave a plate of food on the coffee table if you don’t want me to eat it?”
I ask you.
What is your
favorite food/snack? I will eat pretty much anything. But if you have a bag of
Cheese Doodles around, watch out! Yum!
What is
something you won’t touch with a ten-foot pole? Not real big on garbage that
has been sitting on the road in the hot sun, although my friend Hooch loves
that.
Where is your
special place for napping? When the sun hits the sofa just right, you can find
me belly-up under the ceiling fan, preferably with my head on my person’s lap. Yeah,
that’s the best feeling in the world!
What do you do
when your humans aren’t home? Sleep, mostly, but occasionally roam around.
Sometimes my person leaves the pantry door open and I throw a party for
myself.
Do you have a
secret vice? (Don’t worry, we won’t tell your humans…) I chew my nails. Bite
them right down to the quick. My person does it too, so I come by it honestly.
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You
can read about Natti’s escapades in Jayne Ormerod’s story “Paws-itively
Scandalous,” one of four stories included in To Fetch a Scoundrel, Four
Fun “Tails” of Scandal and Murder.
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I had to laugh as I reacquainted myself with Natti. Funny comment about Hooch, also, who would have first choice at roadkill. Readers, pay attention to the open door to the pantry--you'll see that in Jayne's story!
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