Mutt Mysteries

We're frantically spinning the hamster wheel of marketing as we talk up our new book, To Fetch a Villain, For Fun "Tails" of Miscreants and Murder. I'm excited to talk a lot about my pooches, and a little bit about my story, "Ruff Day."  Tell us about the furry members of your family? I have two rescue dogs, Tiller and Scout. Tiller came to us as a twelve-pound puppy of undetermined breed but possibly Carolina Dog. Without a DNA test I can tell you this dog has Great Dane in him. He’s now a big boy, 100+ pounds. Scout is a little rascal, scooped up off the streets of Puerto Rico. He came to us with no human interaction, and didn’t speak English. He has adapted well to his life of Riley. At a mere forty pounds, he rules the roost. No doubt about that. What do you do to you spoil your pets? Um, I bought them a king-sized bed, complete with coil/foam hybrid mattress so they can sleep with us at night. That includes frame, box spring, headboard, and of course ...

  Heather Weidner has an impressive list of publications, and is a tremendous asset to the Mutt Mysteries series. Be sure and check out her story "Strutt Your Mutt" in To Fetch a Villain, Four Fun "Tails" of Miscreants and Murder . But first let's get some insight on Heather and her lovable mutts.  Tell us about the furry members of your family? Two crazy Jack Russell Terriers live at our house. Our pair of Jacks (Disney, the brunette and her brother Riley) are from the same litter. What do you do to you spoil your pets? Our Jacks are family. They have multiple beds and enough gear and toys to fill several bins. What treat will your pet practically knock you over to get? Cheese. They can hear a cheese wrapped a mile away. What food item will your pet turn up his/her nose to? Riley eats anything. His sister is picky. She has to smell everything new before she tries it. What is your pet’s favorite thing to do? My dogs love car rides and long walks by th...

This is Teresa Inge's third Mutt Mystery, all featuring the popular team of Catt and her Yorkies Cagney and Lacey. Her story "A Shot in the Bark" is included in To Fetch a Villain, Four Fun "Tails" of Miscreants and Murder. Read on to learn more about Teresa and her two mutts.     Tell us about the furry members of your family? I have two shepherd mixed dogs, Luke and Lena who reside with my husband and me in Southeastern Virginia. Luke and Lena were named after my husband's grandparents.        What do you do to you spoil your pets? My husband and I spoil them every day. They ride in the back seat of the car where ever we go. They get treats from the bank teller when we go through the drive through. They love looking out the car window at the scenery and at people. All we have to say is "ready to ride," and they are ready to roll. They're just like little kids. They also sleep with us and love a pillow.   What treat will your pet practically ...

Maria Hudgins is the newest addition to the Mutt Mysteries pack. An accomplished author and pet lover, she is a tremendous asset to our lineup. Her story "At Your Service" will warm your heart. But first, let's learn a little more about Maria and her cat Lulu.  Tell us about the furry members of your family?     My current fluff is Lulu. She's a 14-year-old snowshoe cat. (Think: Grumpy Cat with a sweet expression) Lulu is a rescue. She was living with a family who had to give her up because they had a child with behavior problems. Lulu has pretty blue eyes and she purrs very loudly. She's afraid of dogs. What do you do to you spoil your pets?   I give Lulu "Brushing Bites" as treats. Since they are theoretically good for her teeth, I give four of them to her whenever she asks. She asks by sitting in front of my chair and staring at me. She jumps on my bed in the morning and sits on my chest. I let her do this. What treat will your pet practically kno...

Old dogs and new tricks abound in To Fetch a Villain, the third installment in the Mutt Mysteries series. This collection of four novellas illustrates why dogs are our best friends and the perfect companions for digging up clues, solving crimes, and bringing villains to justice. Let sleeping dogs lie? Not when the MUTTS are on the case!   RUFF DAY by Jayne Ormerod Store owner Darby Moore suffers through a “ruff” day when a dead body is discovered in her custom dog house. With her best friend topping the suspect’s list, Darby knows the police are barking up the wrong tree. It’s up to Darby’s Great Dane Mr. Belvedere to channel his inner Scooby-Doo and save the day. AT YOUR SERVICE by Maria Hudgins Mystery writer Jessica Chastain is deaf, and relies on her service dog Trey who acts as Jessica’s ears. Kim, a Bichon like Trey, is the latest addition to their family. But life is not a walk in the park when someone threatens all they hold dear. Together they take on an unethica...

  On sale November 3, 2020

..And so do we! May we be aware we are shifting just like the wind.      It's a new season here at Mutt Mysteries central.      Rosemary Shomaker is stepping away from the team of contributing authors. We thank Rosemary for her above-and-beyond efforts on To Fetch a Thief  and To Fetch a Scoundrel.  New things on the horizon for the talented writer, and we wish her all the best.      The Mutt Mysteries authors would like to welcome Maria Hudgins to the pack! Her novella will appear in this fall's To Fetch a Villain . Welcome, Maria! You can read more about Maria and her many cozy accomplishments at www.mariahudgins.com      Rest assured that the remaining Mutt Mystery authors are still on the case: Teresa Inge, Jayne Ormerod and Heather Weidner. Watch for the release of the third Mutt Mystery soon! 

  <<I know it's not nice to tease a faithful reader, but I couldn't resist. Full reveal coming SOON! I promise!>>>