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 new
sheets and comforter, which required a decorating overhaul. (Not sure if that
is considering spoiling them, or me, but we are all happy.)
What treat will your pet
practically knock you over to get? That’s easy. Food. Any kind. Or a new chew toy. Or a new ball. Even an
old ball if you are heading for the backyard to play.
What food item will your pet
turn up his/her nose to?
Lettuce. When I drop a piece on the floor, they race to grab it like it’s a
piece of prime Angus beef or something, then look at me like, “What the heck?”
What is your pet’s favorite
thing to do? Play ball
(Tiller). Nap in the sun (Scout).
What is your pet’s LEAST
favorite thing to do? Go out
for a before-bed pee-pee break. Scout literally has to be carried out. He is
only two years old! He is capable of walking.
Do you talk to your pets?
And if so, do they answer?
Of course I talk to them. Little Scout answers. He’s a chatty little dude. We
carry on stimulating conversations. Tiller is more of a sass-back dog.
Is the dog in your story
in To Fetch a Villain based on your dogs? Mr. Belvedere, a silver Great Dane, is based
on a dog my sister walked many many many moons ago. But his elegance and
chillax attitude made a huge impression on me. But if he decided to run, be
prepared to hold on and enjoy the ride!
Where did you get your idea
for your story? We attended
a Bark-itecture event at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens, and it sparked the
idea. Upscale dog houses, what a brilliant concept (and fundraiser!) Just add a
dead body, and voila!
How long did it take you to
write your story? I am a
slow writer, so it took me almost six months. But when I write slowly, there
isn’t a whole lot of editing to do, so that part goes quickly.
What makes your pet’s tail
wag? Nouns, as in people,
places, and food.
What makes your tail wag? Watching them sleep! (Two two-year-old
high-energy dogs can be exhausting! They are so sweet when they sleep.)
Website: www.JayneOrmerod.com
Jayne Ormerod's stories are always entertaining! Thanks for the background on your pooches, Jayne.
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