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THE SEVEN THINGS I LEARNED FROM MY DOGS by Heather Weidner

     Disney and Riley are Jack Russell Terriers, and life at my house is always an adventure. They have two settings, warp speed or sleep. They’ve been great company during this whole work-from-home adventure. They help me plot mysteries, work on dialogue, and want to share all of my snacks.
     Here's what I've learned from them...
       1. Live in the now. Today is what's important. The past and future don't matter as much.
       2. Play hard. Life can't be all work. Everything is a game to a Jack.
       3. Nap when you need to. You need to recharge every once in a while.
       4. Don't waste a beautiful day inside. Go outside and have fun.
       5. Know when it's time to cuddle on the couch with a good book.
       6. Bark if you need to, but not too much.
       7. Wag and make friends. Relationships are important.

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About the author:


Heather Weidner writes the Delanie Fitzgerald mystery series set in Virginia, and her new cozy series with vintage trailers and tiny houses, the Jules Keene Glamping Mysteries, launches in October 2021.

Her short stories appear in the Virginia is for Mysteries series, 50 Shades of Cabernet, and Deadly Southern Charm, and her novellas appear in The Mutt Mysteries series.

She is a member of Sisters in Crime – Central Virginia, Sisters in Crime – Chessie, Guppies, International Thriller Writers, and James River Writers.

Originally from Virginia Beach, Heather has been a mystery fan since Scooby-Doo and Nancy Drew. She lives in Central Virginia with her husband and a pair of Jack Russell terriers.
Through the years, she has been a cop’s kid, technical writer, editor, college professor, software tester, and IT manager.

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  1. Amy M. ReadeJanuary 29, 2021 at 3:17 PM

    I love this, Heather! Your dogs make me smile every time I see them on social media. <3

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  2. Teresa IngeJanuary 29, 2021 at 3:49 PM

    Love Heather’s stories in the Mutt Mysteries series! Disney and Riley are adorable!

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  3. Maria HudginsJanuary 29, 2021 at 4:43 PM

    Good rules for people. And pets too.

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