Ask the Author: D.D. Ayres
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D.D. Ayres
Actually, I've just read two books that I recommend to anyone who likes suspense, thriller and/or mystery. These will entertain at the beach, at the cabin, or on a stay-cation. And, a bonus for me, I had not read either author before. I will look for their books in future. Guaranteed.
First up is "The Dime" by Kathleen Kent. New York cop joins Dallas police force. Explosive combination that makes the best of both cultures, clashes and all. It's fresh, suspenseful, and truly a page turner.
The next book is "Walk-In. by T. L Hart. It has suspense that begins when a woman wakes from a near fatal accident only to discover that the life before the accident is nothing like the one she returns to. Or did she return? With an element of fantasy that does not overwhelm a suspense/mystery plot in any way, this book is fast-paced with plenty of plot turns. You're in the hands of a pro.
Hope you will enjoy both books.
First up is "The Dime" by Kathleen Kent. New York cop joins Dallas police force. Explosive combination that makes the best of both cultures, clashes and all. It's fresh, suspenseful, and truly a page turner.
The next book is "Walk-In. by T. L Hart. It has suspense that begins when a woman wakes from a near fatal accident only to discover that the life before the accident is nothing like the one she returns to. Or did she return? With an element of fantasy that does not overwhelm a suspense/mystery plot in any way, this book is fast-paced with plenty of plot turns. You're in the hands of a pro.
Hope you will enjoy both books.
D.D. Ayres
Yes, I have done some of that. As the owner of a soft-coated Wheaten Terrier with a sensitive stomach there were lots of things she couldn't eat. We lost her, at age 14 yr, back in the winter. So, she had a good life. She could only eat dry food, unless it was canned for sensitive stomachs. Rich foods, greasy foods, fatty foods, things dogs like, made her toss her cookies every time.
There is a different kind of food regimen for professional K-9s (dogs) who expend great amounts of energy and must have good strong bones. I spent some time talking with a dog food manufacturer 's representative while researching about diet for these dogs. The specialty foods for very active K-9s include dense protein with balanced ingredients so that the dogs digest a higher percentage of nutrients and expel less waste. Fewer fillers than in regular dog food. That way the dogs also eat less. I had never thought about the fact that a kennel with lots of dogs would think of doggy poo in terms of how many pounds were week get shoveled. And how those shovel fulls represent undigested matter.
When professional K-9s are feed is important as well. Dogs have a hammock-like stomach that swings. When full, running and jumping can cause the stomach to flip. That can result in death if the dog isn't taken immediately to a vet for surgery. So, police dogs get feed after their shift and again at least five hrs before their next duty. FBI are fed by handler's hand only so they earn their calories in rewards all day long. Other professional handlers use a mix of the above feeding programs.
Hope that answers your question. Thanks for asking, Samantha.
There is a different kind of food regimen for professional K-9s (dogs) who expend great amounts of energy and must have good strong bones. I spent some time talking with a dog food manufacturer 's representative while researching about diet for these dogs. The specialty foods for very active K-9s include dense protein with balanced ingredients so that the dogs digest a higher percentage of nutrients and expel less waste. Fewer fillers than in regular dog food. That way the dogs also eat less. I had never thought about the fact that a kennel with lots of dogs would think of doggy poo in terms of how many pounds were week get shoveled. And how those shovel fulls represent undigested matter.
When professional K-9s are feed is important as well. Dogs have a hammock-like stomach that swings. When full, running and jumping can cause the stomach to flip. That can result in death if the dog isn't taken immediately to a vet for surgery. So, police dogs get feed after their shift and again at least five hrs before their next duty. FBI are fed by handler's hand only so they earn their calories in rewards all day long. Other professional handlers use a mix of the above feeding programs.
Hope that answers your question. Thanks for asking, Samantha.
D.D. Ayres
I'm working on novel #3 of the K-9 Rescue Series titled: FORCE OF NATURE.
It's about wounded vet, the service dog he doesn't think he needs, and the woman trainer who could use a bit of TLC herself. Rmance, suspense, and yes lots of steamy sex.
It's about wounded vet, the service dog he doesn't think he needs, and the woman trainer who could use a bit of TLC herself. Rmance, suspense, and yes lots of steamy sex.
D.D. Ayres
I work for myself. No boss, ao annoying colleagues, no one looking over my shoulder, checking to see if I'm really writing, just thinking, or playing Solitaire. That means I have to police myself, and I'm a tough task master, sometimes.
D.D. Ayres
I read. Sometimes a block comes because I'm trying too hard. I've blocked myself into a corner. Reading how another author has come at her or his storyline often frees up my own imagination. That corner is really only slef-imposed. I have options.
The really tough times with writers' block often require me to stop writing for several days, sometimes more, and do something absolutely different. Sooner or later the story comes whispering to me like a siren.
The really tough times with writers' block often require me to stop writing for several days, sometimes more, and do something absolutely different. Sooner or later the story comes whispering to me like a siren.
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