In my second book, The Murder Book, a West Highland Terrier comes to live with my protagonist, Lauren Riley. Over the last two or three years my family had gone back and forth about getting a dog. This spring we really weighed the pros and cons. My daughters were older now and ready for the responsibility. I work from home and could be there. Actually, we couldn't think of any cons! So I'm proud to announce we adopted Millie, a beautiful black and white Shih Tzu puppy! I cannot tell you how much love and laughter she has brought into our lives! I'm so glad we did it. And just like Lauren in my book, I don't know what we did without her.

Excuse me now while I take Millie outside to chase some fall leaves.