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Jon Katz,photographerand New York Times best-selling author, joined Tim in this episode to talk about his recently released book, Dancing Dogs: Stories. Tim asked Jon what he hopes readers will take away from reading this book, what inspired him to write this book, and how he chose the particular stories that were included. Jon also shared which of the stories touched his heart the most and provided Tim with an update about his photography and the latest happenings at Bedlam Farm. If you’ve enjoyed any of Jon’s previously released books, you’ll definitely enjoy listening to Tim’s interview with Jon about Dancing Dogs!

Janine Kahn, Dogster and Catster's Editor-in-Chief, joined Tim in this episode to talk about the very popular online magazine sites, Dogster and Catster. Tim asked Janine how these sites are different from a blog site, what types of topics are covered on both sites and how these sites differentiate themselves from other sites for dogs and cats. Janine also talked with Tim about how online magazines thrive financially when other print publications are struggling and what Janine likes to write about. If you’re a fan of Dogster, Catster or both, you’ll definitely want to listen to this interview to find out more!

Jim Gorant, New York Times best-selling author and senior editor at Sports Illustrated, joined Tim in this episode to talk about his new book, Wallace: The Underdog Who Conquered a Sport, Saved a Marriage, and Championed Pit Bulls – One Flying Disc at a Time. I asked him what inspired him to write the story about Wallace, how Wallace became a flying disc champion, and what he would like readers to take away from reading this book. He also talked with me about what he learned most from writing this book and how Wallace’s story has positively impacted the public’s perception of the pit bull breed. If you read Jim’s first book, The Lost Dogs, or just love great stories about dogs, you’ll definitely want to listen to this interview to find out more!

Rita Mae Brown, New York Times best-selling multi-book author and Emmy-nominated screen writer, joined Tim in this episode to talk about her recently released book, Sneaky Pie for President. Tim asked her why Sneaky Pie would want to be President, what would make Sneaky Pie a good President, and about the premise behind the novel. Tim also asked Rita Mae how she keeps coming up with great story ideas for her novels and what we can expect next from Sneaky Pie. If you’ve enjoyed any of Rita Mae’s previous novels, including those from the best-selling Mrs. Murphy mystery series, you’ll definitely want to listen to this interview to find out more before you cast your vote for President this year!

Jeanne Webster, award winning author, speaker and columnist, joined Tim in this episode to talk about her novel, Strays: A Woman, a Dog and the Timeless Wisdom of Nature. Tim asked Jeanne what her inspiration was for writing Strays, whether any of her own personal experiences are captured in the story and what lessons she would like readers to take away from reading Strays. In addition, Jeanne shared with Tim how writing a novel is different from writing a column and how her deep affection for animals presents itself in her own life and writing. So, if you enjoy stories about self-discovery and recapturing one’s own true nature with the assistance of animals and nature, you’ll want to read this book and listen to this episode to learn more.

Best-selling author and veteran journalist, Glenn Plaskin, joined Tim in this episode to talk about his book, Katie Up and Down the Hall, which was recently released in paperback. For those of you that enjoyed Tim’s interview with Glenn in episode 3, you will recall that his book had just been released in hardback at that time. Glenn had exciting news to share with Tim in this episode as his book about Katie has recently been optioned to become a movie. In addition, Glenn gave Tim an update on his dog, Lucy. You may recall that Glenn had just adopted Lucy when the first interview was aired. Glenn also shared with Tim the response he’s received from readers of Katie Up and Down the Hall and what went into making the book trailer for the paperback release of his book. So, if you enjoyed Tim’s first interview with Glenn and want to find out the latest about his book, Lucy and Glenn, be sure to listen to this episode.

Tracy Ahrens, Chicago Tribune and Tails Pet Media Groupwriter and award-winning author, joined Tim in this episode to talk about her heartfelt book, Raising My Furry Children. Tim asked Tracy what inspired her to write about her many ‘furry children’, what she hopes readers will take away from reading her book and how long she’s been writing about animals. Tim also asked Tracy about the illustrations of her animals that are featured in her book (that she created) and what having so many animals in her life over the years has meant to her. If you’ve ever had a beloved animal in your life, you’ll definitely want to listen to this episode to find out more!

New York Times best-selling author and nationally syndicated humor columnist, Bruce Cameron, joined Tim in this episode to talk about his latest novel, A Dog’s Journey: Another Novel for Humans, which is the much-anticipated sequel to A Dog’s Purpose: A Novel for Humans. During this podcast, Tim asked Bruce about the premise behind his latest novel and the main characters, Buddy (dog) and Clarity (teenager), and their journey together. Tim also talked with Bruce about his upcoming movie, A Dog’s Purpose, which is based on his book of the same name. If you enjoyed Bruce’s A Dog’s Purpose, or any of his other books, you’ll definitely want to listen to this episode to find out more!

James Rollins, New York Times best-selling author and veterinarian, joined Tim in this episode to talk about his recently released short story, Tracker, and mystery novel, Bloodline: A Sigma Force Novel, both of which focus on Captain Tucker Wayne and his war dog, Kane. Tim asked James how he came up with the idea to write Tracker and use it as a lead in to Bloodline, how his career as a veterinarian helps him to write his best-selling novels and why he decided to publish Tracker in e-book format only. Tim also asked him what he hopes readers will take away from reading Tracker and Bloodline. If you have enjoyed any of the previous 7 novels in the Sigma Force series, or any of his other individual adventure thrillers, you’ll definitely want to listen to this episode to find out more!

Jackson Galaxy, author and host of Animal Planet’s My Cat from Hell show, joined Tim in this episode to talk about his recently released book, Cat Daddy: What the World’s Most Incorrigible Cat Taught Me About Life, Love and Coming Clean. Tim asked Jackson what inspired him to write the book, how he began working with cats and when he realized he had a knack for turning ‘out of control’ cats around. Tim also asked him how his television show came about and what he hopes readers will take away from reading Cat Daddy. If you enjoy watching Jackson’s My Cat from Hell show and are amazed at how he is able to help the many cats that he works with, you’ll definitely want to listen to this episode to find out more!

Women’s multi-book fiction author, Beth Kendrick, joined Tim in this episode to talk about her recently released novel, The Lucky Dog Matchmaking Service. Tim asked her about the main characters in the book, how she came to write the book and what she learned while writing it. Tim also asked her how she schedules the time to write and what she hopes readers will take away from reading The Lucky Dog Matchmaking Service. If you enjoyed any of Beth Kendrick’s previous books, including Nearlyweds, which is slated to air on the Hallmark Channel as a movie in June 2013, you’ll definitely want to listen to this interview to find out more!

Gina Gershon, Broadway, movie and television star and author, joined Tim in this episode to talk about her recently released book, In Search of Cleo: How I Found My Pussy and Lost My Mind. Tim asked Gina what inspired him to write the book, her life with Cleo the cat and the adventure she took and characters she met when Cleo went missing. Tim also asked Gina about the differences in writing a children’s book compared to writing a memoir and producing an audio book. If you enjoyed Gina in her roles in Showgirls, Face Off and Curb Your Enthusiasm, you’ll definitely want to listen to this humorous and fun episode to find out more!

Susan Wilson, New York Times best-selling author, joined Tim in this episode to talk about her recently released novel, The Dog Who Danced. Tim asked her about the premise of the novel, how she came to write it and about Mack, the Shetland sheepdog who manages to keep everything in the family together. Tim also asked Susan how writing a book is different from writing her newspaper column, The Last Word. If you enjoyed any of Susan’s previous novels, including the best-selling One Good Dog, you’ll definitely want to listen to this interview to find out more!

Melanie Sue Bowles, author and co-founder of the Proud Spirit Horse Sanctuary, joined Tim in this episode to talk about her latest book, The Dogs of Proud Spirit. Tim asked Melanie what inspired her to write this book, what she would like readers to take away from reading this book and what some of the biggest challenges are in running a sanctuary. Tim and Melanie also talked about one of the many success stories that are featured in her book. So, if you enjoyed either of Melanie’s previous books about the horses of Proud Spirit, want to find out more about the Proud Spirit Horse Sanctuary, or love the work that Melanie is doing at the sanctuary on behalf of the horses and dogs there, you’ll definitely want to listen to this interview to find out more!

Former USA Today reporter and Dogster.com featured writer and news editor, Maria Goodavage, joined Tim in this episode to talk about her latest book, Soldier Dogs: The Untold Story of America’s Canine Heroes. Tim asked her what inspired her to write this book, what she would like readers to take away from reading this book and what her favorite story was in the book. Tim and Maria also talked about Buck, one of the dogs featured in the book, who is suffering from canine Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). So, if you enjoyed any of Maria’s previous books about dogs, are a fan of her For the Love of Dog blog on Dogster.com, or want to find out more about some of the dogs that have served in the military, you’ll definitely want to listen to this interview to find out more!