Feb 2026 - Talking Dogs, Internment Camps, Crush Ice
Learning to Listen Before Opal came home, we set up a talking button next to the backyard door. When pressed, the button calls out, “Opal go potty.” We hoped...
Jan 2026 - puppy, Pedernal Mountain, reading
Puppy Last week, I found the tiniest puppy incisor on the floor. The tooth was the size of a rice kernel. Opal’s baby teeth are falling out, and adult teeth...
Dec 2025 - No News, Puppy, Descansos
The Path to Publication No news on the query front. It’s going to take some time! As of this writing, I’ve sent very few queries out—a fraction of what’s...
Nov 2025 - queries, food, story influences
Queries - in progress reaching the end of your story Sending queries means sending a letter to agents, telling them a bit about the novel, and asking if they...
Oct 2025 - novel, geography, dogs
Finished my novel, debunking New Mexico misconceptions, and honoring our late dog Walker-Girl.
