Animal Writes - Animal Writers and Best-selling Authors - Pets & Animals

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...

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 illustrati...

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...

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 veterinar...

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...

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 Do...

Emmy-nominated screen writer and New York Times best-selling multi-book author, Rita Mae Brown, joined Tim in this episode to talk about her recently released novel, The Big Cat Nap, the 20th novel in the Mrs. Murphy Mystery series. Tim asked her about the premise of the novel, how she came to incorporate Sneaky Pie Brown (her cat) into the novels she’s written in this series, and what she and Sne...

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...

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...

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 abou...

Writer and author, Cindi Maciolek, joined Tim in this episode to talk about her recently released book, Divatiel. Tim asked Cindi what inspired her to write this book, what she hopes readers will take away from reading this book and what stories about her cockatiel Jake’ touched her heart. Cindi also shared the differences between writing for magazines and writing a non-fiction book. Find out what...

SPCA International program manager and author, Terri Crisp, joined Tim in this episode to talk about her recently released book, No Buddy Left Behind. Tim asked Terri what inspired her to write this book, what she hopes readers will take away from reading this book and what stories touched her heart. Terri also shared information regarding her work with SPCA International and Operation Baghdad Pup...

New York Times best-selling author and photographer, Jon Katz, joined Tim in this episode to talk about his recently released book, Going Home: Finding Peace When Pets Die. Tim asked Jon what inspired him to write this book, what he hopes readers will take away from reading this book and for some of the best ways that people can deal with the grief associated when losing a beloved pet. Jon also sh...

Julie Klam, bestselling author, writer and Emmy nominee, joined Tim in this episode to talk about her recently released book, Love at First Bark: How Saving a Dog Can Sometimes Help You Save Yourself. Tim asked Julie to talk about some of the furry characters that she wrote about in her book, what inspired her to write this book, and how she got involved in rescuing dogs. Julie also shared why she...

Author and columnist, Tom Ryan, joins Tim in this episode to talk about his recently released book, FOLLOWING ATTICUS: Forty-Eight High Peaks, One Little Dog, and an Extraordinary Friendship. Tim asks him what inspired him to write this book, why he decided to climb all 48 of New Hampshire’s 4000-foot peaks twice in one 90-day winter season and what it meant for him to be able to take Atticus, his...

New York Times best-selling author and the founder of Canine Assistants, Jennifer Arnold, joins Tim Link in this episode to talk about her latest book, IN A DOG’S HEART: What Our Dogs Need, Want, and Deserve... and the Gifts We Can Expect in Return. Tim asks her what inspired her to write this book, the lessons she has learned over the last 20 years from uniting people with special needs with serv...

Multi-book author and critically acclaimed memoirist, Wade Rouse, joined me in this episode to talk about his recently released book, I’m Not the Biggest Bitch in This Relationship. He shared what inspired him to write this book, how he selected the 21 authors that contributed their stories to this book, and how he came up with the title of the book. A portion of the royalties that he receives fro...

Multi-book author, film and television writer, Carol Quinn, joined me in this episode to talk about her recently released book, Follow My Lead: What Training My Dogs Taught Me About Life, Love and Happiness. She shared what inspired her to write this book, talked with me about her two dogs, Nairobi and Sheila, and how training them took her on a journey to becoming the “alpha dog” in her own life....

Best-selling author and senior editor at Sports Illustrated, Jim Gorant, joined me in this episode to talk about his inspiring New York Times bestseller, The Lost Dogs: Michael Vick’s Dogs and Their Tale of Rescue and Redemption. I asked him what inspired him to write this story, what he learned from writing the book and what he would like readers to take away from reading his book. He also talked...

Author, Melissa Tredinnick, joined me in this episode to talk about her cat Nancy’s recently released memoir, Sex and the Kitty: A Celebrity Meowmoir. She shared with me how Nancy became a celebrity in the small town where they live (outside of London, England) and what inspired her to write a book from her cat’s perspective. We also talked about Nancy’s blog and what she hopes readers will learn...

Wendy Diamond, author, editor-in-chief of Animal Fair magazine and the pet lifestyle contributor for NBC’s Today show, joined me in this podcast to talk about several of her bestselling pet-related books including How to Understand Men Through Their Dogs and How to Understand Women Through Their Cats. In support of Healthy Aging Month, she also shared 5 age defying tips for mature cats that will h...

Author and founder of award-winning Emerald Films, Sarah Cavallaro, joined Tim Link in this episode to talk about her recently released book, Dogs Have Angels Too, a book dedicated to people who wish to help animals in need. Tim asked her about the premise behind her new novel as well as about the main character in the story, Miss Pink. She also talked about her involvement with animal rescue and...

Author and co-founder of TheGreenists.com, Allie Larkin, joined me in this episode to talk about her recently released debut novel, Stay, which tells the funny story of how Joe (German shepherd) helped Savannah (the main character) overcome heartbreak. Allie shared with me how she came up with the idea for her novel, how it feels to have her first novel published, and how the German shepherd, Joe,...

Author and senior writer for National Geographic Magazine, Jennifer Holland, joined me in this episode to talk about her recently released book, Unlikely Friendships, which features 47 remarkable stories about unlikely animals becoming lifetime friends. I asked her about several of the stories in her new book including the one about the lion, tiger and bear that live together at Noah’s Ark Animal...

Acclaimed, multiple book author, Alison Pace, joined me in this episode to talk about her recently released book, A Pug’s Tale. I asked her about the premise of her new book, how she came to write it and why she chose a pug as the furry hero in this book. We also talked about what she hopes readers will take away from reading her book, whether she uses the relationships and stories of dogs in her...