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

Dr. Nick Trout joined Tim in this episode to talk about his recently released book, Dog Gone, Back Soon. Tim asked about the premise of the book and how he came to write the book. Tim also asked Nick about the differences in writing a sequel novel compared to a standalone novel or memoir. If you enjoyed Nick’s previous book Patron Saint of Lost Dogs, you don’t want to miss what lead up to this seq...

Internationally best-selling author, Allie Larkin, joined Tim in this episode to talk about her latest book, Why Can't I Be You. During the interview, Tim asked Allie about the premise and inspiration behind her latest book. Tim also talked with Allie about the upcoming movie project based on her latest book. If you enjoyed Allie's book Stay, you'll definitely want to listen to this episode to fin...

Professional writer and multi-book author, Dena Harris, joined Tim in this episode to talk about her latest book, Does This Collar Make My Butt Look Big? - A Diet Book for Cats. During the interview, Tim asked Dena about the premise behind her latest book. Tim also talked with Dena about writing humor in her books and articles. If you enjoyed Dena's other great books, you'll definitely want to lis...

New York Times best-selling Author, Susan Wilson, joined Tim in this episode to talk about her latest novel, A Man of His Own. During the interview, Tim asked Susan about the premise behind her latest novel. Tim also talked with Susan regarding the role of military dogs in combat during World War II compared to today’s military dogs. If you enjoyed Susan’s best-selling novels The Dog Who Danced an...

Award winning author and screenwriter, Theresa Schwegel, joined Tim in this episode to talk about her latest novel, The Good Boy. During the interview, Tim asked Theresa about the premise behind her latest novel. Tim also talked with Theresa regarding K-9 police dogs and their role in the novel. If you enjoyed Theresa other great novels, you’ll definitely want to listen to this episode to find out...

New York Times best-selling author and screenwriter, Bruce Cameron, joined Tim in this episode to talk about his latest novel, The Dogs of Christmas. During the interview, Tim asked Bruce about the premise behind his latest novel. Tim also talked with Bruce about his upcoming movie, A Dog’s Purpose and the Kickstarter campaign for the movie he wrote with his wife Cathryn Michon, Muffin Top. If you...

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, The Litter of the Law. Tim and Rita Mae discussed how she came up with the idea for a murder mystery with a Halloween theme for this novel. Tim also asked Rita Mae how Sneaky Pie and her keep coming up with great story ideas for the no...

Sonya Fitzpatrick, author, radio and television host and animal communicator joined Tim in this episode to talk about her recently released book, There Are No Sad Dogs in Heaven. Tim asked about the premise of her latest book and how she came to write the book. Tim also asked Sonya about the challenges in writing books and articles compared to hosting radio and television shows. If you’ve enjoyed...

Vint Virga, D.V.M. is a leader in veterinary behavioral medicine and consults with zoos and wildlife parks. He has appeared on ABC, Nat Geo, PBS and Wild TV. Dr. Virga joined Tim in this episode to talk about his recently released book, The Soul Of All Living Creatures. Tim asked about the premise of the book and how he came to write the book. Tim also asked Victoria about the differences in writi...

Sue Halpern, writer and author joined Tim in this episode to talk about her recently released book, A Dog Walks Into A Nursing Home. Tim asked about the premise of her latest book and how she came to write the book. Tim also asked Sue about the differences in writing articles to writing a book. If you’ve enjoyed Sue’s previous works, you’ll definitely want to listen to this interview to find out m...

Dr. Nick Trout, New York Times best-selling author joined Tim in this episode to talk about his recently released book, The Patron Saint of Lost Dogs. Tim asked how this book compares to his previous best-selling books, the premise of his latest book and how he came to write the book. Tim also asked Nick about the differences in writing a novel compared to a memoir. Also, Tim discusses with Nick h...

Victoria Stilwell is one of the most recognized and respected dog trainers today. Victoria is best known for her role as the star of Animal Planets hit television series 'It’s Me Or The Dog'. Victoria joined Tim in this episode to talk about her recently released book, Train Your Dog Positively. Tim asked about the premise of the book and how she came to write the book. Tim also asked Victoria abo...

Gwen Cooper, New York Times best-selling author joined Tim in this episode to talk about her recently released book, Love Saves The Day. Tim asked how this book compares to her previous best-selling book Homers Odyssey, the premise of her latest book and how she came to write the book. Tim also asked Gwen about the differences in writing a novel compared to a memoir. Also, Tim discusses with Gwen...

Charmaine Hammond, bestselling multi-book author joined Tim in this episode to talk about her recently released book, On Toby’s Terms. Tim asked about the premise of her latest book, How she came to write the book and how the book was optioned for a movie. Tim also asked Charmaine about the differences in writing a memoir compared to a children’s book. You’ll definitely want to listen to this inte...

Allen Anderson, best-selling multi-book author joined Tim in this episode to talk about his recently released book, A Dog Named Leaf. Tim asked how this book compares to his previous best-selling books, working with a new publishing house, and about premise of his latest book. Tim also asked Allen about his previous career as a police officer and how he became an author, speaker and advocate for a...

Rita Mae Brown, New York Times best selling multi-book author joined Tim in this episode to talk about her recently released book, Fox Tracks. Tim asked how this book compares to her previous best-selling books in the series, how she keeps track of the stories and characters in the series, and about the premise of her latest book. Tim also asked Rita Mae about her involvement in promoting the prop...

Popular novelist, Alison Pace, joined Tim in this episode to talk about her recently released book, You Tell Your Dog First. Tim asked her about the premise of the book, the furry star - writing nonfiction compared to her usual fiction novels. If you’ve enjoyed Alison’s previous novels, you’ll definitely want to listen to this interview to find out more about her nonfiction debut. Questions or Com...

Greg Kincaid, best-selling multi-book author joined Tim in this episode to talk about his recently released book, A Christmas Home. Tim asked how this book compares to his previous best-selling book A Dog Named Christmas, what it was like to have input on the Hallmark Hall of Fame movie based on his book A Dog Named Christmas, and about premise of his latest book. Tim also asked Greg about his blo...

Kim Kavin, award-winning writer, editor and author, joined Tim in this episode to talk about her recently released book, Little Boy Blue. Tim asked Kim what inspired him to write the book, her life with rescue dog Blue and their CNN appearance to discuss the state of animal shelters in the U.S. Tim also asked Kim about the differences in writing for magazine publications to writing a memoir. If yo...

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 chi...

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 provid...

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 magazine...

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...

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 id...

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 sha...