Sit. Stay. Read.

Each episode, I'll interview authors of heartwarming, adventurous, and tail-wagging tales . All featured books will have unforgettable animal characters or perfect reads to curl up with your best four-legged friend. Whether you're a dog devotee, horse enthusiast, or feline fan, there's a story here just for you.

Sit. Stay. Read. is a arts podcast hosted by Kathleen Donnelly, with 60 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Kathleen Donnelly hosts Sit. Stay. Read., a arts show with 60 episodes published.

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  Episode #33

  Fighting Your Past—Inside WISDOM CORNER with David Heska Wanbli Weiden

  Aug 18, 202632 minS2

  Virgil Wounded Horse has worked hard to change his past. He once worked as a vigilante on the Rosebud Indian Reservation. But now he faces new threats. Street gangs. Corrupt politicians. And the murder of a good friend. Can Virgil find the killer without going back to old ways? Or will he be forced back into vigilante justice? Join me for a fascinating conversation with award-winning author David Heska Wanbli Weiden. David provided insight into the Major Crimes Act, Native boarding schools, the inspiration behind the Bichon Frise character, Ava, and how the Carlisle Indian School football team coached by Pop Warner changed the game of football. If you love thrilling reads with twisty plots, then WISDOM CORNER is the book for you. For more information on David, visit: davidweiden.com For more about my K-9 books, visit: kathleendonnelly.com Sit. Stay. Read. is a proud part of the Authors on the Air Global Network.

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  Episode #30

  Love with a Bite—Sue Hinkin on the Inspiration Behind THE SNAKE HANDLER’S WIFE

  Aug 1, 202633 minS2

  When Lucy Vega finds herself alone with her young son on her Malibu ranch, she’s overjoyed to have her adult stepdaughter return. Lucy welcomes the young woman back into her life. But then strange things start to happen. Lucy’s beloved paint stallion is bitten by a rattlesnake and vandals destroy animal pens. Lucy must find out the truth about her stepdaughter’s return before it’s too late and love turns deadly. Award-winning author Sue Hinkin joins me to discuss The Snake Handler's Wife , the thrilling final book in her Bea Middleton and Lucy Vega mystery series. Mystery lovers won't want to miss this engaging conversation. For more information on Sue, visit: suehinkin.com For more about my K-9 books, visit: kathleendonnelly.com Sit. Stay. Read. is a proud part of the Authors on the Air Global Network.

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  Episode #29

  A Crime Scene Full of Secrets—Bruce Robert Coffin on BITTER FALL

  Jul 21, 202635 minS2

  When Summer Randall goes out for an evening run, she doesn’t expect it to be her last. Detective Brock Justice doesn’t believe Summer’s death was accidental. As Brock and his partner Chloe Wright start to unravel the mystery, they discover there are many deadly secrets in Summer’s past. Can they find out what really happened and who killed Summer before it’s too late? Award-winning author and former detective sergeant Bruce Robert Coffin returns to the podcast to celebrate his milestone 10th novel, Bitter Fall . We had fun discussing K-9 evidence searches, game cameras, poaching investigations, and what’s next for Detective Brock Justice. If you love authentic police procedurals, this is an episode you won't want to miss. For more information on Bruce, visit: brucerobertcoffin.com For more about my K-9 books, visit: kathleendonnelly.com Sit. Stay. Read. is a proud part of the Authors on the Air Global Network.

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  Episode #28

  A Dead Knight, Clever Border Collie and Murder—Inside DEATH TAKES A KNIGHT with Sharon Lynn

  Jul 14, 202636 minS2

  When Maddie McGuire visits the Chalice Well, the last thing she expects to find is a knight floating in the water. Even worse, the knight has been murdered with a broadsword. Can Maddie, with the help of an adorable and clever Border Collie, find the murderer before it’s too late? This week my fellow Blackbird writer, Sharon Lynn, joins me to discuss her newest cozy mystery, Death Takes a Knight , the fourth book in her Cotswold Crimes Mystery series. We chatted about the loyal Border Collie character, Milo, Sharon’s research travels through England, and what's next for Maddie and the dashing Constable Edward Bailey. If you love cozy mysteries, charming English settings, and plenty of twists, this episode, and Death Takes a Knight are for you. For more information on Sharon, visit: sharonlwrites.com For more about my K-9 books, visit: kathleendonnelly.com Sit. Stay. Read. is a proud part of the Authors on the Air Global Network.

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  Episode #27

  A Second Chance Romance Twist with an Opinionated Cat—Inside EVERY VERSION OF YOU with Natalie Messier

  Jul 7, 202626 minS2

  Joey Vasquez has it all…a successful career, a cat that keeps her on her toes, and her own house in L.A. But when she attends a friend’s party, she quickly realizes that despite everything Joey has, she isn’t truly happy. Driving home from the party, the unthinkable happens when Joey is killed in a car accident. This becomes her opportunity to go back in time and have a “do over.” Joey returns to her college years where she realizes that having a second chance might bring unexpected love. EVERY VERSION OF YOU is a fantastic second chance romance with a unique and fun cast of characters including the kitty, Ruthie. Join me for this fun discussion with Natalie about her inspiration for the book, Ruthie and her experience in Reese’s LitUp Book Club. For more information on Natalie, visit: nataliemessier.com For more about my K-9 books, visit: kathleendonnelly.com Sit. Stay. Read. is a proud part of the Authors on the Air Global Network.

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