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Parallels: Stepdog and Steinbeck’s Charley

The most ingenious book review so far comes courtesy of SteinbeckNow.com, a site for John Steinbeck lovers that finds parallels between “Stepdog” and Steinbeck’s “Travels with Charley.”

In “Charley,” the great American author sets out on a road trip around the country with the perfect companion — a poodle.

“Like Travels with Charley, Mia’s dog-wags-woman […]

Yoga Dog

SD: “Do you call that yoga? This is how you do downward facing dog correctly.”

MN: “Oh shut up.”

Public Radio Listeners Vent About Jealous Dogs, Cats and Even Horses!

One of the greatest pleasures I’ve had as the author of “Stepdog” has been listening to others talk about their experiences with jealous pets. During a recent interview with Kerri Miller, of Minnesota Public Radio, a woman listener called in to say her horse “hated” her boyfriend and chased after him to try to bite […]

The Treaty of Montclair

As odd as it sounds, I finally made peace with my stepdog Eddie in Montclair.

A 40-pound Blue Heeler mix with dark spots on white fur, Eddie and I had been waging war for nearly ten years, ever since I stayed over at my then boyfriend Jim’s townhouse in Los Angeles and his dog […]

It’s Not Just Eddie and Me

In a Psychology Today article, New York psychologist Guy Winch notes that pets are a frequent source of arguments among couples.

Who should walk the dog?

Who should clean up after the cat?

Feeding mice to your snake — seriously?

Dr. Winch even cites an Associated Press poll that found that 14 percent of respondents […]

Everyone Is A Critic

CAT: “I just read “Stepdog” and I’m with the stepmom. Dogs are such trouble.”

SD: “The word is complex. Dogs are complex. Now SCRAM!”

Summer Doldrums

MN: “It’s finally warm out, Eddie. Let’s take a walk.”

SD: “You go ahead. I’m waiting for winter.”

Feel An Author’s Pain

This is why I don’t take Eddie to “Stepdog” book events!

Stepdog Book Launch at Instituto Cervantes

“Stepdog” officially came out in the world in balmy 70-degree weather at Instituto Cervantes, a Spanish government cultural center that serves as a peaceful oasis in the frenzy of midtown Manhattan. The center has classrooms for Spanish language classes, a gallery and an auditorium where my colleague at the NY Times, Janny Scott, author of […]

Another Sunday

"Bunch of gluttons"