Dogs as Characters in Fiction

Pin ItI often am asked, “Do you base some of your characters on real people?”  Well, fictional characters are just that:  made up in the author’s mind.  However, there’s no denying that there are often ‘real life’ figures who sometimes serve as inspiration.   And, as I learned this year writing That Summer in Cornwall, the same goes for dog characters. However, just to show how tricky a subject this is, you should know that this Border Collie actually is known... Read More...