Dog Days Of Summer feat No Filter by Heather Day Gilbert- Author Chat-Book Spotlight

 

A chat with the author

Hello thank you for joining us for Dog Days of Summer! 

We are so excited!  Let’s chat a bit . . .

August is one of our hottest months here in Texas.  When it’s hot where you are what is your favorite afternoon past time to chill a bit?

 Since I live on top of a mountain in West Virginia, my front porch is usually tolerable, unless the humidity is out of control and there's no breeze. I enjoy reading out there.

What is your favorite vacation spot to beat the heat? 

I love the beach, although we haven't gone for a few years (we have three kids in college now). I look forward to a season of life where we can all go again.

It’s too hot for chocolate what is your favorite summer time treat?

Smoothies are a fun and healthy option. My fave smoothie is made with frozen strawberries, spinach, banana, vanilla yogurt, milk, and peaches/nectarines if I have some around. I'm one of those weird people who isn't crazy about ice cream. Another treat I enjoy is iced coffee!

You’ve just written ‘The End’ how do you celebrate? 

 Honestly, I rarely take time to celebrate the end of my books, although sometimes I'll go out to eat with my hubby or grab a special coffee drink for myself.

There’s nothing like a good summer romance.  What speaks romance to you?

The loyalty of my husband and the way he really takes time to get to know me is what I'd call real romance.

Since we’re really here to talk about dogs what is the one breed

that you would love to have?   And why? 

Great question. I had a Shiloh shepherd and she passed away last year. Someday, I plan to save up and buy another one. I loved that she was personality tested, so we knew she'd be a couch potato and she'd be great with kids. Shilohs are like long-haired German shepherds, and they're bred to be gentle (although they look quite fierce). Here's where we got ours: https://www.firesideshilohs.com/.

Here's a pic of my Shiloh, who I miss all the time!

My new Borderdoodle, Agatha, is a bit more of a distraction than a help when I'm writing, but she is cute. 

About the book 
Welcome to the Barks & Beans Cafe, a quaint place where folks pet shelter dogs while enjoying a cup of java...and where murder sometimes pays a visit.

Fed up with her go-nowhere job, newly single Macy Hatfield moves back to her small hometown in West Virginia. She joins forces with her brother Bo in his crazy new venture—the Barks & Beans Cafe, which caters to dog lovers and coffee drinkers alike.

When a golf instructor is murdered at the nearby spiritual center, Macy winds up adopting his Great Dane. Just after Macy finds a mysterious message sewn under the dog's collar, her Dane is dognapped. She launches into a relentless search for her newfound canine friend, but along the way, she digs up a cruel and confident killer.

Join siblings Macy and Bo Hatfield as they sniff out crimes in their hometown...with plenty of dogs along for the ride! The Barks & Beans Cafe cozy mystery series features a small town, an amateur sleuth, and no swearing or graphic scenes.

Why I chose the book 
Are you kidding me?  What could be more fun than a Coffee Shop and dog Rescue/Adoption center.  I loved the concept. 
I loved the characters.  Macy was headstrong and determined. 
Bo was supportive and secretive.  Hmm.  I enjoyed this one 
so much I can't wait to read more.  I love a cliff hanger and this one has a bit of one along with the happy ending!

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About the author 
an ECPA Christy award finalist and Grace award winner, enjoys writing contemporary mysteries set in her home state of West Virginia. Her novels feature small towns, family relationships, and women who aren't afraid to protect what they love.

Find Heather on Pinterest (heatherdgilbert), Instagram (@heatherdaygilbert), Twitter (@heatherdgilbert), and Facebook (heatherdaygilbert). You can find all her books at heatherdaygilbert.com.

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I hope you enjoy visiting all the posts this week! 

Happy Dog Days of Summer

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