Peoria author Cheryl Wilson has a serious thing about dogs, and she has turned it into a seven-book series of murder mysteries that has built a devoted following of readers.
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Peoria author Cheryl Wilson has a serious thing about dogs, and she has turned it into a seven-book series of murder mysteries that has built a devoted following of readers.
She recently was named recipient of BookFest’s first place award for Cozy Fiction for her "Doodled to Death" book.
Set in the make-believe seaside town of Barkview, California, Wilson creates crime stories that are peppered with humor. Barkview is a billed as the dog friendliest city in America, totally focused on the dog culture. “Barkeries” in Barkview whip up “caninolis,” “pupscream” shops line the boardwalk, and KDOG broadcasts the weekly flyball scores.
Her latest release, set for July 15, is "Aussied to Death."
Another forthcoming book, "Dachshund to Death," is scheduled for release in October, and is a holiday pet celebration.
Wilson’s previous mysteries cover a variety of breeds including Jack Russell Terriers, Bichons, German Shepherds, Golden Doodles, Corgis, and a Cavalier King Charles. The protagonist in the series is “Cat” Wright, the lone cat person living in dog-centric Barkview, who takes it upon herself to solve complex murders involving local residents. She has a cadre of quirky relatives who get involved in her sleuthing efforts.
How did she get started on this peculiar genre of mysteries?
“My mother, the couch potato, adopted a Jack Russell Terrier and I saw how important it is to have just the right dog,” she said. “And there is a right dog for everyone.”
Wilson’s love of writing was spurred by an early childhood encounter with a Nancy Drew book where she wrote what she felt was a better ending.
In addition to the literary experience, Wilson supplies readers with some of her favorite dog food recipes and publishes a monthly newsletter. Additionally, her Bow Wow Boutique offers a monthly special pooch product to her fans with proceeds that benefit dog rescue organizations nationally.
Her books are available from Amazon, BookBub and Wilson’s website, www.cbwilsonauthor.com.
