Category Archives: dogs

the “lost dog” we brought home

Posted on July 10, 2016 by Kenton Kilgore

Like most other novels, there’s a disclaimer—albeit with a twist—at the beginning of Lost Dogs, my story about two dogs who witness the end of the human world.  It goes like this: All characters appearing in this work are fictitious. … Continue reading →

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storytelling on a 3rd thursday

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Kenton Kilgore

I’m blessed to live on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, which has a thriving community of authors, musicians, and artists.  Recently, I was invited to headline an evening of readings and music that’s held on the third Thursday of the month at a … Continue reading →

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a tale of two dogs

Posted on March 29, 2016 by Kenton Kilgore

In August of last year, we adopted a 150 lb. behemoth of a dog.  This, despite the fact that we already had three dogs (and three cats), and we live in a small house.  I will be the first to … Continue reading →

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“cats and dogs living together!”

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Kenton Kilgore

Many people who have enjoyed my novel Lost Dogs have asked for a book about cats. Well, I’m pleased to announce that my friend and fellow author Kia Heavey has recently published what you feline-lovers are looking for: Domino.   … Continue reading →

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we got six. that’s all there is.

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Kenton Kilgore

My children have never known a home without pets.  There have always been at least two in the house. When my older daughter Beth was born, we had our cats Loki and Freya (who were littermates), as well as our dogs … Continue reading →

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the “lost dogs” you don’t know

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Kenton Kilgore

My young-adult sci-fi novel Lost Dogs has been out for almost two months now, has been selling relatively well, and has received great reviews. Ostensibly, it’s about two dogs who live through the end of the human world, but there’s … Continue reading →

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“how sad is this?” ranking the animal stories that make you cry

Posted on November 6, 2014 by Kenton Kilgore

I’m an animal lover: I have three dogs and three cats, my family and I visit zoos, we volunteer at the local rescue place, and I donate to the World Wildlife Fund. As I was drafting Lost Dogs, my recently-published … Continue reading →

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“animals are smarter than you think”

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Kenton Kilgore

Such is the premise of this National Geographic article from a few years ago.  Almost every owner will tell you that their dog understands them, but if you have a border collie, that may be more true than you might … Continue reading →

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tales of a doggy apocalypse

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Kenton Kilgore

I am entering the home stretch of drafting Lost Dogs, my young adult novel about the apocalypse as experienced by two dogs living on Kent Island, MD.  I was inspired to write the story after seeing a segment of the … Continue reading →

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how to speak dog: lesson #4

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Kenton Kilgore

The fourth in a series to help you better communicate with your canine Friends.   Bonjour!  Welcome to your next lesson (derived from Lost Dogs, my upcoming young adult sci-fi novel) on how to speak Dog.  You have, of course, … Continue reading →

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