An interview with Kate Davidson of Tracy Weber’s Downward Dog Mystery Series.
Tracy: I'm delighted to be here today speaking with Kate Davidson, the yoga teacher/sleuth of my Downward Dog Mystery series and the protagonist of my most recent book, A Fatal Twist. Kate, why don't you tell our readers about yourself?
Kate: Protagonist? Sheesh, Tracy. After the amount of time we’ve spent together over the past four years, I’d like to think of us as friends!
For those of you who don’t know me, I'm a yoga teacher and the owner of Serenity Yoga in Seattle, Washington. I've lived in Seattle my entire life and am a Pacific Northwest girl through and through. I'm also my 100-pound German shepherd’s devoted slave. Chasing after murderers is simply an unwanted sideline.
Tracy: Let's talk about Bella. What's it like owning a hundred-pound special needs German shepherd?
Kate: You think I own Bella? That’s funny! If anything, Bella owns me! I'd be lying if I didn't admit that living with Bella is challenging, especially since she doesn't like bearded men or other dogs. But Bella is the love of my life. She has changed my life, in every way for the better. I'd be lost without her.
Tracy: Tell the readers about your new career as a doula.
Kate: Protagonist? Sheesh, Tracy. After the amount of time we’ve spent together over the past four years, I’d like to think of us as friends!
Tracy: Let's talk about Bella. What's it like owning a hundred-pound special needs German shepherd?
Kate: You think I own Bella? That’s funny! If anything, Bella owns me! I'd be lying if I didn't admit that living with Bella is challenging, especially since she doesn't like bearded men or other dogs. But Bella is the love of my life. She has changed my life, in every way for the better. I'd be lost without her.
Tracy: Tell the readers about your new career as a doula.
Kate: It’s not a career, at least I don’t think so. How could I take care of Bella and run Serenity Yoga with such an unpredictable schedule? But when Rene asked me to be the doula for the birth of her twins, I had to say yes. Rene is my touchstone. Being there when her babies are born will be such an honor.
So I signed up for doula training and recently attended a birth as part of it. Miracle—the baby—was so gorgeous! The only downer that night was the fight I witnessed between one of the doctors and Miracle’s delivery nurse. Then, a few days later when …
Well, I don’t want to give too much away.
Tracy: Speaking of twins, I hear you have two new family members.
Tracy: What about you and Michael? Any kids your future?
Kate: It’s funny you ask that. I didn’t think so, at least not for a few years. But after going undercover with Tiffany at Reproductive Associates (the fertility clinic owned by Dr. Dick, the murder victim), I’m beginning to re-think that decision. Maybe Michael and I shouldn’t wait too much longer. I’m thirty-four after all. As Tiffany would say, my ovaries have already started shriveling.
Kate: It’s funny you ask that. I didn’t think so, at least not for a few years. But after going undercover with Tiffany at Reproductive Associates (the fertility clinic owned by Dr. Dick, the murder victim), I’m beginning to re-think that decision. Maybe Michael and I shouldn’t wait too much longer. I’m thirty-four after all. As Tiffany would say, my ovaries have already started shriveling.
Tracy: How is it that you keep getting involved in murder investigations?
Kate: Honestly, I have no idea. I was raised by a cop, but Dad never shared much about his work with me. In fact, he tried to shield me from it. Yet this is the fourth murder investigation I’ve been involved with in a little over a year. My mother, Dharma, says righting wrongs is my lifework—my destiny. Maybe she’s right.
Tracy: Thanks for chatting with us today, Kate. I'd tell you to stay out of trouble, but we both know that will never happen. So I guess I'll just tell you to have fun!
Kate: You too, Tracy. I'd like to put in a plug for you before I leave. I know how much you love connecting with readers. So if you're reading this post, you can keep in touch with Tracy by friending her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/tracywe or sending her an email at . She'd love to hear from you!
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Kate: Honestly, I have no idea. I was raised by a cop, but Dad never shared much about his work with me. In fact, he tried to shield me from it. Yet this is the fourth murder investigation I’ve been involved with in a little over a year. My mother, Dharma, says righting wrongs is my lifework—my destiny. Maybe she’s right.
Tracy: Thanks for chatting with us today, Kate. I'd tell you to stay out of trouble, but we both know that will never happen. So I guess I'll just tell you to have fun!
Kate: You too, Tracy. I'd like to put in a plug for you before I leave. I know how much you love connecting with readers. So if you're reading this post, you can keep in touch with Tracy by friending her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/tracywe or sending her an email at . She'd love to hear from you!
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OK - a new to me series, and I love this introduction. I like humor in my mysteries....nothing helps one overcome a dead body like a little giggle. Thanks for letting me find this treasure.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Annette! I hope you give the series a try and love it!
DeleteYou have to try it. Tracy Weber is a fantastic author. Her mysteries are intelligent and her characters are great. I love humor too and there is a good balance in all her books.
DeleteJeanie Jackson
A Fatal Twist is a wonderful book -- I enjoyed it immensely, and could not put it down. Get this book now!
ReplyDeleteI'm SOOOOOOO delighted that you liked it. Thanks for letting me know!
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