Writing for Animals: A Q&A with Midge Raymond & John Yunker

Midge and I were excited to participate in a Q&A with Elise Myslinski of Wizard of Claws.

In the interview we talk about publishing, reading and writing — and how all writers can improve the world for animals.

Here’s an excerpt from the interview:

In your professional experience as both writers and publishers, how have attitudes toward animals and animal advocacy changed over the years?

The world is clearly awakening to animals like never before, though, sadly, the world still wears collective blinders regarding the animals we eat and abuse. So it’s uneven evolution, in which some animals receive greater consideration and protections—like the animals we share our homes with—while other animals remain overlooked, like chickens and cows. But this is why we exist—to raise awareness and compassion for all animal species through our books and through our Writing for Animals program.

Read the full interview here.

John Yunker

John is co-author, with Midge Raymond, of the Tasmanian Mystery Devils Island. He is also author of the novels The Tourist Trail and Where Oceans Hide Their Dead. Co-founder of Ashland Creek Press and editor of Writing for Animals (also now a writing program).

https://johnyunker.com