Peculiar Pet Tales Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:51:49 -0400 https://peculiarpettales.buzzsprout.com en-ca © 2026 Peculiar Pet Tales yes 43f615bc-ee87-538e-a224-547724bb3ad6 Cynthia D'Errico episodic false ***June 2024 Peculiar Pet Tales Relaunch...beginning with Compass, a short story about a retired war dog. Re-podcasting once a month for now!***
Author-read tales of peculiar pets range from the merely unusual to the otherworldly. For adults, a phantasmagoria of short stories. For precocious young readers, The Life of Peculiar Cat Burglar in seven episodes and Ryan’s Dog, Serious whose young owner combats his OCD with help from his stellar doggy friend, Sirius. Please like, follow and share your thoughts @Peculiar Pet Tales Podcasts. Thanks for coming on this creative ride with me! Photos: Darius Krause for Peculiar, Cole Keister for Pentimento, Alex Azabache for Serious.

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]]> Cynthia D'Errico Buzzsprout-19180466 Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 2687 full false Murder on Harmony Drive Part One of Two Murder on Harmony Drive Part One of Two It’s 1955, Montreal is booming, its international reputation growing by leaps and bounds and rivalling the iconic city of Toronto in industry and investment. Opportunities are endless especially if you land a job with an elite family of wealthy bankers living quietly on the outskirts of Montreal in Dorval—a well-known haven for old money. When an unfortunate accident takes the life of Mrs. Brian Eaton, everyone agrees it’s a tragedy. But when a second sudden death occurs only weeks later, Chief Inspector Crippen starts to fear for the warm bodies still left—even for Ronnie the helpful newcomer who seems to know everyone and everything...and possibly whodunit. Music by Ahjay Stelino. 

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]]> It’s 1955, Montreal is booming, its international reputation growing by leaps and bounds and rivalling the iconic city of Toronto in industry and investment. Opportunities are endless especially if you land a job with an elite family of wealthy bankers living quietly on the outskirts of Montreal in Dorval—a well-known haven for old money. When an unfortunate accident takes the life of Mrs. Brian Eaton, everyone agrees it’s a tragedy. But when a second sudden death occurs only weeks later, Chief Inspector Crippen starts to fear for the warm bodies still left—even for Ronnie the helpful newcomer who seems to know everyone and everything...and possibly whodunit. Music by Ahjay Stelino. 

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]]> Cynthia D'Errico Buzzsprout-19180163 Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 3155 full false A Knight of Cadiz: Final Episode A Knight of Cadiz: Final Episode https://www.facebook.com/Peculiar-Pet-Tales-Podcasts-100737155776895

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]]> Cynthia D'Errico Buzzsprout-15844196 Mon, 30 Sep 2024 18:00:00 -0400 2535 full false A Knight of Cadiz: Episode Four A Knight of Cadiz: Episode Four Raleigh recognizes Clara masquerading as Eustace Fryer.

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]]> Cynthia D'Errico Buzzsprout-15770179 Tue, 17 Sep 2024 17:00:00 -0400 1078 full false A Knight of Cadiz: Episode Three A Knight of Cadiz: Episode Three https://www.facebook.com/Peculiar-Pet-Tales-Podcasts-100737155776895

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]]> Cynthia D'Errico Buzzsprout-15670796 Fri, 30 Aug 2024 15:00:00 -0400 1122 full false A Knight of Cadiz: Episode One A Knight of Cadiz: Episode One A six-minute introduction to the later Elizabethan era precedes our story. In 1596, fleeing prosecution for the murder of an English knight, our young Spanish heroine, a gifted horse whisperer, comes face to face with the fabled Elizabeth of England. 

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]]> A six-minute introduction to the later Elizabethan era precedes our story. In 1596, fleeing prosecution for the murder of an English knight, our young Spanish heroine, a gifted horse whisperer, comes face to face with the fabled Elizabeth of England. 

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]]> Cynthia D'Errico Buzzsprout-15670781 Fri, 30 Aug 2024 15:00:00 -0400 1752 full false The Life of Peculiar: Final Episode The Life of Peculiar: Final Episode Original podcast 2022 reprised August 2024. For children: The Life of Peculiar in 7 episodes, Ryan’s Dog, Serious in 6 episodes and Compass, a short story. For adults: Dead Cat Bounce and Pentimento. Re-podcast of A Knight of Cadiz, a historical romance set in Tudor England in 5 episodes, coming up next.

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]]> Original podcast 2022 reprised August 2024. For children: The Life of Peculiar in 7 episodes, Ryan’s Dog, Serious in 6 episodes and Compass, a short story. For adults: Dead Cat Bounce and Pentimento. Re-podcast of A Knight of Cadiz, a historical romance set in Tudor England in 5 episodes, coming up next.

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]]> Cynthia D'Errico Buzzsprout-15670733 Fri, 30 Aug 2024 15:00:00 -0400 1468 full false The Life of Peculiar: Episode Six The Life of Peculiar: Episode Six https://www.facebook.com/Peculiar-Pet-Tales-Podcasts-100737155776895

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]]> Cynthia D'Errico Buzzsprout-15614837 Tue, 20 Aug 2024 17:00:00 -0400 1340 full false The Life of Peculiar: Episode Five The Life of Peculiar: Episode Five https://www.facebook.com/Peculiar-Pet-Tales-Podcasts-100737155776895

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]]> Cynthia D'Errico Buzzsprout-15554153 Thu, 08 Aug 2024 18:00:00 -0400 2443 full false The Life of Peculiar: Episode Three The Life of Peculiar: Episode Three https://www.facebook.com/Peculiar-Pet-Tales-Podcasts-100737155776895

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]]> Cynthia D'Errico Buzzsprout-15529681 Sun, 04 Aug 2024 20:00:00 -0400 2587 full false The Life of Peculiar: Episode Two The Life of Peculiar: Episode Two https://www.facebook.com/Peculiar-Pet-Tales-Podcasts-100737155776895

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]]> Cynthia D'Errico Buzzsprout-15489916 Sun, 28 Jul 2024 19:00:00 -0400 2587 full false The Life of Peculiar Cat Burglar: Episode One The Life of Peculiar Cat Burglar: Episode One Meet Peculiar Cat Burglar, a spoiled housecat who one day finds himself at a cat shelter with other quirky oddball cats:  Sweet Marie, Too Raloo, Javelin, and Loki, a vanishing cat.  Covers three chapters with brief intro.  No violence, no bad language, perfect for night-time story-telling.

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]]> Meet Peculiar Cat Burglar, a spoiled housecat who one day finds himself at a cat shelter with other quirky oddball cats:  Sweet Marie, Too Raloo, Javelin, and Loki, a vanishing cat.  Covers three chapters with brief intro.  No violence, no bad language, perfect for night-time story-telling.

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]]> Cynthia D'Errico Buzzsprout-15445216 Sat, 20 Jul 2024 17:00:00 -0400 3148 full false Ryan's Dog, Serious: Final Ryan's Dog, Serious: Final An uplifting ending to Ryan’s stellar battle with his inner demons.

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]]> Cynthia D'Errico Buzzsprout-15352765 Tue, 02 Jul 2024 19:00:00 -0400 1116 full false Ryan's Dog, Serious: Five Ryan's Dog, Serious: Five Ryan reaches the fiery Corrida...only to find that there’s no escaping the giant scorpion.

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]]> Cynthia D'Errico Buzzsprout-15337849 Sun, 30 Jun 2024 19:00:00 -0400 1011 full false Ryan's Dog, Serious: Four Ryan's Dog, Serious: Four Demons and locusts await Ryan and Mel in Pandemonium.

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]]> Cynthia D'Errico Buzzsprout-15337752 Sun, 30 Jun 2024 19:00:00 -0400 1151 full false Ryan's Dog, Serious: Three Ryan's Dog, Serious: Three Will Ryan save Mel from the Well of Worry or panic and return to Elsewhere?

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]]> Cynthia D'Errico Buzzsprout-15330309 Fri, 28 Jun 2024 17:00:00 -0400 1680 full false Ryan's Dog, Serious: Two Ryan's Dog, Serious: Two En route to the Mine of the Mind, Mel and Ryan realize that they’re not alone. Two dwarf stars have hitched a ride on their backs—literally! Meantime, they discover that Elsewhere isn’t a place at all.... 

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]]> En route to the Mine of the Mind, Mel and Ryan realize that they’re not alone. Two dwarf stars have hitched a ride on their backs—literally! Meantime, they discover that Elsewhere isn’t a place at all.... 

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]]> Cynthia D'Errico Buzzsprout-15293831 Sat, 22 Jun 2024 13:00:00 -0400 1349 full false Ryan's Dog, Serious: One Ryan's Dog, Serious: One Our storyteller, Melinda, meets Ryan and from the start, strange things start to happen. An accommodating tree trunk transports them to the Dog Star, Sirius. Once there, they begin their journey to the Mine of the Mind (Ryan’s mind) where all the prickly fears of Ryan’s obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) will come to life.

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]]> Our storyteller, Melinda, meets Ryan and from the start, strange things start to happen. An accommodating tree trunk transports them to the Dog Star, Sirius. Once there, they begin their journey to the Mine of the Mind (Ryan’s mind) where all the prickly fears of Ryan’s obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) will come to life.

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]]> Cynthia D'Errico Buzzsprout-15293827 Sat, 22 Jun 2024 13:00:00 -0400 2728 full false Pentimento Pentimento A painter’s subject comes to life...spooky?...a little. Peculiar?...definitely. Pentimento is a term used in art to describe when a painter changes his or her mind and paints over a part of their painting. The painter is said to have repented.  The rather moody painter in this short story changes her mind and repents...and when she does, her late beloved dog returns to her. (Photo by Cole Keister)

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]]> A painter’s subject comes to life...spooky?...a little. Peculiar?...definitely. Pentimento is a term used in art to describe when a painter changes his or her mind and paints over a part of their painting. The painter is said to have repented.  The rather moody painter in this short story changes her mind and repents...and when she does, her late beloved dog returns to her. (Photo by Cole Keister)

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]]> Cynthia D'Errico Buzzsprout-15285827 Thu, 20 Jun 2024 16:00:00 -0400 1981 full false Ryan's Dog, Serious Ryan's Dog, Serious Ryan, suffering from OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder) attracts the attention of a kind-hearted goddess who sends the Dog Star, Sirius, to help the 14-year-old  overcome his affliction. An adventure for middle school and anyone who loves a good fantasy read. In six episodes.

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]]> Ryan, suffering from OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder) attracts the attention of a kind-hearted goddess who sends the Dog Star, Sirius, to help the 14-year-old  overcome his affliction. An adventure for middle school and anyone who loves a good fantasy read. In six episodes.

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]]> Cynthia D'Errico Buzzsprout-15285295 Thu, 20 Jun 2024 14:00:00 -0400 321 full false Dead Cat Bounce Dead Cat Bounce DEAD CAT BOUNCE...a funny spooky short story--complete with creepy music and a ghost cat who identifies a killer...so...a happy ending. **REPRISE**

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]]> DEAD CAT BOUNCE...a funny spooky short story--complete with creepy music and a ghost cat who identifies a killer...so...a happy ending. **REPRISE**

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]]> Cynthia D'Errico Buzzsprout-15284028 Thu, 20 Jun 2024 10:00:00 -0400 2601 full false Compass Compass A short story about a father and son who find their way back to each other by means of a war dog...a dog who represents to both father and son promises broken and promises kept. Set in the 1960s.

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]]> A short story about a father and son who find their way back to each other by means of a war dog...a dog who represents to both father and son promises broken and promises kept. Set in the 1960s.

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