Chelle Martin | Updates Chelle Martin Sat, 09 May 2026 16:47:24 +0000 Sat, 09 May 2026 16:47:24 +0000 https://chellemartin.com en https://chellemartin.com/other-writings/podcast-cracking-the-case-of-humpty-dumpty-enjoy-this-mysteryrat-s-maze Chelle Martin https://chellemartin.com/other-writings/podcast-cracking-the-case-of-humpty-dumpty-enjoy-this-mysteryrat-s-maze Other writing Thu, 02 Oct 2025 19:16:57 -0400 Full text can be found at https://mysteryratsmaze.podbean.com/e/cracking-the-case-of-humpty-dumpty-by-chelle-martin/ <![CDATA[ <p>Enjoy this Mysteryrat's Maze Podcast of my award-winning story, CRACKING THE CASE OF HUMPTY DUMPTY. Many thanks to producer Lorie Lewis Ham and actor John Masier who did a wonderful job giving distinct personalities to all of the characters.</p> ]]> https://chellemartin.com/other-writings/podcast-the-glass-slip-up-if-you-like-fractured-fairy-tales-check-out Chelle Martin https://chellemartin.com/other-writings/podcast-the-glass-slip-up-if-you-like-fractured-fairy-tales-check-out Other writing Mon, 06 Oct 2025 22:33:30 -0400 Full text can be found at https://mysteryratsmaze.podbean.com/e/the-glass-slip-up-by-chelle-martin/ <![CDATA[ <p>If you like fractured fairy tales, check out this version of Cinderella where her prince is anything but charming, Cindy gets arrested for murder but, if it's up to her Fairy Godfather, she's not going to be found guilty,</p> ]]> https://chellemartin.com/other-writings/podcast-pleasant-drive-a-quiet-street-a-husband-and-wife-can-you-really Chelle Martin https://chellemartin.com/other-writings/podcast-pleasant-drive-a-quiet-street-a-husband-and-wife-can-you-really Other writing Mon, 06 Oct 2025 23:09:42 -0400 Full text can be found at https://mysteryratsmaze.podbean.com/e/pleasant-drive-by-chelle-martin/ <![CDATA[ <p>A quiet street. A husband and wife. Can you really trust your neighbors?</p> ]]> https://chellemartin.com/blog/my-search-for-a-service-dog-how-do-places-like-the-seeing-eye-or-other Chelle Martin https://chellemartin.com/blog/my-search-for-a-service-dog-how-do-places-like-the-seeing-eye-or-other Blog Thu, 25 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Blog post. <![CDATA[ <p>How do places like the Seeing Eye or other service dog operations weed out all those cute little puppies for their programs? My own search for a pup that I could train myself (yes, the ADA allows you to train your own service dog) has taken the better part of five years.</p><p>I've done a great deal of research into breeds and what makes a good candidate, what little tests I could do when meeting puppies. But the overall search has been exhausting. I have tried shelters and rescues, and could write an entire book on the hoops rescues make you jump through. Don't get me wrong, I know they're trying to find suitable homes. But I hear of so many experienced applicants being turned down for the most ridiculous reasons--and with so many dogs in already overcrowded shelters! But I digress...</p><p>I've come to the conclusion that I will probably have more potential for success by finding a breeder with extensive knowledge of their lines, both health and temperament. A pup young enough to socialize properly. A dog who will bond with me, who will sense when I'm having good or bad days. I'm looking forward to this new chapter and will keep you posted on who the lucky pup turns out to be.</p><p><br></p> ]]>