Are dogs a writer's best friend? S.C. authors argue yes in new book

Andrew Geyer’s dog, Seamus

Author Josephine Humphreys with her poodle, Archie.

Melinda Long with Curly, one of her pound puppies.

Beth Webb Hart’s Bo Peep

A new collection, Literary Dogs & Their South Carolina Writers, features favored canine tales by many of the state's bestselling authors.

Author Mary Alice Monroe and her dog, Maggie, release a butterfly.

Author Nicole Seitz with her 14-year-old pal, Kahlua. (Provided)

Author Nicole Seitz with her 14-year-old pal, Kahlua.

Geyer