I'm As Excited as a Fat Kid in a Doughnut Shop!

Okay, okay, I could have been a little more sensitive to fatties (like me) when I titled this entry, but hey, when you are excited, you are just excited! In a world that seems, according to the Interwebs and nightly news, upside down, I take great pleasure when something revs my happy engine!

In a very short time--I don't want to predict a go-live date--my third book, and first compilation of short stories/conversations, will be released. Yes, I hope that it is ready by the end of July 2018 (that is the goal), but the reality of book publishing is predicated by Murphy and his ridiculous law.

When my first book was scheduled to be released, I made a big announcement before having to walk it back after a call from my publisher telling me there was a "snag." The snag turned into a month delay and caused me much embarrassment, especially with those who pre-ordered the novel. As with my second book, I will take pre-orders, but not until I am assured that everything has been green-lighted.

My newest title, My Dog's P.O.V. (and How He Sees the World) is a compilation of "talks" I have with my dog, Rex. It is true...I talk to my dog, but what pet owner doesn't? Is it possible to look at your pet and not speak to him or her? Perhaps the difference, though, is--via body language--I "hear" his responses. In my mind I hear Rex tell me to mow the lawn because the grass his slapping him in the face, or ask if he can drive when he hops in my lap while I am driving down the highway.

You may call me crazy for having these conversations, and you certainly would not be the first, but I prefer to think of myself as a Rex Whisperer, rather than "not quite right in the head." Ever since we first adopted the little turd, he and I have had a peculiar connection. I get him, and he gets me in a way that only humans and their animals can. No matter what, he is there to greet me, console me, or simply to talk when I need to talk.

My Dog's P.O.V. (and How He Sees the World) is a book of our discussions. Whatever pops into Rex's mind is discussed and hashed out, including his neutering and how he always blames me despite he was neutered prior to adopting us. His short term memory is not that great, it would appear, but nevertheless, he has a rather prophetic way of looking at life, the yard, and everything (tips hat to Douglas Adams).

I do hope you enjoy this newest release, as I am so very happy to bring it to you. The hours spent in front of a monitor and mapping out the conversations on my dry erase board have finally come to life, or at least they almost have. Every pet owner, most especially dog owners, will enjoy this read. Rex's wit, sarcasm, and world perspective is hilarious and thought provoking.

As we get closer to the release date, I will be sure to keep everyone updated!

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