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Pure Gold: Holli Pfau’s Book BLOG Tour


Golden Delight to be invited to participate in 
Holli Pfau Pure Gold Book BLOG Tour this coming November.
We will review Pure Gold: Adventures with Six Rescued Golden Retrievers, a memoir by Holli Pfau, on Saturday November 5th. 
In conjunction with our book review, 
Holli sent us an extra copy of her book to giveaway. 

Check out the PAWSOME book cover, Holli’s Golden DAISY.
From Daisy’s Golden SMILE, you can tell Holli’s book is 
going to be inspiring filled with Lots of Golden LOVE.

Golden Exciting! for this opportunity and very honored to be part of 
Holli Pfau Pure Gold BLOG Book Tour.
Lots of Golden Thanks, Holli.

Click Here to Read our PURE GOLD Book Review.
Lots of Golden Woofs

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A Book About JACK


In honor of Father’s Day Weekend,
we are reviewing a book entitled JACK written by his human dad TG. 
Tall Guy (TG) is also one of our doggie dad bloggie friends.

JACK’s book starts in a Poop-tacular Way.
Golden Woofs to you JACK!
(I have to give Jack all the credit and love sympathy to TG). 
TG wrote Jack’s book similar to the way he composes Jack’s blog.
Actually it is based on Jack’s blog: Daily Dose of Jack .
TG used to post everyday but ever since he started Jacks’s book he cut down on his posts. 

Anyway, if you are a follower and reader of Jack’s blog, you’ll understand TG’s sense of humor as the owner of Jack the “cooperrish-foxish-yellow” Lab Dog . If you are not a reader to Jack’s blog (just like our friends who had permission to read Jack’s book) you’ll find TG’s stories about Jack very jocular and something to talk about.

SIX Best Parts About Jack’s Book

6.

Jack did not die at the end of the book … He is alive and well living with TG . 
The book ends Jack’s “chewy” way.

5. 
Love Jack’s puppy photos. 
TG offers an amusing photography tutorial and photo story “LabraJack Way “

4. 
Golden Thanks for your helpful puppy dog park rules for dogs and people’s.

3. 
Golden LOVE LOVE LOVE Tasty Delish Food too. 
Yes I could probably eat in my sleep … 
My favorite Golden Dream is all about COOKIES. 
So in Jack’s book he offered different kind of doggy recipes … 
You got to read Jack’s book in order to find out.

2. 
The footnotes were the best part of Jack’s book. 
A must read! Since we have a hard copy of Jack’s book we had to go back and re-read the footnotes and visited some of the URL TG recommended. Just for FUN mom did click on links (you’ll understand what it means when you read the book). Our favorite footnote and link is https://tinyurl.com/4t278dh I just started doing this. Mom says because I am getting older and a senior dog.

1. 
BOL on Chapter 1. Lots of Golden Laughs. 
An Advise: reading Jack’s book in a plane with headphones is not recommended. 
You have no idea how loud your laughs will be.

We give Jack’s book 4 Golden Paws!!!

TG is lucky to have Jack as his dog.
TG is a wonderful human dad to Jack.
You guys are meant to be together.
Delightful to be “doggers” friends.

Disclaimer: Jack’s Dad (TG) provided us Jack’s book, as one of their giveaway on their blog. We did a book review in our own discretion. We love dog books and would not miss one of my bloggy friend’s book.

 Golden Thanks TG. 
It was a Golden Delight to read your book about JACK.

Lots of Golden Woofs,

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Book Review: Mister and The Gray Whisker + Interview With Author Katrina Foraker


Delighted to meet Izzy, one of the Elgin Pugs and 
mom, Katrina Foraker in one of the Pet Fair I attended this month.
Katrina recently published her 1st book, Mister and The Gray Whisker. I’m honored to receive a copy with a special personalized sweet message from Katrina Foraker. Lots of Golden Thanks.
Book Review:
Mister and The Gray Whisker is a children’s book.
It is geared for preschoolers, ages 3-6 years old. Pugs siblings, Mister and Mae, are the two main characters of the book. As any sibling, Mister and Mae are both very playful and at the same time loving with each other. During their play, Mae noticed Mister’s gray whiskers.
Mae provided Mister a great lesson for accepting change.
Mae reminded Mister that a change in his physical feature is all right.
It makes Mister special and uniquely defines him.
As a whole, Mister and The Gray Whisker is a short easy read children’s book. It certainly provides lessons of siblings love and self-acceptance. The book’s illustration created by Diana Evans, is both joyful and whimsical that every child will positively love.
I was very lucky to personally meet Katrina Foraker. Katrina studied acting which extended her pursuit and passion for writing. She currently lives in Elgin, IL with her husband Rob and 3 pugs, Izzy, Anakin and Josie. She is an active member of the Northern Illinois Pug Rescue and Adoption. I invite you to visit her blog,
Those Elgin Pugs.
 Interview with Katrina Foraker
1. When did you first realize you wanted to write a book?

In my early twenties is when I really started to channel my creativity and put my ideas to paper.  I had a job at a call center and I would write stories in between calls.

2. How did you come to write this book? What inspired you?

My love for my Pugs coupled with their silly behaviors and mannerisms greatly inspired me.  Anyone who owns a dog can appreciate how silly they can be and if you have two or more of them, the dynamics they share.
One day, through observing these silly behaviors of theirs, I noticed a big gray whisker sticking straight out of Anakin’s face.  It was so funny because in the sunlight, it stuck out like a sore thumb.

3. How did you come up with the characters and title of the book?

Mae’s character was inspired by my Pug Izzy.  Mister’s Character was inspired by my Pug Anakin. They say write what you know, and through observing the behaviors between them, this story was not a far stretch from the truth.
I came up with the title because I call Anakin my Mister and Mister rhymes with whisker.

4. What was the most inspiring things you learned in creating this book?

Writing allowed me to be creative in other venues.  I’ve become more receptive to other talents and skills while keeping my mind sharp.

5. Do you have anything specific that you want to say to your readers?

For anyone for feels inspired to write something you feel is of great value or importance, write it!  Enjoy it! And most importantly have fun while you are doing it.

Katrina Foraker’s first book, 
Mister and The Gray Whisker, 
is an adorable children’s book. I do recommend it for ages 3-6 years old.
Lots of Golden Woofs,

A Dog Named Slugger Book Giveaway Winner n Surprised Message From The Author Leigh Brill


The WINNER of “A Dog Named Slugger” book giveaway is …
#37 The Booker Man
Lots of Golden Congrats!

 Since the book was provided to us by the publisher(Bell Bridge Books), we were very surprised to received an email from the author, Leigh Brill. Here’s a snippet of her message … 

“How lovely to find your blog and read the great review you shared of A Dog Named Slugger (my publisher forwarded it) Thank You!! The images of Sugar warm my heart.She is a beauty for sure. I am certain Slugger is wagging to know that you have helped us share his story and I’ll bet he loves the sweet pictures of her holding his book. I notice that Sugar’s eyes seem to sparkle with a light similar to that I so loved in Slugger’s.”

Lots of Golden Thanks Leigh. You surely made our day with your email.
Click Here to read more about Leigh Brill.
Below is a video where you get to see Leigh Brill with her current dog, sweet Kendie girl.


A Dog Named Slugger from John Carlin on Vimeo.

Golden Thanks to all the book giveaway participants.
If you wish to read A Dog Named Slugger
book, you can purchase it through Amazon.
A portion of the sales of “A Dog Named Slugger” book goes to 
Saint Francis Service Dogs, a non-profit organization in Virginia.
 
Lots of Golden Woofs,

Book Review n Giveaway: A Dog Named Slugger


Reading an inspiring book is a great way to end your Summer 2010.
The publisher of  “A Dog Named Slugger” sent us a copy of the book.
It’s very uplifting true story.  Finest example of the difference a service dog can provide to a disabled person.
The book is written by Leigh Brill.
Since childhood, Leigh suffers from cerebral palsy.
She longed to play with other kids but her disabilities shattered her wish. Leigh also discovered how other kids can be so cruel to those who are “different.” While she was in college, she learned and contacted an organization that provided mobility assistance dogs to people who needed assistance with the very simple tasks of day-to-day living.
Leigh was paired with Slugger, a yellow Lab Retriever.
They had a joyful partnership full of love and true friendship.
Slugger ultimately transformed and changed Leigh’s life.
A great book for dog lovers and for those who were touched by a service dog. It shows how vital a service dog plays in the lives of a disabled person. A service dog genuinely provides a whole new world of opportunities and offers lots of possibilities.
 3 Rules
If you wish to partake on “A Dog Named Slugger” book giveaway
1) You must be a follower of my blog
2) Add your blog to the LINK below
3) State in your Comment (Golden Woofs) you want to be part of “A Dog Named Slugger” Book Giveaway

If you do not wish to participate …
leave a comment, always happy to hear from you

Winners will be drawn on Sunday, 8/29 at 8:00pm (CST) through inlinkz

(so make sure you add your blog to the link below)

 
Lots of Golden Woofs

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