Well known Author @RachelleReese has kindly written a Guest Post for us, including FREE copies of her book The Reunion, through July 16th. Please enjoy Rachelle’s post:

Rachelle Reese's Twitter dog: @RagabashGirl

“Now, if we are to be friends, I have to find a name for you. Let me see.” Duncan O’Malley pitched another piece of the sandwich to the dog. “Well, you have the markings of a milk cow, white with black spots, but you seem to like the rain. How about Milkshake?”

Woof

“No, my name’s O’Malley.”

Woof

“I see. You want me to keep it simple. Alright, we’ll just call you Dawg.”

Rachelle Reese's dogs: (left) @RagadashGirl and Mickey

That’s a short except from Angels in Hell’s Kitchen, the first book in the O’Malley story arc in our Dime Store Novel series. The thing about Dawg is that he was real. No, he didn’t live in the 1980s in the Hells Kitchen area of New York City. The real Dawg lived out here in Missouri on a farm. He was our dog, but like the Dawg in Angeles in Hells Kitchen, he didn’t start out that way.

My father-in-law found Dawg at a sale barn. For those of you who don’t know what that is — and I didn’t until fifteen years ago — it’s an early morning gathering where small time farmers sell baby animals, seedlings, and hand-crafted goods to other small-time farmers. I don’t remember what Dad what searching for — baby chicks or rabbits most likely. But what he came away with was a lack and white spotted dog. The man giving him away thratened to shoot the dog if Dad didn’t take him. Since Dad had a soft spot for unwanted animals, he brought the spotted dog home. Dawg was no longer unwanted.

Dawg became a farm dog.

Rachelle Reese's: Chance

Because he had spots like a Holstein, he blended in with the cows just fine. He helped round them up when they got out of the fence and when a Mama cow hid her calf, he helped Dad find them. He was protective of the farm and, after we moved into our house nearby, protective of us too. He also trained Hooch and Oliver to be protectors.

Dawg had an uncanny sense about people. He liked almost everyone, but now and then a person would come by who made Dawg uneasy. I knew to beware if Dawg’s hackles were up..

Rainbow Bridge garden

Dawg outlived Dad and came to live with us full time. He went to the Rainbow Bridge in January 2010, but he still lives in our hearts and in the pages of Angels in Hells Kitchen.

Rachelle Reese is the coauthor of the Dime Store Novel series and two short story collections: Bones of the Woods and Mind of a Mad Man. The Kindle edition of the latest book in our Dime Store Novel series, The Reunion, is free through Monday July 16th (sorry, Dawg’s not in it, but there is a cat named Voodoo.) The Dime Store Novel characters blog as http://dimestorenovel.blogspot.com/ Rachelle lives deep in the woods with her husband, dogs, cats, a herd of cows, three donkeys, and a guinea hen. You can follow @RachelleReese and one of her dogs @RagabashGirl on Twitter.

Over 140 never before published photographs in this new book by K.F. Kirwin

Never before published photographs of life at the end of  World War II (WWII), 1945-47 are now presented in a beautiful new book ‘My Dad’s Pictures From WWII’,  by the photographer’s daughter, Kitty Kirwin. “The rolls of film were poorly stored with rubber bands that had melted and paperclips that had rusted.” said hKitty.

Author K.F.Kirwin

Kitty continues: “There are many pictures with double exposures which give them an interesting effect. He used the gun film he could get from airplanes. The Pima Air Museum in Tucson, Arizona helped identify some of the pictures in this book.”

“I hope you enjoy seeing life through the eyes of an airman; stationed far from home. These are my Dads ghosts” says Kitty.

Kitty's father and photographer of all the pictures in the book

The book is a treasure and contains over 140 pictures with almost no written story. It’s a classic ‘coffee table book’ that you can hold and write notes on and share with your family. It’s perfect for anyone with an interest in history, or as a gift for grandparents or Father’s Day.

Priced at $25 per copy you can order it at Createspace or click here. It is not an ebook.

Pepi's new book

My new book PepiSmartDog The Beginning is now published ! Please grab a FREE copy before leaving this page: click HERE for your copy.

Starting when I was 12 years old, with early cataracts, my book begins when my original family moved to a Nursing Home and I found myself homeless. My future didn’t hold much promise, but before too long I was a multi-media celebrity dog, appearing in newspapers and magazines. Then I joined Twitter, @PepiSmartDog, and made even more friends.

Robyn M. Ryan's book

I’m a member of Writers That Chat; our other writers are:
@SnowyWestie’s friend Robyn M. Ryan, author of Because Another Wept. She’s a racy writer of high octane sports and romance. If you’re into lycra or motor sports you’ll love her blog: Chicks Dig Sports and Romance.

Kitty Kirwin's book

@PrincessGwenie’s mom Kitty Kirwin, author of Haunted Bedtime Stories writes all things spooky. You will not be able to ever sleep again.  BOL !

Rachelle Reese's book

@Ragabash’s mom, Rachelle Reese, author of many books including The Dime Store Novel series, writes about paranormal phenomenon. Her books are also spooky, so expect to be creeped out. BOL !

Francy Dickinson's book

@MissBusyBiz’s mom, Francy Dickinson is a prolific writer, with many published stories. She also writes on the very important subject: Senior Care Tips, specialising in helping people and family members deal with Alzhiemer’s.

I will be publishing more books in the near future, continuing the series of my exciting life story. Please watch for many other books by me, including my upcoming work on Fukushima, Japan.

My motto: “Take Life By The Paws And Live It !”

Pepi's first book: The Beginning

I’m about to launch my first book as a FREE giveaway : PepiSmartDog The Beginning.

Everyone can have a copy and share my journey, from homeless at 12 years old, to multi-media celebrity dog ! And this was before I joined Twitter !

The book launch will be held on Twitter at our first #BookChat Pawty, 5pm to 7pm Saturday EDT. My book is free, but every 15 minutes we will be giving away another free book as well !

I’m a member of Writers That Chat, who get together each week to spur each other on. Our group is:

Robyn M. Ryan's book

@SnowyWestie’s friend Robyn M. Ryan, author of Because Another Wept. She’s a racy writer of high octane sports and romance. If you’re into lycra or motor sports you’ll love her blog: Chicks Dig Sports and Romance.

Kitty Kirwin's book

@PrincessGwenie’s mom Kitty Kirwin, author of  Haunted Bedtime Stories writes all things spooky. You will not be able to ever sleep again. BOL !

Rachelle Reese's book

@Ragabash’s mom, Rachelle Reese, author of many books including The Dime Store Novel series, writes about paranormal phenomenon. Her books are also spooky, so expect to be creeped out. BOL !

@MissBusyBiz’s mom, Francy Dickinson is a prolific writer, with many published stories. She also writes on the very important subject: Senior Care Tips, specialising in helping people and family members deal with Alzhiemer’s.

Please take a look at this short video as @MissBusyBiz’s mom Francy gives each of you a pawsonal invitation to visit our book launch pawty (not a fund raiser.) Please come and join us !

Chicks Dig Sports & Romance is vibrant young writer, Robyn M. Ryan’s blog. If your into lycra, racing fuel or sport of any type, you’ll get a kick out of Robyn’s writing.

Some artists who paint with oils, are known to drink the methylated spirits they soak their brushes in, then paint in a frenzy. Robyn may drink the ethanol fuel her Nascar cars run on, because her writing is high octane ! Forget laying around on a bed of rose petals, Robyn will have you holding onto your seats, as you push thru all sorts of dramas and suspense filled sports catastrophes.

If it’s a ball sport, a sport with an engine or any other type of elite sport, Robyn will have it covered. If you’re into sweat, this is the reading you need. And don’t forget the romance. Not only does Robyn write romance, but she will have you falling in love with her characters. If you want time in the fast lane, check out Robyn’s blog: Chicks Dig Sports & Romance.

Be part of Robyn’s fast paced world of elite sports stars, and follow her on Twitter @RobynMRyan and Robyn M. Ryan on facebook. Later this year Robyn has a new sports romance book being released: ‘Because Another Wept.’

Virtual Dust Jacket Preview: Because Another Wept:

To an observer, they had it all. A golden couple basking in the glow of their love and the high-profile lifestyle of a professional athlete. Nothing could keep them apart…not their very different backgrounds–Caryn Stevens, the only child of a business titan, and Jerry Chadwick, one of two sons of a blue-collar family, who gladly traded a chance at education for the opportunity to play professional hockey. Not the disapproval of her parents. Not the time he spent on the road. Not her insistence that she complete her university degree. Not even the choice she was forced to make between their love and her place in the Stevens Company dynasty.

Overcoming the odds, they begin their life together with a move to Florida, where a sudden and senseless vicious attack threatens Jerry’s life and inexplicably drives a wedge between the couple. Shattered by the incident, terrified that it could happen again, Caryn finds herself at odds with her husband and unable to give him the support he needs–at the time he is most vulnerable.

As their perfect world starts to crumble, each is forced to make choices… some that may take them further apart. Because Another Wept follows their joint and separate paths as they journey to the brink of personal despair and navigate the treacherous steps they must take if they are to rediscover their love.

by Robyn M. Ryan

Francy & one of her dogs, Missy

Hello. I’m PepiSmartDog. Senior Care Tips, written by Francy Dickinson, is a blog full of love. Every article overflows with warmth, love and genuine care.

Getting old is something that eventually visits everyone. As a dog, they call me a Golden Oldie. As a person, you are just called old. I think I get the better deal; Golden Oldie sounds so much more inviting. Today’s society doesn’t have a lot of time for old people (or old animals either.) This is why this Senior Care Tips blog is such an important piece of work.

Francy & her Mom "Toots"

Even if you don’t have an elderly  person to care for, if you yourself are feeling down and in need of some warmth and comfort, visit Fancy’s blog. Her beautifully worded articles will lift your spirits and brighten your outlook. At the same time, Francy will invigorate your soul with her persuasive positiveness.

You may arrive at Francy’s blog feeling tired, worn out and in a helpless situation, but when you leave you will feel so much better ! Francy helps you steer a course with a plan of action. She gives practical advice that makes sense and tips she uses in her own life.

Each article is centered around letters that readers write in, from their own real-life situations. Francy answers them with clear insight and positive practicality. She even shares recipes that best suit elderly people. And she’s not afraid to tackle the difficult subjects either, for example: ‘Alzheimer’s Anger Too Hard To Handle Alone.’

As if all this is not enough, Francy also hosts Francy’s BlogTalk Radio. Listening to Francy’s voice on her radio show, you’ll feel as though Francy was right there in your living room, with you.

George's Valentine surprise

Francy & George: a love story

Francy’s husband George, has advanced Alzeimers and Francy is his full time carer. She understands all the dynamics that wear you down, when you are the sole carer. But she has a wonderful gift of knowing how to turn a bad situation into something constructive and positive. Hence, her blog Senior Care Tips was born.

A truly beautiful and heartfelt article I recommend everyone read (because it represents Francy’s entire blog), is: Alzheimer’s Valentine Secret Surprise (2011.) With George’s severe alzheimer’s, would he even know it was Valentine’s Day, net alone remember ? Throughout their marriage, Francy and George always enjoyed making Valentine’s Day ‘their special day.’ George always spoiled Francy on this day, taking her to dinner and/or shows. It was their day !

With the ravages of time and the quiet creeping up of advanced alzheimers, George still remembered his Queen ! His Francy ! Their Valentines Day ! Peering through swollen allergy eyes, Francy couldn’t believe it when George stood infront of her with his handmade Valentine card.

George resting in his chair, with one of their dogs, Mac.

With tears of joy and disbelief streaming down her face, Francy knew that not even alzheimer’s could take away the love her and George still have for each other, deep within their hearts. As I often say to Pals: time and space don’t change a thing; they mean nothing. The love is still there.

George cut out pictures of jewelry, the same type of jewelry he had previously bought Francy on Valentine’s Days gone by. If you want to read a remarkable love story, take the time to read this article. *I recommend having a tissue near -by, for good tears, not sad tears*

Francy’s own words, at the bottom of her articles:

“Thank you for being so kind to your seniors. Many elders find their lives closed in to just their own home. They lose their spouses, friends pass, children are out-of-town and who do they have to help them? So good to know that you care enough to be on the other end of the phone. Blessings, Francy.”

Be sure to follow Senior Care Tips blog and Francy’s Twitter accounts: @WritersThatChat, @MysteryCozy and Francy’s dogs @MizzBusyBiz and @Kirbee_Dude

Hello. I’m PepiSmartDog. Well known Interviewer Morgen Bailey (UK), has published a wonderful Interview with horror author Kitty Kirwin. For friends on Twitter, Kitty is @PrincessGwenie’s mom.

Learn what makes Kitty’s artistic juices start flowing, what inspires her and what does not inspire her. BOL ! (woops!) Kitty’s published book, Dust of Tombstone is a horror story with ghostly twists and creepy innuendos. Kitty says “I love ghosts so most of my stories are ghost ones.”

Kitty describes how she formulates her characters and builds a strong story around them. She discusses editing, publishing and the latest web-book craze, e-books. Kitty gives us a window into her own tastes for reading, as well as her own background. Take a stroll through Kitty’s interview and get to know this lovely lady.

Her next book Haunted Bedtime Stories will be an e-book and she hopes to have it as a print on demand. Follow Kitty on Twitter @Kittycorgi as well as FaceBook: K.F.Kirwin. Kitty’s beautiful Corgi @PrincesGwenie is also on Twitter.

A snippet of the interview:

Morgen: Hello Kitty. Please tell us something about yourself and how you came to be a writer.

Kitty: For many years I was an art teacher. After I got RA I sadly had to stop teaching. After a day trip to Tombstone, Arizona in America, I said to my son, do you want a story?  We all laughed, he said, no Mum you should write a story. I was home taking care of my boy corgi Jack, he had cancer…

Kitty: …so I started to write and read it to him. I wrote my book Dust of Tombstone. It’s not a western, it’s about a writer who goes to Tombstone to do a travel piece for a newspaper.

To read more: Morgen Bailey’s Blog Interview #75 with horror novelist Kitty Kirwin

Author Rachelle Reese has been busy writing many novels. Between 3 websites, 2 blogs, a podcast and an Author page, Rachelle has many ways you can get to know her and her writing. Take a stroll thru Rachelle’s books and enjoy the journey of discovery.

www.BonesOfTheWoods.com /// www.DimeStoreNovel.net MindOfAMadman.me Blogs: DimeStoreNovel and NaturesHymn

Author page: Rachelle Reese

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Bones Of The Woods

Hello. I’m PepiSmartDog,

Writer of all things spooky, Kitty Kirwin, has given us a teaser of her upcoming book: Haunted Bedtime Stories.

The book is a compilation of short stories, with a sprinkling of ghosts involved.

*turns on spooky music*

Be sure to read Kitty’s previous book: ‘Dust Of Tombstone’