CAMP NETGALLEY: Fancy Dogs by Tini Malina, translated by Tammi Reichel - REVIEW!

Hi there readers!

Welcome back to another day here at Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers. While they posts on my site are a little more scant this year, I'm much more active over on Instagram, so be sure to follow along for more adventures! That being said... today's post is a little HERE and a little there, but a whole lot of bookish fun! 

Have you heard of it?

Have you ever been?

Okay, so it's not a place you go, but a thing you do online with other bookish fans, and it totally rocks.  Here's the skinny from the source...

How to Participate in Camp NetGalley

July 13 – July 27

Select a Read Now book from the Camp NetGalley carousel. You must download the book before July 27.

July 28 – August 13

Read your selected book and begin to write your review. Use our review tips below for assistance!

August 13

Submit the review by this date to earn the 2026 Camp NetGalley badge for your NetGalley Profile.

SOUNDS FUN, RIGHT?

WELL, HERE'S MY FIRST TITLE TO KICK IT OFF BECAUSE I SERIOUSLY PLAN ON TRYING TO DO AT LEAST ONE, IF NOT TWO MORE!

Fancy Dogs

by

Tini Malina

Translated by Tammi Reichel

NorthSouth Books

Release Date: October 6th, 2026

This charming Picture Book for readers of all ages has appeal for dog lovers across the board... whether your pup is fancy or not! Through simple yet charming illustrations, and a limited, but bright color palette, this canine companion is brought to life in all the magical versions of himself. From prim and proper traffic stopper to shoe chewing mud puppy, it reminds us that EVERY pup has multiple sides to their spunk and spark which makes them truly AMAZING... and not unlike PEOPLE.

No pupper, nor human, is all one thing or another. We're multifaceted, layered, and always able to surprise. My Maddy is a sweetheart. She wears dresses and pj's, will politely alert when someone or something is at the door...BUT... she'll also roll in the grass if she finds a spot she especially loves regardless of her outfit, and chew and unattended cord (out of the blue... that's been in the same spot for 2 years 🙄).

The point is puppers (and people) and made up of all sorts of feelings, colors, and whatnot. Even the fancy pup likes to get out in the muck, while the outdoors loving pupper may be in love with a bath and a good snuggle. One must not judge purely on looks alone. You've got to give others a chance to truly SHINE 🌟 and show you their true rainbow 🌈 of colors because that's what makes them who they are, and THAT'S BEAUTIFUL, fancy or not.

Special thanks to NorthSouth Books, Inc for making this eARC available during the 2026 Camp NetGalley event. (THANKS) For more information on this title, be sure to stop by their site, or seek it out at your favorite online retailers for preorder in advance of its October 6th, 2026 book birthday!

Until next time, remember...if it looks good, READ IT!

Storybook Sunday...is heading to the WOOFMORE with a DOUBLE REVIEW!

We're celebrating another day of bookish fun with Storybook Sunday! For those not up to speed on the post, I read a lot of great storybooks and thought, why not give them their own day in the sun. Hence, Storybook Sunday appears every now and then!

Today, we're taking a closer look between the pages of a NEW Chapter Book series you won't want to miss!  Whether you're in the intended age group, well outside of it but adore a fun, illustrated read, or simply a dog lover, this is one series you need to read!  So pack your bags, and get ready for a quick vaca at your new favorite place to stay with the first two installments in the Woofmore series...

Welcome to the Woofmore (The Woofmore, Book 1)

The Woofmore is Not Haunted (The Woofmore, Book 2)

by

Donna Gephart & Lori Haskins Houran

Illustrated by

Josh Cleland

Amulet Books

Welcome to the Woofmore...where your stay will be tail-waggingly good!  If you're looking to relax and unwind, they've got a grooming treatment for you.  If you're looking for fun in the sun, take a dip in the pool complete with poolside treat delivery.  If you're looking for anonymity to escape the ever present PUPparazzi, Ms. Coco and Rufus will make it happen...and they do, in this first series title release!  Together, they aim to please, and to keep their VIP (Very Important Pooch) of a guest happy til the end.  Are their challenges?  Absolutely!  I mean, it's not easy keeping someone of this caliber under wraps.  Disguises are employed, and the real fun begins, but the proverbial cat is let out of the bag when things take a turn for the ITCHY, and this VIP can't simply stand by and let this darling hotel and their attentive staff go down in shame.  The antics!  The dedication!  The fun illustrations!  The unforgettable Rufus and his habit of having a nervous tummy!  You won't want to check out at book's end, and (THANK GOODNESS) with the second installment just on the horizon, you don't have to...

The Woofmore is Not Haunted... sees another famous pup heading to this chic place to stay, and once again, they want nothing to go wrong.  The thing is, this particular VIP is all about the scares (a spooky story writer!), but only wants their stay to be filled with rainbows, unicorns, and bubbles?  Hmm...interesting choices, but who's to say you can't have multiple interests.  On one paw, that should be easy because this hotel is all about giving puppers a stay they'll remember in the best ways possible, but on the other paw, it seems like EVERYTHING is working against Rufus in meeting this guests requests, much to his chagrin.  Did I mention Rufus has a nervous tummy and toots a plenty happen when activated?  Yeah, there's definitely a few moments of air clearing that quickly pass, but Rufus doesn't let it keep him from getting this guest's stay up to sniff...I mean, snuff.  By book's end, the mystery of the haunted reputation is solved, and Silas Fang is more than a fan of the fabulousity that is the Woofmore.  A perfectly timed release for the kiddos this reading season, and a fun addition to the series!

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About the authors...

Donna Gephart’s award-winning middle-grade novels include Lily and Dunkin, Death by Toilet Paper, How to Survive Middle School, and others. Her first picture book, Go Be Wonderful, is a celebration of being perfectly imperfect. She’s worked as an editor at a greeting card company, a creative writing teacher at a high school, and as an indie bookseller. She lives in South Jersey with her family and her canine office assistant, Benji, a sweet retriever mix. 

Lori Haskins Houran is a former children’s book editor and the author of more than 55 books for kids, including Next to You, a School Library Journal Best Picture Book; the Kirkus-starred Button Your Buttons; and Close Your Eyes, which SLJ called “a perfect bedtime work, filled with sly humor.” She lives on the North Shore of Massachusetts with her husband, four boys, and two rascally rescues, Bailey and Coco.

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About the illustrator...

  Josh Cleland is an illustrator working out of his home studio just outside of Portland, Oregon, where he resides with his wife, Rayna, and creative director/dog, Newman. Some of his recent illustrated children’s books include Fridge-opolis, The End, Chomp Chomp Dino, New York, Go!, Trick-or-Treat Songs, and Portland Baby. His work can also be found in various children’s magazines, including Highlights and Storytime, as well as greeting cards, games, and more.

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Special thanks to Anna and Mary at Abrams for the copies for review.  (THANKS!)  For more information on this series, the authors, illustrator, or the publisher, feel free to click through the links provided above.  Remember, the first title is AVAILABLE NOW, but the second installment is coming later this month (September 24th to be exact!) with a THIRD title in the works, so make your reservations and prepare for a stay that will be worth WOOF-ing about!

Until next time, remember...if it looks good, READ IT!

This DOUBLE Book Birthday has gone to the dogs!

Tuesdays are for the bookish because it's NEW RELEASE day, and today, we're celebrating not one, but TWO titles out now (or very soon!) via Simon and Schuster Children's Publishing.  Both titles take the cake as they bring us stories featuring our furry four-legged friends, and, in the case of the first one, their human counterparts.  There is fun to be had and lessons to be learned, so lets get between the pages of today's selections...

Walkin' the Dog

by

Chris Lynch

9781481459204

Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers

Release Date: March 12th, 2024

About the book...

In a family of strong personalities with very strong points of view, Louis is what his mother lovingly calls “the inactivist,” someone who’d rather kick back than stand out. He only hopes he can stay under the radar when he starts high school in the fall, his first experience with public school after years of homeschooling.

But when a favor for a neighbor and his stinky canine companion unexpectedly turns into a bustling dog-walking business, Louis finds himself meeting an unprecedented number of new friends—both human and canine. Agatha, a quippy and cagey girl his age always seems to be telling two truths and a lie. Cyrus, a few years his senior, promises he’s going to show Louis how to be a better person, whether Louis wants him to or not. And then there are the dogs: misbehaving border terriers, the four (possible stolen) sausage dogs, the rest of Louis’s charges, and a mysterious white beast who appears at a certain spot at the edge of the woods.

Dogs and human alike all seem to have something they want to teach Louis, including his menacing older brother who keeps turning up everywhere. But is Louis ready to learn the lesson he needs most: how to stop being a lone wolf and be part of a pack.

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This one really hit home.

Louis is a kid that's facing the inevitable...growing up.  Life waits for no one, and his is certainly taking an active turn into the fast lane of late.  With his mom being away getting the help she needs, the human buffer in his life that helps him look at things in different ways while providing comfort through those growing pains is no where to be found. A Zoom call is not the same in this situation, and visiting hours are awfully short to sort out life's problems.  True, he has other family, but he's just learning how to reconnect with dad, his sister is well, his sister, and specializes in telling him what to do, and his older brother is best left out of the picture more often than not.  In short, his familiar world is in shambles, but there are still things that can bring in some light to the darkness.  His new dog walking business for one, and Aggie for another...but none of these connections are as straight forward as they at first seem, nor do they mean he'll be sheltered from heartache.  The best he can do is take it one day at a time, build the relationships, make the connections, and learn that while we might not always get what we want, there are ways to get what we need, and help those around us find that same sense of home.

I really took my time through this one as the story wasn't just CHARACTERS, PLOT, TWIST, and ENDING.  There was a lot going on even when barely anything was being said, and the author really lets you into the mind of young Louis to explore those feelings, that confusion, as well as delight in the moments when understanding dawns.  I appreciated meeting Cy, and celebrated knowing the force that was Aggie even when their lives weren't painted in the brightest colors.  It had a healthy dose of reality with a reminder that families aren't just made by blood, but also by choice.  You can be that person to somebody, if only you're willing to take a step in their direction.

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The Great Puptective

The Great Puptective, Book 1

By

Alina Tysoe

Illustrated by

Alina Tysoe

9781665938242

Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers

Release Date: March 19th, 2024

About the book...

Truffles the cat is the only pet in the house and reigns in peace and quiet, only exerting himself to find the best place to take a nice, long nap—preferably in a spot of warm sunshine. Then Poppy the puppy bursts onto the scene.

Poppy is loud, enthusiastic, excitable, and—worst of all—a puptective! She’s got an eye for crime and a nose to solve all mysteries that come her way…even though she’s not completely sure what a mystery is.

Truffles cannot let this intrusion stand. Poppy won’t be able to continue disrupting his precious me-time if she’s shipped to the North Pole! But could this irrepressible new companion be just what this grumpy cat needs?

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This was the CUTEST!  😍

Poppy is BEYOND adorable.  She's the new puppy in town, well...the only puppy in town, and she's ready to explore, take on the world, and solve all the mysteries a puptective can...as soon as she finds out what the mystery to be solved IS exactly!  No worries...Truffles is HAPPY to help her out.  Yeah, and if you believe that, I have some swampland in Florida to sell you that houses buried treasure.  *ahem*  Suffice it to say that Truffles isn't exactly happy about his new "friend" and, just like siblings are apt to do, she gets on his last nerve, making his mission clear...he must get Poppy to move on out, so he can have his peaceful domain to himself once again.  That would be the perfect ending to this unwanted introduction...until it isn't.  You see, the more time you spend around someone, the more you get to know them, and the more you get to know them, the more you might kinda sorta not want to admit it but realize it even in the smallest part of your mind that you like them  The company, the interactions, and goodness forbid you mention the fun they bring to everyday things...Truffles is in for an unexpected awakening...but will it be too late?  *dun dun dunnn*

You'll laugh, you'll awww, you'll want to give them a big ole hug and call it a day, but as much as it is an adorable story about a dog and a cat, it also helps kiddos with life situations beyond those of the furry variety.  The lessons shared extend to the relationship shared between siblings, as well as when they meet someone new that could be a potential friend.  It helps them to see that NEW or DIFFERENT isn't a bad thing...it adds the spice to life, or the footprints to an otherwise clean floor.  It mixes things up, and helps us grow, while enriching our lives in ways we can't always measure.  With ridiculously cute illustrations throughout, you won't want to miss the kick off to this new series!

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Special thanks to author Gracie Ruth Mitchell for the chance to be a part of her early read and review team. (THANK YOU!) For more information on this title, or the author, feel free to click through the links provided above. This title is available TODAY, so click on over to your favorite online retailer to snag your copy now.

Until next time, remember...if it looks good, READ IT!

AWARENESS TOUR: Ode to a Pug by Jill Rosen, Illustrated by Stephanie Rohr - REVIEW + GIVEAWAY!

*WOOF WOOF*

Today's post is going to the dogs, and the dog lovers!  The Children's Book Review is currently featuring a furry, friendly, cutesy little storybook on their latest AWARENESS TOUR that stars man's best friend, companion, co-captain, and loveable agent of chaos...or more specifically, the PUG!  So get ready to SIT, STAY, and read because you'll be begging for more by post's end, and I don't blame you in the least!

Ode to a Pug

Written by

Jill Rosen

Illustrated by

Stephanie Rohr

Ages 4+ | 32 Pages

978-1-958842-24-9

AM Ink Publishing (2024)

About the book...

A precocious pug delights in shenanigans which drive her frazzled owner to declare she will give her pup away!

Laugh along with the snorting, snoring, and gaseous clown of the canine world as its owner struggles to reign in the messes and mayhem of a new addition. But there is nothing that a few licks and cuddles can’t fix, right?

A true delight that any family can relate to, Ode to a Pug is full of heart… and a lot of slobber.

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This kid friendly, but also adult friendly, storybook features the wild and wooly times of a little pug and his owner.  From zoomies to chewing on EVERYTHING, feeding time to TOOTing time, cuddles to dress up, and all things in between, it shares the beauty of the dog and dog parent relationship in all its brilliant colors.

Let's face it, anyone that has a dog can attest to the wonderful times to be shared, but also the utter chaos that can break out the moment you turn your head, step out of the room, or the mood strikes.  I've had dogs throughout my life, and we added a puppy around Christmas time.  She's still "little" in age, but GROWING bigger each day, so while she sits sweet and prim for a cookie, the zoomies multiple times a day take on a new meaning when you're dealing with a now 30ish pound puppy!  Let's just say DUCK AND COVER is a phrase you hear AND obey if you're in her path.  (LOL!)  Are there moments you think man, I just need some quiet time  or  I really don't want to take a walkie right now ...for certain, but would I trade her for the world?  HECK to the NO!  Same goes for our little smooshy nosed furry terr...I mean, cuddle bug...here.  He may get into things he shouldn't, demand time and attention when you're at wits end, but in hindsight, it's well worth the loads of love in return.

If you're a dog lover, YOU NEED THIS BOOK!  If you're a dog parent, YOU'VE LIVED THIS BOOK, but you still need it to commiserate and reminisce.  Whether you're a kiddo or simply one at heart, take a moment to indulge yourself with this one.  You won't be sorry!

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Jill Rosen is a career marketer and advertiser who lives with two kids, three dogs, two cats, one bird, and a former stand-up comic and Princeton sketch-comedy writing husband. She doesn’t need to go far for comedic inspiration or advice!

Through her brand management work, Jill’s early recognition of, and appreciation for, powerful writing and artistic design only flourished. She is a seasoned workshop facilitator and strategic healthcare consultant specializing in the areas of mental health and infertility.

Jill was inspired to begin writing her own stories by her two boys, both avid readers. Now Jill can’t wait to share them with all the young readers out there.

For more information, visit: https://odetoapug.com/

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ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR

Steph Rohr is a French Award-winning children’s book illustrator who earned a distinction from ECV Art School in Paris. She is fond of anything silly, funny, wacky, daft, and colorful. A freelance Illustrator & Art Director, Steph has been working in London in publishing and advertising.

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***   GIVEAWAY   ***

Enter the giveaway for the chance to win an author-signed hardcover copy of Ode to a Pug, a 4″ custom pug plush, plus a die-cut pug sticker!

Ode to Pug Book Giveaway

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Special thanks to Bianca at The Children's Book Review for the chance to bring this tour to you and to the publisher for the ecopy for review. (THANKS!) This post is sponsored by Jill Rosen. The review and opinions expressed in this post are based on my personal view. For more information on this title, the author, the publisher, this tour, or those on the horizon, feel free to click through the links provided above. Be sure to check out the rest of the stops on the tour for more bookish fun!

TOUR SCHEDULE

Thursday, February 15, 2024

The Children’s Book Review

Book Review of Ode to a Pug

Friday, February 16, 2024

Pages for Paige

Book Review of Ode to a Pug

Monday, February 19, 2024

My Reading Getaway

An Article by Author Jill Rosen

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Crafty Moms Share

Book Review of Ode to a Pug

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers

Book Review of Ode to a Pug

Thursday, February 22, 2024

Country Mamas with Kids

An Article by Author Jill Rosen

Friday, February 23, 2024

Cover Lover Book Review

An Interview with Author Jill Rosen

Monday, February 26, 2024

Froggy Read Teach

Book Review of Ode to a Pug

Tuesday, February 27, 2024

The Fairview Review

Book Review of Ode to a Pug

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Barbara Ann Mojica

Book Review of Ode to a Pug

Thursday, February 29, 2024

The Momma Spot

Book Review of Ode to a Pug

Friday, March 1, 2024

Because I Said So

Book Review of Ode to a Pug

Monday, March 4, 2024

icefairy’s Treasure Chest

Book Review of Ode to a Pug

Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Life Is What It’s Called

An Interview with Author Jill Rosen

Wednesday, March 6, 2024

A Blue Box Full of Books

Book Review of Ode to a Pug and Little Free Library Drop

Thursday, March 7, 2024

Twirling Book Princess

Book Review of Ode to a Pug

Friday, March 8, 2024

Mrs. Makes Reading Fun

Book Review of Ode to a Pug

Until next time, remember...if it looks good, READ IT!

Rockstar Book Tours presents... 10 DOGS by Emily Gravett - REVIEW + GIVEAWAY!

So very thrilled to be hosting a spot on the 10 DOGS by Emily Gravett Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my review post and make sure to enter the giveaway before you whisk yourself away to the next stop for more bookish fun! So sit, stay, and get ready to read all about...

 

Title: 10 DOGS

Author: Emily Gravett

Pub. Date: September 19, 2023

Publisher: Boxer Books

Formats: Hardcover, eBook, Audiobook

Pages: 32

Find it: Goodreads, https://books2read.com/10-DOGS 

Award-winning, bestselling author and illustrator Emily Gravett delivers a hilarious tale of mishap and mayhem as ten dogs pursue a chain of sausage links in this early-learning picture book, perfect for anyone looking for books for 3-year-olds and up.  
 
From dachshund to dalmation, every dog wants a piece of the prize. Follow this high-stakes adventure as the scales tip from one dog with all the sausages and nine dogs with none to nine dogs with all the sausages and one dog with none. Will ten hungry dogs ever find a way to share ten tasty treats?  
 
Gravett’s playful art and clever plot twists create page-turning suspense, making this dog book perfect for repeat read-aloud fun.

This charming counting book is perfect for helping young readers learn about sharing as well as how to count to ten. Emily Gravett’s adorable dog art makes 10 Dogs just as appealing to those looking for funny dog books as it is for anyone searching for kids books for ages 3—5.

 

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I know you read all of that up there, but take that description and multiply the FUN by at least... well, TEN! 😉 

If you’re a frequent visitor of my site, you know I'm a big fan of dogs. They're cute, they're cuddly, their antics will make you smile on the roughest of days, and they are all heart. In this case, various breeds of our four-legged friends come to life, along with a string of ten sausages. Now, you know how pups can be when presented with food...sort of like a house elf presented with clothes... and if you add in a few more pups all vying for the same treats, you're in for a spectacle at the very least! For this one, you get a front row seat without the mess or clean up. 😂 

The story progresses from table to floor, hiding to chasing, one pup to many, and while it's entirely madcap fun, it's also a learning experience. How so? Well, when presenting dogs with sausages, separating them first might be a better plan 😋 ... but the tail, I mean tale, also becomes an interactive counting game as the pups go from ringmaster to performer, leader to follower, and everything in between, before learning the ultimate lesson... sharing is caring. 

A great Picture Book for readers of all ages that love a good game of chase, and watching our furry friends in action!

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About Emily Gravett:

Emily Gravett is the two-time winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal for Wolves and Little Mouse’s Big Book of Fears. Her internationally award-winning picture books include Meerkat Mail, Tidy, and Old Hat. She has illustrated bestselling fiction, including Matt Haig’s Evie and the Animals and a recent full-color edition of Quidditch Through the Ages.

 

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1 winner will receive a finished copy of 10 DOGS, US Only. 

Ends September 26th, midnight EST.

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Rockstar Book Tours presents... WILLIE THE WORRYING DOG by David Yuen - EXCERPT + GIVEAWAY!

SO, excited that WILLIE THE WORRYING DOG by David Yuen & Micah Zhang is available now and that I get to help spread the word!

If you haven’t yet heard about this wonderful book, be sure to check out all the details below.

This blitz also includes a giveaway for a finished copy of the book courtesy of David, Micah & Rockstar Book Tours. So if you’d like a chance to win, check out the giveaway info below.

WILLIE THE WORRYING DOG

by David Yuen & Micah Zhang (Illustrator)

Pub. Date: June 10, 2023

Publisher: Upward Bound Press

Formats: Hardcover

Pages: 36

Find it:  Goodreads, Amazon, B&N, BAM, Bookshop.org, Blackwells

Willie can't help but worry. Worrying is the worst thing ever. And now his owner wants to take him to a new park where everything's different. Oh no, Willie feels doomed! What if things go wrong? What if something bad happens? Will Willie make it? Or will worry get the best of him?

 

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Time to take a peek between the pages...

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About the author...

Born and raised in NJ as a second generation Chinese American, David Yuen received a B.A. from Rutgers University and has been writing poetry along with other writing styles for over twenty years. His works have appeared in other publications including Poetry East and Romantics Quarterly.

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About the illustrator...

Micah Zhang, a North American based visual artist with Chinese and Japanese roots. His visual language encompasses the wonders of nature, the allure of science fiction, the essence of urban lifestyle, and the enigmatic mysteries of our world. With a decade of experience, he breathes life into stories through his illustrations and various artistic mediums. With a keen sense for details and a knack for capturing imagination, Micah Zhang expertly brings fantasy characters to life in a visually pleasing style.

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1 winner will win a finished copy of WILLIE THE WORRYING DOG, US Only.

Ends July 4th, midnight EST

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The Rescue by S L Rosewarne - GUEST POST

Hello again, friends!

Welcome back to another day here on my site. Today, we've set our sites on a title that's site to bring the smiles as well as the tears, and with a cover you can't look away from! I'm sold, now let's see about you. Ready or not, let's join Rachel's Random Resources in welcoming today's title in the spotlight...

The Rescue

by

S.L. Rosewarne

About the book...

When terrier Moll’s owner dies, she is determined to protect his widow, Suki. As Suki navigates grief, dating and men with baggage of their own, Moll tries to push her beloved owner to moving on with someone Moll has chosen, with a good sense of humour, a generous heart, and a steady supply of biscuits.

But Suki has a frustrating habit of doing things the way she wants, instead of Moll’s way. Until she meets Ted, who Moll adores almost as much as Suki. Ted, though, has demons of his own, so is he really the right choice for Suki?

With Moll getting older, and Suki still struggling, can this devoted up fulfil her promise to look after her owner, before her time runs out?

A quirky tale of second chances, told through the eyes of woman’s best friend.

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with Author S.L. Rosewarne

According to the dictionary, the verb ‘rescue’ means to free from confinement, danger, or evil.

But there are different types of rescuing…..

My rescue, Lainy, was found on the streets of Romania, then taken from a kill shelter and brought over to the UK. It’s ironic that the first home she had over here instilled such fear and damage that she learned that the best way to defend herself was to bite. So while she was rescued from confinement and some danger, she wasn’t rescued from evil. 

A few weeks ago my partner came back from walking his dog round the block, and reported that a couple were stranded nearby, with a burst tyre. It was Sunday evening, there were no shops or pubs nearby, so he asked if they could eat with us. We only had enough food for two, and hadn’t been shopping so the cupboards were a little bare, so we scratched around and took them a bag of snacks. 

When we delivered the food, they turned out to be an elderly American couple who’d travelled from Brighton to Poldhu (a good 6-7 hour drive) to see the Marconi visitor centre nearby, only to get there ten minutes after it shut. Driving round the corner, they hit a wall and burst the tyre. Their hire car hire had no spare, but having waited over an hour for the rescue vehicle, it arrived while we were there. However, the mechanic couldn’t fix the problem, and said they’d have to wait for another van to tow them back to Bristol. 

It was now after 8pm and as we walked back, I said to my partner, “They won’t get anything to eat tonight. Let’s see if we can make them a sandwich. I think there are enough eggs.”

Sure enough, we had four slices of bread and three eggs, so we made egg sarnies, and took them back. They were delighted with the food, but just in case the breakdown vehicle didn’t turn up, my partner gave them his number and offered them a bed for the night. 

We wondered how they got on, but didn’t hear anything from them for several weeks, then I received a message from them via my website - I had told them my name, and that I was an author. The wife wanted to order one of my books but because they’re in the US, they couldn’t pay via Paypal. But they’ll be able to order via Amazon when the book is available there.

The following week we had a long email from them. They’d written a fascinating account of their time over here, going on to London, all round the UK and Ireland, but the account of their “rescue” was in one of these emails going to all of their friends.

I love the idea that it’s the small ways in which we can rescue people that can have such far reaching consequences. Just think, we now have new friends in the US - and soon The Rescue will be winging its way over there, too! Who knows where it will end up?

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About the author...

I live in Cornwall with my rescue dog Lainy (who features at the end of The Rescue) and is going on to have her own story in Lainy’s Tale, which I am writing now. I spend part of the week with my partner and his rescue dog, Twig, where we walk, cycle, swim and grow vegetables. When forced indoors he is addicted to shouting at politicians on the news, the perfect excuse for me to write.

When not writing or training Lainy, I sing with The Suitcase Singers, and also give talks to anyone who will pay to listen to me talking about my work. To my surprise, many have.

I am also a freelance journalist, researcher and author of five Cornish literary themed walking books - Discover Cornwall, Walks in the Footsteps of Cornish Writers, Walks in the Footsteps of Poldark Walks in the Footsteps of Daphne du Maurier and Walks in the Footsteps of Rosamunde Pilcher, all published by Sigma Press and online in our 'Books' section of the website.

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