Friday, January 31, 2014

Book Review - Manny the TV Watching Dog by Linda Derkez and Mike Derkez


   





  • Written by: Linda Derkez and Mike Derkez  
  • Illustrated by: Nina Marie Rothfuss 
  • Paperback: 32 pages
  • Publisher: Wee Creek Press (An Imprint of Whiskey Creek Press (December 1, 2013)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1611609089
  • ISBN-13: 978-1611609080


If anyone has had experiences with dogs one knows that dogs certainly have attributes humans have. Manny the dog has the can do attitude of anything that is asked of her, but has a weakness for television. Yes, this good old dog loves television like many humans. Tasks are asked of Manny throughout the day and with her can do attitude puts her best paw forward. From cleaning the house, to cooking, to watching the baby laughter abounds with Manny’s antics. Does she ever accomplish what’s asked of her or does television become too much of a distraction. Read Manny the TV Watching Dog and enjoy a joyous doggie adventure.


About Linda Derkez: Ms. Derkez has always enjoyed writing, especially journaling. The mother of three, she began writing children's stories that would reinforce lessons or values she wanted her children to learn. Linda is the author of several published children's books, including: Manny the TV Watching Dog, One Large Peanut Butter Sandwich To Go, Caleb's Missing Whisper & Other Stories and Chip's Sharing Day. Linda co-authored Cody Knows with award-winning author (and sister) Karen Wiesner. Linda also writes children's stories with her husband Mike Derkez, a graphic artist and a bagpiper who enjoys painting. David Fielding, her brother-in-law, illustrated One Large Peanut Butter Sandwich To Go.

Visit Linda Derkez and learn more about her fascinating writing career at http://www.angelfire.com/stars4/kswiesner/linda.html.

Thank you for visiting with Linda today. Your interest is appreciated.

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Best wishes,
Donna M. McDine
Award-winning Children's Author
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Tuesday, January 21, 2014

I am pleased to host award-winning author, Kelly Preston as she tours her book, Real Dogs Don't Whisper 

First and foremost, Kelly Preston is an animal lover. Raised on a ten-acre property in a small town in Pennsylvania, she grew up with horses, rabbits, and – of course – dogs. When she left home after college, she acquired Gizmo, an irresistible Lhasa Apso that started her on a journey full of joys and sorrows, hopes and tribulations, frustrations, endless lessons in patience, and above all else, love. All of this has come at the hands (more precisely the paws) of Gizmo, Betty Boop, Buffy, Carla Mae, and the inimitable Mr. MaGoo.

Get to know Kelly a bit further through a quick interview...

Q:  How long have you been writing and what do you love about it? 

As a child, I would submit articles to a local newspaper and Highlights for Children; there were a few that actually published and I was over the moon.  As I entered my teen years, I stopped writing, until recently. Fast forward and many years later, appears that I am picking back up where I left off as a child.  Perhaps I am closing the loop in my life

Q: Your book is the winner of a number of awards, Indie Excellence Finalist Book Awards, International Book Awards Finalist, Bronze e-book Award Global e-books and others. What can you tell us about finding and winning awards?

I didn’t even know that awards were out there for books until I saw a post on Facebook.  I did research and was surprised at the number of awards are out there to apply for.  Once I began opening up some of the links, my level of surprise went to another level as the amount of genres that were offered too.  At first I was hesitant; does my book truly qualify for an award?  My recommendation, do not doubt your work.  If you have a limited budget to enter, then select the one or ones that best fit your book.  On the other hand, if you have budget to enter a substantial amount, go for it.  Most award sites, will list at the very least your title and a short description, talk about an awareness builder.  There are award sites that are just not limited to books; they also offer awards for book cover, website, use of promotional material, eBook.  Do your research, examine your budget and at the very least, enter one.  You just may be surprised!

About Real Dogs Don’t Whisper

The award winning book, Real Dogs Don't Whisper (www.realdogsdontwhisper.com), which highlights my life journey caring for four special needs dogs and the life lessons they taught me along the way.  The overall message within Real Dogs Don’t Whisper is about giving those with special needs a second chance.  The book touches on integrity, unconditional love, leadership, trust, stopping abuse and opening your heart to receive and give both unconditional love and friendship.  To lighten the message, I developed a co-author, Mr MaGoo; Mr MaGoo is my Lhasa Apso and he is larger than life.  He adds humor within the book; sharing with the reader how life is so tough for him being the only male in the house and living with a crazy lady, me.

Mr. MaGoo is a nine-year-old Lhasa Apso and the book’s co-creator and co-writer. He is, in his own words, “the alpha and omega of all dogs – in the cutest and sparkiest, most fun-loving package ever.” Ignoring Kelly’s persistent eye-rolling, Mr. MaGoo has forged ahead with this project in an attempt to, as he puts it, “present the facts from a dog’s perspective. In other words, the correct, most accurate, most interesting, only-one-that-matters perspective,” to which he adds, simply, “Woof!”

Visit Kelly Preston and/or purchase her book at: 

Thank you for visiting with Kelly today. 
Congratulations Kelly, I wish you continue success!


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Best wishes,
Donna M. McDine
Award-winning Children's Author
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