Up to my eyeballs in dogs…

For some reason, everything’s coming up dogs for me lately. We have a new Silky Terrier puppy named Sprinkles. We’re getting ready to do some high altitude hiking with our chocolate lab, Eli (left). Oh yeah, and then there are the writing projects! I’m having a blast getting to know and write about some incredible dogs. Here’s what’s cookin:

DOG TALES: Inspirational Stories of Humor, Adventure, and Devotion (Harvest House)

Planned release date: June, 2011

DOG TALES offers an unusual and often surprising collection of dog stories, carefully crafted to highlight dramatic turning points and many an unlikely turn of event. From the feisty Montana Pekingese carried away by an eagle to a Golden Retriever bitten by a coral snake while defending two toddlers, and from the dog who rescued a boy from the Indian tsunami to Faith, the two-legged dog who learned to walk upright, dog lovers will delight in discovering the extraordinary dogs in DOG TALES. By the way, if you come across any intriguing and exciting dog stories, send them my way.

On top of Dog Tales, I’m collaborating on an exciting new book project with Michael Hingson, a blind man who survived the World Trade Center attacks on 9-11. Mike and his faithful guide dog, Roselle, helped lead a group of people to safety in a harrowing 78 story stairwell descent. It’s an extraordinary story and I think you’ll enjoy it. Planned release is September, 2011. If you’d like to hear Mike tell the story in his own words, you can visit the Michael Hingson group website and use the player on the left side of the home page. You can also sign up there for breaking news on the book’s release.