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Down-Under, Boots & Spiders!

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I’m exhausted, Miss Penny speaking, we had visitors yesterday, lots of them. Now, I like visitors, but too many interfere with my napping. First Samantha and her mom Cathy came for breakfast. Sam lives in Australia, down-under, not sure where down-under is, it sounds like a strange place. Maybe that’s where Susan goes when she closes the bathroom door. I liked Samantha; she has a dog, actually I smelt two dogs—nice smell. Perhaps I can meet them one day; if I can find down-under. In the afternoon Jonathan, that’s Susan’s eldest and girlfriend Mireille came to visit. Jonathan has whopping big black boots, I like him he’s nice and gentle but those boots… one of these days they will swallow me up! I’m not kidding they are bigger than me. So, I keep my distance, wag my tail a lot, just to let him know I do like him. Susan says they are motorcycle boots for when he rides his Spyder. That doesn’t make sense spiders are little creatures. Oh well, some things I don’t understand—down-under and riding Spiders. 

A new edition of Susan’s Reader Group News came out yesterday, a neat article about words, you should read it, subscribe and get it in your Inbox. Finally Episode 8 of The Blue Pendant is on YouTube and if you missed last week’s blog Susan recorded an excerpt of Prelude to Sophie’s War, also on YouTube Listen here.

 

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Prelude to Sophie’s War – A captivating WW1 historical novel of love and loss.

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I’m Not Dirty!

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I’m not dirty! Miss Penny speaking. Susan plonked me in the bath today. She said I smelt like a dog. Now, that is an insult. I wasn’t ready for a bath because I was at the groomers only last week; in the middle of a thunderstorm. What a scary experience? It was a horror film. Most dogs, not me of course, are afraid of storms. Imagine the trembling, howling, whining and sheer panic in that tiny store. Now, there’s a doggie smell you want to avoid. Psst! The big dogs are the worst, oh boy do they carry on. I ignore them curl up in the crate and wait my turn. 

Susan’s giving me that look, she doesn’t believe me. I’ll change the subject and give you Susan’s news. As Susan’s assistant a reprimand is due here. Susan’s Reader Group News is not out yet and Episode 8 of The Blue Pendant is still waiting to be edited, so it’s not out as promised. And, a big hiccup: the release of Prelude to Sophie’s War is delayed until July. I guess Susan feels guilty because, as a peace offering she has recorded an excerpt on YouTube Click here to view. It’s quite good I think you’ll like it. So have a listen.

 

NEW  on YouTube excerpt from…..

Prelude to Sophie’s War – A captivating WW1 historical novel of love and loss.

Click to view YouTube video

Due for release July 2019

Pre-order from Amazon or Kobo

Next, Episode 8 of The Blue Pendant is also available this week in the next edition of Susan’s Reader Group News

A new edition of Susan’s Reader Group News will be released Monday. Click here to subscribe.

 

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Three in a Bed!

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I survived the weekend without Susan, Miss Penny Speaking. It was tough, but I can take it. Psst… don’t tell Susan, I had a great time. Rose and Pierre have a little backyard, I can run in and out of without a leash. In the next yard was another little dog. How cool is that? And, we went for walks and I met hundreds of friendly dogs, perhaps not hundreds but there were a lot of new friends. Bedtime was a bit different. At home it’s just Susan and me. I ran upstairs, that’s neat, no stairs at home, Rose put me on the bed and we settled quite comfortably, then Pierre got in bed too—three in a bed—definitely warm and cosy, if a bit crowded. I was in the middle and had to wiggle and push my paws to get enough space. Rose and Pierre didn’t seem to mind although I noticed they were clinging to the edge of the mattress, muttering that they didn’t have much room. I used the sad tearful eyes, missing home, and they were fine. Susan picked me up on Sunday night, of course I was careful not to be too happy, but I was very happy and a little nervous she might leave again. So, that night I tried to sleep on top of Susan, making sure she could not get up and leave. Susan wasn’t too happy about that. I just used the sad eyes guilt trip. Susan says I’m talking too much, she has some messages for you.

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First the good news, Susan has recorded a reading from Prelude to Sophie’s War A real treat, it will be released later this week. A peace offering, because of a hiccup the release of Prelude to Sophie’s War is delayed until July but is still available for pre-order on Amazon and Kobo

 

 

 

 

 

Next, Episode 8 of The Blue Pendant is also available this week in the next edition of Susan’s Reader Group News

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Abandoned!

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I am shocked and traumatized!  Susan went away and left me… me… the princess! Miss Penny Speaking, I’m a bright dog, so I kinda got the idea something was going on. First I noticed, a tote being packed with a stack of notebooks and pens too many for one person. The next morning an empty suitcase case was put beside me on the bed; I was still snoozing. I opened one eye and thought What’s that doing there? Why is Susan standing at the closet door, sighing and muttering under her breath? Clothes were hauled out of the closet, inspected and either returned to the closet or thrown on me, well, the bed. But, it gets worse, my bed, blanket, toys, treats and kibble are packed in a big bag. Then I put two and two together, clothes plus suitcase plus my things meant we were going away. Oh, cool an adventure. And I was right; me, Susan and all the bags were put in the car, did I tell you I hate the car, but it’s okay today. Then, another treat we stopped at Rose and Pierre’s, but something odd happened they took my bags out of the car but Susan’s stuff did not appear in the hallway. You guessed it, Susan disappeared, the car drove off and left me behind; can you believe that? Rose gave me lots of cuddles and told me Susan was off to the Ottawa Independent Writers Retreat and Workshop in Westport and would be gone for a few days. Huh! See if I care! I lowered my head and made the best sad eyes yet and it worked more cuddles and treats and I settled in for the weekend.

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Put A Sock in It!

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Miss Penny Speaking, I thought that expression meant be quiet, but it’s my blog day; I can’t be quiet. I’m assuming the connection is socks. I love socks, especially when Susan takes off her socks. I wait and watch as she peels it off her feet then I pounce and grab the first sock and wait for the second one. I wish Susan had four legs like me then there would be four socks. I shake the heck out of it, I can only manage one at a time, then take it to my doggie bed and bury it and guess what, they disappear. I thought maybe there was a hole in my bed but then I saw Susan ‘unbury’ the socks and take them away. That’s okay because by bedtime tonight there will be another pair of socks. Do you think I have a sock fetish? Note, No blog last week, But I looked cute, even though I was squeezed into Susan’s Reader Group. Miss Penny tucked in blankets

So what has Susan been up to this week? The first of the Sophie series has gone to the editor. Susan is starting a new romance in the Narrowboat Romance series; Katie Saunders’ B&B is doing well, old guests return and new guests stir up trouble for Piers and Katie’s complicated romance. 

 

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Spring in my Step!

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I see I’ve been preempted again and I’m not impressed. My picture and story should come first. I’m a bit spoilt! Miss Penny Speaking. Well, at last I was outside without either boots or coat with a spring in my step; a little chilly on the paws but I can walk on grassy patches and feel the wind in my fur. My walking routine is back to normal and that is a good thing as Susan is ignoring me, other than the walks. She is busy with yet another project. She’s great at coaching people to write books. I didn’t know this, but then I’m a dog so what do I know, Susan says that many people with small businesses want to write a book to add value to their business. She discusses the business side of things all the time with me and even my doggie brain thinks this is a great idea. Not that I would have a clue how to write a nonfiction book but Susan has the expertise and is finally expanding the coaching, How to Write a Nonfiction Book for your Business – A three-month coaching program. So, I will gaze out of the window waiting for my walks, pawing at Susan’s knee to remind her I’m here. Ah! It’s a dog’s life. If you are interested contact Susan  click here.

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Soothing Reiki

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Miss Penny Speaking, I need a minute to bring my thoughts back; I am so relaxed. Sheila, one of my favourite people has just been from a Reiki session. Yep, Susan is a Reiki Master as well as an author. I’m not sure what Reiki is but I think it is healing energy and relaxation. I am rather lively and like to be the centre of attention. So when someone relaxes on the Reiki table and has Susan’s undivided attention, I have to make my presence known. At first I watch and listen to the soothing music, it is relaxing and I want to get up on the Reiki table with Sheila. Okay, now I’m being ignored—not a good idea. I fight the calming music and get my toys, the squeaky noisy monkey is the best one or the red thingy with a tail, that I can squeak and throw in the air as I run up and down the hall; if I can get my bone that’s even better as it makes a loud bang when I drop it. It isn’t long before Susan takes these toys away, but still no attention. I’m not done yet, my toe nails make a lovely clicking noise on the hardwood, if Susan tries to stop me I run away. But that soothing music gets to me and I finally curl up under the table and have a relaxing Reiki snooze. Ahhhhh…….Yawn!

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Prison Bars

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Prison Bars! Miss Penny Speaking. Neither Susan nor I, are behind bars, except if I’m in my crate. Susan says it’s for my own safety. When I was a pup, I chewed things, the furniture, shoes, electrical cords, that’s kind of dangerous, but now I’m a preteen, I did the math… What! How do I do math? Easy multiply 19 months by 7 years and you get 11 1/2 years. However, I do love to paw things off the coffee table; coasters, napkins and books. Okay, chewing books is not a good idea.

Susan rarely gets cross with me but a chewed book means, a good talking too. My tail goes between my legs, head down with very sad eyes. It takes about a minute before I’m picked up, cuddled and Susan whispers she’s sorry. It works every time. Psst! The crate’s not that bad; I have a comfy bed, lots of treats and soothing Reiki music lulls me to sleep. Oh, I’m being reminded there are several announcements today. Oh, and scroll  down to  Quick References for easy links etc.  

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Wind up my ….!

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Miss Penny speaking as promised I’m back, well, I know I never went away, but I had to share my spot with Susan’s Readers Group News. Me, the star! I’m over it now.

Maybe not!

I’m cold!

I’m told mid-January to mid-February is the coldest time of the year in Ottawa, no kidding! The ground is covered in 80cm of snow and we experienced, -40c with the wind chill. And about that wind; Susan and I are out for a walk and I squat—to you-know-what—and suddenly the wind catches my back legs and I’m doing a handstand Cirque de Soleil style, very disconcerting and then, I’m just trotting along and the wind catches me again and whips me around in a circle. That’s it, enough of that, time to go inside, especially when Susan started laughing. I gave her the look and hustle my butt inside. I wonder if Cirque de Soleil hires dogs? Just a thought as it seems I have acrobatic talent.

I’m just figuring out what a box-set might be. Susan’s been working on this all week, which means I get ignored, just so you know I notice these things. She is putting all three books of The Sackville Hotel Trilogy – The Blue Pendant, Anna’s Legacy and Sarah’s Choice into one e-book. Wow! That’s one big book 365,000 words a marathon read launching in February.

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Shaking My Booties!

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Dec 1st, only twenty-four days before Christmas, Miss Penny speaking. I am not sure what all the fuss is about or exactly what Christmas is but it certainly gets a lot of attention and it seems to put me in my create more often as Susan goes out shopping. On her last shopping trip, she came home with two things for me, one good and one bad. The good thing was a new toy, it is a pink animal, exactly what it is, is hard to determine, but it is just the right size and fits in my mouth perfectly, it squeaks and I can shake the heck out of it. The other item is not so great and as much as I shake these things called booties they snuggle up to my feet. Susan tells me it is to keep the salt and ice off my feet and I will admit that is a good idea. However, getting these booties on is an ordeal, they are small and stretchy but getting my paw inside is a challenge. I’m not sure it’s worth it and I suspect Susan feels the same. I noticed yesterday afternoon; we went walking sans booties. I’m fine with that because if I pull my paws up and look as though I’m in pain and shiver–I can do that well– Susan picks me up anyway.

I thought after the books were published things might be quiet, but this week Susan has been making videos, which is very disturbing. There I am, taking a nap in my bed and suddenly I get a blast of Susan’s voice coming from her laptop. Now that is weird! Okay, now I’ll explain. Susan is reading into her laptop and then she uploads it to her Youtube Channel, no idea what that is, and then she plays back through her laptop. It’s kind of cool; especially as I actually star in one of the movies… well, perhaps more of a cameo performance. Susan says to tell you, if you’re looking for books to give away as gifts she has a supply on hand and of course Amazon and other retailers have them for sale. That’s it from me today over to Susan.

Miss Penny is correct, I have made four short videos this week; short readings from the new books. Click here for my Youtube channel and this is the start of regular readings on YouTube. I’m thinking of serializing some of my books, your comments on the subject would be appreciated. Comment below or email. If you are interested in listening to regular readings, subscribe to my YouTube Channel. More about my videos and the unique family connection and story behind my interest in video making in Susan’s Reading Group News. If you’re not on the list sign up today. I promise I do not spam. Read the article in December’s issue.

Book News:

Authors and publishers rush to get books out for Christmas so there are many being released but nothing is standing out. I had to search for book news today. This is what I found, The Secret Orphan by Glynnis Peters due for release December 18th. The ad compares it to The Secret Wife by Gill Paul, which is a favourite of mine. I don’t know the author but the cover and title grabbed me immediately, (always judge a book by its cover) and the story is about the blitz in Coventry U.K. during WW 2, a place and time that interests me because of my own historical writing. The advanced reader reviews are mixed, which I also find exciting and a challenge to form my own opinion.

Books I’m Reading: Fiction:

Kate Morton is my current reading, I am a big fan of Ms. Morton’s books and this is the latest The Clockmakers Daughter this book is not an easy read, there are multiple points of view and multiple time settings. It took me a while to get into the story and I had difficulty following some characters. I actually started it three times. I was over a hundred pages in, before I figured out the clockmaker’s daughter. But now I’m into the story and it is looking good.

The books are available at online retailers. Click the title, make your choice

The Blue Pendant Book I     Anna’s Legacy Book II    Sarah’s Choice Book III

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Writing Courses: I have put the marketing of these courses on hold until after Christmas, Get Rid of Page Fright & Write – Course 1 is available at the discounted price of $47 at http://just-for-writers.teachable.com More updates will come at the end of this year.page. A great Book club read