Welcome to the first of the author updates this week for authors in the Cafe and Bookstore with recent reviews.
The first author is Patty Fletcher and a review for Bubba Tails a collection of stories inspired by her Seeing Eye dog King Campbell.
About the book
NOW INCLUDES ‘WISH OF THE WEE GOLDEN ONE’ A CHRISTMAS STORY. A charming story about Christmas and Santa Paws and how the pups help deliver the Christmas gifts.
In this magical and love-filled tail, King Campbell AKA Bubba travels to the puppy nursery at The Seeing Eye to help ready a group of puppies who are just about to embark on the fabulous journey of learning to become Seeing Eye dogs. Just as he is about to finish his tail, a wee pup becomes very frightened of all that lies ahead, and one frightfully stormy night she runs away! Will King Campbell hear the urgent call from the puppy nursery in time? Will they find her and save her so she can fulfill her destiny?
The use of Tail instead of Tale for story and Magik instead of Magic is intended for these short stories. A great play on words from King Campbell
One of the recent reviews for the book
Bubba Tails: From the Puppy Nursery at the Seeing Eye is a delightful story for all ages, told from the perspective of King Campbell, an older and more experienced Seeing Eye dog (trained to guide the blind). King Campbell appears at night to the puppies at the Seeing Eye School, and their mothers, and tells them stories about how he came to be selected for the school, his training process and meeting his forever mother. His stories help to allay some of the puppies own concerns and anxieties about the future when they undergo their training to be Seeing Dogs and eventually become companions to a blind person.
This is a most insightful book about how Seeing Dogs are selected, including the qualities they need to have to do this job, as well as the training process they go through before they are matched with a blind person. I say matched because that is exactly what happens, the person is paired with a suitable canine companion. I thought this was very interesting as I had never really thought about how close the relationship between a blind human and their Seeing Dog is prior to reading this book.
The second part of the story when Campbell meets his new forever owner was the most meaningful for me. It was a wonderful experience for me to learn about how the Seeing Dog and their new owner must adapt to working together. The Seeing Dog needs to learn to read their human owner’s body language and respond to subtle signals. The human must also learn to trust their dog and this is quite a difficult thing to do. I can understand that putting your faith in a dog, no matter how much you love it, must initially be difficult when you are unable to see and protect yourself. I loved reading about how this amazing trust developed between Campbell and his owner.
This is a book that everyone can read and enjoy for the story and also appreciate for its detailed insight into the relationship between Seeing Dogs and their owners, and also the world at large.
Read the reviews and buy the book: Amazon US
And: Amazon UK
Also by Patty Fletcher
Read the reviews and buy the books: Amazon US
And on Amazon UK: Amazon UK
Connect to Patty via her blog: Campbell’s World
The next book with a recent review is the poetry collection The Heart’s Journey Home by Natalie Ducey.
About the collection
The potential of the human spirit has always amazed me. Through poetry, I try to capture the essence of the fragility and the resiliency of our hearts; the brilliant beauty of life’s journey.
We all love/loved deeply and most likely have been on both sides of goodbye. We know the exquisite and profound beauty of love. We know the immobilizing force of grief and the anguish between letting go and holding on. We know the acute distinction between second chances and new beginnings.
Life…It’s majestic and mystifying, and every day we are granted the opportunity to begin again. Let’s enjoy the Journey!
The Heart’s Journey Home is a celebration of our heart’s journey through life’s majestic beauty. The collection includes 23 poems titled: Reckless Words, Borrowed Angel, Nobody’s Fool, Silence of the Heart, Love’s Illusion, Fallen Angel, Let’s Dance, Where Does the Love Go, Young Love, Small Town Girl, Winter’s Gift, Destined to Fly, Eternal Love, The War Within, To my Sister on our 40th Birthday, Goodbye without Warning, Old Oak Tree, Names in the Sand, Can’t Let Go, Memories Linger, Caged Bird Sings, Surrender, and Heart’s Journey Home.
Read the reviews and buy the collection: Amazon US
And: Amazon UK
Also by Natalie Ducey
Read the reviews and buy the books: Amazon US
And: Amazon UK
Read more reviews and follow Natalie: Goodreads
Connect to Natalie via her blog: Natalie Ducey
The final authors today are John W. Howell and Gwendolyn Plano for their paranormal thriller The Contract.
About the book
The earth is under the threat of a catastrophic political event which could result in international warfare and destroy all life on the planet. In heaven, a divine council decides that extraordinary measures are essential. They call for an intervention that involves two souls returning to earth. The chosen two sign a contract that they will work to avert the disaster.
Brad Channing, a Navy SEAL, and Sarah O’Brien, a teacher, become heaven’s representatives on earth.
The story follows them as they individually and then together face overwhelming obstacles and eventually end up on a strategic Air Force base in California. It is there that they discover a conspiracy to assassinate the President of the United States. The terrorists have a plan for global dominance, and they are determined to complete their mission. Although military leadership appears to have the President’s best interests at heart, it is not clear who can be trusted and who should be feared. The action is rough and tumble as Brad and Sarah try to figure out the culprits of the plot that will turn into a worldwide conflagration unless stopped.
If you enjoy thrillers, this is one with enough twists and adventure to keep you riveted and guessing. If you like your thriller along with a good romance, Brad and Sarah’s initial attraction and eventual love will sustain you as they live out their heavenly and earthly desires.
One of the recent reviews for the book
This is a beautiful story. I kind of predicted how this story will end and I was not wrong. There was only one way it could have happened to give a satisfactory ending. Even though I guessed right, the ending was a masterstroke!
The story started with Peter and Teresa who lived their spiritual other-worldly lives and who were constantly sent to other worlds to solve problems. This time their mission was to planet Earth to stop a disaster from occurring, a disaster that would change the world if not stopped. To do this, they had to assume human nature. Peter assumed Brad’s body and Teresa, Sarah’s body.
Both Brad and Sarah were dead when their bodies came back to life when Peter and Teresa took over their bodies. The moment Peter and Teresa took over the bodies, they forgot all about their past lives.
Even though they lived different lives on Earth, poles apart from each other, their angels maneuvered them to meet and fall in love.
In their new role, they had to foil the assassination of the President. That was their contract.
This is a great story. Apart from a few lapses, here and there. I enjoyed it a lot.
Read the reviews and buy the book: Amazon US
And: Amazon UK
Also by John W. Howell.
Read the reviews and buy John’s books: Amazon US author page
and on: Amazon UK
Read more reviews and follow John: John Howell Goodreads
Connect to John: John W. Howell
Also by Gwen Plano
Read the reviews and buy the books: Amazon US
And Amazon UK: Amazon UK
Read more reviews and follow Gwendolyn on Goodreads: Goodreads
Follow Gwendolyn on her website: http://www.gwenplano.com/
Hi Sally and Sally’s Followers!
Glad to be featured here with such brilliant talent.
Thanks for this wonderful surprise here at the end of my Sunday.
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Delighted to share Patty..
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Hi Sally.
I love being a part of the book café because once you are here, it’s like continuous advertising.
You do such a great job keeping up with the authors you feature.
Just this past Friday, I was interviewed for a podcast and while answering a question about the type of work I do, when speaking of the referral part I used your blog as an example. I hope those who listen to that will take the time to check you out.
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Thank you Patty I appreciate the mention.. enjoy your week.
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You’re welcome.
Many bloggers don’t take the time you do, so I thought you deserved it.
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That is kind thank you.
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Reblogged this on Campbells World.
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Great lineup, Sally! Thanks for sharing so much talent in one post. ❤️
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Thanks Jill.. have a good week..♥
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Congratulations all! Happy week, Sally!
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Thanks Olga and to you too..hugsx
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Congratulations, everyone on these great reviews – and thanks for sharing them, Sally. I’m a big fan of Natalie’s beautiful, tender poetry and John is one of my favourite authors. Toni x
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Fantastic thanks Toni hugsxx
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Hi Toni.
Happy to meet you, and thank you for reading the review of my book.
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Thanks, Patty – it’s a pleasure to meet you and congratulations! x
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So kind of you, Toni. Thank you! xo
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Some great-looking books and reviews here today. Thanks so much for sharing, Sally. Hugs x
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Thanks Harmony..hugsxx
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Sally, you’re an absolute gem! This is such a lovely surprise this morning. Thanks so much for all that you do. Huge (((hugs))) across the miles. xo
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Delighted to share Natalie..hugsxxx♥
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Hi, Sally! Great reviews and authors. These are some of my favorite authors, actually. Congratulations, Patty, Natalie, John, and Gwen! Thanks for sharing. ❤ xo
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Hi.
Thanks so much for reading and for commenting.
I always love knowing what folks think.
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It’s my pleasure, Patty. 😀
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Thanks Vashti.. lots of great reads..♥
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Absolutely. ❤
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Thank you, Vashti! xo
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You’re welcome, Natalie. ❤
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A wonderful collection of books and reviews, Saly! I loved “The Contract!” It is a GREAT story! Natalie’s book of poetry is poignant and filled with heartfelt sentiments.
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I enjoyed The Contract too Jan… thanks for the added recommendation for Natalie’s book.. hugsx
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So kind of you, Jan. Thank you! xo
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Lovely reviews, Sally. Thanks for including mine of Bubba Tails, a most extraordinary book.
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Thanks Robbie and I am sure Patty was delighted by your review.. xx
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Excellent reviews! Congratulations, Patty, Natalie, John, and Gwen! Thank you for sharing, Sally!
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Thank you Miriam…hugsxx
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You’re welcome, Sally. ❤
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Hi Miriam.
So nice to meet you and thanks for reading the review of my book.
I hope if you decide to read that book or any of my other work, you’ll write to let me know what you thought.
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It was a great review. Sure, I’ll let you know.
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Thanks, have a beautiful day.
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You’re welcome, Patty.
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