“Through Frankie’s Eyes” Hits Amazon Best Selling List

Posted by Barbara Techel

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It’s a great day at Joyful Paws Headquarters!  This morning I realized when checking the stats for “Through Frankie’s Eyes”that I was #54 (print) and #44 (Kindle) for top 100 best selling books in the category of Pets and Animal Care.  This is in part thank you to everyone who has ordered a copy– THANK YOU!  To be among Cesar Millan, Kryra Sundance, Ted Kerasote, and Victoria Stilwell, to name a few is a very humbling and honoring thing.

Date night will be a special one tonight with a very special toast– and I will toast to all of you who have helped me reach this milestone for all your support and love. Thank you!

Join Us for First Fridays Series

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Cassy Tully – Fine Art invites you to explore Cassy’s Gallery and Frame Shop to celebrate April’s First Friday Creatives Barbara Techel and Brenda Kay.  We will celebrate the launch of Barbara Techel’s heartwarming book, “Through Frankie’s Eyes.” Brenda Kay will debut her exceptional “Seniors” photography package. Guests are welcomed to meet creatives while enjoying complimentary refreshments.

First Friday FINE ART SALE 40% Off select artwork (sale limited to First Friday of the month, 6-8pm only).

We love giving gifts!  April’s First Friday raffle includes fabulous packages from Brenda and Barbara! Brenda Kay would love to capture your most precious moments with a $50 certificate to help towards your own unique portfolio of memories. In addition,  Barbara Techel will include  signed,  pawtographed, and ready for gift-giving  copy of her new book, Through Frankie’s Eyes: One woman’s journey to her authentic self, and the dog on wheels who led the way. Includes beautifully inscribed pen that is Barbara’s favorite quote.

April First Friday

How Vulnerability Can Be A Beautiful Gift in Memoir Writing– Plus Giveaway for a Copy of “Through Frankie’s Eyes”

Posted by Barbara Techel

Max, our Golden boy, reads about Frankie

Kathy’s dog, Max even thought he should perhaps read ” Through Frankie’s Eyes”

If someone would have told me years ago that being vulnerable is actually a beautiful thing, and not a weakness, I think I would have saved myself a lot of heartache.

This week on my Joyful Paws Jaunt blog tour Kathy Pooler hosts me on her memoir blog. Kathy is such a kind and open soul.  She cares deeply about helping others write their memoir’s as well as encouraging others to share their story.  We talked in early February about what might be best for a guest post for me to write for her blog.  Being scared to write ones story came up for me as I was soon launching my new book.  It was also relevant to Kathy as she is working on her memoir as well.

Vulnerability really struck a chord with each of us, as well as we believe for others, so the subject seemed a good one to write about.  So I invite you to click on over to Kathy’s blog and check out my guest post.  Please do leave a comment and you will have a chance to win a copy of “Though Frankie’s Eyes.”  Even if you have purchased a copy, still do leave a comment and if you win, giving my book might be a great gift for a friend.

There really seems to be much talk about vulnerability lately with Dr. Brene Brown sitting down recently to talk with Oprah about her book Daring Greatly after researching and studying vulnerability and shame for the past twelve years. If more of us embrace vulnerability and leave shame behind, imagine the possibilities!

**If you have read my book and would like to have your dog featured on my special board on Pinterest, please do email me (barb (at) joyfulpaws (dot) com) your dogs photo posing with my book!**