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Accepting orders thru tomorrow only (Friday) for Special Edition Gift Package of My New Book, “Wisdom Found in the Pause”

Accepting orders thru tomorrow only (Friday) for Special Edition Gift Package of My New Book, "Wisdom Found in the Pause"

A big THANK YOU to everyone who has already supported my work by placing your pre-order for my new book!

Just a friendly reminder that I’m accepting pre-orders through tomorrow (Friday, Sept. 23) only for the special edition gift package. Details below. Also for those of you local, please do see below for an upcoming book signing I’ll be doing!

Special Edition Gift Package includes:

  • Signed copy of Wisdom Found in the Pause – Joie’s Gift
  • Custom designed 160 page lined spiral bound journal with water paw print image —an amazing sign I received from Joie that I was on the right path. It was confirmation for me to keep listening to my inner voice and capture those thoughts in a journal. Let this journal serve as a reminder to you too… to pause, listen and capture your hearts intentions, and your hopes and dreams.
  • Custom designed bookmark which also includes water paw print image

Pre-order today!  (limited special edition available through Sept. 23rd, 2016 midnight cst)

$30 (includes priority shipping to all US residents only**)

Just click here or on the paw print below to place your order (with PayPal or credit card)

Orders will begin shipping second week in October.

**Due to the skyrocketing costs of shipping overseas I’m sorry I’m not able to offer this special package to international buyers. Stay tuned for my book to be released with online retailers soon!

UPCOMING BOOK SIGNING

Where:  Book Heads Book Store, downtown Plymouth, Wisconsin
When: Friday, December 2, 2016
Time: 5-7:30pm

My signing coincides with Plymouth’s downtown Holiday Open House that runs 4-9pm and which means extra fun for all! I’d love to meet and visit with you!

…And today, please join us on the Facebook page for National Walk ‘N Roll Dog Day as we celebrate on this official day, September 22, honoring all dogs in wheelchairs around the world!

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Join Us for First Fridays Series

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

Press Release: Book Signing at LaDeDa Books & Beans, Manitowoc, Wisconsin

LaDeDa Books To Host Book Signing with Award-Winning Duo Barbara Techel and Frankie the Walk ‘N Roll Dog

Barbara Techel and her 11-year-old wheelchair-bound dachshund to share their rewarding volunteer therapy dog work through newest book in the series, Frankie the Walk ‘N Roll Dog Visits Libby’s House.

LaDeDa Books & Beans is sponsoring a book signing with the award-winning duo to be held on Saturday, October 9th at 10:30am at 1624 York Avenue, Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Before the book signing, Barbara will give a brief talk, selected reading and answer questions.  And most importantly, Frankie will be there and promised to bring you smiles and joy by being in her loving presence.

We all face challenges in life, but dealing them is much easier when there’s support and understanding from significant others—even animals. Frankie is a dachshund who is paralyzed in her hind quarters as a result of an injury. But, she does not allow her physical challenges to limit her purpose or her gift of healing to others. Custom-fitted for a doggie wheelchair (dog cart), Frankie the Walk ‘N Roll Therapy Dog uses her disability to bring a message of hope and encouragement to young and old.

Frankie the Walk ‘N Roll Therapy Dog Visits Libby’s House is a true story told from a therapy dog’s viewpoint. This, the second book in the series, tells how Frankie became a registered therapy dog and gives several personal accounts of her visits to the residents of Libby’s House, a senior facility where many residents have Alzheimer’s or dementia www.libbyshouse.com.

Frankie’s human mom and the book’s author, Barbara Techel, hoped for years to have a therapy dog and share the love that only a dog can bring. She wanted the dog to visit people who may not have animal contact on a regular basis.

“When Frankie was fitted for a doggie wheelchair, I wrote the first book and started taking her to local schools to entertain children,” says Barbara. “I realized Frankie would make a great therapy dog for adults as well as children. The fact that she is in a wheelchair makes her a bit more unique as she helps people in nursing homes, hospitals, and hospice identify on a deeper level. She has a challenge like many of them.”

Visiting Libby’s House once a month opened Barbara’s heart and eyes to realizing that people may not always understand what the elderly are going through, and all they want is someone to listen and spend time with them.

“I especially want children to not fear seniors who face the challenges brought on by aging,” says Ms. Techel. “I hope to encourage children to spend and cherish time with their own grandparents. I hope children will realize the beauty and wisdom in the elderly.”

“All one needs to do is see the expression in the eyes of those Frankie touches to know she is tangible love,” says Christine Thill, owner and RN administrator of Libby’s House where Frankie volunteers. “When the body fails, the spirit soars! Frankie’s visits along with Barb’s gentle nature are a true blessing to Libby’s House.”

Because she is bringing positive awareness to animals with disabilities through her therapy dog work, Frankie was inducted into the Wisconsin Pet Hall of Fame as Companion Dog in 2009. This little dog teaches us that patience, listening, and understanding opens our hearts to what matters most—love.

Through Frankie’s example, Barbara hopes to encourage anyone facing a challenge.

Having a disability does not mean we don’t have gifts to offer. Each of us can give back to the world in our own, unique way. Frankie’s volunteer work is a great way to prompt others to get involved in their own communities and find a way to be of service. Barbara says the rewards are beyond anything she could have ever imagined.

Even though she and Frankie visit Libby’s House once a month, Barbara still enjoys sharing with children the messages in her books. In fact, she has found a new way to share Frankie’s story via Skype an Author Network whose mission is to provide K-12 teachers and librarians with a way to connect authors, books, and young readers through virtual classroom visits. See www.tinyurl.com/SkypeBarbara to learn more.

Children are invited to follow Frankie, The Walk ‘N Roll Dog’s adventures on Frankie’s Blog: www.frankiethewalknrolldog.blogspot.com/. Adults will find more information about caring for special needs animals on Barbara’s blog at www.joyfulpaws.typepad.com.

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