I just have to say, when I decided to write Frankie’s story I did it to share a positive message and I knew in my heart I wanted to do this even though I had never written a book before.  I wrote her book from my heart.  There were times I really questioned if I could do this.  Could I really write a book?  But everything I read about writing said to write from your heart and you could not go wrong.  As the reviews come in for Frankie’s book I feel immense joy knowing my heart was heard and felt through Frankie’s story.  Here is the link to another review:  http://reviews.armchairinterviews.com/reviews/frankie-the-walk-n-roll-dog

Midwest Book Review reviews over 1,500 titles per month.  Whew!  "Frankie, the Walk ‘N Roll Dog" was recently given a wonderful review.  Wahoo!  It was also chosen as one of the "Reviewers Choice" for the April 2008 issue of "Children’s Bookwatch."  Wahoo again!!  Here is the link to read the review:  http://www.midwestbookreview.com/cbw/apr_08.htm#Pets.  Click on Pets/Wildlife shelf link and we are 4th on the list.

This morning I received a truly touching call.  Jack Burkart of Burkart Insurance who we do business with called with a tug at your heart strings offer.  He and his wife Sandy own a time share on a tiny island in the Caribbean. 

Recently they spent some time on the island.  The people who live here are very poor.  For years there was no school, but thanks to the generosity of others a school was started.  On this recent trip, Jack and Sandy visited the school.  Jack told me it really tugs at your heart strings to see these little children all decked out in their school uniforms so eager to learn.  So eager to break the cycle of poverty they are in.  Just wanting a chance for a better life.

Upon returning home they wanted to do something to make a difference in the children’s lives.  That’s where Frankie comes in.  He asked if he could buy 20 of Frankie’s book to donate to the children.  I could hardly speak.  I know I often talk about being grateful and honored, but I have to say this really tugged all the way down to my toes.

When I finish posting this today I will be gleefully signing 20 books with each wonderful child in my mind.  We will include Frankie Frisbee’s, bookmarks and a "paw-tographed" photo of the "real" Frankie, along with a letter.  I wish I could be there to see the children’s faces as they each are given a Frankie book.  To know that Frankie’s story could inspire them to face their challenge head on and look for a positive choice for their lives is a reward beyond words…