Let the Joyful Paws Jaunt On Line Book Tour Begin for “Through Frankie’s Eyes”

Posted by Barbara Techel

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My publicist, a.k.a. Joie, gave the approval to announce the schedule for my Joyful Paws Jaunt. This is my on line book tour that begins this week. You will find me and my new book Through Frankie’s Eyes making stops at blogs, radio shows, and a few in person events I’ll share over the next three months.  Below is the full schedule.  I will also be adding where I’ll be on any certain day to the end of upcoming blog posts when appropriate.

Before I announce the schedule, I do have to let you know that I was interviewed for the Tiny House Blog today. I was so excited to be featured on this blog that I’ve been following and admiring for many months now. You can see photos of my writing cottage as well as read my thoughts on tiny house living. Thank you, Christina for the opportunity to be on the blog!

Joyful Paws Jaunt- On Line Book Tour for Through Frankie’s Eyes

Tuesday, March 4th:  Host Kim Gifford’s recorded audio interview with me on her blog Pugs and Pics.

Week of March 11th:  Host Tammy Strobel (and author of You can Buy Happiness) of Rowdy Kitten’s blog interviews me.

Thursday, March 21st:  Radio host, Yvonne Perry interviews me for We Are One in Spirit. Show begins at 2:00pm cst. We will talk about staying connected with our beloved pets even after they have passed.

Monday, March 25th: Host Kathleen Pooler of Memoir’s Writer’s Journey blog shares my guest post on the benefits of being vulnerable when writing a memoir.

Tuesday, April 2nd:  Radio host, Janet Roper interviews me on her upbeat and fun Talk 2 the Animals radio show. Begins at 8:00pm cst.

Friday, April 5th:  Book signing at Cassy Tully-Fine Art. Part of her First Fridays series featuring different authors, artists, and photographers.

Wednesday, April 10th:  Host Linda Hoye of Slice of Life-Writing will share my guest post on the writing process.

Wednesday, April 17:  Host Lisa Begin-Kruysman of National Dog Week will interview me about how our beloved dogs help us to be more compassionate and giving people.

Week of April 22nd:  I will be doing a guest post for the growing Mad about Dachshunds based in the UK. Dachshunds have become so popular in the UK that there is a 2-year waiting list to adopt one!

Wednesday, May 1st:  Host Mary Shafer of Almost Perfect Pet’s  blog will interview me as we talk about our shared love of pets with special needs.

Saturday, May 4th:  Book signing event at Bookworm Gardens for their opening day of the season.  “Walk, Roll, and Read”  honoring Frankie the Walk ‘N Roll Dog Day will start with a walk/run around the university loop across from the gardens (under one mile), reading stations, activities, and book signing.  Bring the kids to meet Joie, my new ‘walk ‘n roll dog!”

Tuesday, May 7th:  Author Jackie Bouchard of What the Dog Ate will host me on her blog.

Tuesday, May 14th:  Host Abby Thomas will host me on her blog Our Dachshund Sophie. We are two women who have a very deep love for our love dogs on wheels so it is sure to be a heartwarming interview.

Tuesday, May 21st: Radio host Deb Scott will interview me on her inspirational The Best People we Know radio show. Airs at 10:00am cst.

Tuesday, May 28th:  Host Peggy Frezon of Peggy’s Pet Place will host me on her popular blog.

Be sure to share this schedule with family and friends so they can also join in the fun and inspiration!

Book Launch a Success and Upcoming Radio Interview

Posted by Barbara Techel

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I  can’t even begin to describe adequately what the last few weeks have felt like. At times floating on a cloud, then feeling surreal, to soaking in all the glorious moments.

Last night I had my book launch at the Plymouth Arts Center.  Photo album posted on Facebook  if you’d like to see the wonderful turn out. As I said on Facebook earlier in the day yesterday, “an accumulation of minutes, hours, days, months and years… but most of all moments that bring me to this day.”

The night went so fast!   As I did my reading from part of Chapter 20 which is about “The Gift of Jackson”  I felt Frankie make herself known strong in my heart as I read the last line of that section of the chapter, “Thank you, Frankie. I love you so much.”  As I looked out into the audience I saw many tears in other’s eyes as well… and I knew in that moment Frankie’s spirit will live forever.

Joie had me nervous as we set up as she was on my heels carrying on and on. Oh dear.  But then as the night settled in, she rested comfortably by John. She was the perfect angel. I was so proud of how well she handled so many people petting and admiring her.  A small stirring whirled in my heart for hope of her being a therapy dog someday.

Though it feels like an ending after sending out close to 350 copies of my book as special editions and now my book launch complete, I remind myself it truly is jut the beginning. So many new hearts I hope my book will find its way to as the days and months move forward.

Now begins my Joyful Paws Jaunt on line tour and I’ll be sharing weekly stops I’ll be making on different blogs and a few radio shows, so stay tuned!  First stop is The Biz Connection  radio show which airs tomorrow at 11:00am CST (click on the old time looking radio on the top right hand side to listen live). I’ll be talking about writing, publishing, and inspiration.  Hope you can catch the show!

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