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Something Special this Holiday. Frankie the Walk ‘N Roll Dog Books Special Limited Offer.

Posted by Barbara Techel

Something Special this Holiday

I’m taking my cue from another author, who like me, finds it hard to be sales-y, pushy, or annoying. But as an author, and it being the holidays I kindly ask that if you have someone on your list that fits in one of the above categories that you might consider my books. So please pardon me while I begin with a heart felt “commercial.”

While yes, I am promoting my books, I also say from the deepest of my heart to know Frankie’s legacy carries on for generations to come, and knowing the positive affect she has on those reading her story through my books truly warms my heart, as well as those receiving them, are uplifted and inspired. It continues to be my hope to be a positive voice for dogs with IVDD and dogs in wheelchairs, as well as inspire young and old to see their challenges as stepping stones to something even greater.

While I do have my books for sale on my website, I’m making this offer available only for anyone ordering through Amazon or Barnes and Noble because I know so often you can take advantage of free shipping as well as if you order two or all three of my books they can discount as a package deal (at least I know Amazon does that).  And I’ve come up with something to offer anyone purchasing my books as a sweet thank you…

I will personalize a bookplate for the person you are giving the book(s), which you can affix to the title page.

**EXTRA SWEET BONUS** I have a very limited amount of 6-pack magnet sets of Frankie in her wheelchair set in three colors or of Frankie in three of her favorite outfits. I will include one set of these for anyone purchasing two or more of my books (first come, first serve and I’ll make choice of which set to send).  These are a $9.00 value.

1.)  Buy a copy of one of my books (or two or all three!) for that someone special

2.)  Send me a copy of the receipt by email to barb (at) joyfulpaws (dot) com (forward me the email invoice or scan and email) with the subject line, “Bookplate”

3.)  Make sure you also include in the email:
–the name of the person who’s receiving the book so I can personalize the bookplate (if you buy multiple books, I’ll personalize a bookplate for each)
—your mailing address

4.)  Then you just need to wait for them to arrive in the mail!

DETAILS

–I’ll cover the cost of postage for the bookplates and/or magnet set for US residents only (I don’t mean to exclude Canada or out of the country folks, but given cost of postage to mail as well as in time for holiday gift giving I can only make this offer for US residents)
–Deadline for emailing me a copy of your receipt is WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12th.  Bookplates and/or magnet sets will be mailed on Friday, the 15th so there should be plenty of time to receive in time for Christmas
–To be fair, this offer is only good for books purchased between Friday, December 7th and Wednesday, December 12th.

Frankie the Walk ‘N Roll Dog via Amazon.com

Frankie the Walk ‘N Roll Therapy Dog Visits Libby’s House via Amazon.com  

 Frankie’s Coloring/Activity Book via Amazon.com

Frankie the Walk ‘N Roll Dog via B & N

Frankie the Walk ‘N Roll Therapy Dog Visits Libby’s House via B & N 

     Frankie’s Coloring/Activity Book via B & N

My Book Cover Revealed: “Through Frankie’s Eyes”–Let’s Celebrate with a Giveaway!

Posted by Barbara Techel

I’m so excited to share this with all of you! After months of giving thought to the best and right decision, I finally chose this cover for my book, Through Frankie’s Eyes: One Woman’s Journey to Her Authentic Self, and the Dog on Wheels Who Led the Way coming February 2013.  Thank you to Derek Murphy of Creative Indie for working with me and answering my oodles of questions until I felt comfortable with this final choice.  In tomorrow’s post I’ll share my reasons for choosing this as my cover and how “analysis paralysis” almost stopped me from picking one at all!

But now it is time to celebrate!!

I’ve got a wonderful giveaway to celebrate the release of my book cover. I hope you will take part, as well as share with your family and friends to not only help me spread the good news about my soon to be book, but also so they have a chance to take part in this awesome giveaway.

To enter the giveaway all you need to do is take part in answering the question below. You can answer in the comment section below, or head on over to my Facebook page and leave a comment on the post about my book cover giveaway.  On November 21st I will pick a winner at random with Random.org.  So here is the question:

What is the biggest lesson your pet has taught you and how has that helped you to grow or evolve in your life? (if you don’t have a pet, perhaps a previous pet you had or another pet that may not personally be yours is one that has helped you).

I’m really excited about hearing what all of you have to say about this question, so please do participate!

Now For the Exiting Giveaway Details:

~A signed copy of Through Frankie’s Eyes: One Woman’s Journey to Her Authentic Self, and the Dog on Wheels Who Led the Way plus one signed copy for ten friends.  The winner and their ten friends will also receive a one hour book discussion with me via phone or Skype (or in person if you would happen to be in my neck of the woods).  This will take place once my book is released and you and your friends have had enough time to read the book.

~An animal communication reading for the pet of your choice from animal communicator, Dawn Baumann Brunke.

Signed copies of the following books:

A Dog Named Leaf: The Hero from Heave Who Saved My Life by Allen Anderson with Linda Anderson

A Dog Named Boo: How One Dog and One Woman Rescued Each Other– and the Lives They Saved Along the Way by Lisa J. Edwards

 Heart to Heart Hand in Paw: How One Woman Finds Faith and Hope through the Healing Love of Animals by Peggy Frezon

Purrs of Wisdom: Conscious Living, Feline Style by Ingrid King (this is an ebook)

 Dancing Dogs Stories by Jon Katz

 The Animal Anthology Project: True Tails by Christine Catlin

All copies of the books with the exception of Dancing Dogs will be mailed to winner by respective author (Dancing Dogs will be mailed by me to winner).  Purrs of Wisdom is an ebook and winner’s name will be given to author, Ingrid King to get that to winner. A huge thank you to each and every author for their participation in my special giveaway! Also a special thank you to Dawn Baumann Brunke for the animal communication donation.

This giveaway is open to US residents only. When you leave a comment below in the post please be sure I have a way in which I can get a hold of you by email if you are the winner.  If I don’t have that information, I will need to pick another winner. If you answer the question on Facebook I will message you through Facebook if you are the winner.

The winner will have seven days to notify me they received the email stating they are the winner. If I don’t hear from winner in seven days, another name will be drawn and declared winner.

If you wish to be notified when my book is launched and available for purchase please consider signing up for my newsletter (left hand upper corner of this page) or following me on Twitter, Facebook or my blog (you can sign up for post updates on left hand side.  Scroll down until you see sign up box).

First Draft of My New Book Now Complete

Posted by Barbara Techel

 

Frankie snuggled in as I read last night

Though I’m not satisfied with the last chapter I wrote, I also know ending a book, or article for that matter, is usually a challenge for me. So letting it rest, I know in time, the end will work out perfectly. But I’m taking great joy in knowing the first draft of my book is complete– now the real work begins.

I welcome the “real work.” I can now plunge back in and concentrate on each chapter, word by word, thought by thought. Getting it all out onto the pages was the first step and that is complete. I struggled greatly with writing the last chapter. In part because I talk about my thoughts on Frankie dying one day- which was prompted this summer by it seeming like so many people asking me what I will do when Frankie is gone. She turned 12 in August, so I suspect people worry the end is nearer than further away. I suppose they have a point. But none of knows when we are going to die.

The other part I struggled with, not only with the last chapter, but in my writing of late is because of some things that have been bothering me. While I don’t want to go into the particulars, I was very aware of how when my mind is full of other worries, I find it hard to come to my writing. This in turn upsets me and I have a little war that goes on inside my head. Today I had enough with the million thoughts in my head and sat down to write. I’m so glad I did. It felt so good.

My writing brought me back to what has meaning to me– what makes me happy– what brings me joy. Though yes, I was writing about grief, I’ve learned so much in the past two years about myself and new possibilities when Frankie does pass on. 

I’m still not quite sure of the title, Through Frankie’s Eyes, Lessons Learned from a Dachshund on Wheels but I try not to put too much thought into that for now. I’m better now at being open and knowing all things have their time and place. It will all come together. Trust the process, I remind myself.

So today I celebrate that I wrote my first draft of my very first nonfiction book! Woo hoo! Next I will print out the pages and begin dissecting each page of each chapter. Once that is complete I will have my 2nd draft which will then go to my editor. Life is good.

PS:  My reward is that I will put up my Christmas decorations in my studio now. Oh, what joy!