new books for 2016

Pooch Smooches Shares “Wisdom Found in the Pause” and Thought-Provoking Interview

Posted by Barbara Techel
Pooch Smooches Shares "Wisdom Found in the Pause" and Thought-Provoking Interview
Me & Joie when I first brought Joie home in the fall of 2012.

Today I invite you to visit my friend, Jackie Bouchard’s blog, Pooch Smooches, where she interviews me about my new book. You will want to check out Jackie’s books too, if you don’t already know about them. They are among my top ten favorite books about dogs!

Here’s a sneak peek at the interview…

PS: It’s no spoiler to warn blog readers that Joie dies during the telling of your story – after all, you mention it on page 1. What made you decide to do that?
BT: Thank you for asking this question. I struggled with whether or not I should state that up front at the beginning of writing this book. Mainly, because so often I’ve read or heard people comment that they won’t read a book where a dog has died – that it is just too painful.

While I truly understand that pain, I’ve come to see transition in death and transition during trials in our life that there are gifts within these times of pain and difficulty. Meaning, that if we only focus on the sadness of death or a change in our life, we tend to miss out on the new blessings it often brings, too.

Click here to read rest of the interview…plus read Jackie’s final note “about books where the dog dies…”

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My New Book! Now Taking Pre-orders for Special Edition Gift Package.

Posted by Barbara Techel

Wisdom Found in the Pause – Joie’s Gift

Special Edition Gift Package- Limited Time Only

The day has arrived!  Now taking pre-orders for special edition gift package.

It’s always a roller coast of emotions no matter how many books a writer has written and released out into the world – well, at least that is how I am feeling this morning. So I scrubbed the toilet and then did my Yoga practice (one must keep it all in perspective!). Afterwards I sat in a few moments of silence holding my dear Joie in my heart, played my singing bowl, and gave thanks for the gift of Joie’s teachings and presence in my life.

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So without further ado, details below about my new book, gift package, and how to order is below. Please don’t hesitate to email me should you have any questions and thank you….thank you for being a faithful friend here on my blog and a supporter of my work. It means so much.

What my new book is about:

When we get lost while driving, it’s common sense to pull over, reroute the GPS, and perhaps change course. When it comes to the course of our lives, however, we often take a very different approach. Each of us has an “internal GPS” – that still, small voice inside us guiding us to our best and highest good. But what if that small voice is begging us to slow down and re-evaluate our lives? If you’re like most people, you judge this as a waste of time or being lazy. In Wisdom Found in the Pause, Barbara Techel explores both the real-time beauty and long-term benefits of life’s transitional periods.

In what has become Techel’s trademark, Wisdom Found in the Pause shares the profound life lessons we can learn from animals. Her first book, Through Frankie’s Eyes: One woman’s journey to her authentic self, and the dog on wheels who led the way, told the story of how a paralyzed dachshund named Frankie led Barbara to groundbreaking work with children, persons with disabilities, and the elderly. After Frankie’s death, Barbara often felt called to embark on another direction, yet she was reluctant to let go of the purpose and identity she had so closely tied herself to.

Wisdom Found in the Pause is the story of Joie, another paralyzed dachshund, who would serve as Barbara’s teacher, friend, and ultimately angel. Joie’s unexpected death would remind Barbara that the only way to really change our lives is from within. Along the way she received spiritual signposts – some subtle, some profound – that convinced her she was on the right path. Through this journey she realized the most valuable gift we can give ourselves is the time to slow down, hear and heed our inner thoughts, for this is how we will welcome that sweet stillness of being, that wisdom found in the pause.

 Special Edition Gift Package includes:

    • Signed copy of Wisdom Found in the Pause – Joie’s GiftIMG_1879 c
    • 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.
    • Please note: candle not included.

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)

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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!