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...did for me what all books I want to read do; made me laugh, tear up occasionally, and not want to stop until I was finished. The
character development was incredible.
character development was incredible.
| ~ Lou Guyton Director, Southwest Regional Office Humane Society of the United States |
...rich detail enlivens the familiar story of a woman rebuilding her life after divorce -- this time set in the emotional fun house of a
small Texas animal shelter. While giving animal welfare issues their due, it is never at the expense of the engaging story of the
heroine's journey.
small Texas animal shelter. While giving animal welfare issues their due, it is never at the expense of the engaging story of the
heroine's journey.
| ~ Jacque Lynn Schultz ,CPDT Director & Companion Animal Programs Advisor ASPCA Shelter Outreach |
... a vivid backdrop ... winsome two– and four-footed characters
| ~ Romantic Times Book Review |
The shelter storyline was so on-target. It was just a great story with interesting characters, plot twists, funny dialogue, tragedy,
love, everything a good novel should have. I hope you will consider writing a sequel so we can "stay in touch" with Carly.
love, everything a good novel should have. I hope you will consider writing a sequel so we can "stay in touch" with Carly.
| ~ RH, Texas |
I thoroughly enjoyed Hiss, Whine & Start Over. I was an adoption counselor for 6 years at a humane society and related so well to
all of the issues that you worked in to the story. It continues to amaze me how shelter stories and experiences are the same - no
matter where you are.
all of the issues that you worked in to the story. It continues to amaze me how shelter stories and experiences are the same - no
matter where you are.
| ~ Carmen Alcalde baddogfrida.com Madison, Wisconsin |
Words fail me ... your book is WONDERFUL! I enjoyed it so much ... and got some ideas about what additional things our rescue
group could be doing. Your book really helped me feel a part of a much greater effort .... and that felt very satisfying. It helped to
know that others feel as helpless and frustrated at times as I do.
group could be doing. Your book really helped me feel a part of a much greater effort .... and that felt very satisfying. It helped to
know that others feel as helpless and frustrated at times as I do.
| ~ SP, Texas |
I was in awe at how your dialog went, that the conversations portrayed real life and were easy to read, and your great realistic
humor. I look forward to reading your next book.
humor. I look forward to reading your next book.
| ~ MT, Texas |
...cuddle up on the couch with (this romantic novel)
| ~ Animal People |
This novel deals with quite a few hot buttons...(and) hard facts. It was well written with a happy ending.
| ~ Carol Carter, reviewer Romance Reviews Today |
The truth, as told through fiction, is a must-read for everyone.
~ Bonnie Beaver, DVM
Former President
American Veterinary Medical Assoc
Former President
American Veterinary Medical Assoc
...your descriptive passages bring sights, smells and sounds to life. They virtually jump off the pages to grasp the reader's
attention.
attention.
| ~ Quentin Johnson Aurora Animal Control Aurora, Illinois |
| What People (& Others) Are Saying About Hiss, Whine & Start Over |
| Nikko begged his mom (Amy Snow of the Midland Texas SPCA) to read the story to him again! |