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4 July 2012

Something's Lost And Must Be Found - Virtual Book Tour and giveaway

HAPPY 4th JULY TO ALL MY AMERICAN FRIENDS!


As a dog lover and 'mum' to an adopted Jack Russell, I am thrilled to be part of Lisa Begin-Krusman's virtual blog tour for her book 'Something's Lost and Must be Found.'  I can't wait to read this, myself and from what I've seen of it, I think it would make a wonderful gift for animal loving friends


Blurb
The seven short tales in this collection were written by a dog-lover to be enjoyed by those who cherish or are guardians of man’s best friends. Each story stands alone, connected only by a theme of things “lost and found.” In each instance characters find resolution through the help of some search and rescue dogs of the soul; a mother coping with a tragic loss, a father trying to reconnect with his son, a teen-age girl dealing with some weighty issues, a jobless young man attempting to regain his humanity, a single woman searching for self-worth, and a loyal dog-owner watching over his beloved dog that is searching for his “true and happy home.”

These stories evoke that feeling a human gets when after letting a dog off-leash to run freely, their best furry friend returns for a mini-reunion, requesting to be led back home. At that moment all is right in the world. Even those who aren’t among the legion of dog-loving Americans can make a personal connection with these stories, one that resonates in some area of their life.



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Currently boasting 37 Five Star Reviews on Amazon! Recently nominated as a "give-away" for World Book Night by an avid dog-book reader.


Excerpt From Title Story
I walked down the road calling “Tony, Tony,” like a robotic recording, wandering down to the shoreline where happy beachgoers and their dogs scurried and skidded in the sand, darting in and out of the foamy residue of receding waves. Scanning the horizon I hoped for a glimpse of Antonio, trying not to think of his fate if he’d been pulled out to sea by the tide.

Not ready to return home, I left the beach, traveling on a path that led away from the condo. Above me, twisted branches of Live Oak dripping with feathery grey Spanish moss arched and met forming a canopy. In the dark tunnel of trees I cursed this place, a place I had trusted to help me heal, no longer a last resort for hope; but a tourist trap of lost souls.

What had happened to my heart? I wondered bitterly. It had become so hardened that I’d been unable to offer love to a poor little dog when he’d needed it most. Now I would probably never get another chance.
About the Author:
Lisa Begin-Kruysman lives in Ocean County, New Jersey, with her husband, Rich and Portuguese water dog, Hooper. Her short fiction has garnered national recognition in writing competitions sponsored by Calliope Writers and Writer’s Digest Magazine. In 2010, the author launched a blog dedicated to the venerable National Dog Week Movement established in 1928. With over one-hundred posts to-date, she has learned that now, more than ever, there is a need for an intelligent exchange about the state of the dog in the states of the nation. To learn more about National Dog Week and to be part of the next chapter, please go to http://nationaldogweekbook.wordpress.com. In an informed and enlightened world, every dog can have its day and hopefully its week, too


The other stops on Lisa's Tour can be found HERE:


And don't forget the giveaway - details below:

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11 comments:

  1. As a dog lover - I would have to give this post 5 stars!

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  2. Hi Patsy, thanks for stopping by and commenting. This sounds a wonderful book doesn't it, can't wait to read it!

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  3. Thanks Lyn! So glad you "FOUND" me! Always great to connect with an animal-loving fellow author. Glad you had a nice visit to the US. I hope you can read SLMbF...people everywhere can connect with its stories and I would love to have more readers in the UK! Have a great summer.

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  4. Hi Lisa

    So happy to host you today and 'meet'you here. Yes I had a wonderful time in the US. It went far too quickly. I'm off to my homeland of Wales next week and will hopefully have chance to download your book and take it with me on my EReader.

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  5. Oh, this sounds absolutely wonderful! Am always thrilled to meet another animal lover! :)

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  6. I put a pooch in every story. Can't help loving them!Sounds like my kinda story.

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  7. Hello Miss Mae and Mary, dear friends,

    Thanks so much for visiting. We all share a love of our canine friends, and this book sounds like such a 'must read'!

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  8. Your doggie is so cute! I can't have dogs where I live. I do have my kitties though. LOL. I love animal stories. Really cute cover.
    Sue B
    katsrus(at)gmail(dot)com

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  9. Hi Sue

    Thanks for visiting and leaving a comment - what a pity you can't have a dog - cats are good though, great characters too!

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  10. I always enjoy meeting another animal lover. The stories sound wonderful.

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  11. Hello elaine, thanks so much for stopping by and commenting - there's something so special about animals isn't there, and these stories do sound wonderful, as you say!

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