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May Diablo Gazette: Book Review, Dog Rescue, and Angel Island

Check out the May 2022 edition of Diablo Gazette:

My book review of The Oppenheimer Alternative by Robert J. Sawyer on p. 10.

My Ruby_dooby_do column features sweet Eddie who needs a home, plus info on recycling dog fur, ARF’s Animals of Broadway event, and issues with debarking on page 16.

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Information on fun local outing while exploring Angel Island’s history on page 19

Filed Under: Bay Area, Book Review, Diablo Gazette, dog rescue, Reading, Rubydooby_do Tagged With: Angel Island, ARF, Bay Area Excursion, book review, Diablo Gazette, dog fur recycling, Dog rescue, Oppenheimer Alternative, Robert J Sawyer, Ruby Dooby Do

March Gazette – Book Review & Dog Column

Check out my book review of Razorblade Tears by S. A. Cosby on page 10 and my dog column on page 15 that features sweet German Shepherd mix Jeffrey, plus information on rehoming tips and dog bone hazards.
http://www.diablogazette.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Diablogazette_mar22-D.pdf

#diablogazette Rubydooby_do #bookreview #dogsofinstagram #dogs #amreading #suspensethriller

Filed Under: Book Review, Diablo Gazette, dog rescue, Dogs, Reading, Rubydooby_do Tagged With: german shepherd rescue, love and second chances dog rescue, Razorblade Tears, S.A. Cosby

2/16/22: Muse Board Podcast: Link and Blog Post

Please listen in at 10 am on 2/16 to my interview with the Nonfiction Authors Association. Here is the link: https://nonfictionauthorsassociation.com/podcast-interview-jill-hedgecock-02-16-2022-how-to-use-a-muse-board-to-keep-your-writing-process-on-track/

The associated blog can be found at:

Muse Boards – A Time-Saving Writing Tool by Jill Hedgecock

Filed Under: Events, Uncategorized Tagged With: muse board, Nonfiction Authors Association, podcast interview, Stephanie Chandler, writing, writing techniques, writing tool

Exciting Announcement! New Event: Nonfiction Authors Association Podcast Interview 2/16/22

I’m thrilled to announce that I will be interviewed by the amazing Stephanie Chandler of The Nonfiction Authors Association on Monday 1/24 at 11:00 am. I’ll be discussing the benefits of using a Muse Board.

Filed Under: author interview, Events, muse board, Publishing, rhino in the room, Writing, Writing tips Tagged With: author interview, muse boards, Nonfiction Authors Association, podcast interview, Stephanie Chandler, writing, writing tips

January Diablo Gazette – Dog Poop, Bird Count Results and Book Reviews

I’m ringing in the New Year with fun articles in the January edition of The Diablo Gazette:

Species count in Contra Costa County show bird life is stable (page 9)

My review of The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett on page 12.

Hazards of dog poop and dog bathing tips, plus senior dog Lucy is looking for a home on page 19.

http://www.diablogazette.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/DiabloGazetteJAN22-D1.pdf?utm_source=Diablo+Gazette+FB

Filed Under: Book Review, Diablo Gazette, dog rescue, Dogs, Reading, Ruby Dooby Do, Rubydooby_do Tagged With: bird population, bird-watching, birds Contra Costa County, book review, BookEnds Column, Brit Bennett, Christmas Bird Count 2021, Diablo Gazette, Dog rescue, dogs, Ruby Dooby Do, rubydooby_do, Vanishing Half

October Diablo Gazette: Half Moon Bay, Tom Franco Interview and Upcoming 10/30 event, and More

Lots of content in this month’s Gazette, please see my interview on page 16 with actor/sculpture artist Tom Franco.

Also, check out my piece on Half Moon Bay on page 11, TWO book reviews this month for Tosca Lee’s medical thrillers on page 14, plus sweet Bennet and info on dog food recalls in my dog rescue column on page 15.

http://www.diablogazette.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Diablo-Gazette-October-21D.pdf?utm_medium=website

Filed Under: author interview, Book Review, Book Signing, Contest, Diablo Gazette, Events, Reading, Writing, Writing tips Tagged With: dog food recall, Halloween Costume Contest, Tom Franco, Tosca Lee

10/30 Speaking Event

Art Embraces Words

I’m excited to announce I’ll be speaking at the Lafayette Library along with four other talented artists/authors, including Tom Franco (brother to actor James Franco). Optional: Come in costume as your favorite literary character or author for a chance to win prizes too! Don’t miss out on this fun event!!!

Saturday October 30th at noon at the Lafayette Library & Learning Center Amphitheater, 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette. The writers will read excerpts from their work, while Tom and another local artist will discuss a selection of their artwork.  A Q&A and outdoor reception will follow.

May be an image of 5 people, including Jill Hedgecock and Aline Soules and text that says 'LAMORINDA arts COUNCIL PRESENTS Art Embraces Words LIVE Saturday, October 30 at Noon 一 Anindita Basu Walnut Creek, CA Featured Writer Tom Franco Oakland, CA Featured Artist Jill Hedgecock Walnut Creek, CA Featured Writer Ellen Reintjes Lafayette CA Featured Artist Aline Soules Danville, CA Featured Writer Join us live at the Lafayette Library Amphitheater Contest! Dress as your favorite Writer or Artist- Prizes! Ûmo./a-ve'

Filed Under: Book Signing, Events, From Shadow's Perspective, Reading

July Diablo Gazette

Any bird of prey enthusiasts out there? Please see my story on the remarkable recovery of the peregrine falcon in East SF Bay on page 11. Also see my book review of The River by Peter Heller on page 9 and sweet one-eyed husky Colleen who needs a home on page 16. Also on page 16, don’t miss household dangers for your dog, dog owner liability, the winner of Westminster agility, and making your dog a blog star. And gardeners – check out David George’s column on sage on p. 6.

#birdwatching #birdlovers #reader #huskylife
http://www.diablogazette.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Diablo-Gazette-D_JUl_21.pdf

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June 2021 Diablo Gazette

Check out my review of Born a Crime by Trevor Noah on page 19 and sweet, senior Sammy, as well as the First Responders Dog Program on page 20.

http://www.diablogazette.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Diablo-Gazette-JUN_21D.pdf

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Filed Under: Book Review, Diablo Gazette, Dogs, Reading Tagged With: Born a Crime book review, First Responders Dog Program, Tales of Gray, Trevor Noah

April Diablo Gazette – Point Lobos, Diabetic Detection Dogs, BookWoman of Troublesome Creek Review and Red Needs a Home!

Click to access Diablo-Gazette-April-2021-D4.pdf

 You can find my dog rescue column on page 16. The column is for a hard to place dog in foster care (3-legged, old/geriatric, deaf, or breeds that are crowding shelters like pitties or chihuahuas are my target doggies) to give them extra exposure to find their forever home. My Diabetic Detection Dog story is on page 5 and I also did a piece on Point Lobos on page 14 (it’s Harbor seal pupping season if you can make it down there!)

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2/16/22: Muse Board Podcast: Link and Blog Post

Please listen in at 10 am on 2/16 to my interview with the Nonfiction Authors Association. Here is the link: https://nonfictionauthorsassociation.com/podcast-interview-jill-hedgecock-02-16-2022-how-to-use-a-muse-board-to-keep-your-writing-process-on-track/ The associated blog can be found at:

Exciting Announcement! New Event: Nonfiction Authors Association Podcast Interview 2/16/22

I’m thrilled to announce that I will be interviewed by the amazing Stephanie Chandler of The Nonfiction Authors Association on Monday 1/24 at 11:00 am. I’ll be discussing the benefits of using a Muse Board.

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