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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.
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#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

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.

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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.

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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

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.

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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

October Diablo Gazette – Carmel Destination Piece, Unsheltered Book Review and Sweet Bernard

Check out my travel piece on Carmel (page 6), a review of Unsheltered by Barbara Kingsolver and a poodle mixes’ brush with death and need for a home on page 16.

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Filed Under: Book Review, Diablo Gazette, dog rescue, Dogs, Reading, Ruby Dooby Do, Rubydooby_do Tagged With: Barbara Kingsolver, BookEnds Column, Carmel, Carmel by the Sea, Dog rescue, Poodle rescue, Ruby Dooby Do, Unsheltered

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UPCOMING EVENTS

2/11/23 Mount Diablo California Writers Club – Writer’s Table Featured Speaker

I will be speaking on Book Hooks: Eight Seconds or Bust at the Mount Diablo CWC from 11:15 till noon, at Zio Fraedo’s Restaurant, 611 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523, followed by a buffet lunch and Kevin Fisher Paulson who will speak on the topic of Honoring the Creative Self Meeting Cost (includes buffet […]

January 23, 2023 Travel Writing Event

Sacramento/Central Valley Friends and Fellow Writers (Zoom available): Come learn about travel writing and muse boards in the New Year. #authorlife #sacramentowriters #travel #travelblogger Zoom is also an option. #speaker #speaking #writingcommunity https://www.cwcsacramentowriters.org/2022/monthly-meeting-january-2023-travel-writing/

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