Once Ray started settling in to his new life here, and as I was already retired at that time, he and I used to go an various walks which slowly expanded his knowledge of our area. It was anticipated that this would get him more comfortable when out which would hopefully dictate a more relaxed Ray. Continue reading
BOOK – Who said Adoption?
The book about Ray!
One of the frequent comments made by people after reading “Who Said I was up for Adoption?”, was how much they liked reading Ray’s perspective on things. When the book was being written, the intent was to write a simple autobiography, but then the idea came that Ray’s perspective would add a whole new dimension to his story. Continue reading
One Very Special Dog!
My dog is one very special dog. I had not had a dog before, and tended to avoid most of them as a result of a dog bite from a German Shepherd many years ago. Continue reading
Book Readings!
My readings of verse from my book “Just Thinking” seems to have generated encouraging responses (see “My Dream” and “Just a Rose”) so now I am thinking about reading extracts from “Who Said I was up for Adoption?” in the obvious hope that it will be a good marketing idea … which is very important to me given that both books are supporting specific causes (both are non-profit for me). Continue reading
Book Reviews and Indie Authors
Reviews, in general, I take rather lightly due to the potential for simple manipulation. When a waitress gives a restaurant a glowing review, and it happens to be where she works, one has to question the authenticity! Likewise when a number of product reviews link back to the manufacturer’s web site, one has to wonder just how impartial those reviews are. Continue reading
Ray – 18 months of progress!
The following is an excerpt from my book “Who Said I was up for Adoption?” which covers the first 18 months of Ray living with us. Continue reading
Houdini Ray?
The following is an extract from “Who Said I was up for Adoption?”, my book about the first 18 months of living with Ray. Continue reading
A New Direction Perhaps? 