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May 4, 2018
#FurkidFriday: Joshua The #Degu On Keeping Your #Pets Cool This #Summer (FD)
Hi humans. This is Joshua the degu.
With the warmer weather starting to happen - well, some days anyhow - I wanted to remind you about keeping your furry and feathered family members cool this Summer. Even if you like hot weather, you need to think about ways to keep them cool, because chances are they don't enjoy the heat, and will suffer if you don't do things to keep them cool.
There are the obvious things like providing shade and cool water for them to enjoy. But there are other things you can do too. Exactly what else you can - or should - do will depend on what species your furry or feathered family member is. For example:
I can tolerate some heat, but have my limits, so the human caretakers have a fan set up near my cage. Plus, I get frozen peas when it gets really hot, which is kind of like you eating those things humans call "ice-cream" and "ice-lollies" to keep cool. I'm not allowed ice-cream or ice-lollies though, which is why I have frozen peas instead.
My chinchilla sisters, Mollie and Maizie, on the other hand, can't tolerate heat at all. Not only do they have an extra fan to me, and get frozen peas like I do, but they also have a special cooling slab in their cage to stretch out on when they need to cool down. It's made of some kind of stone, and they love to lay on it on hot days.
On the other hand, the Lilie dog shares the fans the human caretakers use, and sometimes gets taken to play in the big water to cool off. Plus, I'm pretty sure she sometimes gets to share the human caretakers' ice-cream. Oh, and they just chopped her fur off, which I'm sure she's pleased about now we're getting warmer weather.
Those are just examples. There are other things too, of course.
Remember: you signed up to be responsible for your furry or feathered family member by bringing them home. Take that responsibility seriously, and be a good human caretaker.
Heat can kill. Don't let it kill your furry or feathered family members!
Squeak soon,
Joshua
With the warmer weather starting to happen - well, some days anyhow - I wanted to remind you about keeping your furry and feathered family members cool this Summer. Even if you like hot weather, you need to think about ways to keep them cool, because chances are they don't enjoy the heat, and will suffer if you don't do things to keep them cool.
There are the obvious things like providing shade and cool water for them to enjoy. But there are other things you can do too. Exactly what else you can - or should - do will depend on what species your furry or feathered family member is. For example:
I can tolerate some heat, but have my limits, so the human caretakers have a fan set up near my cage. Plus, I get frozen peas when it gets really hot, which is kind of like you eating those things humans call "ice-cream" and "ice-lollies" to keep cool. I'm not allowed ice-cream or ice-lollies though, which is why I have frozen peas instead.
My chinchilla sisters, Mollie and Maizie, on the other hand, can't tolerate heat at all. Not only do they have an extra fan to me, and get frozen peas like I do, but they also have a special cooling slab in their cage to stretch out on when they need to cool down. It's made of some kind of stone, and they love to lay on it on hot days.
On the other hand, the Lilie dog shares the fans the human caretakers use, and sometimes gets taken to play in the big water to cool off. Plus, I'm pretty sure she sometimes gets to share the human caretakers' ice-cream. Oh, and they just chopped her fur off, which I'm sure she's pleased about now we're getting warmer weather.
Those are just examples. There are other things too, of course.
Remember: you signed up to be responsible for your furry or feathered family member by bringing them home. Take that responsibility seriously, and be a good human caretaker.
Heat can kill. Don't let it kill your furry or feathered family members!
Squeak soon,
Joshua
May 2, 2018
#WriterWednesday - May 2nd 2018
So... I helped fellow author, Charles Yallowitz, promote his book with this post, and then took advantage of a couple of mine becoming available in audio to fill my Wednesday slots, meaning I didn't need to worry about putting a "Writer Wednesday" post together throughout most of April. I wasn't being lazy, as you'll know if you've been reading my other posts, where I mentioned having been in hospital, and being unwell for a while afterwards. Then there was trying to catch up with things... You know how it goes, I'm sure. If you don't... Lucky you! Anyway, I was really glad I'd taken the time to set up the posts for my audio book announcements after I got the contracts sorted with the narrators, so all I had to do was find the right post among my drafts, add the links for the audio version, and schedule them for the day I wanted them to go up.
I probably don't need to tell you that I didn't get any writing done in that time. I'd hoped to get a decent amount of writing done in April, but it was not to be. First I wasn't feeling well enough to do much of anything, and then I was trying to catch up on posts and eMails and such. By the time I was caught up, April was over. Maybe I'll have better luck this month? Can but hope, right? It does mean though that it's looking like my pirate adventure story won't be ready for the Summer. Actually, the way the year's going, I'll be lucky to have it ready for the end of the year. Good thing I never announced a planned release date, isn't it? *Sigh*
Good news is though, audio book production is going well. Four more of my books are now in audio, as you probably noticed from the posts I put up announcing the fact over the past few weeks. A few others should become available very soon too. In the meantime, if you missed the posts for any reason, the newly available audio books are:
*"The Leaf Monster And Other Children's Poems" (narrated by Jane Hopkins)
*"Rodent Rhymes And Pussycat Poems" (narrated by Carol Weakland)
*"The Light Of Dawn And Other Poems" (narrated by Carol Weakland)
*"Isabelle's Runaway Racehorse" (narrated by JD Kelly)
Click on the book titles to go to the blog posts for each book, where you can find purchase links.
Carol Weakland is an author as well as a narrator, and she was interviewed a few weeks back on Barb's blog. So, if you'd like to get to know her, go read her author interview.
Anyway... I had loads of eMails to sort through from the places where I get the posts and articles I share in my "Writer Wednesday" posts. As is always the case, I considered some more worth sharing than others. That's not to say the others weren't interesting, well-written, or whatever. But I only share the ones I consider to be the best of the selection, because it takes enough time to do as much as I do. If you want to read all the links from the blogs/websites, you can always start following them yourself. Although, if you do, I hope you still come back here to read my posts. OK, let's see what links I've gathered together for you...
First, check out this list of things a writer needs before they sit down to write, and make sure you have them all. Oh, and here's a suggestion for the best way to spend the first 15 minutes of every writing session, in case it's something you want to do.
Next, here are a couple of things to bear in mind if you're a writer: your life will never be normal, and you will always find something new to distract you. I hope neither of those is enough to make you change your mind about being a writer, but if it is... Well, you should go find something else to do.
If you still insist on being a writer, you may be able to help your writing sessions be more productive by checking out this post on how to create your own personal 'writing bubble' - or whatever you want to call your writing space.
Speaking of your writing sessions: writing every day - is it advice you should actually follow? It's up to you. But, no matter how you feel about writing every day, sometimes it actually is a good idea to step away from your keyboard for a day, so bear that in mind when figuring out your writing routine. Mind you, regardless of your writing routine, if you're thinking of taking a break, you should ask yourself these things first.
Oh, and don't forget there are things you can (and can't) control as a writer. Try not to stress over the things you can't control.
OK... Moving on... Check out this post discussing the basic plot of a tragedy. You may not be planning to write one, but it doesn't hurt to know how each of the different types of basic plots works, and the tragedy is no exception.
Regardless of the plot of your story, here are two foreshadowing techniques to reduce new information overload, and 4 ways to get your setting right - even if you haven't been there.
Editing? Ask yourself this. Also, don't forget to think about what's missing from your self-editing.
OK. In the words of Porky Pig, "Th-th-that's all folks!"
I probably don't need to tell you that I didn't get any writing done in that time. I'd hoped to get a decent amount of writing done in April, but it was not to be. First I wasn't feeling well enough to do much of anything, and then I was trying to catch up on posts and eMails and such. By the time I was caught up, April was over. Maybe I'll have better luck this month? Can but hope, right? It does mean though that it's looking like my pirate adventure story won't be ready for the Summer. Actually, the way the year's going, I'll be lucky to have it ready for the end of the year. Good thing I never announced a planned release date, isn't it? *Sigh*
Good news is though, audio book production is going well. Four more of my books are now in audio, as you probably noticed from the posts I put up announcing the fact over the past few weeks. A few others should become available very soon too. In the meantime, if you missed the posts for any reason, the newly available audio books are:
*"The Leaf Monster And Other Children's Poems" (narrated by Jane Hopkins)
*"Rodent Rhymes And Pussycat Poems" (narrated by Carol Weakland)
*"The Light Of Dawn And Other Poems" (narrated by Carol Weakland)
*"Isabelle's Runaway Racehorse" (narrated by JD Kelly)
Click on the book titles to go to the blog posts for each book, where you can find purchase links.
Carol Weakland is an author as well as a narrator, and she was interviewed a few weeks back on Barb's blog. So, if you'd like to get to know her, go read her author interview.
Anyway... I had loads of eMails to sort through from the places where I get the posts and articles I share in my "Writer Wednesday" posts. As is always the case, I considered some more worth sharing than others. That's not to say the others weren't interesting, well-written, or whatever. But I only share the ones I consider to be the best of the selection, because it takes enough time to do as much as I do. If you want to read all the links from the blogs/websites, you can always start following them yourself. Although, if you do, I hope you still come back here to read my posts. OK, let's see what links I've gathered together for you...
First, check out this list of things a writer needs before they sit down to write, and make sure you have them all. Oh, and here's a suggestion for the best way to spend the first 15 minutes of every writing session, in case it's something you want to do.
Next, here are a couple of things to bear in mind if you're a writer: your life will never be normal, and you will always find something new to distract you. I hope neither of those is enough to make you change your mind about being a writer, but if it is... Well, you should go find something else to do.
If you still insist on being a writer, you may be able to help your writing sessions be more productive by checking out this post on how to create your own personal 'writing bubble' - or whatever you want to call your writing space.
Speaking of your writing sessions: writing every day - is it advice you should actually follow? It's up to you. But, no matter how you feel about writing every day, sometimes it actually is a good idea to step away from your keyboard for a day, so bear that in mind when figuring out your writing routine. Mind you, regardless of your writing routine, if you're thinking of taking a break, you should ask yourself these things first.
Oh, and don't forget there are things you can (and can't) control as a writer. Try not to stress over the things you can't control.
OK... Moving on... Check out this post discussing the basic plot of a tragedy. You may not be planning to write one, but it doesn't hurt to know how each of the different types of basic plots works, and the tragedy is no exception.
Regardless of the plot of your story, here are two foreshadowing techniques to reduce new information overload, and 4 ways to get your setting right - even if you haven't been there.
Editing? Ask yourself this. Also, don't forget to think about what's missing from your self-editing.
OK. In the words of Porky Pig, "Th-th-that's all folks!"
April 30, 2018
#MondayMotivation And #Inspiration - April 2018 Edition
A diamond with a flaw is worth more than a pebble without imperfections.
~Ancient Chinese proverb
If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.
~Thorin Oakenshield
There is a power in nature that man has ignored. And the result has been heartache and pain.
~Asazi Foundation
To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.
~Ralph Waldo Emerson
You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who'll decide where to go...
~Dr. Seuss
I advocate passionate dedication to the pursuit of short-term goals. Be micro-ambitious. Put your head down and work with pride on whatever is in front of you… you never know where you might end up. Just be aware that the next worthy pursuit will probably appear in your periphery. Which is why you should be careful of long-term dreams. If you focus too far in front of you, you won’t see the shiny thing out the corner of your eye. Right?
~Tim Minchin
April 29, 2018
April 2018 #TV Talk And #Movie Mutterings - #AmWatching
It's time to take a look at what I watched in March and April. Not that there's a lot to take a look at, since most of what I watched over the past couple of months has been movies I've seen before, or episodes of TV shows I've already mentioned that I enjoy watching, and I'm not bothering to mention those, since this post is meant as a review post for things I haven't watched before.
Anyway, as with the previous posts like this one, just click on the titles to go to a page where you can find out more details about the movie or TV show in question; the title links will usually take you to a page on IMDB.
Don't forget: I watch things across multiple genres, as well as for different age ranges, so you should always check before viewing to make certain something is suitable for the intended audience, especially when children are involved. IMDB will usually provide this information for you, but you'll have to look elsewhere if you can't find it on the page I link to.
OK... On to the reviews!
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003 movie):
I'd seen bits of this one before, but never sat down and watched the whole thing... Until now. I wouldn't go as far as to say I'm super happy I finally got to see it, since I didn't think it was totally amazing or anything like that. But I did really enjoy the movie, and would willingly watch it again. I give this movie four out of five stars.
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006 movie):
This is another one I'd seen bits and pieces of before, but only recently sat down and watched all of. Like with the previous Pirates of the Caribbean movie, I thought it was a really great movie, and would willingly watch it again. Also like the previous movie, I give this movie four out of five stars.
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007 movie):
This movie had several entertaining scenes, which made it better than the previous two in some places. Not enough that I'd call it an amazing movie, though I think this is my favourite of these movies so far. However, I still only give this movie four out of five stars.
Anyway, as with the previous posts like this one, just click on the titles to go to a page where you can find out more details about the movie or TV show in question; the title links will usually take you to a page on IMDB.
Don't forget: I watch things across multiple genres, as well as for different age ranges, so you should always check before viewing to make certain something is suitable for the intended audience, especially when children are involved. IMDB will usually provide this information for you, but you'll have to look elsewhere if you can't find it on the page I link to.
OK... On to the reviews!
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003 movie):
I'd seen bits of this one before, but never sat down and watched the whole thing... Until now. I wouldn't go as far as to say I'm super happy I finally got to see it, since I didn't think it was totally amazing or anything like that. But I did really enjoy the movie, and would willingly watch it again. I give this movie four out of five stars.
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006 movie):
This is another one I'd seen bits and pieces of before, but only recently sat down and watched all of. Like with the previous Pirates of the Caribbean movie, I thought it was a really great movie, and would willingly watch it again. Also like the previous movie, I give this movie four out of five stars.
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007 movie):
This movie had several entertaining scenes, which made it better than the previous two in some places. Not enough that I'd call it an amazing movie, though I think this is my favourite of these movies so far. However, I still only give this movie four out of five stars.
April 27, 2018
#FurkidFriday: Lilie The #Westie's First Grooming Session
Hi everyone. This is Lilie the Westie.
Last week, I had something the humans called a "grooming session" for the first time. I wasn't sure what they were talking about when they said I was going for one, and was a bit worried, but it turned out to be great!
First I got a car ride in to town with Daddy, which was great in itself. I love going places with Daddy, especially if it's in to town. Also, car rides are interesting and kind of fun too.
Then I went in to a place with lots of smells something like when the humans give me a bath, and other dogs. I like baths - as long as my head doesn't get wet - and I love making new friends, so I was fine with this. I was a little confused by Daddy leaving me, but the humans in this place were giving me a lot of attention, so I decided I didn't mind too much.
They bathed me, trimmed my nails, and made my fur shorter. With how warm it was that day, I was especially glad about that last one. The only bit I didn't like was when they used the noisy thing they called a "hairdryer" to dry my fur. But one of the humans talked to me and gave me attention while the other one was using that thing, and that made it not seem so bad.
After that, Daddy came to get me and take me home, where I got to show off my new haircut to Mummy. At that point the humans took a photo of me so you can all see too, so here it is:
They tried to get one where I was stood up and you could see my new haircut properly, but I was so excited I couldn't stay still properly until Mummy offered me a treat if I did, which is when I posed for the photo above.
Anyway, I think I might like grooming sessions. Also, with how warm the weather's been over the past week, I think they took me to get all that extra fur off just in time.
Lots of licks,
Lilie
Last week, I had something the humans called a "grooming session" for the first time. I wasn't sure what they were talking about when they said I was going for one, and was a bit worried, but it turned out to be great!
First I got a car ride in to town with Daddy, which was great in itself. I love going places with Daddy, especially if it's in to town. Also, car rides are interesting and kind of fun too.
Then I went in to a place with lots of smells something like when the humans give me a bath, and other dogs. I like baths - as long as my head doesn't get wet - and I love making new friends, so I was fine with this. I was a little confused by Daddy leaving me, but the humans in this place were giving me a lot of attention, so I decided I didn't mind too much.
They bathed me, trimmed my nails, and made my fur shorter. With how warm it was that day, I was especially glad about that last one. The only bit I didn't like was when they used the noisy thing they called a "hairdryer" to dry my fur. But one of the humans talked to me and gave me attention while the other one was using that thing, and that made it not seem so bad.
After that, Daddy came to get me and take me home, where I got to show off my new haircut to Mummy. At that point the humans took a photo of me so you can all see too, so here it is:
They tried to get one where I was stood up and you could see my new haircut properly, but I was so excited I couldn't stay still properly until Mummy offered me a treat if I did, which is when I posed for the photo above.
Anyway, I think I might like grooming sessions. Also, with how warm the weather's been over the past week, I think they took me to get all that extra fur off just in time.
Lots of licks,
Lilie
April 25, 2018
#KidLit #Book - Isabelle’s Runaway Racehorse Now In #Audio! #Animals #Horses
Used to being the only horse, Jet finds it difficult to accept the addition of the newest member of the family. Jealous and hurt by how the new mare is stealing the affections of his beloved owner, Isabelle, and her sister, Charlotte, he decides to run away; determined to find a place where he can be the only horse and regain the love and attention he’s always had. But Jet soon begins to miss the comfortable life he’s always known, and to wonder if running away was a good idea after all.
Previously made available in eBook and paperback, "Isabelle's Runaway Racehorse" is now also available in audio, read for you by JD Kelly.
Regardless of which format you prefer, here are the main places where you can buy the book:
Audible, Smashwords, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Chapters-Indigo, iBooks, iTunes, Amazon UK, Amazon US, Amazon Canada, and The Book Depository.
The book also has a page on Goodreads.
April 23, 2018
Random Ramblings - April 23rd 2018
I was really glad for two things earlier this month. The first was the fact I schedule posts ahead of time, so write them in advance (even if I sometimes go in and edit details closer to the post's publication date). The second was that some of my books became available for sale in audio, so I needed to post the announcements for those. If it hadn't been for these things, my posts for most of April would have been a couple of quick notes explaining that I wasn't well, because it was all I could do to add the bit I did about how I ended up in hospital to the post I'd started working on before going in, and add the audio book purchase links to those other posts before scheduling them to go up in the slots I hadn't filled yet. This past week was the first time I felt up to doing more than that, and I'm sure you can imagine how much I have to catch up on with a couple of weeks of limited online activity. It's lucky I had the sense to do a few bits here and there on my phone, that's all I can say!
So... The infection I got while in hospital - the one that had me going back to A and E a few days after being released - had me in so much pain I wasn't good for much, and sitting at my computer was so out of the question. I haven't had one that bad in years. Thankfully, it seems to have cleared up now, so I guess the antibiotics the doctor at the hospital prescribed for me did the trick. I'm rather relieved about that, as I'm sure you can imagine. Although, I'm a bit annoyed that he gave me a prescription I couldn't get sorted until the following morning, and then just sent me home, even though I was in so much pain I was crying. I get that the hospital's pharmacy was closed, but I also know they have stuff on hand that the doctors and nurses can give out. He could have at least given me a stronger painkiller or something.
Anyhow, I have to go to the asthma nurse on Wednesday (April 25th). Turns out the doctor at the hospital didn't write down the names of the inhalers they gave me, and the doctor won't give me refills without me seeing the asthma nurse and showing her - or him, I suppose... Could be either for all I know right now - the inhalers I have from the hospital. While I'm there, I'll have to nag about getting more iron tablets, because when I asked for more of those, the doctor quite literally gave me enough to last the two weeks between when I was asking for more (because the hospital only gave me enough for two weeks) and when I see the asthma nurse this week. Mind you, she insisted on calling me before she'd even do that, despite Kelly handing her the letter from the hospital when requesting refills for me earlier in the day, just to ask if I still needed the stuff, so I guess I shouldn't be surprised.
Yep, they're already asking if I'm sure I still need them. My answer was that I've needed them since I was a child. She pointed out I hadn't had them in ages. So I pointed out that I'd just spent my Easter weekend in hospital because of that. She decided I probably did need them, and gave me the two weeks of pills and an appointment with the asthma nurse. It's a start.
In other medical news:
My Grandma was in hospital for four nights. She's now home, and doing OK, though she's on new heart medication, and dealing with follow-up appointments to keep an eye on her and make sure the new medication is working. She's coming up for 80 though, and has some other health problems. Hopefully none of those will have her back in the hospital any time soon.
My Mam is out of hospital now too. She has to use a frame to walk, is on painkillers and antibiotics, and has honey patches on her legs that a nurse has to come in and change regularly (they're to help with the healing process). But at least she was finally able to go home Wednesday. She was in hospital for almost four weeks. Now she gets to finish the healing process at home, which she's probably very pleased about.
My new friend (Emma) is still in hospital too. I went to visit Emma about a week and a half after being released myself... Basically, when the infection had cleared up enough that I'd be able to sit and talk with her for a bit without crying. Our friends Lorna and Andy took me in to see her, while Kelly stayed home with Lilie. I didn't go visit Mam and Grandma because I couldn't. Mam was in hospital in Wales, and Grandma was in hospital in Devon. long journeys like that are tough on me normally, so doing one right now would have been stupid. They'd have ended up reserving me a bed in their hospital if I'd tried. Plus, when Grandma was in hospital I was in too much pain from the infection to even be able to sit up. But Emma's at the hospital I was at... Which is how I met her... And that's only about ten minutes or so from where I live, so I could manage that. Though I'm grateful to Lorna and Andy for making it easier on me.
Anyway, with all of us ending up going in to hospital for one thing or another, Kelly decided he should probably pay attention to the reminder from the doctor that he hasn't had his health checked in way too long. So he made an appointment to go in for a health check. He went in to see the nurse this past Wednesday (April 18th) while I stayed home with Lilie. Lilie wasn't too happy about it, because she hates her Daddy leaving, but I think he did the right thing in going for a health check. Turns out he got the all clear. Well, he did get some suggestions on lifestyle changes he should make, since some of his results were at the point where they were fine at the moment, but wouldn't be if he doesn't make a few changes. Plus he has a lump on his head the doctor needs to look at. We aren't really concerned about it. He's had it a while, and the doctor said it's just where fluid has blocked some of the pores in his skin or something... My Nan had similar lumps at one point... But it's grown, so we want the doctor to take a look. Plus, the doctor did say it should be drained/removed if it grew, so that might be what needs to happen now. But other than that he got the all clear. He has an appointment to get the lump looked at on Friday (April 27th).
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It was Earth Day yesterday. Did you remember? I don't suppose it matters. I mean, I think it's great that there's a day set aside to celebrate the Earth, and remind everyone to take care of it. But doing it just one day a year isn't going to do a lot, so you should think about the future of the planet all year round. If you do that, it won't matter if you remember when Earth Day is, and we'll stand a better chance of leaving something for future generations to enjoy. As it is several species of animal are now extinct. What will we destroy next? With the people currently in power both in the UK and in the US, I dread to think!
Anyway, on a more cheerful note: yesterday was also the 6th anniversary of when I started publishing my books, and my blog's 12th anniversary is ten days away (May 3rd).
Time flies, doesn't it?
I was going to do something to celebrate them, but never got around to arranging anything. That keeps happening to me. Maybe if I start thinking about it now, I'll actually make it in time to arrange something for this time next year? Then again, I think I've said that before... Haha!
Anyway, the day before my bloggerversary - so, May 2nd - is Kelly's birthday. So an early happy birthday to Kelly! Also, happy birthday to anyone else who recently had theirs, or is about to.
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Do you ever find yourself wondering why we use a particular phrase or word for something? Or, perhaps you've found yourself wondering why a seemingly unconnected thing will have an almost identical word to describe it?
If either of those is the case, or if you're someone who has an interest in the English language for some other random reason, you may want to take a look at the blog English Language Thoughts.
It's a blog that discusses words and phrases used in the English language, going in to their origins and history. I've been enjoying the posts, and think you might too.
April 22, 2018
#Poetry #Book - The Light Of Dawn And Other Poems Now In #Audio!
A collection of poems of different lengths and styles – some with a hint of humour, others of a more serious nature – about animals, nature, magic, emotions, and the world around us.
Previously only made available in eBook and paperback, "The Light Of Dawn And Other Poems" is now available as an audiobook, read for you by Carol Weakland.
Regardless of the format you'd prefer, here's where you can buy the book:
Audible, Smashwords, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Chapters-Indigo, iBooks, iTunes, Amazon UK, Amazon US, Amazon Canada, and The Book Depository.
The book also has a page on Goodreads.
April 20, 2018
#FurkidFriday: "We Don't Understand, But We Don't Like It!"
Hi everyone. This is Maizie the chinchilla.
I don't know what happened, but I know we didn't like it one bit!
It was the end of March. Me and my chinchilla sister, Mollie, were sleeping, while our degu brother, Joshua, was playing on his wheel. It was lovely and peaceful, because the human caretakers and the Lilie dog were taking a nap too.
Then, all of a sudden, there was lots of loud beeping noises going on, and the human caretakers were saying something about "fire alarms" even though none of us could smell any smoke. They stopped outside the living room - which is where our cages were - and I heard the Mummy human say she was sorry for some reason, and then she picked up the Lilie dog, and the human caretakers left. A little while later, the beeping went away.
Shortly after that, the human caretakers and the Lilie dog came back in, which we were glad about. At least, we were until we realized the Mummy human wasn't breathing right. I don't know what happened, but she was really struggling, and we all got worried. None of us knew what to do for her, but luckily the Daddy human did, because he told the plastic ringing thing about it, and some strange people showed up and did some things we don't understand to the Mummy human.
We were glad when they seemed to be making her breathe again, but not so happy when they took her away. Especially since she didn't even stop to say anything to us before she went, and then was gone for the whole weekend.
We didn't like the Mummy human being gone. Me and Mollie, I mean. Joshua didn't mind too much, because the Daddy human was still handing out nibbles and making sure we had everything we needed. And the Lilie dog didn't mind too much either, because she loves the Daddy human best anyhow . But me and Mollie were very upset about it. We banged our bowl on the side of the cage, threw stuff out through the bars, and everything. None of it made her come back though.
When she finally came back she smelled funny... Kind of like that vet place the Lilie dog goes to regularly. We didn't like it, but were glad she was home, so tried not to make a fuss about how she smelled. We were glad when she had a bath and smelled more like herself though. Well, like herself and flowers, but flowery smells seem to be normal for her, and are better than the smell of the vet place.
Like I said, we don't know what all that was about, but we didn't like it one bit! I hope nothing like that happens again any time soon, and the Mummy human stays home where she belongs.
Squeak soon,
Maizie
I don't know what happened, but I know we didn't like it one bit!
It was the end of March. Me and my chinchilla sister, Mollie, were sleeping, while our degu brother, Joshua, was playing on his wheel. It was lovely and peaceful, because the human caretakers and the Lilie dog were taking a nap too.
Then, all of a sudden, there was lots of loud beeping noises going on, and the human caretakers were saying something about "fire alarms" even though none of us could smell any smoke. They stopped outside the living room - which is where our cages were - and I heard the Mummy human say she was sorry for some reason, and then she picked up the Lilie dog, and the human caretakers left. A little while later, the beeping went away.
Shortly after that, the human caretakers and the Lilie dog came back in, which we were glad about. At least, we were until we realized the Mummy human wasn't breathing right. I don't know what happened, but she was really struggling, and we all got worried. None of us knew what to do for her, but luckily the Daddy human did, because he told the plastic ringing thing about it, and some strange people showed up and did some things we don't understand to the Mummy human.
We were glad when they seemed to be making her breathe again, but not so happy when they took her away. Especially since she didn't even stop to say anything to us before she went, and then was gone for the whole weekend.
We didn't like the Mummy human being gone. Me and Mollie, I mean. Joshua didn't mind too much, because the Daddy human was still handing out nibbles and making sure we had everything we needed. And the Lilie dog didn't mind too much either, because she loves the Daddy human best anyhow . But me and Mollie were very upset about it. We banged our bowl on the side of the cage, threw stuff out through the bars, and everything. None of it made her come back though.
When she finally came back she smelled funny... Kind of like that vet place the Lilie dog goes to regularly. We didn't like it, but were glad she was home, so tried not to make a fuss about how she smelled. We were glad when she had a bath and smelled more like herself though. Well, like herself and flowers, but flowery smells seem to be normal for her, and are better than the smell of the vet place.
Like I said, we don't know what all that was about, but we didn't like it one bit! I hope nothing like that happens again any time soon, and the Mummy human stays home where she belongs.
Squeak soon,
Maizie
April 18, 2018
#Pet Themed #Poetry #Book - Rodent Rhymes And Pussycat Poems Now In #Audio! #Animals
A small collection of short poems, all written for some of the various pets my hubby and I have had.
The pets mentioned in this collection include 5 degus, 2 gerbils, 2 rats, and a cat. All poems are captioned with details of the pets they are about.
Previously only available in eBook and paperback, my pet themed poetry collection, "Rodent Rhymes And Pussycat Poems" is now available as an audiobook, read for you by Carol Weakland.
Regardless of the format you'd prefer to read it in, here are the main places where you can buy the book:
Audible, Smashwords, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Chapters-Indigo, iBooks, iTunes, Amazon UK, Amazon US, Amazon Canada, and The Book Depository.
The book also has a page on Goodreads.
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