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message 1: by Dana (last edited Jul 27, 2012 01:24PM) (new)

Dana Rongione (danarongione) | 22 comments Hi, everyone! I've just finished my newest compilation book entitled 'Paws'itively Divine: Devotions for Dog Lovers. I had written the back copy/description and thought it sounded good until my husband pointed out some confusion. Here's what I have:

"They're cute. They're cuddly. They truly are man's best friend. And best of all, they love unconditionally. What better animal to insprire us and remind us of spiritual truths that can be found in everyday circumstances? In this collection of short devotions for dog lovers, join author, Dana Rongione, as she relates comical occurrences that illustrate Biblical principles and encourage the canine companion."

My husband pointed out that "canine companion" sounded like the dog, not the dog lover, and once he said that, I could definitely see his point. I don't want to use "lover" again since I used it earlier in the description. Does anyone have any advice on how I can word this to get the point across without the confusion? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!


message 2: by Danny (new)

Danny Fisher (goodreadscomdanny_fisher) | 5 comments While it's not a fancy solution, my first thought would be to simply add an 's on canine to make it possessive...is that too easy? Good luck!


message 3: by Dana (new)

Dana Rongione (danarongione) | 22 comments That was my first thought too, but it just didn't ring like I wanted it too. I've decided to go with "hound huggers" instead. It keeps everything clear but still has a fluent sound to it. Thanks for the help!


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