Nice Dog Books

We’re a Wishing Shelf Book Awards Finalist!

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I’m thrilled to announce that “Marlon and the Scary Something” is a Finalist in the Wishing Shelf Book Awards. This is the third award for the book and the fourth for the series! Previously, the book won the BRAG Medallion and was a winner in the Purple Dragonfly Book Awards.

The Wishing Shelf Book Awards is based in the UK. Children chosen from six primary and secondary schools, mostly in London, do the initial judging. With the help of their teachers, they assess the books and decide on the finalists.

“Marlon and the Scary Something” is a cozy cat adventure about friendship, courage and landing back on your paws when misfortune knocks you down. It is the second book in the series, Marlon’s Marvelous Adventures.

I’m collaborating again with gifted illustrator Melissa Gardner on the next book in the series, “Marlon and the Wide World,” which will be available late spring 2023.

You can find out more about the series and the books at nicedogbooks.com

Can’t Be a Scaredy Cat Forever

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Oh, Marlon. You can’t be a scaredy cat forever. Can you use your cat wisdom to make a plan? Or find a way to face your fears before they take over your thoughts? “Marlon and the Scary Something,” a cozy cat adventure about finding courage, conquering fear and getting back on your feet. Perfect for kids 6-9 & cat and dog lovers everywhere! On Amazon April 4th https://lnkd.in/exdkSMaq

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Words From Birds?

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Words from birds? Hey Marlon, maybe your pal Silky has the word on the Scary Something. Silky’s pretty smart for a sparrow. Find out what she has to say in Marlon and the Scary Something, a cozy cat adventure about finding courage, conquering fear and getting back on your feet. Purr-fect for kids 6-9 and cat lovers everywhere. Dog lovers too! Pre-order your copy today  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09T6VDTR4/

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Hiding All Day

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Marlon, you can’t keep hiding all day. What are you going to do about that Scary Something? It’s time to use your cat wisdom and get your mojo back. Marlon and the Scary Something, a cozy cat adventure about finding courage, conquering fear and getting back on your feet. Purr-fect for kids 6-9 and cat lovers everywhere. Dog lovers too! Coming April 4th… https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09T6VDTR4/

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A Purr-felt day for a cat nap

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It was a purr-fect day for a cat nap. But when Marlon ambled by for a scramble and a ramble with brother Albert, everything went topsy turvy. Marlon and the Scary Something, a cozy cat adventure about finding courage, conquering fear and getting back on your feet. Perfect for kids 6-9 and cat lovers everywhere. Dog lovers too!

Pre-order your copy today  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09T6VDTR4/

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When Marlon Ambled Outside

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When Marlon ambled outside that sunny spring day, he was hoping for a scramble and ramble with his brother Albert. Then everything changed! Marlon and the Scary Something, a cozy cat adventure about finding courage, conquering fear and getting back on your feet. Purr-fect for kids 6-9 and cat lovers everywhere. And dog lovers too!

Pre-order your copy today  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09T6VDTR4/

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Launching Nice Dog Books

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It seems like I’ve been writing for as long as I can remember. First, it was to try to figure things out, with occasional poems and musings about this and that. Later came long descriptive letters to friends, and after that came stories.

When my kids were little, I’d tell them about imaginary creatures I named “The Griffleflix.” They inhabited my bedtime stories and I’d make up adventures on the spot, sometimes falling asleep in the middle of the telling. But their antics were always goofy and funny. I think my secret goal in life was to make my kids laugh.

So I decided to try to share my best stories with you and anyone who might enjoy them. I started with one of the more complicated ones about a tiger named Emmalene and decided to do my own illustrations. I feel my strengths lie more in the writing, but it’s also a lot of fun drawing, so why not? You’ll be the judge.

So this is the beginning of Nice Dog Books. Oh, the name came from my mom. When we’d go to visit, she’d always give our dog a pat on the head and say, “she’s a nice dog.” So I’m dedicating Nice Dog Books to my mom and mom’s everywhere. Because without them, where would we be?

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