09/29/09

Proof that Woofies are Bad to the Bone?
Karen Nichols


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If you’ve ever visited Dogster’s For the Love of Dog blog, you’re familiar with Bo, who’s just penned his first book, Bad to the Bone. In it, he describes life with his beleaguered feline roommate, Moose, and his humans, Dogster bloggers Horst and Lisa. We’re thrilled that the book has been officially released so that we can all get a dog’s eye view of Life with Bo.

Here’s the post from the For Love of Dog blog:

“You’ll laugh, you’ll howl, you’ll practically wag with pleasure….Bo is truly the voice of his doggy generation” – Dr. Marty Becker

“Witty commentary and hilarious observations.”—Dog Living

“A real treat. Bo is so distinctively adorable and funny, that no other dog will be able to follow in his pawsteps”- Tracie Hotchner

Let’s get this clear right away: I’m a dog.

I’m 1′10″ and weigh 63 lbs, and although I’m a mutt on the outside, I’m a purebred on the inside. My good nature comes from the Golden Retriever side of the family, while my stubbornness is clearly from my Chowchow bloodlines. I’ve got Rastafarian ears, a black tongue for licking, and paws that should be on a dog twice my size.

I type 60 words a minute.

My name is Bo, and this is my story.

From shelter dog reject to beloved pet and popular doggie blogger, Bo Hoefinger’s life has been anything but ordinary.

Join this incorrigible canine as he welcomes us into his life, complete with his wacky “parents,” a constipated feline housemate, and chipmunk warfare. Bad to the Bone is an unforgettable, laugh-out-loud tale of love and loyalty that reveals the true heart of a modern American family.

A frequent contributor to local fence post 12, Bo continues his nonprofit work with the Beneath the Fence Society. In his spare time he dabbles in knocking over garbage pails, barking uncontrollably, and generally being a helpful force around the house.

He lives in Atlanta.

Grab a copy of BAD TO THE BONE for yourself and then a few for your dog loving friends. Can you think of a better gift for a dog lover than a book written by a dog? The holidays will be here before you know it and Bo thinks every dog in America, and beyond, should wake up x-mas morning to find a copy of his book in their stocking. It also works well as a gift for Hanukkah and Kwanzaa, Bo doesn’t discriminate against any breed or holiday.

Bo’s book is now available, you can order online at Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com, BooksaMillion.com, indieBound.org, borders.com, or your favorite retailer. Spread the word to all your pup pals so they can get themselves a copy of the first memoir written by a dog ever published in non-fiction.

A big thank you goes out to the fine folks at Dogster HQ’s for all their support and help. A note of gratitude to all the Dogsters out there who believed in us and wanted to see a book written through a dog’s eyes, it’s you guys that helped make this happen.

Thank you to all!

Bo, Horst and Lisa

Concats on the publication, and we’ll look for Bo on the New York Times bestseller list!

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12/16/08

Urban Tails… Inside the Hidden World of Alley Cats
Karen Nichols


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I just finished the online photo essay, “Urban Tails… Inside the Hidden World of Alley Cats,” and am unable to convey in words what a lush and soulful experience it was. The online preview (which features over 100 high-resolution photos) is a promotion for the printed book which is available for purchase at Amazon. Prints, calendars and cards are available for purchase at urbantailsbook.com.



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As you turn the page, each photo is a new delight, seemingly better than the one before it. One would think that in a book like this, text would be superfluous, but the narrative is a purrfect and poetic counterpoint. It’s a richly evocative experience.

I’m not saying one more word because it will waste valuable time you could be spending enjoying it. Check out the online preview, then click over to Amazon and buy the book.


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11/23/08

Are You a Cat Person?
Karen Nichols

The following quiz is from Workman.com, publishers of the New York Times bestselling book All I Need to Know I Learned From My Cat, by Suzy Becker (and her muse, Binky, a “Holstein” cowcat). The Double-Platinum Collector’s Edition of the book features 48 new pages, including this quiz. (Okay, I know most of you won’t actually need to take the quiz to find out if you’re a Cat Person, but play along with me on this — the illustrations are worth the price of admission.)

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