Impossible Possibilities
My dog, Henry, doesn’t believe in the word “impossible.” One day we walk past a lake and Henry spots some geese swimming happily about. His predator instinct kicks in, and he bursts toward them, nearly ripping the leash from my grasp. Never mind that they’re twenty...
How Home Videos Helped Me Get a Book Contract
Who would’ve guessed that when my son asked for a video camera in third grade, his movies would one day help me get a book contract? It’s funny how things work out. Let me rephrase. It’s funny how God works things. I bet he delights in watching us put the...
Henry’s “Hikyoo” AKA Haiku
Apparently because I'm a writer, my dog Henry has decided that he's a writer too. Only he's taken up poetry because he says that's classier. Here's a video of his debut Haiku. http://youtu.be/UR7xX5M2Y2w And here's a link to my debut book, Surviving Henry, which does...
10 Tips to Avoid Getting a Dog Like Henry
One of the great things about writing a book is hearing from those who’ve read it. I get notes saying stuff like, “Gee, I thought our dog was bad, but not compared to Henry…” Or “I loved your book but I’m SO glad our dog isn’t like Henry…” Or “Your book made me laugh,...
How My Dog Tried To Kill Himself (Again)
This month I’m guest blogging about—you guessed it: Henry—over at award-winning author Mesu Andrews’s blog. She writes great Biblical fiction, AND she loves dogs. Hop over to see how Henry tried to kill himself (again) and what that turned out to mean for the New...
A Matter of Trust
Funny how a walk can be the most exciting event of the day for my dog Henry. I mean, right after the excitement of a cookie dropped on the floor. I pick up his leash and Henry tears through the house, leaping, dancing, and galloping. Yes, he can do all three at once....
Still Surviving Henry: The Untold Stories
Yep. The long awaited sequel is now unleashed on the public. And the big news is: IT'S FREE! For a limited time, mind you. So get your copy now. And feel free to tell all your friends! Here's a blurb about the book: Still Surviving Henry: The Untold Stories The rogue...
Gratitude Adjustment
When you live with a dog like Henry, you come to understand that every encounter with him, no matter how innocent, holds the potential for trouble. But sometimes my little warning bells go dormant, probably so they can recover from overuse. Consequently, when I’m in...
