I cannot tell you how happy I am that the second installment of Tales of the Wovlen is FINALLY DONE and PUBLISHED! Can you believe that it's been 3 years since I published the first book??
I have been so frustrated with this book, because it took forever to get it written, edited, and formatted. And I know you've been frustrated because "What the heck is taking that author so long to get the next book done?!" and "She keeps setting a date, then pushes it back. What's up with her?" But, the frustration is finally over. At long last, the book is published! You can buy the paperback at CreateSpace (which gives more of the royalties back to the author). Or you can Pre-order the Kindle ebook on Amazon. Unfortunately, it will be a while before I can offer signed copies for sale. If you would like to preview the story before you buy the book, that's not a problem! You can read the prologue (chapter before the first chapter) here: Thank You For Loving Me You can also read a snippet of chapter 9: Annaka & Arden Please, please, PLEASE leave a review of the book on Amazon after you've finished reading it. Just a simple, honest review will be fine. Even bad reviews are helpful! Every review I get boosts my book's stats, regardless of how many stars they are. So please, help this poor author get her belated book noticed by reviewing it on Amazon, blogging about it, making a video review, and sharing it with your friends via social media or in real life! As a bonus, if you are a proud book worm, like to make book suggestions to others, really want to review my book specifically, and have a blog or Youtube account to share that review on, I will send you a FREE ebook of The Dragon's Due for you to review! Just send me a message on my Facebook page, and we'll iron out the details there. You can also help out by sharing the image above! It can be pinned to Pinterest and I will be sharing it to my Twitter and Facebook pages, so please pop over to one (or all) of those and click LIKE and SHARE (or retweet... or pin it... whatever the case may be). Thank you guys for all your help, patience, and support thus far, and please enjoy the continued adventures of Keegan and Pharrgon the dragon!
0 Comments
 What do you know about Service Dogs? How educated are you about them?
If you are like most people, when someone says "Service Dog", the image of a blind person with a dog probably pops into your head. However, Service Dogs are not just for the blind or those in wheelchairs. There are a wide variety of Service Dogs and they serve a wide variety of people in a number of different ways. Service dogs vs. Emotional Support dogs vs. Therapy dogs: Service Animals help with performing a function for a person that is limited by a disability. They are protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which means that they can, by Federal Law, go anywhere and do anything in America with their handler, and no one can stop them. Literally. But it also means they have to be well trained and exceptionally well behaved. Emotional Support Animals (ESA) help individuals with emotional problems by providing comfort and support. They are protected by the Fair Housing Amendments Act and the Air Carrier Access Act, which means they can go onto air planes for free and are allowed in all housing, regardless of pet policies. They don't need any sort of special training, but they do have to be prescribed by a doctor or therapist of some sort. Therapy Animals provide affection and comfort to individuals in hospitals, nursing homes, and other facilities. These guys are protected by no law. They are usually well trained though and are very friendly and they are only allowed to go to hospitals, nursing homes, and some schools. The different types of Service Dogs: Not all disabilities are visible. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a little broad on the topic, but here are a few disabilities that qualify for the use of a service dog:
Where do you get a service dog?: Anywhere dogs are sold. Seriously! Depending on your disability and needs, you can take the 10 year old dog that's already in your back yard and turn it into a fantastic Service Dog. If you need a dog with some advanced training, such as a seeing eye dog, then there are organizations that specifically breed, raise, or rescue dogs and train them for that purpose. The same goes for every other kind of Service Dog. There are so many places you can get Service Dogs, I can't even list them all. You can find one - or several - in just about every state (except in Oklahoma, apparently *glares at Oklahoma*) But, you can train your own Service Dog. I am currently training Pilot, my dog, to be a Hearing Alert dog! (Don't ask how that is going - don't even ask.) You can find great books and DVDs all across the internet on how to train your own Service Dog. Here is a list of the Top 10 Best Service Dog Training Resources (my favorites, personally, are the Teamwork and Teamwork II books/DVDs). What makes a service dog legitimate?: Basically, if your dog can do the basic heel, sit, down, and stay, be controlled in public, and it can assist you in at least one major way, then it is a Service Dog. Plain and simple. You don't have to register it anywhere, it doesn't have to wear a vest, and it doesn't even need to be professionally trained. If you say it's a Service Dog, and can demonstrate a decent measure of control in public, then by law you have a legit Service Dog. You can make it even more legit by getting a Service Dog vest, a collar and leash that say SERVICE DOG, and a fancy holographic Service Dog Tag. You can even pay a little money and have your Service Dog registered. All of that stuff makes traveling with a Service Dog easier, but it isn't required. So, that is the very basic in-a-nutshell version of "All About Service Dogs". If you have any questions, or would like some more information, don't be afraid to ask in the comments below. I'll be happy to help you out! Ah, yes, I went to my first REAL book signing at the Olive Warner Library in Hooker, Oklahoma. The librarians were very sweet and made our time well worth it. My blue shoulder dragon, Bruki, helped me sell books! There was a steady flow of interested book lovers for the entire time, and it was a very laid back, cozy atmosphere. They invited me to come back in for a holiday book signing, and I absolutely intend on going, if the weather holds out. Unfortunately, I forgot to have someone take pictures until the very end, when we were already packing up. So I only have a few good pictures to share with you. I will remember to take more next time!
Here are 10 reviews of my book (first in a series) Tales of the Wovlen: The Dragons Son.
Please, read them and take the time to share them with your friends! It would mean a lot to these reviewers and to this author. *smile, wink* Guiding Lights Homeschool - She's giving away a free copy of my book on 3/20/14! Read the post for more details. A Diligent Heart - This review was written by a 12yr old girl! Wow! 4dputt's Review - "I did tell the author there was one part I did not like - the end. Why? Because it was finished!" Are We There Yet? - "...one of those books that, upon reaching the end, had me saying, “No, it can’t be over already!”." Annie The Reviewer - This review is very nicely laid out! I walked away from this one with a few new tips on how to write a review. Hopkins Homeschool - "He loved this book so much that when Little Miss started getting a little loud he had to tell her "Shh, you're interrupting the show!"" Raising Soldiers 4 Christ - "It was very easy to follow - even for me a non Sci-Fi kind of gal!" The Joy of Homemaking - "Will I read the next book? Absolutely!" Another OtherWorld - A fantasy lover himself, this reviewer says "This book blowsEragon out of the water–read it." I'm His Servant - "I think my fantasy loving friends would enjoy this book. I know I would love to see the movie version!" |
Never Miss a Post!
AuthorSelf-published author of the fantasy series, Tales of the Wovlen, Kathryn spends a great deal of time in the world of her imagination, having tea with fire breathing dragons, writing books on flying space ships, and practicing her mad scientist laugh with gusto. However, on occasion, she returns to this world just to play with her dog and blog about her fun. My First Book 
Consider buying my books, or other books, using my affiliate links:
Archives
July 2022
Categories |
RSS Feed
