A Dog Bling

Bling and her friends, Bliss and Smudge can't believe how brave the squirrel is.  Pesky squirrel. Enjoy Bling's video.

Merry Christmas from Bling, Bliss and baby Faith. Don't forget to subscribe to Bling's Utube channel!

  Over a year ago a book came out written by well-known author, Marsha Hall Brown (retired AKC dog judge), and illustrated by me (the new illustrations - there are historical illustrations and paintings in the book as well).    The title is Under Sun, Stars and Sails .     The cover illustration is one of my pieces.    With the craziness of the past almost 2 years, the publicity for the book was impacted.    The book is an amazing historical story.    I am so glad efforts are underway to proceed with the publicity of the book. The illustration process was more than fascinating.    I created several maps, pencil illustrations, pastel illustrations as well as the cover painting.    The book follows a sea captain, Joseph Marshall who was a master mariner, and his family from 1851 thru 1861 on their voyage at sea from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean.    Mind you, at that time, there was no Panama Canal.    Their voyage took them ashore too.     Their trek across the Isthmus of Pa

Storytime with Dawn and Bling...a Christmas story.  Enjoy our video.

Bling, my Irish Setter (and star of my picture book No Ghoulish Green Monsters Here) helps me show families fun and interesting things we find in our yard. We were so glad there is a bee keeper in town to help us know what is happening with the bees on our property.

Do you have little children who love hearing bedtime stories? I am starting a story time video series on my dog, Bling's Utube channel. Here is our first video, Interrupting Chicken, by David Ezra Stein. If you haven't read the story to your children or grandchildren, you all are in for a treat. If you just want a distraction for you little ones for a few minutes, this video might be exactly what you need. Interrupting Chicken is a fun and clever story with amazing illustrations. Please consider subscribing to Bling's Utube channel so you don't miss our next video. Hugs and Wags, Dawn Secord and Bling To get Bling's picture book, No Ghoulish Green Monsters Here, go to her website at aDogBling.com #adogbling , #storytime , #childrensliterature , #childrensbooks , #bedtimestory , #NoGhoulishGreenMonstersHere

Bling let us know her dinner was late.  I tried to tell her we were at a festival selling her children's picture book, No Ghoulish Green Monsters Here.   It appears she was not impressed.   Love my Bling.

 If you have purchased your copy of my new children's picture book, No Ghoulish Green Monsters Here, did you know there are free downloads to accompany the book on the website? These downloads transform the picture book from a story book into an educational book whether you are reading to your children at home, homeschooling or in the classroom.   The downloads are on Bling's website at adogbling.com - click here or on the lesson plan tab .   The page is passworded and the free downloads were created  for those who have purchased the book (or have been given the book as a gift).   If you need the password, please email me at adogbling@gmail.com Currently, there are two FREE lesson plans. Parent's Guide Bible Study A third lesson plan is in the works - it will be an official teachers' guide.    If you have not purchased the children's picture book, here is a link to do so:  No Ghoulish Green Monsters Here Books are a doorway to adventure.  Much love, Dawn and Bling