A Dog Bling

Bling has a new pet, an English Budgie named Mr Beeps.  He is a character in her book, No Ghoulish Green Monsters Here.    We brought him into our family thinking how fun it would be to take him to book readings.  He is 3 months old and so very sweet. I did a book reading this morning and he was a huge hit.  Look for more photos of Mr. Beeps on Bling's Facebook page    Mr. Beeps went to the event as a surprise for the kids.  He was covered and they had no idea he was there.  When I started reading to the kids, I told them a pet from the book was with me,   After we were done reading the book, the kids could guess what character was there and then meet the surprise pet.  The kids had so much fun guessing.  We then had a wonderful interactive discussion about pets and pet care. If you would like to have a book reading at your school, children's program or book store, please contact us!   If you do not live in...

Share Bling's new book trailer and have an opportunity to win an original illustration from the book. The winner will be drawn randomly on December 31, 2022. Please like Bling's Facebook page too so I can see your share. Thank you for sharing https://youtube.com/watch?v=Ys0cr8btCI0&feature=share adogbling.com

 In this video, I am reading the opening paragraph of Bling's next book (it is about Bling rescuing a kitten).  It is amazing how well our dogs know the words.   Bliss knows the word "squirrel" will be coming up and she gets all excited. https://youtube.com/shorts/8zoQvmuz8Pg?feature=share Enjoy our video - and please don't forget to subscribe to Bling's U-Tube channel. To purchase Bling's book - please go to her website at adogbling.com

 https://youtube.com/shorts/vpR31KMCvVY The kitten in this video was truly found and rescued by Bling.   The kitten is real life as well as in the book - is named Smudge.  In Bling's next children's picture book, it will be the story of Bling rescuing Smudge.   The details are changed a bit, but the story is true. I can't wait to share the book with Bling's fans and friends.   Enjoy the video and please don't forget to subscribe to Bling's U-Tube channel.

I was really sad to miss attending the Next Generation Indie Book Awards celebration in Washington D.C. last week, but thrilled to receive the official certificates and medals for the two awards won. To win finalist awards for Best Illustrator - Children's Picture Book and Best Overall Design (Fiction) is overwhelming. I was surprised at the weight of the medals and their size once they were received. The Indie Awards spared no expense. Thank you to Next Generation Indie Book Awards. It is a great honor to win these two prestigious awards. Autographed copies of the book, No Ghoulish Green Monsters Here, (as well as the complementary coloring book) are available on Amazon and the book's website - adogbling.com Thank you for reading my post. Dawn Secord - and Bling - who also has autographed each book.

 Bling has been so busy meeting people at book events, she just has not had time to go to dog shows.   She really loves dog shows, but there is only so much time in the day.    It has been a lifetime goal for Bling to retire from dog showing at a National Specialty in the veteran classes.   She was entered in the 9 to 11 year old girl classes.   To our delight, she won 4th place.   To everyone's delight - she decided to jump and play in the ring.   She has been sick and there are a few places on her front legs that were shaved by the doctors and her hair is still growing back in.  We are thankful it did not matter to the judge.   Bling ran around the ring like she was a year old.    Bling always makes us smile.   She is a rollicking Irish Setter and has fun no matter what she does. As of this dog show, she is officially retired from showing and turns the dog show events over to her younge...

Bling is in the Van Alstyne newspaper.  Way to go Bling!   To read the article, click on the link in orange below. Local author honored for children’s book – Van Alstyne Leader