Category: Pets & Animals

“Delilah and Others Like Her” by Trish Titus

February 9, 2023

Most of us who have owned pet have had to say goodbye. And those of us who haven’t had to say goodbye are dreading the day we do have to. Losing a pet is never easy, but we do eventually have to move on and maybe open up our hearts to another furry friend. “Delilah and Others Like Her” was instrumental in letting go for those that submitted to it, and the raw love and pain you can feel from the stories is tangible. … More “Delilah and Others Like Her” by Trish Titus

“Mystic and the Secret of Happiness” by Anne-Claire Szubaniska

January 18, 2023

“Mystic and the Secret of Happiness” by Anne-Claire Szubaniska is the heartwarming tale of a cat that embarks on a journey of self-discovery in search of a lost friend and finds true happiness. Mystic, an ordinary house cat, befriends an elephant named Bumpa at the local zoo. Spending most nights talking as they star gaze. Mystic, and Bumpa become inseparable until one-day Bumpa is missing. Severely depressed and stricken with grief, Mystic makes it his sole purpose to discover what happened to his friend. With the help of Freedom, an enlightened wild cat, he learns to change his thoughts and find peace within himself.  … More “Mystic and the Secret of Happiness” by Anne-Claire Szubaniska

“Land of Bear and Eagle” by Tanyo Ravicz

January 14, 2023

“Land of Bear and Eagle” introduces readers to Tanyo Ravicz, a man who felt drawn to the Alaskan Wilderness and his chance of creating a homestead. Readers will also meet his wife, Martina, and their two children, along with some of the other residents of Kodiak Island. Readers will learn some of the culture and other inhabitants of Kodiak Island, not just the humans that tried to create a life on the island. Readers will learn what it meant to become a homesteader and some of the regulations that wannabe homesteaders had to follow in order to successfully claim their land. … More “Land of Bear and Eagle” by Tanyo Ravicz

“The Dog Who Wanted To Be A Bird” by Giuseppe Scarpine

December 28, 2022

“The Dog Who Wanted To Be A Bird” is a fable using animal rhetoric to expose character flaws in human nature and critique society. Dog is a female Labrador retriever born in a puppy mill destined to lead a life of solitude and neglect. Her new owner, being on drugs and constantly in trouble with law enforcement, often forgets to feed and water Dog for extended periods of time. Shackled with a massive chain and only a concrete slab for a bed, Dog faces endless amounts of time dreaming of escaping her reality to fly like a bird to a better life. Lacking human companionship, Dog finds refuge in friendships created with three birds; Crow, Jay and Magpie. It is only through Dog’s friends’ storytelling she is able to find peace.  … More “The Dog Who Wanted To Be A Bird” by Giuseppe Scarpine

“California Chrome: Our Story” by Perry Martin

February 11, 2022

This compelling story is a beautifully written tale about a creature that changed the lives of everyone who came in contact with him; it is also a kind “goodbye” to a woman who was a large part of California Chrome’s life. Readers will view the demeanor of a true champion in this book, along with the crew and family that brought him to greatness. … More “California Chrome: Our Story” by Perry Martin

“Tom” by Jim Bower

February 4, 2022

In “Tom” by Jim Bower, the author tells his story of his retirement from his full-time sales position to take his dream of cattle ranching to the next level. As a going away present, the sales guys he worked with pooled their money together and arranged for Mr. Bower to get a pick of the litter Border Collie from a famous dog breeder. Hence, where Tom enters Mr. Bower’s life. The two work extremely well together and are inseparable from one another. They both work together to make the cattle ranch successful, while developing a deep bond like no other. … More “Tom” by Jim Bower

Interview with Elizabeth Cee – Author of “Ceci: The Misjudged Rescue Cat”

November 6, 2020

Today Reader Views talks with Elizabeth Cee, author of Ceci: The Misjudged Rescue Cat. It’s a story of love, compassion and sometimes heartbreak as the author’s efforts, care, and determination drive her to give these felines the best chance to live long and satisfying lives. … More Interview with Elizabeth Cee – Author of “Ceci: The Misjudged Rescue Cat”