Susannah Charleson & Jake Piper

Who is in the photo at right?

Susannah Charleson, author of The Possibility Dogs and New York Times bestseller Scent of the Missing and three-year-old service dog Jake Piper, a German Shepherd / Lab / Pitbull / Standard Poodle mix.

What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?

We shared this nice moment before a Dallas performance by Ira Glass of This American Life.

What's brewing?

Skim

Jessica Anya Blau & Pippa

Who is in the photo at right?

That's me, Jessica Anya Blau. I write books, I have kids, I take care of Pippa who is neurotic and often deluded and needs someone to look over her. She's an eleven-year-old toy poodle. She thinks she's a badass, punk-rock, private school girl rather than a dog. She wants to be dressed in kicky little plaid skirts and have her philtrum pierced, but I won't allow

Jacqueline Resnick & Maple

Who is in the photo at right?

This is me, Jacqueline Resnick, with my dog, Maple, who is a seven year old toy poodle. I'm a children's book writer, and she’s great at keeping me company during long hours of writing!

What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?

We are celebrating the release of my first novel, a book for 8-12 year olds called The Daring Escape of the Misfit Menagerie. It's

Dana Kaye & Mrs. Dalloway

Who is in the photo at right?

I'm Dana Kaye, the owner of Kaye Publicity, a boutique PR company specializing in publishing and entertainment.

Mrs. Dalloway is the greeter and morale booster at Kaye Publicity. She's a 2-year-old shih-tzu/poodle mix.

What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?

Mrs. Dalloway and I always share our morning coffee, whether it's at the office or in the living

M. Elizabeth Evans & Oliver

Who is in the photo at right?

The person on the right would be M.E. and my well disguised demon poodle, Oliver. He's an "unaltered" male, though we'll be fixing that shortly. He's two and a half years old though he resembles a much younger dog in terms of overall excitability. He hasn't been jaded yet.

What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?

I drink an excessive amount of coffee

Julie & George

Who is in the photo at right?

I’m Julie the Wife, I document burning dinners and ruining childhoods at A Day in the Wife. Enjoying coffee with me is George the Superpet, a six-year-old 110 lb. Standard Poodle who is regularly featured on the blog. George is a little bit excited that he is among first Standard Poodles on Coffee With a Canine.

What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?

George

Chuck Sambuchino & Graham

This is me, Chuck Sambuchino, sharing a cute moment with Graham, our six-year-old mischief lover. He is a rescued poodle mix of unidentified origin. When a highly sophisticated lab inspected him to determine his makeup, they confirmed he is 20% fluffy, 20% flabby, 20% mooch, and 40% pure sweetness.

What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?

It's just a great way to wrap up a day -- wife, dog

Joanna Slan & Rafferty and Victoria

Who is in the photo at right?

That's a cartoon of Raffi and me, Joanna Campbell Slan. It's a perfect "before coffee I can't focus" photo. The ToonCamera app is only 99 cents, and I've had a ball playing with it.

What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?

Every day is a Coffee with a Canine day at our house. I’ve tried, and I can’t seem to get my brain in gear without coffee in the morning.

Angela Hynes & Henry

Who is in the photo at right?

I'm Angela Hynes, a long-time freelance journalist. I lived in California for many years but recently moved to a small ghost town called Mineral de Pozos in central Mexico to write a book. I also spend a lot of time working on my 200-year-old colonial house and garden. (You can read about some of our exploits on my blog, although I let it go dormant at the beginning

Joanne Lewis & Frisco

Who is in the photo at right?My name is Joanne Lewis and I am a novelist.My dog is Frisco. He’s a six-year-old male toy poodle.What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?I have tea with Frisco every day. We love to go to cafes, sit outside, sip tea and look for dropped crumbs.What's brewing?Genmaicha. It’s Japanese green tea leaves combined with roasted brown rice. It’s also called popcorn tea.

Julie Flanders & Clancy

Who is in the photo at right?I’m Julie Flanders and, in addition to my full-time job as a librarian, I have just started working as a freelance writer. I am working on my first novel, and I have had two articles published so far this year, one in the summer issue of Thrive in Life, and one in the current (November) issue of Cat Fancy. My dog is Clancy, and he is four years old. He is part

Kaira Rouda & Oreo and Tucker

Who is in the photo at right?My name is Kaira Rouda and I’m the author of Here, Home, Hope – my debut novel out today! I’m also the mom of four, I’ve been married for 21 years and I live in Southern California. Over the years, I’ve been an entrepreneur, a business writer and speaker (Real You Incorporated: 8 Essentials for Women Entrepreneurs was my first book.) But now, I’m finally doing what I

Colleen Thompson & Zippy and Jewel

Who is in the photo at right?The not-pictured part of the equation, I'm romantic suspense author Colleen Thompson, and these are my two cohorts. Zippy, at the top, a nine-year-old incorrigible apricot terrier/poodle mix, and Jewel, a six-year-old Boston terrier mix, are valiantly guarding the backyard deck from the ravages of squirrelkind.What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?Oh, we're

Annah Rondon & Beba, Bruno, and Mikey

Who is in the photo at right?That's me, Annah Rondon, and my dog, Beba. She's turning ten now in March and I rescued her when she was about nine months old. She's a poodle.What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?Coffee at my mom's house with Beba.What's brewing?Cafe con leche. Which is made with organic milk, Folgers instant coffee, vanilla flavored powder, sugar (lots of it) and a pinch of