Wednesday, 27 February 2013

Diane Kelly & Reggie, Junior, and Brownie

Who is in the photo at right?

I’m Diane Kelly, author of the funny Death and Taxes mystery series from St. Martin’s Press. In my previous life as a CPA/tax attorney, I inadvertently worked for white-collar criminals - twice. Lest I end up in an orange jumpsuit, I decided self-employment was a good idea. So I became a writer. My brushes with white-collar crime gave me great fodder for my

Tuesday, 26 February 2013

Free book: "Pukka's Promise"

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and the Campaign for the American Reader are giving away a copy of Pukka's Promise: The Quest for Longer-Lived Dogs by Ted Kerasote.

HOW TO ENTER: (1) send an email to this address:
(2) In the subject line, type Pukka's Promise.

(3) Include your name (or alias or whatever you wish to be called if I email you to tell you you've won the book) in the body of the

Monday, 25 February 2013

Katherine Bouton & Maxie

Who is in the photo at right?

That's me, Katherine Bouton, and Maxie, on a trip to Martha's Vineyard last summer, looking windblown. Maxie is two-and-a-half in this picture, a Tibetan terrier. Tibetans are not really terriers, and Maxie is not a typical Tibetan. He weighs 38 pounds and can outrun dogs twice his size.

I'm a writer and I"m also very hard of hearing. My book Shouting Won't Help,

Friday, 22 February 2013

Mollie Green & Stickers

Who is in the photo at right?

The photo at the right features me and my dog Stickers trying to make up our minds at the Fido-to-Go dog food truck in our hometown, Chicago. My name is Mollie Green, and I own a greeting card company, La Familia Green.

Stickers is a white pit bull mix with spotted ears. She will be seven in April.

What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?

I do enjoy grabbing

Wednesday, 20 February 2013

Drew Hadra & Charlie

Who is in the photo at right?

My name is Drew Hadra, and I’m a documentary filmmaker. The cute little guy with me is my Chief Production Assistant (and also the chief of pretty much everything in our world), Charlie. Charlie is a six year-old male, Parson Russell Terrier.

What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?

Charlie and I are taking a break from the promotional schedule for our new

Monday, 18 February 2013

Sasha & Biscuit

Who is in the photo at right?

My name is Sasha and I'm a freelance copywriter. This is my wonderpup, Biscuit.

She's a 4.5 year old mixed breed mutt and she's the best dog I've ever met.

What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?

I try to take Biscuit out with me wherever possible.

She loves going for a ride in the car [photo left] and is excited to sniff out new places. Also, she gets

Friday, 15 February 2013

Elsa Watson & Lucky

Who is in the photo at right?

That’s Lucky and me, Elsa Watson, sitting out in our front yard. Lucky’s 13 years old, and he’s a mix of Rhodesian Ridgeback and Black Dog of Mystery. I’m a 40 year old writer (breed undetermined.) My most recent release is The Love Dog, which features a dog named Apollo who was modeled largely after Lucky. (Except that Apollo is a golden retriever. You just

Wednesday, 13 February 2013

Pat Wahler & Indy

Who is in the photo at right?

There's nothing like cuddling up to a sweet Miniature Schnauzer. I'm Pat Wahler and this handsome guy is my best buddy, Indy. We've been together for quite a while. He'll be 13 years old in March. I won't tell you how old I'll be.

To keep Indy living in the style to which he's become accustomed, I write grants by day. At night, I write essays and fiction.

What's

Monday, 11 February 2013

Cathy Kelly & Dinky, Licky and Scamp

Who is in the photo at right?

My name is Cathy Kelly, I’m an Irish writer. I have three Jack Russell sisters called Dinky, Licky and Scamp. They are nearly three but I call them the Puplets of Loveliness.

What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?

I work from home and when I am writing, I frequently need to stop for coffee to give me a boost, stretch my neck, get away from the computer, etc

Friday, 8 February 2013

Linda Jones & Zorro and Rocco

Who is featured in the first two photos?

My name is Linda Jones, and I’m a new author of the children’s book, Alphabet Anatomy: Meet the Capital Letters, which is the first in a planned series. I’m a mom to four amazing sons and I also work part-time as a Legal Assistant. Alphabet Anatomy helps children learn letter and writing concepts by exploring what the letters do behind the scenes

Wednesday, 6 February 2013

Georgia Barbush & Remy

Who is in the photo at right?

This is me, Georgia Barbush, and my pup Remy. I am a Registered Vet Tech and my husband and I also have a pet furniture business called Peach Industries. Remy is neutered male Staffie mix, probably about one and half years old.

What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?

It’s been chilly all day – perfect weather for cuddling up with something hot to drink and

Monday, 4 February 2013

Ty & Ollie

Who is in the photo at right?

I'm Ty, and I'm currently working on a few projects...other than blogging I draw cartoons--and am starting school in March for Game Art. In "real" life, I work at the family ranch in Montana, but since my Bride took a contract in Hawaii, I have the opportunity to mess around with some other things. Sure miss the ranch though.

My canine bud is Ollie, my "loaner" dog

Sunday, 3 February 2013

Free book: "Gifts of the Crow"

Atria Books and the Campaign for the American Reader are giving away a copy of the new paperback Gifts of the Crow: How Perception, Emotion, and Thought Allow Smart Birds to Behave Like Humans by John Marzluff and Tony Angell.

HOW TO ENTER: (1) send an email to this address:
(2) In the subject line, type Gifts of the Crow.

(3) Include your name (or alias or whatever you wish to be called if I

Friday, 1 February 2013

Marianne & Nick, Gil, and Wally

Who is in the photo at right?

I'm Marianne.  Our family runs a small dairy farm in upstate NY. I help with just about everything, as well as writing a farm column for our local paper and a blog, Northview Diary. First among our dogs is Nick, a retired working border collie. Nick is 13, but when he was younger he herded cows and sheep for us with great enthusiasm.

Gil, a year-old English