John Grogan, the author of Marley and Me speaks about Marley, his own lovable pup.

Marley has certainly made his impact in bookstores and in children’s and adult’s hearts across the country (the book was first a biographical  novel about Marley 2005). He is as lovable as any dog, especially because he is a rambunctious lab that almost every boy and girl can relate to. He destroys everything in sight; shoes, dinners, and toys. But, he is also the most adorable pup to ever bound across some book pages.
Wikipedia says that Marley, a yellow Labrador Retriever, is described as a highly strung, boisterous, and somewhat uncontrolled dog. He is strong, powerful, endlessly hungry, eager to …read more

It’s the Friday Fifteen! As part of my “best of” series, this is a “repeat” of my original July 20 post.  I was inspired by a little drawing that my daughter handed me this week – her rendition of the cover of Bad Dog Marley.  Enjoy – new interviews coming!

It’s the Friday Fifteen! Today’s guest is illustrator Richard Cowdrey. I first noticed Richard when he illustrated Bad Dog Marley – one of my girls’ favorites!
Now, onto the Fifteen!

1. Where are you now?
I’m pacing around my cabin. I’m in a cabin near a pond in the woods. My …read more