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October 11, 2026 · 11:30 am

My story featured in Chicken Soup for the Soul: Best Cat Ever

I’m pleased to announce that my story “Against All Odds” is included in the latest Chicken Soup for the Soul book, Best Cat Ever.

The book goes on sale October 27, 2026. Find it at your favorite book retailer. Pre-order now on Amazon and Bookshop.org. You can also save it to your Goodreads shelf.

If you are in the metro Atlanta area, stop by the Good Mews Harvest Market on Oct. 24 to buy an early, signed copy. All proceeds from the Harvest Market go to help cats in need.

My story is about adopting my beloved Rosalie. I wrote about her passing in 2021 and what she meant to me. “Against All Odds” is very much about the challenges of being a caregiver and needing to embrace rare opportunities of joy even in the darkest days.

The book will make a great holiday gift for all of the cat lovers on your list!

My unboxing video for Chicken Soup for the Soul: Best Cat Ever

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September 17, 2022 · 3:25 pm

I’ve written a children’s book!

I’m excited to announce that I have written a children’s book, Slow Dog. I never expected to write a book for kids, but my rescue dog Murphy inspired me to take the leap.

Sometimes it’s rewarding to step outside of our comfort zone and look at life from a different perspective. When I adopted my senior mixed breed dog Murphy, I knew one of the challenges for me would be to adjust my fast-paced life to his decidedly slow-paced one. It was a deliberate choice as I knew it would benefit my overall well-being.

While Slow Dog doesn’t have any specific ties to dementia, it does celebrate moving at one’s own pace. That’s a helpful lesson for all caregivers.

Slow Dog is available in paperback and e-book formats on Amazon. Part of the proceeds will benefit metro Atlanta animal rescue organizations.

A big thank you to illustrator Lana Lee who captured Murphy’s special spirit so well.