Two Talking Guinea Pigs and a Nine-Year-Old Girl Solve Mystery – Book by Lisa Maddock

A Tale of Two Guinea Pigs, written by Lisa Maddock and published by Dog Ear Publishing, tells the story of nine-year-old Molly Jane, an animal lover with a taste for mysteries!

When the woman who rents the garage apartment leaves town, she puts Molly Jane’s mother in charge of her two guinea pigs, Teddy and Pip. One day Molly Jane finds out that Teddy and Pip can talk! Not only can they talk, they are miserably unhappy without their owner, Amelia. They give Molly Jane an earful of complaints about their new situation: they miss television, Beatles records and bottled water! And why are they being kept in a bucket? When Amelia’s absence is prolonged, Molly Jane and the guinea pigs start to suspect things are not as they seem. With the help of Teddy and Pip, Molly Jane starts her own private investigation into the matter.

A Tale of Two Guinea Pigs is a charming and witty novel for young readers. Teddy and Pip will endear themselves to you the moment they open their little mouths. “Worst of times!” cries the passionate Pip whenever he is disgruntled. Teddy is more calm and collected and tells Molly Jane their story, which is tied to his old owner, a professor named Wally. It seems Wally and Amelia are very close friends, but Teddy and Pip haven’t seen hide nor hair of Wally in a long time.

Will Molly Jane and the guinea pigs be able to solve the mystery of Amelia’s whereabouts? Why has Amelia’s friend Wally stopped coming by to visit the guinea pigs? Why didn’t Amelia leave clear instructions for taking care of Teddy and Pip? Molly Jane tackles these questions and many more while all the time keeping the guinea pigs’ ability to talk a secret. A Tale of Two Guinea Pigs is destined to entertain you with its two unlikely, cute and cuddly heroes!

For more information, visit the author’s website at: www.teddyandpip.com

Tale of Two Guinea Pigs

Lisa Maddock

Dog Ear Publishing

ISBN: 978-159858-960-3 184 pages US

Also Available at Ingram, Baker&Taylor, Amazon.com, Barnes&Noble, Borders and fine bookstores everywhere

Take a Behind-the-Scenes Look at the World of Private Clubs- Book by Clive Endive Ogive IV

Private Clubs in America and Around the World, written by Clive Endive Ogive IV and published by Dog Ear Publishing, is a hilarious read for anyone who has belonged to or worked in a private club.

As he states on the front page, this book is the “definitive universal handbook of everything members, employees, guests and other interested parties really need to know about private clubs.” Readers will learn the difference between a full member (those who pay disproportionately greater dues than all other members) and a social member (those who belong to the club just to eat the crummy food.) After introducing basic terms and phrases, Ogive discusses the different types of clubs that exist as well as the way a private club is run.

There is no doubt that Clive Endive Ogive IV knows much about life at a private club. His insider descriptions are both cutting and hilarious. Whether discussing the “snootiness factor” of various clubs or the ideal attributes for a member of the Board of Directors (it should not be someone who is hampered by too much common sense or business savvy), Private Clubs in America and Around the World will keep you entertained throughout. For anyone who belongs to a club, works in a club or wants to become a member, this handbook is a must read!

For more information, please visit the author’s website at www.CliveEndiveOgiveIV.com.

Private Clubs in America and Around the World

Clive Endive Ogive IV

Dog Ear Publishing

ISBN: 978-160844-013-9 212 pages US

Available at Ingram, Baker&Taylor, Amazon.com, Barnes&Noble, Borders and fine bookstores everywhere

A Day In the Life of a Dog (Dog Ear Publishing that is…) redux

OK – as I posted on my ‘corporate’ blog about self publishing – summer is winding down, the kids are headed back to school (on the bus this morning here in Indiana), and it’s time to get focused again…

So – I’m starting out by asking some simple questions that we chased around over the summer… what can publishers (self publishers specifically) do to ‘give back’ to our society?

We’ve got a few things in the works – you can see ’em over on the Dog Ear Publishing site – and would welcome any thoughts you might have; send your comments to me via email (I’m rayr -you know what goes in here- dogeearpublishing dot net … isn’t spam a pain…) or leave them below.

Learn to Empower Yourself and Follow Your Dreams- Book by Kenneth Gachira

The Power of Autonomy, written by Kenneth Gachira and published by Dog Ear Publishing, is a life-changing guide to a more fulfilling life.

Why do some people enjoy their lives while others are unsatisfied? Do you see yourself as a winner or a loser? These are only a few of the profound questions addressed in The Power of Autonomy by author Kenneth Gachira. By reading this book, you will learn that you hold the key to your own success!

Too often we become saddled down by external powers and allow our lives to be dictated by others. Gachira shows you how to eliminate the doubts and fears that hold you back from pursuing your dreams. Once you break free from the bonds of external dictations, you can harness your inner potential and live the life you’ve always dreamed of!

Kenneth Gachira is also the author of Reaching The Unreachables, he is an artist and chemist. He grew up on the slopes of Mount Kenya and attended Cambridge International College: United Kingdom. Gachira is an optimist who believes that anyone can achieve anything if given the chance to execute the knowledge and exercise the potential within himself.

For more information, please visit the author’s website at thepowerofautonomy.net.

The Power of Autonomy

Kenneth Gachira

Dog Ear Publishing

ISBN: 978-160844-046-7 140 pages US

Available at Ingram, Baker&Taylor, Amazon.com, Barnes&Noble, Borders and fine bookstores everywhere

Semi-humurous Crime Novel Where Dreams Come True- Book by Tim Baker

Living the Dream, written by Tim Baker and published by Dog Ear Publishing, is both humorous and action packed. All of the characters in this novel have a plan and a few dreams. As their lives begin to intersect, they find out that dreams really can come true, for better or for worse.

Kurt is a loser with a serious chip on his shoulder whose been having troubling dreams lately. When he spots a recent photograph of the woman that got him sent to jail years ago, he decides to head south to Florida on a road trip to find her. Once in Florida, Kurt plans to follow a half-baked kidnapping scheme to get a little cash and a little vengeance on Vicky, the woman who ruined his life.

Danny is a deep sea diver who has everything he needs in life but a soul mate. Lately he’s been having strange dreams about a beautiful mystery woman.

Vicky is an attractive and serious-minded wife who plans to divorce her unfaithful husband. Meanwhile, her husband Jimmy, a wealthy business man with no scruples, is planning to stage his own death to escape from it all, even his hot mistress Leslie. When Leslie and Kurt cross paths, she convinces him to let her in on his kidnapping scheme. Suddenly Kurt finds himself a bit over his head in this adventure, and if he survives, it will be a miracle.

For more information, please visit the author’s website at timbakerbooks.com.

Living the Dream

Tim Baker

Dog Ear Publishing

ISBN: 978-160844-087-0 344 pages US

Available at Ingram, Baker&Taylor, Amazon.com, Barnes&Noble, Borders and fine bookstores everywhere

Power Your Own RV and Live Independently on the Road- Book by William C. Meyer

The Complete Guide to RV Electrical, Computer, Solar and Communications Systems, authored by William C. Meyer and published by Dog Ear Publishing shows how you can outfit your RV or mobile home with power. Meyer, an engineer and RV enthusiast, covers topics on electrical systems, computers, solar energy and communications. Whether using your RV for recreation or for work, this guide will show you how to access the energy needed to maintain the quality of life you desire while on the road.

You do not need to be a technical expert to follow the procedures in this book. Meyer uses detailed pictures, schematics and illustrations to guide the reader through each phase of installation. He also provides a reference list of all the materials needed, which can be found in most hardware and computing stores as well as on-line. The Complete Guide to RV Electrical, Computer, Solar and Communications Systems not only provides you with the satisfaction of doing it yourself, it can also save you hundreds of dollars.

For further information, visit the author’s website at www.williammeyer.us.

The Complete Guide to RV Electrical, Computer, Solar and Communications Systems

William C. Meyer

Dog Ear Publishing

ISBN: 978-160844-040-5 228 pages US

Available at Ingram, Baker&Taylor, Amazon.com, Barnes&Noble, Borders and fine bookstores everywhere

A Young Widower Tells his True Story of Love, Loss, and Survival–Book by Jason Sherman

Written by Jason Sherman and published by Dog Ear Publishing, Diary of a Widowed Dad is the inspirational story of author Jason Sherman’s emotional and heartbreaking journey through the death of his wife.

Nicole and Jason have been married for eleven years and have two daughters. Jason works long hours as a salesman and lately he and Nicole have been struggling financially, but despite these woes, their love remains true. One night as they are leaving a birthday party, Jason’s life is shattered forever when Nicole is struck and killed by a car. What follows is the story of Jason and his uphill battle as a young widowed father bringing up two girls alone.

Diary of a Widowed Dad is a true story that is told straight from the heart. Whether describing the terrible scene of Nicole’s death or remembering their courtship as young college students, Jason’s diary is honest and unembellished. He writes about his fears and experiences and contemplates life without his beloved wife. Will he ever find love again? Readers will be inspired as they read Jason’s diary and follow him from darkness into light.

For more information, please visit the author’s website at www.Diaryofawidoweddad.com.

Diary of a Widowed Dad

Jason Sherman

Dog Ear Publishing

ISBN: 978-160844-062-7 168 pages US

Available at Ingram, Baker&Taylor, Amazon.com, Barnes&Noble, Borders and fine bookstores everywhere