So, I wrote this book…

It’s called FOR THE LOVE OF DOG, and it’s all about dogs, of course. (Fun, free stuff ahead, but some details first!)

Specifically, it’s about how dogs evolved to become our best friends–it combines the science of canine evolution with dog behavior studies and personal stories of me and my dogs, Emmett, Lucas, and Cooper. Here’s the blurb:

A heartwarming and fascinating memoir about one woman, three dogs, and how twenty thousand years of evolution guaranteed we’d be best friends—a captivating story that celebrates how dogs and people are connected by so much more than just a leash.

For the Love of Dog celebrates the epic love story between humans and dogs, through the lens of one human and her three dogs. A story that unfolds over tens of thousands of years as wild strands of wolf DNA—feral and free—unravel, rearrange, and wind into new shapes: from mighty hunters with long, sharp faces and keen instincts to pudgy couch-surfers with rubber doggy booties to keep their paws dry in the rain. Heartwarming and hilarious stories about the author’s dogs—Emmett, Lucas, and Cooper—bring this coevolutionary relationship to life.

There is no other relationship we humans have with an animal that rivals what we have with dogs. What makes this relationship unique among all the animals we live and work with? We understand one another.

For the Love of Dog brings warmth, charm, and wit to our unique relationships to the furballs at our feet. Because, as Ram Dass said, “We are all just walking each other home.”

Here’s the cover:

It’s now available for pre-order, both in paperback and ebook, from just about any retailer you prefer. PRE-ORDER HERE!

And, when you pre-order your copy, you help in a bunch of ways, so I have some goodies to say thank you.

Pre-orders determine so much (dare I say… the future…) of a book’s success. The numbers that come in during the pre-order period tell the publisher how many copies to print. The sales during this time determine all those Best Of and bestseller lists. These pre-orders also give the author (hi! that’s me!) a leg to stand on when it comes to any sort of publicity. No sales = no promo. It’s a weird cycle. It seems a bit backwards. But, it is what it is. That’s why authors start sharing their books three or more months before it comes out!

So, mine is officially out in three months: September 16, 2025! But you can pre-order today! And if you do, I’d love to send YOU some goodies!

I have all sorts of fun goodies to send to anyone who pre-orders: a bookmark, stickers, a signed book plate, even 3D printed dogs to the first 30 pre-orders!

(BTW, if you have already pre-ordered, THANK YOU! Fill out the form so I can send you your goodies, too!)

Once you pre-order, FILL OUT THIS FORM with your details, and the envelope will head your way soon!*

*I say “soon” and not “immediately” because there was a mix up in my sticker order. The printer sent me the wrong order three times in a row, so I’m waiting on my order from another printer to come in, but as soon as it does, these babies will head your way!*

TL;DR

Pre-order you copy of FOR THE LOVE OF DOG!

Fill out this form to get freebies to thank you for your pre-order!

One more thing

I know spending money right now is tough. Times are tough. I truly get it. If it’s not in the cards, I totally understand. Two very helpful, very free ways to help are:

1. Request that your library purchase the book. Every library has a spot on their website or a person at a desk who takes requests for acquisition! An amazing, free way to support this book is to request your library purchase it! You usually need this information:
   Publisher: Regalo Press (September 16, 2025)
   ISBN13: 9798888456910
   
2. Share to your friends and family who might like this! I post about it on Instagram for ease of sharing.

I appreciate you so much! I can’t wait for this book to be in your hands!

More dog content coming soon, promise! This book launch period has me a little bit chaotic. (: