tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75847999570666534522024-03-24T16:33:19.970-07:00Meg Welch Dendler, AuthorAuthor Meg Welch Dendler's blog about books, writing, cats, dogs, dragons, and tigran. Meg Welch Dendlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14895246378958895812noreply@blogger.comBlogger162125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584799957066653452.post-67155218725636182972024-01-31T12:31:00.000-08:002024-01-31T12:31:13.986-08:00Sophie Irwin Book Love: A Lady's Guide to ...<p> I <b>love</b> sharing books and authors that I've discovered, and Sophie Irwin is on the top of my list these days. (We'll get to Rebecca Yarros and her epic dragon fantasy books another time.) If you are a fan of Jane Austen but love that romance with a bit of modern sensibility, absolutely check out Irwin's two recent books. I devoured them. My 25-year-old daughter adores them. They are just outstanding. And I'll be using them for several examples of "show, don't tell" at upcoming writing conferences. She's a master. </p><p>Let's just say I will immediately purchase the next book Irwin publishes, and I already have both of these on my wishlist for Mother's Day so I can have them in my small personal library. (The copies I read were from the Springdale Public Library). I will <i>absolutely</i> be reading them again over the years.</p><p>Tap on the covers to find out more about each one for yourself!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Ladys-Guide-Fortune-Hunting-Novel-ebook/dp/B09JB7L18C/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="466" data-original-width="304" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOYbcsYc36piwVSvnXBbETM7B0OSbf2JvH5IlkExmEFpkUPqtXKCOmrb8nKWVdHMbbuL5pnfN59c3HogG0eVeWkHyhv93gnX9Wd6xUIL3OLh0ZvD_IDlrhOgDLxa1TQLkYWpSeWEHAV9n40JXr444-KfGksw6c9YjS86d1xQ5GDGjV3gYj8OBfXTnG2nM/w261-h400/8141tVq6khL._SY466_.jpg" width="261" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;">Kitty Talbot needs a fortune. Or rather, she needs a husband who has a fortune. Left with her father’s massive debts, she has only twelve weeks to save her family from ruin. Kitty has never been one to back down from a challenge, so she leaves home and heads toward the most dangerous battleground in all of England: the London season. Kitty may be neither accomplished nor especially genteel—but she is utterly single-minded; imbued with cunning and ingenuity, she knows that risk is just part of the game. The only thing she doesn’t anticipate is Lord Radcliffe. The worldly Radcliffe sees Kitty for the mercenary fortune-hunter that she really is and is determined to scotch her plans at all costs, until their parrying takes a completely different turn….</p><p style="text-align: center;">This is a frothy pleasure, full of brilliant repartee and enticing wit--one that readers will find an irresistible delight.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Ladys-Guide-Scandal-Novel-ebook/dp/B0BJ61V2WH/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="466" data-original-width="304" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghdeNt4P1h9aymwOS5R-ei3Ck7L-7kW5O3GK60eGkb7TiHSGugiTKalexLJr4cr2Ct6dum66mGlgigkl1-N-3ChTv1hpsvFMMUoo3p0cJJVtf-N4HfQt50-4M8Wx7yaV__YUXHMwTROVzYCVoU3UTr_SiTMETVYFmGZeIJz4nbuxod4-6y-p68HEPQFys/w261-h400/81tIBOyiACL._SY466_.jpg" width="261" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;">When shy Miss Eliza Balfour married the austere Earl of Somerset, twenty years her senior, it was the match of the season--no matter that he was not the husband Eliza wanted. Now, ten years later, Eliza is widowed. Suddenly, she is left titled, rich, and, for the first time in her life, utterly in control of her own future. She’s always lived by society’s conventions, but now, Eliza has resolved to do as she wants. And what she wants is to head to Bath with her cousin Margaret, pursue painting, learn to drive, and flirt with Bath’s most alluring new resident, the infamous Lord Melville.</p><p style="text-align: center;">But when the ripples of Eliza’s behavior reach her late husband’s nephew—who broke Eliza’s heart, years ago--Eliza will learn that freedom does not come without consequences. The only way to ensure she can keep her fortune is to avoid all scandal—but where’s the fun in that?</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Meg Welch Dendlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14895246378958895812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584799957066653452.post-10062723837357602172023-12-19T15:00:00.000-08:002023-12-19T15:00:08.052-08:00Happy Winter Solstice, Merry Christmas, and Blessed However You Celebrate!<p> Just a quick note at the end of 2023 to say thank you to each of you for being a part of my writing and editing journey. There are SO many holidays being enjoyed over these next weeks. Whatever is celebrated in your home, I hope it is delightful and free from stress and brings joy to your heart.</p><h2 style="text-align: center;">Here's to a 2024 full of blessings for each of you!</h2><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaF92rH3HvusVG50DRpdkHdVp4ELcvz09haY05nDtim91vYBeSuzVhrKhxqYUkJJsesF1h8exOlEtQhgLv02r84ek7CUVPOEZ2dZar9eCABkCqn0FbTsqMC71xg5OGfg1ii35joTlB7R_QzyWLzD3WxWOzXoCz1pb9HRUDJPlXDcbldig507MkMCfC70Q/s4096/IMG_20201121_163003982.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="4096" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaF92rH3HvusVG50DRpdkHdVp4ELcvz09haY05nDtim91vYBeSuzVhrKhxqYUkJJsesF1h8exOlEtQhgLv02r84ek7CUVPOEZ2dZar9eCABkCqn0FbTsqMC71xg5OGfg1ii35joTlB7R_QzyWLzD3WxWOzXoCz1pb9HRUDJPlXDcbldig507MkMCfC70Q/w400-h300/IMG_20201121_163003982.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><h3>Merry Christmas from Cheetara/Snickerdoodle and all of us here at Serenity Mountain Publishing!</h3></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Meg Welch Dendlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14895246378958895812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584799957066653452.post-60559369362608642762023-11-26T08:58:00.000-08:002023-11-26T08:58:28.291-08:00Happy Anniversary, Hiro!<p> This month marks the 10 year publication anniversary of <i>Vacation Hiro</i>! Hiro thinks this means she should get all the treats and only be touched by Daddy, but that just sounds like every normal day of her life. At 17, Hiro is the only one of the original four who is still with us, so we will celebrate her however she jolly well chooses. You can celebrate by picking up a copy of her story!</p><h1 style="text-align: center;">Happy Book Anniversary, Hiro!!</h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeqUqjAeMXqSejbD-krFTNOYFVcz6LYOmocdY6Ele66hxzVuyoQFEaSjGVmAmJDm9iH_vEOLmr_TQPs5WRyggEIdl8cPgfwmgll0D-ithQlqMG5SgiMF1IXcj6jxV5jQhoJlTF6ogXCylGB2wyJFTVWJrNcG5jp297WhTymTu_EqCPeHf9Aad0ZLzkOrM/s2268/Hiro%202nd%20Ed%20Kindle%20Cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="1443" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeqUqjAeMXqSejbD-krFTNOYFVcz6LYOmocdY6Ele66hxzVuyoQFEaSjGVmAmJDm9iH_vEOLmr_TQPs5WRyggEIdl8cPgfwmgll0D-ithQlqMG5SgiMF1IXcj6jxV5jQhoJlTF6ogXCylGB2wyJFTVWJrNcG5jp297WhTymTu_EqCPeHf9Aad0ZLzkOrM/s320/Hiro%202nd%20Ed%20Kindle%20Cover.jpg" width="204" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hiro's book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Vacation-Hiro-Cats-Mirror-Book-ebook/dp/B00FGX6C5S/" target="_blank">at Amazon</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hiro's book at <a href="https://books2read.com/u/m2rDqo" target="_blank">other sites and library options</a></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">Hiro's book <a href="https://dendlerbooks.square.site/product/vacation-hiro-paperback/1" target="_blank">at my store for signed copies</a></div><p>I ran across a post on Facebook from November of 2011, when we were on holiday in Cocoa Beach, Florida, before I'd even published <i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Kimba-Saved-World-Cats-Mirror-ebook/dp/B00BB2S7AG/" target="_blank">Why Kimba Saved The World</a></i>. My head was already spinning with what else could happen to those feline characters. </p><p></p><blockquote><p>"Second book is writing itself while we are here. The first thing we saw off the balcony was a cat sitting on the sidewalk. Agents have followed us to track us on vacation. Soon there were four. One for each of us. They have been named and are gaining a backstory. Taking me on vacation where I have nothing else to think about can be dangerous and highly productive."</p><p></p></blockquote><p>All of that made it into <i>Vacation Hiro</i>, though the journey to publication took a couple more years. Writers are always writing (mentally, at least). </p><p>Personally, I feel like I've celebrated both Kimba and Hiro's books' 10 year anniversaries this year by publishing Book 6 in the series: <i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Snickerdoodles-Shenanigans-Cats-Mirror-Book-ebook/dp/B0C9SLKQN7/" target="_blank">Snickerdoodle's Shenanigans</a></i>. It may be the last one. At least for a while. But you never know when inspiration will strike! </p><h3 style="text-align: center;">It's also the last days for event prices at my Square store. You can still pick up the whole Cats in the Mirror Series for $50 in paperback. </h3><h3 style="text-align: center;">Tap the image to check it out.</h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://dendlerbooks.square.site/product/cats-in-the-mirror-series-6-book-deal/40" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv10aQeBEH7h-VuAqAX_nquAHnFwQhS7c7_IqEL-8O0TPIij7KBX108qRdTn_6yIfz_rW_i8vngm0ojX3KM-IyBx8hbCUI74drDho4dUNg3AbDkdRTWKOxaHPcTcCfXQmd5RLD5lCQ4L8n0OtKmUF-4lfNM_bdP6UnxICjCVabvrQw1g_Xg7YL84JIyys/s320/Cat%20Book%20Series,%20Square%20Image.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p></div>Meg Welch Dendlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14895246378958895812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584799957066653452.post-14508554630992218112023-10-09T09:18:00.005-07:002023-10-09T09:18:51.273-07:00Free Kidlit and Upcoming Events<h2 style="text-align: center;"> I have two events left for the fall season. Great chances to pick up signed and personalized paperbacks without having to pay shipping. Come by and say hello!</h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1275885049841782/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="335" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk1q8f77MqxQrtiCaWneRLVxyzhVva6nJV-ASEVP8B_9_F92lEOYde7mN0FzD3cRYqVr-qbIrAtF5Udwn1KZNu7RJOYKwAybmvn7YS3tSSDZJWuO2h5ZWrjZBPvrtImyy7azXric-y9-WkpeZyXBPoUYuPDwQXpOXrXPpGYkKuera7fa1xqZAlbSzCVEA/w400-h335/Springdale%20vendor%20graphic.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/198034856422000" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><br /><img border="0" data-original-height="502" data-original-width="960" height="209" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgic8MPhcbFjIz_CB4B7_9Ras8iR0SKd_hXzwr_vgu9qdtZcysI0KsXmHiB0ByZ9J7y1P40WpNYkfcPuQupAuLaYj3G7CYdugA9LCFU3Bs9P7XgJ8oxU74b3feX6RIcfHtvBFBgCqQ_LkXJAWE1bkyGVekEWFA-LAsBkW8V8J46IanDhnRmHc1soZWqGOw/w400-h209/345912861_690589426203112_4263831551151804255_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><h3 style="text-align: center;">You can always purchased signed/personalized copies through <span style="color: #783f04;"><a href="https://dendlerbooks.square.site/" target="_blank">my Square store</a>.</span></h3><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: center;">And don't miss out on this fun kidlit ebook giveaway. </h3><h3 style="text-align: center;">Copies of two of my books are included!</h3><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://books.bookfunnel.com/children-book-in-series/ujzo1owa3s" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="340" data-original-width="1000" height="136" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxjKKuS1B2_IFwBVA6pgxtfaJxHG4y4qM13tuBskHOgCvzDOQgzSmDw8NK5BUth6aaY3TWcuXVHrsMIDKvTzX6ts8GPE7bodailAhmy-cpv4iYCPKFbFx2CJhnprABJePnTWbhni2OeCOGkihcirNUkglQDsT5_99PCFRNVPWgF0hVfsMG0-InKUh4vRo/w400-h136/header%20(2).jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">October 1 - 31 only!</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #783f04;">Happy Fall, Y'all!!</span></h1><p><br /></p>Meg Welch Dendlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14895246378958895812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584799957066653452.post-58762401551621366942023-07-28T08:56:00.001-07:002023-07-28T08:56:25.854-07:00Free Books, Multiple Authors<p>BookFunnel and I have become great friends this year. Besides offering a clean route to a free short story at the end of <i>The Tigran Chronicles</i>, it's also a chance to find new readers by offering a free title or two. Check out these three promotions I joined. The last two end soon, so don't miss out! Tap on the image to review all the books offered for free in each promotion. Signing up for the author's newsletter is probably required. (That's the whole point of the promo!) </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://books.bookfunnel.com/summer-fun-for-middle-grade/tjr7e89cjc" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="459" data-original-width="1200" height="153" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQtYh7wT99LKV7WEjbZUeM2Dg1cYLiPol_jvVPW6NZhB2vdbNH-2BGzTNjeIo1Wt_Mme-8TjMn0JxcKrIUe08fzDBGv2MmGUwXvpNSqXLUmmg3BuDc1RILYNl0Tn7r5i27YkDEb1T2AlyzoIc2PzTS_SkesjuX-pwkEMg6iO4yP4os05_6JdABlnWdnlI/w400-h153/header%203.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://books.bookfunnel.com/scifiction03/fnwdnlllfk" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="1200" height="134" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoWlzgi2iSMGVzrM69t8ES3IAMomezLXC9KgxdmS46lh6RvMBk2i36rk8WtXGaMtKZfiaUDjZ7ndvLHcVOL8Suwd2VcikybKAKCJGrqbEa4Xnmq98dFFGGtDatk1qvz0xyEH0Sg1_CTesJzXg5CUURkHYxH77tZySdwbqsPzFX_CsQOEkTfaehjc1eozY/w400-h134/header.png" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://books.bookfunnel.com/sci-fi-fantasy-free-jul/ouuxwj026j" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="296" data-original-width="987" height="120" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs08K1z9ISgX3QNgLRtHsNQcYpN4mQqftULGJGkM7JUHLp2adColfwJwHkCE-Rqd1UMib9i8ls_isw6Zo35qkaDcqDjGLkx9tqjbFSmjprU0JLDFWgz5ClOMmcC38DYyDMfTARIVqHv5IaNURvpeXpXEDcsd4NfvgVKQXI5ID6b-kJ-BJDdfkY5bfkieg/w400-h120/header%20(4).png" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: center;">Happy Reading!!</h2><p><br /></p>Meg Welch Dendlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14895246378958895812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584799957066653452.post-74012870762410076602023-07-14T07:14:00.000-07:002023-07-14T07:14:17.413-07:00Snickerdoodle's Shenanigans: Almost Time!<p> For fans of my Cats in the Mirror series, the wait for Book 6 is nearly over. You can even pre-order the ebook of <i>Snickerdoodle's Shenanigans</i> right now and have it delivered to you on August 1.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Snickerdoodles-Shenanigans-Cats-Mirror-Book-ebook/dp/B0C9SLKQN7/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="2343" data-original-width="1518" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7XFogi1Th1RzeQ1HsNlreIL8KErpkCDLpfOfvYMxthb8qCQNxHl1UGecJwMWI6pylWI9juPzzDPdPnhp4BhamNPVVnZtSs5BzIaexNH-sv63RDxbTlh1PqrsoS4zciuTWs55za_JbqJSZEGnUTjPcTR5vV_Wj_QtPk0iGRP_ERu-l9vD8Ho--zL3cA-Y/w259-h400/SnickerdoodlesShenanigans_frontcover_3-19-23.jpg" width="259" /></a></div><br /><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0 0 0 40px; padding: 0px;"><p style="text-align: center;">This kitty has been waiting for nine years to have her own story, and I hope you enjoy it!</p></blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHYuxOPkuTDgwafSscok0a73T5RvV_t3HyqM_H82UlIAQNaxxoAbmIglDTjCTbCg5gSGRgvxz2wUHK8v7xFlnWjgV77CgPHPx3Dj_unggK22EKAaySrOJzVBzBmRcy_-EftZZ_ZW6Sy1nPJh7m7CBBnSsv3LwSslPSfBGrAXceopSUdveZlSu0UEtU96I/s800/Snickerdoodle's%20Shenanigans%20Paperback%20Full%20Cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="580" data-original-width="800" height="290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHYuxOPkuTDgwafSscok0a73T5RvV_t3HyqM_H82UlIAQNaxxoAbmIglDTjCTbCg5gSGRgvxz2wUHK8v7xFlnWjgV77CgPHPx3Dj_unggK22EKAaySrOJzVBzBmRcy_-EftZZ_ZW6Sy1nPJh7m7CBBnSsv3LwSslPSfBGrAXceopSUdveZlSu0UEtU96I/w400-h290/Snickerdoodle's%20Shenanigans%20Paperback%20Full%20Cover.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Do you notice anyone else on the cover? Crossover adventure!</div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">To pre-order the ebook at Amazon, </span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Snickerdoodles-Shenanigans-Cats-Mirror-Book-ebook/dp/B0C9SLKQN7/" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">tap here</a><span style="text-align: left;">. </span></p><p>Do not pay $15.99 for the paperback if you find it today. That's a bookstore and library version that should not be showing yet. The Amazon version will be more like $11.99. Coming soon!! </p>Meg Welch Dendlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14895246378958895812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584799957066653452.post-12484824048204706332023-06-30T11:30:00.004-07:002023-07-06T13:45:27.726-07:00The Most Important Animal of All: New Book Review<p>I had the chance to read this book before its release through NetGalley, and it is thoroughly delightful and creative. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Most-Important-Animal-All/dp/1631637010/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="431" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ687WdFFcSwwpYkvKZJowW-s0IjSSG20u7h9VKs41lPrBkJHn17YE4JEITCsRVgFbbPFudfo_Cl5CCimLTc8_-IY2zjTl6ZUyIrxXS73CluLQLedSvYKBCBS_qjkZluA6xgyN05HvUvkFITHuRh34GHXb_ta4_M0Z4JyMBYj3n-Nquq9SQ8hmH2-yfcc/w345-h400/B0BVGSY76Z.01._SCLZZZZZZZ_SX500_.jpg" width="345" /></a></div><br /><p>Seven children champion an animal for the top spot. Is it the ELEPHANT or the BEAVER, who both create habitats where other creatures can live and thrive? Is it the TIGER or the SHARK, who are both top predators, or the BAT, who keeps insect populations down? Is it the tiny KRILL, a food source for many sea creatures, or the BEE, the master pollinator? Join the children to find out how special these creatures are in this introduction to ecosystems.</p><p><br /></p><p>My review:</p><div class="a-row" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; width: 680px;"><a class="a-size-base a-link-normal review-title a-color-base review-title-content a-text-bold" data-hook="review-title" href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/RER9FVPG5LWAC/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8&ASIN=1631637010" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-weight: 700; line-height: 20px; text-decoration-line: none;"><i class="a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating" data-hook="review-star-rating" style="background-image: url("https://m.media-amazon.com/images/S/sash/ouR9NRElwmzAIev.png"); background-position: -2px -2px; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: 512px 512px; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; height: 18px; position: relative; vertical-align: text-top; width: 80px;"><span class="a-icon-alt" style="box-sizing: border-box; clip-path: circle(0px at 50% 50%); display: block; font-size: inherit; height: 18px; left: auto; line-height: normal; opacity: 0; overflow: hidden; position: absolute; top: auto; width: 80px;">5.0 out of 5 stars</span></i><span class="a-letter-space" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; width: 0.385em;"></span> <span style="box-sizing: border-box;">All So Important</span></a></div><br /><br />I absolutely loved this delightful book exploring how different animals are vital to their environments and benefit the world ecosystem. When I was teaching preschool, I would have snapped this book up and used it to create a whole unit of study.<br />One thing I found really interesting was the combination of detailed illustrations and photos. That's not something you see all the time, but it worked wonderfully within this story of students teaching each other about these important animals. I especially loved including the idea of "keystone species" at the end. Great STEM material!<br /><h1><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Most-Important-Animal-All/dp/1631637010/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Get your copy here</span></a> or tap the book cover above.</h1>Meg Welch Dendlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14895246378958895812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584799957066653452.post-22941581024026156802023-05-24T14:48:00.003-07:002023-05-24T14:48:55.349-07:00In the Lives of Puppets: New Book Review<p> If you love science fiction, do not miss this fantastic new book! I immediately bought Klune's other titles (how did I not know about him??!!) and am starting one tonight. </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Lives-Puppets-TJ-Klune/dp/125021744X/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1756" data-original-width="1126" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtrkuRbP4_CyrTyY5yIce-YtPAl4ozYRI64m77wuSYUDbj33X974sL3N0nkrNCWJN9Ees-VB7TGYY8eDxEvygyQ4iUsBgAzE4EzjfPOZEZmh1TCse2ymmrf9sR7eneFoqIsNl6qzuPq6kcD4dgpYJvwQwkxH78b8F8zusrXMG1fnWF5ov9lCLDkvrB/w256-h400/60784549.jpg" width="256" /></a></div><br /><p>In a strange little home built into the branches of a grove of trees, live three robots--fatherly inventor android Giovanni Lawson, a pleasantly sadistic nurse machine, and a small vacuum desperate for love and attention. Victor Lawson, a human, lives there too. They're a family, hidden and safe. The day Vic salvages and repairs an unfamiliar android labelled "HAP," he learns of a shared dark past between Hap and Gio-a past spent hunting humans.</p><p>When Hap unwittingly alerts robots from Gio's former life to their whereabouts, the family is no longer hidden and safe. Gio is captured and taken back to his old laboratory in the City of Electric Dreams. So together, the rest of Vic's assembled family must journey across an unforgiving and otherworldly country to rescue Gio from decommission, or worse, reprogramming. Along the way to save Gio, amid conflicted feelings of betrayal and affection for Hap, Vic must decide for himself: Can he accept love with strings attached?</p><p></p><blockquote style="text-align: center;">Author TJ Klune invites you deep into the heart of a peculiar forest and on the extraordinary journey of a family assembled from spare parts.</blockquote><p></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Lives-Puppets-TJ-Klune/dp/125021744X/" target="_blank">Amazon Buy Link</a> (or tap the cover image)</p><p><br /></p><p>My review from <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5370171253" target="_blank">Goodreads</a>/Amazon:</p><p>5 stars! </p><p>I loved this story imagining a universe where androids have determined humans are a danger to the environment and Earth and seek to eliminate them. I mean, they aren't wrong. What could be a very dark tale is kept highly humorous through rescued robots Nurse Ratched and Rambo the flaky Roomba-style vacuum. Ratched's sociopathic yet delightful tendencies and Rambo's wandering and babbling lighten up the journey of Victor, possibly the only human left on the planet. </p><p>If you are a fan of science fiction, this book is right up your alley and filled with humor, sadness, and the ultimate questions sci-fi often addresses: What gives life meaning/purpose, and what's the point of life anyhow? Friendship (even with creatures totally different from us), acceptance for who we are, love, and all of the answers follow. </p><p>Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing a review copy.</p>Meg Welch Dendlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14895246378958895812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584799957066653452.post-79631772575494057792023-05-15T07:27:00.006-07:002023-05-15T07:28:10.520-07:00The Lion of Lark-Hayes Manor: New Book Review<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTfxClJlJZk07Mns-ZXDleE3aTLiQ0f92ID5cZGVq9Eii9tbnVNKQSkdW7jPZYuKttZ6kGCPooe63Zkf3ZgG4O-JfuU7PmjaLbW2PyeOTXvCA6KIWDCQmVJ4bfo34FdHCgrD-822fr_kctqpAnVJvqw18S3IRLmXMr4Mu-PBVxV-6B-pc0BS7VJdn6/s499/41N3-7kJB4L._SX342_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="499" data-original-width="344" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTfxClJlJZk07Mns-ZXDleE3aTLiQ0f92ID5cZGVq9Eii9tbnVNKQSkdW7jPZYuKttZ6kGCPooe63Zkf3ZgG4O-JfuU7PmjaLbW2PyeOTXvCA6KIWDCQmVJ4bfo34FdHCgrD-822fr_kctqpAnVJvqw18S3IRLmXMr4Mu-PBVxV-6B-pc0BS7VJdn6/s320/41N3-7kJB4L._SX342_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg" width="221" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #1e1915; font-family: "Proxima Nova", Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">A charming middle-grade novel about old magic, new adventures, a winged lion learning to roar, and a young girl fighting to be heard—perfect for fans of classics like The NeverEnding Story .</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #1e1915; font-family: "Proxima Nova", Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #1e1915; font-family: "Proxima Nova", Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"> </span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #1e1915; font-family: "Proxima Nova", Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #1e1915; font-family: "Proxima Nova", Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Poppy Woodlock believes in magic, but so far, she hasn’t found any. It’s been two weeks since her parents moved their family to Oregon to undertake their biggest project revitalizing the once-grand Lark-Hayes Manor. Her older brother instantly found his place, but after being thrown into middle school midyear, Poppy is feeling…invisible. So she retreats to where she’s always felt most at books and magic. And if the fantastic and supernatural exist, certainly they can be found in this mysterious old estate.</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #1e1915; font-family: "Proxima Nova", Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #1e1915; font-family: "Proxima Nova", Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"> </span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #1e1915; font-family: "Proxima Nova", Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #1e1915; font-family: "Proxima Nova", Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">A late-night prowl leads Poppy to a desperate water nymph, with whom she strikes a dangerous bargain. In exchange for the thing she loves most—her favorite book— Poppy now has the secret of a her very own flying lion. Sampson is exactly what she needs to prove magic does exist and, more importantly, that she is not to be so easily dismissed.</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #1e1915; font-family: "Proxima Nova", Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #1e1915; font-family: "Proxima Nova", Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"> </span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #1e1915; font-family: "Proxima Nova", Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #1e1915; font-family: "Proxima Nova", Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">But the cost of ancient magic is astronomic.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #1e1915; font-family: "Proxima Nova", Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #1e1915; font-family: "Proxima Nova", Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5351346286" target="_blank">Tap here</a> for my five-star review on Goodreads.</span></p>Meg Welch Dendlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14895246378958895812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584799957066653452.post-18650987422444595962023-03-29T08:42:00.001-07:002023-03-29T08:42:40.359-07:00You Are Here: Connecting Flights<p></p><div class="leftAlignedImage" style="float: left; margin-right: 35px;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/You-Are-Here-Connecting-Flights-ebook/dp/B0B39BHYVR/" style="color: #00635d; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><img alt="You Are Here by Ellen Oh" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1675641472l/61284032.jpg" style="border: 0px;" title="You Are Here by Ellen Oh" width="140" /></a></div> <p></p>An incident at a TSA security check point sows chaos and rumors, creating a chain of events that impacts twelve young Asian Americans in a crowded and restless airport. As their disrupted journeys crisscross and collide, they encounter fellow travelers--some helpful, some hostile--as they discover the challenges of friendship, the power of courage, the importance of the right word at the right time, and the unexpected significance of a blue Stratocaster electric guitar.<br /><br />Twelve powerhouse Asian American authors explore themes of identity and belonging in the entwined experiences of young people whose family roots may extend to East and Southeast Asia, but who are themselves distinctly American.<br /><br />Written by Linda Sue Park, Erin Entrada Kelly, Grace Lin, Traci Chee, Mike Chen, Meredith Ireland, Mike Jung, Minh Le, Ellen Oh, Randy Ribay, Christina Soontornvat, and Susan Tan, and edited by Ellen Oh.<p><br /></p><div class="leftContainer" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Book" style="float: left; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding-left: 8px; padding-right: 10px; width: 625px;"><div class="hreview"><span class="item"><span class="fn"><a class="bookTitle" href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61284032-you-are-here" itemprop="url" style="color: #333333; 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background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: 15px; float: left; height: 15px; width: 15px;"></span></span></div><div></div></div><br class="clear" style="clear: both; display: block; font-size: 1px; height: 0px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px;" /><div class="reviewText mediumText description readable" itemprop="reviewBody" style="font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">I thoroughly enjoyed this interwoven collection of stories about Asian American families from different cultural backgrounds sharing their experiences of struggling to be seen as American and treated with respect. This book would be a wonderful way to start discussions about prejudice and how we respond to anyone/anything different from our own known experience. I loved how the families bumped into, observed, and supported each other in crisis, even though they were strangers and came from completely different Asian cultures themselves. I can't imagine the work that went into creating and weaving these stories by separate authors together. Well done!<br /><br />Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing a review copy.</div><div><br /></div><div id="review-like" style="float: right; margin-top: 8px; text-align: right;"></div><div id="review-follow" style="margin-top: 8px;"></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Meg Welch Dendlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14895246378958895812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584799957066653452.post-44610037349131085462023-03-09T14:31:00.002-08:002023-03-09T14:33:08.480-08:00Heavenly Heabutts: Reflections of Hope and Cats and Eternity<p>Those of you who follow me regularly know our family has had a dog and three cats grow old and cross the Rainbow Bridge over the last few years. It never gets easier, but sometimes there are ideas and books that help us make the transition. Here's a new one for you to check out.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Heavenly-Headbutts-Reflections-about-Eternity/dp/B0BQY1N93Q/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjakdTURum1BJjkMRVh5Bba5uPadpfTqG6_mLwfRvekCVS6ZBlfJBulVoXecoYzoRAUwxXAiNKxOSRmrTWhUvBlHxTYn-1tnbKl_JXPhY8tQz_HF303ZyR5rC1n9BhTapIvXTdGkRuLVI2S7hjJqVth9MXezIQx528z0kNfFOvsbPYArHNR8jAF45KT/s320/image001%20(1).jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>I was given a chance to review this new book, and it is quite lovely. Full of peaceful and assuring quotes. </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dylT6tmNYS70FDhqKm24cUe9l9pyQgsbD-_Posrx1MtCXoAjr0OqVkUh5hbtC6YjGWzdqSYZAfhD723BSVJYg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div><br /></div><div><h1><div style="text-align: center;">"Heaven is where you'll meet all the cats you've ever loved."</div></h1><h2 style="color: #181818; text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></h2><h2 style="color: #181818; text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I hope that is true, and they all get along with each other.</span></span></h2></div><div><br /></div><div>Here's <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5395213095" target="_blank">my review from Goodreads</a>. </div><div class="leftContainer" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Book" style="float: left; 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display: block; font-size: 1px; height: 0px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px;" /><div class="reviewText mediumText description readable" itemprop="reviewBody" style="color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">As someone who has had a beloved cat cross the Rainbow Bridge recently, I found this book a sweet collection of quotations and thoughts on what lies beyond for both them and us. Personally, I don't take Bible stories this literally (more as proverbial lessons), but there were still nuggets to make me smile.<br /><br />How could anyone believe cats don't have a soul? And I agree, if heaven is a place without cats, I'm not much interested.<br /><br />Thank you to the author for providing me a review copy.</div><div class="reviewText mediumText description readable" itemprop="reviewBody" style="color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><br /></div><div class="reviewText mediumText description readable" itemprop="reviewBody" style="color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; text-align: center;">***</div><div class="reviewText mediumText description readable" itemprop="reviewBody" style="color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="reviewText mediumText description readable" itemprop="reviewBody" style="color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; text-align: center;"><br /></div><blockquote style="text-align: left;"><h1><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></h1></blockquote><div id="review-like" style="color: #181818; float: right; font-family: Lato, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; margin-top: 8px; text-align: left;"></div><div id="review-follow" style="color: #181818; font-family: Lato, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; margin-top: 8px; text-align: left;"></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Meg Welch Dendlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14895246378958895812noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584799957066653452.post-54431455309659168622023-01-28T09:51:00.000-08:002023-01-28T09:51:03.014-08:00Book Review: Betty White's Pearls of Wisdom<p> I did a multi-week, lengthy blog series about Betty White when she passed on (though it was intended to celebrate her 100th birthday), so you can imagine I was excited to see this new book about her. My review is below. </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61964717-betty-white-s-pearls-of-wisdom" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="2111" data-original-width="1399" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBoBO-oW_lW3CCCgNwugvpfP3_hGZk5r5NPRfKjPv6gYbanZT4BxIgRLlzpLbf6HDkICMiQQU4F2QNA0CnToR0bDIYrngsjEamXfK02KmhNOHbbMkYj3X7zWCw5frWSn9oghLzwVz7iaUpgKrERVrWFlr3v6typKjtUF6AJ-jRrQAMgBfXIbnlLnbR/s320/61964717.jpg" width="212" /></a></div><br /><p><a class="bookTitle" href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61964717-betty-white-s-pearls-of-wisdom" itemprop="url" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14.4px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.3; text-decoration-line: none;">Betty White's Pearls of Wisdom: Life Lessons from a Beloved American Treasure</a></p><span class="by" style="background-color: white; font-family: Lato, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">by</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Lato, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"> </span><span itemprop="author" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Person" style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Lato, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><div class="authorName__container" style="display: inline-block;"><a class="authorName" href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/17566111.Patty_Sullivan" itemprop="url" style="color: #333333; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; line-height: 18px; text-decoration-line: none;">Patty Sullivan</a></div></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Lato, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"></span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Lato, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; 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font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">From the title, I was expecting this to be more a book of quotations or "pearls" from Betty and how they impacted Patty Sullivan. Not having this be the case was disappointing, at first. I have read nearly every book Betty White wrote and did a blog series on her for her 100th birthday (even though she didn't quite make it, though Patty disagrees with that when you count leap years). But the Sullivans' interactions and memories of their time with her still provided a fresh window into her quiet life behind the scenes. Not necessarily earth-shattering revelations, but more confirmations of her kindness, fascination with life and learning new things, and overwhelming devotion to animals and their care that we already hold as a cherished part of our memories of Betty White.<br /><br />Some sections felt a bit repetitious, but I also read it in a couple of days instead of more spread out, like most people will. Others may not feels this same way.<br /><br />If you are a fan of Betty White, you will thoroughly enjoy this book.<br /><br />Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing this review copy.</div></div></div></div></div>Meg Welch Dendlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14895246378958895812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584799957066653452.post-60079468999860906962023-01-23T08:15:00.004-08:002023-01-23T08:15:38.722-08:00New Book: Through the Dog's Eyes<p> New Book Recommendation: <i>Through the Dog's Eyes</i>, by Sal Sanfilippo</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Through-Dogs-Eyes-Love-Story-ebook/dp/B0BNK37WW4/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="475" data-original-width="317" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifLcUpueRtzJbf51Pvk0d7sIU6P09tZGWlx3cedVHK-7Zi7etetA3PDKSii-vkiLlwZVazvQRwKydv6PgCwSqqbWOhnzLGzrZxWqrGUtw4kJ-jnJJ31GT4s0k8G4n1e3evrvDLKq6DPOlz3ZVcXEmEQWMYPS39Y49f6yurbcCVQMXXyA_USjACy7kx/s320/63916667._SY475_.jpg" width="214" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700;">A feel-good love story about a boy and an exceptional dog destined to join him on his journey to manhood.</span></div><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><br /></span></div><span style="color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><div style="text-align: center;">Jake has a dream to get away from his working-class town, but fate may have a different plan for him. Through heartache and loss, his dog Bull is by his side as Jake searches for meaning in this heartfelt coming-of-age story.</div></span><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">Will fate be Jake's downfall, or will Bull help him find his way? Find out in </span><span class="a-text-italic" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-style: italic !important;">Through the Dog's eyes.</span></div></span></span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">You can read</span><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5289284211" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank"> my review at Goodreads here</a><span style="text-align: left;">.*</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">*I served as editor/proofreader for this novel (which means I have read and enjoyed it multiple times!), but I am under no obligation to give it a review.</span></p>Meg Welch Dendlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14895246378958895812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584799957066653452.post-53861883260941082692023-01-06T11:12:00.000-08:002023-01-06T11:12:26.890-08:00Free Syfy and Fantasy Books for the New Year<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://books.bookfunnel.com/newyearfantasyfestival/c2ohitp64j" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="676" data-original-width="1200" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdaArK8RzVlH-sRpaUb69v0T7fv9tP3g8bu9QA4rlobttdA454emR3RxIu9ePqE7nN9Z6_NwckL7pH_jyfTGj4NQ44NxVziN3p3xnHuYGtq5qzmdqrit5YVKIMPwkoMHHfzNTrJBUcRcphLPHhErVTG_oDSvBUwP-pB1r0Xd3GWUQD23wkv88qlz6g/w400-h225/header.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>Looking for some good reads for the new year? 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Click on the image <a href="https://books.bookfunnel.com/newyearfantasyfestival/c2ohitp64j" target="_blank">or this link</a> and fill up your e-reader today! </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p> </p>Meg Welch Dendlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14895246378958895812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584799957066653452.post-37056372339428983852022-10-20T11:11:00.004-07:002023-02-04T07:24:54.886-08:00Dark and Shallow Lies, Book Review, 5 Stars<div class="mainContentFloat" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: #181818; float: left; font-family: Lato, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; margin-left: 5px; margin-top: 15px; min-height: 400px; width: 960px;"><div class="leftContainer" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Book" style="float: left; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding-left: 8px; padding-right: 10px; width: 625px;"><div class="leftAlignedImage" style="float: left; margin-right: 35px;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/56913189-dark-and-shallow-lies" style="color: #00635d; text-decoration-line: none;"><img alt="Dark and Shallow Lies by Ginny Myers Sain" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1616690030l/56913189.jpg" style="border: 0px;" title="Dark and Shallow Lies by Ginny Myers Sain" width="140" /></a></div><div class="hreview"><span class="item"><span class="fn"><a class="bookTitle" href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/56913189-dark-and-shallow-lies" itemprop="url" style="color: #333333; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14.4px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.3; text-decoration-line: none;">Dark and Shallow Lies</a></span></span><br /><span class="by" face="Lato, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 13px;">by</span> <span itemprop="author" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"><div class="authorName__container" style="display: inline-block;"><a class="authorName" href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21109906.Ginny_Myers_Sain" itemprop="url" style="color: #333333; 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display: block; font-size: 1px; height: 0px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px;" /><div class="reviewText mediumText description readable" itemprop="reviewBody" style="font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Wow! That was just ridiculously good. Outstanding!<br /><br />There are dozens of reasons why the paperback release of this book hit the New York Times Bestseller List. Well earned.<br /><br />Read it now. But not before bed. That just leads to weird dreams and staying up way too late to finish just one more chapter.<br /><br />Highly recommend. {PG-13 material}<br /><br />*I have met the author as we are both members of the SCBWI-OK/AR chapter, but my copy came from the library and I'm under no obligation to give the book a good review. It earned it!!</div><div id="review-like" style="float: right; margin-top: 8px; text-align: right;"></div><div id="review-follow" style="margin-top: 8px;"></div></div></div><div class="big450BoxBottom" style="background-repeat: no-repeat; height: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; width: 450px;"></div></div><br class="clear" style="clear: both; display: block; font-size: 1px; height: 0px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px;" /></div></div></div></div>Meg Welch Dendlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14895246378958895812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584799957066653452.post-89093632184848440792022-10-17T08:23:00.001-07:002023-02-04T07:25:12.483-08:00Hummingbird by Natalie Lloyd, Book Review, 5 Stars<p> </p><div class="leftContainer" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Book" style="color: #181818; float: left; font-family: Lato, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding-left: 8px; padding-right: 10px; width: 625px;"><div class="leftAlignedImage" style="float: left; margin-right: 35px;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58719143-hummingbird" style="color: #00635d; text-decoration-line: none;"><img alt="Hummingbird by Natalie Lloyd" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1634248085l/58719143.jpg" style="border: 0px;" title="Hummingbird by Natalie Lloyd" width="140" /></a></div><div class="hreview"><span class="item"><span class="fn"><a class="bookTitle" href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58719143-hummingbird" itemprop="url" style="color: #333333; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14.4px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.3; text-decoration-line: none;">Hummingbird</a></span></span><br /><span class="by" style="color: black; font-family: Lato, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">by</span> <span itemprop="author" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"><div class="authorName__container" style="display: inline-block;"><a class="authorName" href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/1011572.Natalie_Lloyd" itemprop="url" style="color: #333333; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; line-height: 18px; text-decoration-line: none;">Natalie Lloyd</a></div></span><br /><div itemprop="reviews" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Review"><div class="big450Box" style="background-repeat: no-repeat; float: left; width: 450px;"><div class="big450BoxBody" style="background-repeat: repeat-y;"><div class="big450BoxContent" style="overflow: hidden; width: 430px;"><a class="leftAlignedImage" href="https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13067378-meg-dendler" style="color: #00635d; float: left; margin-right: 10px; padding-top: 2px; text-decoration-line: none;"><img alt="13067378" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/users/1401477142p2/13067378.jpg" style="border: 0px;" /></a><div><span class="reviewer"><a class="userReview" href="https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13067378-meg-dendler" itemprop="author" style="color: #382110; font-size: 13px; text-decoration-line: none;">Meg Dendler</a></span>'s review<br /><br /><div style="clear: right;"></div><div class="rating" itemprop="reviewRating" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Rating"><span class="value-title" title="5"></span><span class=" staticStars notranslate" style="background-repeat: no-repeat; 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display: block; font-size: 1px; height: 0px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px;" /><div class="reviewText mediumText description readable" itemprop="reviewBody" style="font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Natalie Lloyd nails it once again with this delightful and deeply meaningful story full of magical realism. I can even roll with suspension of disbelief that a sloth (named Bon Jovi) and a llama and multiple birds live happily in a library without poop destroying the books. Magic stuff is going on!<br /><br />As someone who lives with an "invisible" disability (appearing fine on the outside, so no one can tell what's going on inside), I love Olive's self-talk and acceptance of her own very visible disability and the challenges it brings to her experiences. Everybody has something that tries to interfere and stop them from getting the most out of life. What we do about it is what determines our happiness.<br /><br />Yes, Olive: Our bodies may be limited, but we are not. Joy-kabooms for everyone!<br /><br />Highly recommend!</div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Meg Welch Dendlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14895246378958895812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584799957066653452.post-89804345051161205232022-10-11T09:46:00.001-07:002022-10-11T09:47:56.989-07:00Free Books For Review<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://storyoriginapp.com/to/gz658u3" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfqhfhdNUlN7DqizWt2DpDSegF2DyT3QwJoB2Z5JP_PnZzFt3ibO3ls7aqiBo3Ae79nsI2l9YYMztfVpLPNVtQQNDEHcW5i9DhbO-XRPLpE5Jd-Pt83OePuatLZDQuYC4Ou3bJjmQz-htd8F5hU6dYTYVtYE-qr9aUq7OQSsAtpPLABmqBbpVl17H7/w400-h225/FREE%20YA%20fantasy%20and%20sci-Fi%20%20(Twitter%20Post).jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>Take your pick from 20 different YA science fiction/fantasy novels for free through StoryOrigin. These authors (including me) have gathered our published titles in this promo as a way to boost our online reviews. That's the hope. That you'll read the books and leave a review at your favorite stores online. No catch. That's it! <a data-cke-saved-href="https://storyoriginapp.com/to/gz658u3" href="https://storyoriginapp.com/to/gz658u3" target="_blank">Tap here to check out the titles available. </a></p><p><span style="color: saddlebrown;">If you're more in the mood for a spooky Halloween read, </span><a data-cke-saved-href="https://www.amazon.com/Ghosts-Within-Paranormal-Suspense-Novel-ebook/dp/B09FXG77WB/" href="https://www.amazon.com/Ghosts-Within-Paranormal-Suspense-Novel-ebook/dp/B09FXG77WB/" target="_blank"><span style="color: saddlebrown;"><em>The Ghosts Within</em></span></a><span style="color: saddlebrown;"> is discounted this month and available through Kindle Unlimited. I HIGHLY recommend. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Ghosts-Within-Paranormal-Suspense-Novel-ebook/dp/B09FXG77WB/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="324" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6fqRKftk9d3IEpvaRGsr8vgWYan74PExoFqh-LP1fV1JlepSToH_n8ILZEt-Jr0mDEiEKmwSgWgAbCZ2DNY_4j0-7anHwPp637XfGLgKD36U1TiHz-Aux9shGrg94WitYRCB_tMSdJwHL9fVPFDN6a0uz4fFn7dqG1ud8yi1_xf2w0orEo3xOzKru/s320/B09FXG77WB.01._SCLZZZZZZZ_SX500_.jpg" width="207" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #990000; font-size: medium;">WINNER Oklahoma Writers' Federation's Best Book of Fiction 2022!!</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A sinister ghost. A skeptic author. A notoriously haunted hotel … inspired by true events.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Sloane Fox is a best-selling author with a big problem … inspiration. Her editor’s solution, a writing retreat at Lunar Peaks Resort and Spa in the middle of nowhere, Arkansas. Not just any hotel, but a haunted one. That little fact would be great for a horror author, but Sloane writes gritty murder mysteries set in the city, not the backwoods. As she attempts to break her writer’s block, the hotel grows restless with activity. As an evil entity sets its sights on Sloane, determined to add her soul to his collection, the spirits try to warn her. She may not believe in ghosts, but he doesn’t care.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">***</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDR5_Oszi2IwUuQIhUK3LiUfTIwT5_js3dUO0ffyX_ZC02YSZP7PIuMtMS7kWKUQiRWjg5p9Zc_TEQz02H80cjGrKeqVmRa5S7Mjpa8VI4WshzBnAFcEjrXmA3NVroZe-9B5OykSfqkqzlXfOKxDQsykSl9pYMP_bLAFAzLXYkxo8aULKuf7x0Ex3R/s4096/Arkansas%20Holiday%20Market,%20Ft%20Smith,%20Meg%20with%20booth,%2011-6-21.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="4096" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDR5_Oszi2IwUuQIhUK3LiUfTIwT5_js3dUO0ffyX_ZC02YSZP7PIuMtMS7kWKUQiRWjg5p9Zc_TEQz02H80cjGrKeqVmRa5S7Mjpa8VI4WshzBnAFcEjrXmA3NVroZe-9B5OykSfqkqzlXfOKxDQsykSl9pYMP_bLAFAzLXYkxo8aULKuf7x0Ex3R/w400-h300/Arkansas%20Holiday%20Market,%20Ft%20Smith,%20Meg%20with%20booth,%2011-6-21.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">And if you live in NW Arkansas, I hope you are ready to enjoy the upcoming craft fair weekend! I will have a booth in a different location this year. We are striving to keep events indoors for the future, so we will be at the </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/734276584221528/" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">Springdale Convention Center event</a><span style="text-align: left;"> instead of War Eagle. Stop by and say hello!</span></div><p></p><p>Other Upcoming Events: </p><p>November 5 Harvest Fest, Fayetteville-Springdale (AR) Elks Lodge, 10:00am - 2:00 pm</p><p>November 19 <a data-cke-saved-href="https://www.facebook.com/cecilfloydcraftshow" href="https://www.facebook.com/cecilfloydcraftshow"><span style="color: brown;">Cecil Floyd Arts & Crafts Show</span></a>, Joplin, MO <br /><br />{December events may be added, but none are scheduled at this time.}</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Meg Welch Dendlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14895246378958895812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584799957066653452.post-42430445119459916292022-08-14T08:16:00.001-07:002022-08-14T08:17:10.585-07:00Farewell, Kimba Baby<p>Our beloved book star Kimba passed on Wednesday morning at 1:30 am. While we were fully aware she was 15 and had some kidney and anemia issues that were being treated, we expected we had at least a year left. The liver failure that hit quickly took us all by surprise, but I am grateful to the vet at our local emergency clinic for being so kind and respectful of the necessary decisions. </p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFDp0Zmr6Ps0r7hmAIOGD8odfxxi32tjjC_dF_VJKcv306S0utjs4Qcgqy_isE70pgJsCBunC2ZkEheOG48OHkE_atb1tvAqjvigbONOBAPqSPKdjJI5MiWXRW1DPwnrR7WhtKCOYeeB3aZt2-Gzhzae_6L_zmfsFT-rs6QlcjdLsyCR5X38n3Oct8/s3888/IMG_1077.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="3888" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFDp0Zmr6Ps0r7hmAIOGD8odfxxi32tjjC_dF_VJKcv306S0utjs4Qcgqy_isE70pgJsCBunC2ZkEheOG48OHkE_atb1tvAqjvigbONOBAPqSPKdjJI5MiWXRW1DPwnrR7WhtKCOYeeB3aZt2-Gzhzae_6L_zmfsFT-rs6QlcjdLsyCR5X38n3Oct8/s320/IMG_1077.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>My husband, Scott, discovered Kimba and Hiro in a box outside a house under construction when they were just a day or so old. Hiro was screaming, but Kimba was barely conscious. After some advice from our vet, Scott rushed to the store for kitten formula and bottles, and I was able to get Kimba to take a few drops and make it through the night. Before long, we would be calling her the White Cat of the Apocalypse. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRtBTYgitZ2xPnRDTtxgDCy25RIQBz6_7sDMIUu8M4cTZpNkFAMvpx6d-sVmAapekZ7KkBR-tgABKP6rmgwGyMrxxNJ7Ewxut-VFjwjZ9H2fGnFc3VJ0hizOFrFIWUFypumIJCLbcXN-uA8Tpgz7G0dSMScGTGke62nu8TbnGrbvyjX_x8jpw3Nzew/s1600/DSCF0020.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRtBTYgitZ2xPnRDTtxgDCy25RIQBz6_7sDMIUu8M4cTZpNkFAMvpx6d-sVmAapekZ7KkBR-tgABKP6rmgwGyMrxxNJ7Ewxut-VFjwjZ9H2fGnFc3VJ0hizOFrFIWUFypumIJCLbcXN-uA8Tpgz7G0dSMScGTGke62nu8TbnGrbvyjX_x8jpw3Nzew/s320/DSCF0020.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHWNgIYdMdUN1IbFPiKTdspt6psUEMhEv-h7jCvIxEQjCQYuJIRX0nTh3SJGf_O0VRfKf7Nbz9PcTPsTsgZ6LJtxr3Ae3A_zkSSyiDtXB1uU2dXj3n97k3ImZuuYjiq48dBgcls8ZW0RC1qq9Oxe-GZS5-J0K7WEpci4FbzRQs6lEIWXDKo0jfk4Bf/s1879/IMG_2390.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1254" data-original-width="1879" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHWNgIYdMdUN1IbFPiKTdspt6psUEMhEv-h7jCvIxEQjCQYuJIRX0nTh3SJGf_O0VRfKf7Nbz9PcTPsTsgZ6LJtxr3Ae3A_zkSSyiDtXB1uU2dXj3n97k3ImZuuYjiq48dBgcls8ZW0RC1qq9Oxe-GZS5-J0K7WEpci4FbzRQs6lEIWXDKo0jfk4Bf/s320/IMG_2390.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>While Hiro and our younger cat Cheetara are still with us, there is a huge hole in our lives without the very large presence of Kimba. But she will certainly live on in the stories I've told about her, and the ones to come in the future. I just try to imagine that Kimba has returned to the ship and is beginning the first big steps on her life there as an agent. </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Kimba-Saved-World-Cats-Mirror-ebook/dp/B00BB2S7AG/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1545" data-original-width="1000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3uF49uMTomI2ppiTYVZDuldmD8eGCzsyNl3tng5bLqNCgoXY0YG68jInsBWgCnd8CmZQeBmoNg6yLRgGYvlAVh-63WBE-bFZ6sFGP-U3nO4vf9IIv6C1guJxGQgAqizPkHsEORXPoju0QsHfEcvQIRNq7BjQzqKxnVRIGnfh1uJgW0Nmnf7PvdLc5/s320/Kimba%20Cover%20KDP%20Version%203.jpg" width="207" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCp5rx-110I6x4CgWlCHsJSwirPkQB3Iemc8JbOQhWmVVgqRh49PcAtiVCOEHtXaCl28i8FkLjYT5J_atIApobV3Vd2NRZUbPfzrReclRHUslRtGKxc93A51r9M_qlZe4LZwJluXTOrcO9ucaRDKFVed8nNjlP-Vs1k0UG-XcU-Up7p5QiZG4OJNtX/s2816/IMG_2491.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1880" data-original-width="2816" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCp5rx-110I6x4CgWlCHsJSwirPkQB3Iemc8JbOQhWmVVgqRh49PcAtiVCOEHtXaCl28i8FkLjYT5J_atIApobV3Vd2NRZUbPfzrReclRHUslRtGKxc93A51r9M_qlZe4LZwJluXTOrcO9ucaRDKFVed8nNjlP-Vs1k0UG-XcU-Up7p5QiZG4OJNtX/s320/IMG_2491.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Rest in peace, Kimba Baby. We were not ready for you to go, and you are sorely missed. </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p> </p>Meg Welch Dendlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14895246378958895812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584799957066653452.post-29760892643478704832022-07-28T10:19:00.003-07:002022-07-28T10:20:31.035-07:00Book Sale: Female Authors Unite!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://storyoriginapp.com/to/RlhJ2O2" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="1500" height="134" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCn8h9cX711yOE5U6DGo3FsGcce88cU0uE1eeodRgm2uch5GGLBoJqIW8CmJehQ5aSH79eZ2QrBZC1kF0NzTAbI2YAReEdEX8YMVD_yuDVoHGJkEov3YdS9fQUVA1dZDvqKpKsz7kcaRmxGXd-PvJq2RRWEnfBFT0ipTAVXMr6-EbSd3n-60tdab6W/w400-h134/a8432877-44d9-4bf7-98de-6694a3d9c093.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><h3 style="text-align: center;">I'm participating in an ebook promotion with a group of female authors who all have our books discounted until August 14th. <a href="https://storyoriginapp.com/to/RlhJ2O2" target="_blank">Check out the fun summer reads</a>! Grab them while you can!<br /><br /></h3><h3 style="text-align: center;">For my part, <i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Tigran-Chronicles-Meg-Dendler-ebook/dp/B08HR3G2HV/" target="_blank">The Tigran Chronicles</a></i> ebook is on sale for 99 cents. </h3><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLKorEhVTAqpDnbXY89FxYNqduRy0PUnrFv43qQK-uVz0rrt_L_I2Bc-xpyFghDSRgFueG2FVq6NszfdtFgmg6u264DpgOCv1oFP5V6GVi1i6QK_ZT1GgQ7uGqouLnJnOxgUpNSzPuu4C3uHC8FjlmN3r3KDiD7AR02Onb3wsQCTJDawW6sRS8zS6n/s1200/BookBrushImage-2022-7-22-14-5520.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="628" data-original-width="1200" height="209" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLKorEhVTAqpDnbXY89FxYNqduRy0PUnrFv43qQK-uVz0rrt_L_I2Bc-xpyFghDSRgFueG2FVq6NszfdtFgmg6u264DpgOCv1oFP5V6GVi1i6QK_ZT1GgQ7uGqouLnJnOxgUpNSzPuu4C3uHC8FjlmN3r3KDiD7AR02Onb3wsQCTJDawW6sRS8zS6n/w400-h209/BookBrushImage-2022-7-22-14-5520.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div><br /></div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Meg Welch Dendlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14895246378958895812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584799957066653452.post-25879312867300948362022-07-05T12:07:00.003-07:002022-07-05T12:07:42.973-07:00Free Tigran Novella<p> A quick note to those of you who are <i>The Tigran Chronicles</i> fans: a free novella is now available. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://storyoriginapp.com/giveaways/f150d02e-f94f-11ec-b36c-e37d2f973116" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="400" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgslGa5VJHjofX9QR2Uahga-7JWtlRe01ORvuAsVZBKC-kI9NpKhW1eAufMSOCsmqfYs0l8zh3IY4tBeaxDFAUrOgAKZextYriwvSTWUL625kZ5Gm-x44iBNSz0_eNnBK_erpbERt4k9SlU9N3ltjdDwt7TXWCXeyJW8zA6pb9g25mwXo-692ey-scL/s320/Taliya%20and%20the%20Uncivilized%20Cover.png" width="213" /></a></div><br /><h4 style="text-align: center;">You can get a copy when you sign up for my Readers' Group <a href="https://storyoriginapp.com/giveaways/f150d02e-f94f-11ec-b36c-e37d2f973116" target="_blank">at this link</a>. </h4><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87); font-family: Lato, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Taliya the tigran and her husband Kano are sent by President Nakobi to help create a reservation for the wild tigran who survived the Gathering. But there are more than tigran loose in the Colorado wilderness. </span></div><span style="background-color: white;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87); font-family: Lato, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87); font-family: Lato, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="text-align: center;">Note:</div><div style="text-align: center;">This novella is designed for readers of <i>The Tigran Chronicles</i> </div><div style="text-align: center;">and will be confusing without reading that first.</div></span></span><p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Meg Welch Dendlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14895246378958895812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584799957066653452.post-71260425539876961352022-06-18T08:37:00.000-07:002022-06-18T08:37:04.228-07:00Berry Fest Bentonville<p>As I write this, I'm enjoying blueberry pancakes created with delicious blueberries Scott and I picked yesterday at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/997491471197775" target="_blank">The Berry Fest</a>. If you are fans of <i><a href="https://www.hgtv.com/shows/fixer-to-fabulous" target="_blank">Fixer to Fabulous</a></i>, you know about Jenny and Dave Marrs, but you may not know about their charitable work, including <a href="https://www.theberryfarmbentonville.com/meet-the-farmers" target="_blank">The Berry Farm</a>. This is the second year of this fundraising event, and it was ridiculously hot (like "danger level" according to our weather guy) but still a delightful evening. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgC2xJicOQoFUSfYH2w2rjW8xJgTwwN1E8QiUrQkoIrKxxnZ-4VvenqlRauA5Ki_NiyCs6mBUWI2fg1SdiDkp7jdGgfDNCsyTTjcTmODOCmSLN9K9UIcFi3whO57ykKkOPCwK8oYlUWnO3VEAo7Oo2wx1n0c3vFwrE61yozbsWB0rMLCyl1I2JM4xE/s2180/IMG_20220617_184421823.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="953" data-original-width="2180" height="175" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgC2xJicOQoFUSfYH2w2rjW8xJgTwwN1E8QiUrQkoIrKxxnZ-4VvenqlRauA5Ki_NiyCs6mBUWI2fg1SdiDkp7jdGgfDNCsyTTjcTmODOCmSLN9K9UIcFi3whO57ykKkOPCwK8oYlUWnO3VEAo7Oo2wx1n0c3vFwrE61yozbsWB0rMLCyl1I2JM4xE/w400-h175/IMG_20220617_184421823.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">The purpose of the fundraiser--copied from their website:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">In partnership with Help One Now and their local leaders in Marondera, Zimbabwe, our farm will provide resources to train and empower teenagers and young adults to transition into adulthood with the skills that they need to succeed. Our farm funds The Gatehouse Project, providing training and mentorship in agriculture & livestock, wood & metal working, business management, textiles, cooking and even technology to over 80 orphaned and vulnerable children at Musha WeVana Village in Zimbabwe. </span></div></div><div><br /></div><div>If I'm going to pick blueberries in the summer heat, it helps knowing the proceeds are going to support something so important. Plus, there was live music and delightful company.</div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPZ5EYhdEFJHrCYiwhL9cB4-DGC26wOkEaEp4nju3zQ0pLbj1DRTq_WcsjYEnxZ8HM6TXhcX2UU93NzfyjDiX69-UL2Y1KCixnR_O6zQhBXnbT53zRRn_9aXdFxTF_e3FdUXsPKxNYX4DaUZhDxA1AbIEttB8_jF6QuGw5FUh7zeeiyeaD9DlNN4GP/s4096/IMG_20220617_180352041_HDR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="4096" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPZ5EYhdEFJHrCYiwhL9cB4-DGC26wOkEaEp4nju3zQ0pLbj1DRTq_WcsjYEnxZ8HM6TXhcX2UU93NzfyjDiX69-UL2Y1KCixnR_O6zQhBXnbT53zRRn_9aXdFxTF_e3FdUXsPKxNYX4DaUZhDxA1AbIEttB8_jF6QuGw5FUh7zeeiyeaD9DlNN4GP/w400-h300/IMG_20220617_180352041_HDR.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I wore my tiger shirt from <a href="https://www.turpentinecreek.org/" target="_blank">Turpentine Creek</a> and ended up chatting with a family about how they should visit again and see all the new rescues. We all have our causes we support!</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGuwYLXnUVFX_ClMfYJ2Vop5beZKhRFU6Xr6Ymo9kJsqCmmT1zpVE-GuVSt1eCbwSrBXl7cXBYd2t3eccd0I5V4wb_h6zqZRY87LXVpRMl1T0N7zxj7q8Hai-dFIsYzbcOp66zA1j9GEw6ocRECBGqWMk8r_PnBEl5jHVKT4pbMcs3hqug85U4bL7v/s4096/IMG_20220617_180334708_HDR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="4096" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGuwYLXnUVFX_ClMfYJ2Vop5beZKhRFU6Xr6Ymo9kJsqCmmT1zpVE-GuVSt1eCbwSrBXl7cXBYd2t3eccd0I5V4wb_h6zqZRY87LXVpRMl1T0N7zxj7q8Hai-dFIsYzbcOp66zA1j9GEw6ocRECBGqWMk8r_PnBEl5jHVKT4pbMcs3hqug85U4bL7v/w400-h300/IMG_20220617_180334708_HDR.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Scott was good about getting the low ones so I didn't have to bend down so much.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkS-ETnog2uwWnS7xyExzIJgip0aLrUSfxMZqmGkUmfJ22IykPwjO0k2mT13Bxtxrsokz3rZV24UdL7gZZ25WqwgkUrg5EoD6YHsATDNI3y6tBNrlv6sqW9s_Ub-vH2g4VW67K7CEcsLBY2_ETgHQrMwzN6AGqA9syLwvjW9teJfouo7zdWZp-IK-p/s4096/IMG_20220617_182547418_HDR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="4096" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkS-ETnog2uwWnS7xyExzIJgip0aLrUSfxMZqmGkUmfJ22IykPwjO0k2mT13Bxtxrsokz3rZV24UdL7gZZ25WqwgkUrg5EoD6YHsATDNI3y6tBNrlv6sqW9s_Ub-vH2g4VW67K7CEcsLBY2_ETgHQrMwzN6AGqA9syLwvjW9teJfouo7zdWZp-IK-p/w400-h300/IMG_20220617_182547418_HDR.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yum! Will there be any left to freeze? Questionable!</td></tr></tbody></table><p>Besides getting to say hello to Dave (I love how he is constantly so excited to see everyone and responds like you are an old friend he's so glad showed up), we also had a star sighting of Keith and Evan from <i><a href="https://www.hgtv.com/shows/bargain-block" target="_blank">Bargain Block</a></i>. Detroit native Scott was tempted to yell, "Go Blue!" but they were talking with someone and, well, it was SO hot. We just ate our Kona Ice in the shade instead.</p><p>And if you are somehow not familiar with <i><a href="https://www.hgtv.com/shows/fixer-to-fabulous" target="_blank">Fixer to Fabulous</a></i>, I highly recommend you check it out. Season 4 is in process now. Besides wanting to support a local business, we just love the show. Reruns are on HGTV all the time, and I often leave it playing, even if I don't have time to watch, so they get the ratings. Go Jenny and Dave! </p><p>On the business side of things, I'm wrapping up a novella, <i>Taliya and the Uncivilized</i>, that will be free for <a href="https://megdendler.com/readers-group-sign/" target="_blank">newsletter subscribers</a>. It covers an event during the three years in <i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Tigran-Chronicles-Meg-Dendler-ebook/dp/B08HR3G2HV/" target="_blank">The Tigran Chronicles</a></i> between the end of the main story and the epilogue. Hopefully that will be up and ready through Book Funnel by the end of July. There are more novellas to come, and a full sequel. Many more adventures for Taliya and her tigran crew.</p><p>I don't normally do book events during the summer. It's just too hot! But we will be back at it again in the fall. Reminder: We <b>will not</b> be at the War Eagle Craft Fair this year. Instead, we will be INSIDE at the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/734276584221528" target="_blank">Springdale Conference Center </a>that weekend. The whole outside plus easy-to-damage books is something we are trying to avoid in the future, but it will be odd not to be at War Eagle. It's a great event, and we met many of you there! </p><p>Have a wonderful Father's Day Weekend! Scott has already enjoyed some blueberry pancakes and will be celebrated by his daughters (and Hiro) tomorrow. He's also already seen the new <i>Top Gun</i> movie. He's kind of a fan. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQGzxPBH7ro7c_R1z5GCp4LzrOLzID-9wqQdlcwH-4bbOwhxAfKZHnOcSLiTfyk74Wr6PkNq0lVCcWHWWozA74Nd8-W_A0AzO4Ko57JqK0OVJmJ7kLd78M6X5cz8gNTvdXiP6x1d3woQn-nJYZXd-kxqbOErXJpiZirMnxdic2PPwBuUsnLCCTB0_T/s4096/IMG_20220612_154903173.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4096" data-original-width="3072" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQGzxPBH7ro7c_R1z5GCp4LzrOLzID-9wqQdlcwH-4bbOwhxAfKZHnOcSLiTfyk74Wr6PkNq0lVCcWHWWozA74Nd8-W_A0AzO4Ko57JqK0OVJmJ7kLd78M6X5cz8gNTvdXiP6x1d3woQn-nJYZXd-kxqbOErXJpiZirMnxdic2PPwBuUsnLCCTB0_T/s320/IMG_20220612_154903173.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;">HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!! </span></h2><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Meg Welch Dendlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14895246378958895812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584799957066653452.post-76257003520712812662022-04-17T19:00:00.002-07:002022-04-17T19:00:00.169-07:00Happy Birthday, Kimba and Hiro!!<h1 style="text-align: center;"><b> Monday, April 18th, is </b></h1><h1 style="text-align: center;"><b>Kimba's and Hiro's 15th Birthday!!!</b></h1><p>We never could have anticipated the impact finding those tiny newborn kittens in a box would have on our lives. Beyond loving them to the moon and back, writing about Kimba started me on the book publishing journey that now includes eleven titles. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMzP-_pm9WuChnGxd8bMKj2xd9fgQc18i4efC7a0WFH1NDorNSPdMH_NTHB7VDPZBRr1ng31ecZ-In9nskLAeWibnVaeVwW15LqXJoDvpQ79k2qVO7SI__SrtAqmN4yWGSkmYTLezBGM1CHoZ7MscC_JQ3vMV8hyt8kA5xp1htvDMxcxQSGH5lnd8H/s1746/New%20Kittens,%20Hiro%20&%20Kimba%20hanging%20out,%20April%202007%20(2).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1141" data-original-width="1746" height="261" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMzP-_pm9WuChnGxd8bMKj2xd9fgQc18i4efC7a0WFH1NDorNSPdMH_NTHB7VDPZBRr1ng31ecZ-In9nskLAeWibnVaeVwW15LqXJoDvpQ79k2qVO7SI__SrtAqmN4yWGSkmYTLezBGM1CHoZ7MscC_JQ3vMV8hyt8kA5xp1htvDMxcxQSGH5lnd8H/w400-h261/New%20Kittens,%20Hiro%20&%20Kimba%20hanging%20out,%20April%202007%20(2).jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tiny babies in their bathtub nursery with a stuffed mama cat.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEY9nXpudacsymNUK3Vy3qUESS69qbRFIPINk8oeOURQHr8O4lSdxBICvmQNrv8U2qWts2mGM-MRv6-O6PIPWiyVRjH6rrqGQ6qrO_EUbK4Q7o9oOU7MXq-tNtluXhQ6gVcOr6KqZAp3giZ0u8CjJMCbqjYdNCE2hrY4Cr5nqUBlpNzXzV-QE0PNl2/s1764/New%20Kittens,%20Hiro%20with%20Kimba,%20April%202007.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="1764" height="261" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEY9nXpudacsymNUK3Vy3qUESS69qbRFIPINk8oeOURQHr8O4lSdxBICvmQNrv8U2qWts2mGM-MRv6-O6PIPWiyVRjH6rrqGQ6qrO_EUbK4Q7o9oOU7MXq-tNtluXhQ6gVcOr6KqZAp3giZ0u8CjJMCbqjYdNCE2hrY4Cr5nqUBlpNzXzV-QE0PNl2/w400-h261/New%20Kittens,%20Hiro%20with%20Kimba,%20April%202007.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Big yawn from a tiny Hiro. You can see Kimba's head under her.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdbYNFUQC6Hht00WkSU0OdIzaJT8IYwAn2eQxlDhjnD1fOucWc_Rt1tRImNBWniyF2YWqEWOEWzI5F_sGYSez6H4GPioLQq5orjEnmG00xNILKY_ZpOTUDH4pDJfH1Oxqjlhk6GaQlGwPxwCjGU_Qm2XBRkBylpR1Yv6-g11CgVe-ZTtq0a0ZuH6Bg/s1765/New%20Kittens,%20Kimba%20growing%20up,%20Spring%202007.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1161" data-original-width="1765" height="263" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdbYNFUQC6Hht00WkSU0OdIzaJT8IYwAn2eQxlDhjnD1fOucWc_Rt1tRImNBWniyF2YWqEWOEWzI5F_sGYSez6H4GPioLQq5orjEnmG00xNILKY_ZpOTUDH4pDJfH1Oxqjlhk6GaQlGwPxwCjGU_Qm2XBRkBylpR1Yv6-g11CgVe-ZTtq0a0ZuH6Bg/w400-h263/New%20Kittens,%20Kimba%20growing%20up,%20Spring%202007.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My, Kimba, what big ears you have!</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>We are grateful to still have them with us and living healthy, if a bit slower, lives. Kimba doesn't climb ladders anymore, but she chitters at us anytime we step out of line or alter her schedule. Hiro still convinces Daddy to do everything she wants. We are all looking forward to many more happy years. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCPMOjaolVALRcxJSAmaVmPtGs05rbZpXcYrpo4lDXY-SfHZ7FkBwvCZt5oibl9FzFgDHZ8QfZYPoJWeo3y5OlW5xLffNABdCUl7tz90gzGFDaGU-NTQ_mxuKkJUtiaPru5m1g5n_j9OsUS4ECV9LxNMeoUy4WuWCfXJjgAYGq7rjO_SeOdSyx_mcs/s4096/Hiro%20enjoys%20Goldfish%20crackers%20too,%206-5-21.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="4096" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCPMOjaolVALRcxJSAmaVmPtGs05rbZpXcYrpo4lDXY-SfHZ7FkBwvCZt5oibl9FzFgDHZ8QfZYPoJWeo3y5OlW5xLffNABdCUl7tz90gzGFDaGU-NTQ_mxuKkJUtiaPru5m1g5n_j9OsUS4ECV9LxNMeoUy4WuWCfXJjgAYGq7rjO_SeOdSyx_mcs/w400-h300/Hiro%20enjoys%20Goldfish%20crackers%20too,%206-5-21.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hiro still comes running when a bag of anything cheesy opens.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_8Lj50NOJC_clt1-iyalqEZwCjmQ8W8j6cWolLXafsRYlkr3G-tcbkfhCHbl4hEXVp0LTjYdREiU2S6Af5tlTRH2RqTVDrEQN5WkzPes9w5UnqoZVDgtG1xViCaGUWc_QI7xyi5zi1ZasRFk1tm7AWeWXTuV81VeZFrlqhnC6P09lwO-fO8yc0-3o/s4096/Kimba%20napping%20in%20the%20clean%20bedsheets,%2011-13-21%20(2).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="4096" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_8Lj50NOJC_clt1-iyalqEZwCjmQ8W8j6cWolLXafsRYlkr3G-tcbkfhCHbl4hEXVp0LTjYdREiU2S6Af5tlTRH2RqTVDrEQN5WkzPes9w5UnqoZVDgtG1xViCaGUWc_QI7xyi5zi1ZasRFk1tm7AWeWXTuV81VeZFrlqhnC6P09lwO-fO8yc0-3o/w400-h300/Kimba%20napping%20in%20the%20clean%20bedsheets,%2011-13-21%20(2).jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kimba is still the queen of sleeping in freshly cleaned sheets.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>We will be at the <a href="https://siloamchamber.com/dogwood-festival" target="_blank">Dogwood Festival</a> in Siloam Springs, AR, next weekend, so stop by the Serenity Mountain Publishing booth and say hello . . . and pick up a book or two. </p><p><br /></p>Meg Welch Dendlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14895246378958895812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584799957066653452.post-56409940154991133642022-02-23T10:24:00.002-08:002022-02-23T10:24:11.827-08:00Women in Publishing Summit<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEid97fP23RnG1J4by_FXQzm2mgngAjv-RQaN0OpRsdjYGA_xvEm4DWa1IohnloPB-5qUp_lF2m6i7vRj_H4UhGQhqJ7SBY6qDor3D0tk3Uv2t7pyB9p7OmnJe61XjqLj7nLaEQXps4ZObxjSLhSdru9WakinRUF95ExG5x2SVtd1CcqobA-CiWWhdnI=s1080" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEid97fP23RnG1J4by_FXQzm2mgngAjv-RQaN0OpRsdjYGA_xvEm4DWa1IohnloPB-5qUp_lF2m6i7vRj_H4UhGQhqJ7SBY6qDor3D0tk3Uv2t7pyB9p7OmnJe61XjqLj7nLaEQXps4ZObxjSLhSdru9WakinRUF95ExG5x2SVtd1CcqobA-CiWWhdnI=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">My topic this year will be "Self-Editing So Your Manuscript Shines."</p><p>This is my second time speaking at this online conference, and I highly recommend not only the workshops and talks but also the active community created around this event. You can still get tickets and join us. Just <a href="https://catbooklady--writepublishsell.thrivecart.com/2022-wip-conference/" target="_blank">tap here</a>!</p>This four day virtual event covers all of the key aspects an author or aspiring author needs. (Everything is live, but recorded, so you can watch and re-watch at your convenience.)<br /><br />Day 1: Writing Craft & Tips<br /><br />Day 2: Editing, production, routes to publication<br /><br />Day 3: Marketing all day long<br /><br />Day 4: How to grow your author business <br /><br />Sponsored by GracePoint Publishing, Pub-Site, ProWritingAid, Aurora Publicity, Your Book is Your Hook, and a whole group of amazing companies who believe in the mission, AND are offering great discounts on their products, you're sure to leave with amazing content under your belt, great discounts on services you need, and a COMMUNITY to support you along the way. <br /><br />No matter where you are on your author journey, this summit is for you. It covers everything from writing to publishing, and from marketing to whatever comes next. If you haven’t finished your book yet - heck, if you haven’t started your book yet - you’ll learn from this summit. And people who have published multiple books will also learn from the 60+ presenters who will be sharing their knowledge. <br /><br />Probably the most special thing about this event is the community. We spend a year together in a private Facebook group where we're networking, sharing resources, and helping each other out. We also have a monthly networking event, which everyone is loving!<div><br /></div><div>So join us!! <br /><a href="https://catbooklady--writepublishsell.thrivecart.com/2022-wip-conference/" target="_blank">Get your ticket now </a>and use the coupon code: 50OFFWIP22 to save $50!<br /><br /><br /><br /></div>Meg Welch Dendlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14895246378958895812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584799957066653452.post-42367828708776393072022-01-28T08:02:00.002-08:002022-01-28T08:05:40.455-08:00Bianca Sequel Is Here!<h3 style="text-align: center;"> Wait no longer, <i>Bianca: Journey to Ryuugito</i> has arrived and is ready for purchase!</h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiZv-zeNMBWII3he4KufG3sqQFSQzJK5Ibnab1MBfjvHloC6hicDFCSA7BE9Xu9lbc6xKbIofd6s_JIGlJcoYr5vezK9M6BfRFHHVio9s2Yjod9bXnNYqFZLgKRA3R2Lgr12rlXf1BcVnzYc9pHvqgBuM7F0nRC77Lp_soNaUMDhIQFSFe5d9mpsCn1=s2560" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2560" data-original-width="1600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiZv-zeNMBWII3he4KufG3sqQFSQzJK5Ibnab1MBfjvHloC6hicDFCSA7BE9Xu9lbc6xKbIofd6s_JIGlJcoYr5vezK9M6BfRFHHVio9s2Yjod9bXnNYqFZLgKRA3R2Lgr12rlXf1BcVnzYc9pHvqgBuM7F0nRC77Lp_soNaUMDhIQFSFe5d9mpsCn1=s320" width="200" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Bianca-Journey-Ryuugito-Princess-Book-ebook/dp/B09QLF3H3H/" target="_blank">At Amazon.com.</a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://books2read.com/u/3JpeoJ" target="_blank">At other ebook retailers.</a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://dendlerbooks.square.site/product/bianca-journey-to-ryuugito-paperback/34" target="_blank">For autographed copies directly from Meg's online store.</a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjLgs0Q2B8IWC3ccBBgxDsbSjQHMu3GUrYeD_YO-yXnoO9t_prN13nI1JAJL8irBhCO2OsLHDfTbJ6d9pbM4MScyBP6adWCng3Hr6gauSdm5mcG-lW-zc9s00_UiA77OsleSyEeJktBh6-zTUMVq6Z882A1RZQIKubdxQdxLVHg3K96qsSwJfpm2TLH=s3273" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2418" data-original-width="3273" height="295" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjLgs0Q2B8IWC3ccBBgxDsbSjQHMu3GUrYeD_YO-yXnoO9t_prN13nI1JAJL8irBhCO2OsLHDfTbJ6d9pbM4MScyBP6adWCng3Hr6gauSdm5mcG-lW-zc9s00_UiA77OsleSyEeJktBh6-zTUMVq6Z882A1RZQIKubdxQdxLVHg3K96qsSwJfpm2TLH=w400-h295" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>Yes, that's a unicorn on the back cover. Of course Bianca will meet some interesting creatures on this second adventure. It felt only logical there should be a unicorn in there somewhere. Especially a magical one. You'll have to grab a copy to find out more!</p><p>Happy Reading!</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Meg Welch Dendlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14895246378958895812noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584799957066653452.post-90012020775054246562022-01-10T04:00:00.024-08:002022-01-10T04:00:00.211-08:00Betty White: More Fabulous Than She Seems (Part 13, Final Chapter)<h2 style="text-align: center;">Chapter 11: Growing Old </h2><br />In 1987, Betty wrote, “I don’t want to fight old age, but I’m not about to invite it to live in, either. I want a nice symbiotic relationship with it, where we are totally unaware of each other.”<a href="file:///C:/Users/Meg/Documents/Betty%20White%20Book%20Project/Betty%20White--More%20Amazing%20Than%20She%20Seems.docx#_ftn1">[1]</a> <br /><br />That was an attitude toward growing old that Betty learned from her mother. Never waste time dreading the next day—or next birthday. That is just the ultimate way of being ungrateful for all the good in your life. Death is just another adventure ahead, not something to be feared. Betty found this very comforting. <a href="file:///C:/Users/Meg/Documents/Betty%20White%20Book%20Project/Betty%20White--More%20Amazing%20Than%20She%20Seems.docx#_ftn2">[2]</a> <br /><br />Betty says she avoids feeling jet-lag during her many cross-continent airline trips because she never resets her clock. She just keeps going forward as if the time has not changed. “Maybe the reason I don’t feel my age could be that I never reset my calendar either,” she thinks.<a href="file:///C:/Users/Meg/Documents/Betty%20White%20Book%20Project/Betty%20White--More%20Amazing%20Than%20She%20Seems.docx#_ftn3">[3]</a> <br /><br />“If one is lucky enough to be blessed with good health, growing older shouldn’t be something to complain about. It’s not a surprise, we knew it was coming—make the most of it. So you may not be as fast on your feet, and the image in the mirror may be a little disappointing, but if you are still functioning, and not in pain, gratitude should be the name of the game.”<a href="file:///C:/Users/Meg/Documents/Betty%20White%20Book%20Project/Betty%20White--More%20Amazing%20Than%20She%20Seems.docx#_ftn4">[4]</a> <br /><br />Betty says: “I can credit my folks for my genes. That said, I can’t get over that at this age I don’t feel this age. I’m not trying to be any younger. I’m not lying about my age. If I were lying about my age, I would say I was 89. I’m just at one of those good times in one’s life. I’m at one of the high spots. I’m healthy enough to enjoy it. I’m surrounded by friends I adore. Isn’t that kind of the best way to sign off?”<a href="file:///C:/Users/Meg/Documents/Betty%20White%20Book%20Project/Betty%20White--More%20Amazing%20Than%20She%20Seems.docx#_ftn5">[5]</a> <br /><br />At the end of her televised 90th birthday special, when Betty was finally up on stage and honored with a long standing ovation by her many friends and co-stars over the decades, she winked and blew a kiss toward the sky—thinking of Allen’s presence right there with her and thanking him for being a part of her long, fabulous, and truly amazing life.<div><br /></div><div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjVAavfr2dOr37vdAHWz1G8HK9ua2h5QP9QLsYMKtJYWK8vP2FJ0iNXLVSgjiEM5a-7_rk05CEe3JznIuybkU9jZ2cuFldL249mTfkIfutzMLMKPIpSbsd3XZ4H09NXRhliQxRmKwO5jHn5wT2Mh85azlZ_as-d-q88-AYM7NEEMFVtAnRLvtEWJyT9=s600" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="400" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjVAavfr2dOr37vdAHWz1G8HK9ua2h5QP9QLsYMKtJYWK8vP2FJ0iNXLVSgjiEM5a-7_rk05CEe3JznIuybkU9jZ2cuFldL249mTfkIfutzMLMKPIpSbsd3XZ4H09NXRhliQxRmKwO5jHn5wT2Mh85azlZ_as-d-q88-AYM7NEEMFVtAnRLvtEWJyT9=s320" width="213" /></a></div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div> White’s agent and friend, Jeff Witjas, told <a href="https://people.com/tv/betty-white-the-golden-girls-and-hot-in-cleveland-star-dead-at-99/"><i>People</i></a>, “Even though Betty was about to be 100, I thought she would live forever. I will miss her terribly, and so will the animal world that she loved so much. I don’t think Betty ever feared passing because she always wanted to be with her most beloved husband Allen Ludden. She believed she would be with him again.” <br /><br />On December 30th, 2021, Betty White passed away in her home of natural causes. It hit fans particularly hard because it was only a few days before her 100th birthday on January 17th. <i>People</i> magazine had already released a special issue about Betty and featured a cover story about her in the regular edition for the week before her birthday. <br /><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhATr9flGJB8nqdKEkP_iW16XN1wwZ9cRN6iMkKXPuQKocGc7P1NY3ke1IWIPdPc2FGYnIQTcMaAA52n6ZMGU-6d9ikxVNdV8_u2ScWgjyx8EYasNJGOgCskog3JCSm6Pxct5bVp-76ciBpcNzzv4O7gn2vpnTaifaa3AYHDZJgPe8dlRI-IyY4kfpB=s1920" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhATr9flGJB8nqdKEkP_iW16XN1wwZ9cRN6iMkKXPuQKocGc7P1NY3ke1IWIPdPc2FGYnIQTcMaAA52n6ZMGU-6d9ikxVNdV8_u2ScWgjyx8EYasNJGOgCskog3JCSm6Pxct5bVp-76ciBpcNzzv4O7gn2vpnTaifaa3AYHDZJgPe8dlRI-IyY4kfpB=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />The <i>People</i> article quotes Betty: “My mother always used to say, ‘The older you get, the better you get. Unless you’re a banana.’”<a href="file:///C:/Users/Meg/Documents/Betty%20White%20Book%20Project/Betty%20White--More%20Amazing%20Than%20She%20Seems.docx#_ftn6">[6]</a> <br /><br />Over the years, Betty shared a story of her mother comforting her on the subject of death. She assured Betty that there is more to experience on the other side of what we see as death. Those who have passed on now know the answers to what lies ahead. <br /><br />Rest in peace, Betty. Now you know.<div><br /></div><div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgjgihgA7C0VEzOxLyfto_H-9NDhC-BVOgDXZYTLXYutRhBGf-O1QvS_dBW0lzoAwPI97-Ot4JjGaw-RAq-QUDbHs0PSb_QkZ1LKnWOXHPucqRQQrLJIZxkArPyEg5mP60kh6Ak6xcOA5nETjTU8ND77oh6al9VjmV2Q08pAesyGWzTBNCUWHDKTPWk=s251" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="251" data-original-width="201" height="251" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgjgihgA7C0VEzOxLyfto_H-9NDhC-BVOgDXZYTLXYutRhBGf-O1QvS_dBW0lzoAwPI97-Ot4JjGaw-RAq-QUDbHs0PSb_QkZ1LKnWOXHPucqRQQrLJIZxkArPyEg5mP60kh6Ak6xcOA5nETjTU8ND77oh6al9VjmV2Q08pAesyGWzTBNCUWHDKTPWk" width="201" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">And this concludes my series on the fabulous Betty White. </div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;"><i>Betty White: A Celebration </i>will still be <a href="https://www.fathomevents.com/events/Betty-White-100-Years-Young" target="_blank">screened at movie theaters</a> on January 17th. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">You can participate in the Betty White Challenge by donating to your favorite animal charity or rescue organization before the 17th. I donated to <a href="https://www.turpentinecreek.org/support-us/donate/" target="_blank">Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge</a>, where I volunteer regularly. What a great way to honor Betty's memory!</div><div style="text-align: left;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh3I0bHhgEykTnU0etjCdxNHHlVWSL4TKLi6qvoAccEW-rwKM9OIMt601HHGCyBSY3IRA2UKh4AOSyWLBGm6kydQUlnViWYzdgjBouFQiPagZ2I9YiOdT4gIDZFyOECfKZgMo8C8MzHyfB3j5ta2myOLRLV5esQweNCGxY1rW2oF5AG0CKNzqZM5mTe=s4096" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="4096" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh3I0bHhgEykTnU0etjCdxNHHlVWSL4TKLi6qvoAccEW-rwKM9OIMt601HHGCyBSY3IRA2UKh4AOSyWLBGm6kydQUlnViWYzdgjBouFQiPagZ2I9YiOdT4gIDZFyOECfKZgMo8C8MzHyfB3j5ta2myOLRLV5esQweNCGxY1rW2oF5AG0CKNzqZM5mTe=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="mso-element: footnote-list;"><div style="text-align: center;">Cheerios, apples, oranges, and avocados for the bears.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><!--[if !supportFootnotes]-->
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Hewitt, Bill, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Betty White: An Illustrated
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McNeil, Liz, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">People</i> magazine,
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