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De-Skunk Your Dog

De-Skunk Your Dog

Dear Friends,

While In the Doghouse is a work of fiction, I did draw from my personal experience as a pet-parent to create Skip’s personality and escapades, such as GETTING SPRAYED BY A SKUNK.

My dog, Kimo, who I pet-parented and adored for fourteen years, was a labrador-mix and was sprayed multiple times by skunks in San Francisco (yes, there are many skunks within the city limits).

People, tomato juice does not work–that’s an urban legend. Multiple baths won’t work–water makes the smell worse. But thanks to the dot-com era and the world wide web in 1999-2000, I found a De-Skunk formula that worked like magic. The first time I tried it, I was shocked by how quickly it worked; the smell was gone immediately. I channeled the memory while writing a scene for In the Doghouse. I’ll share the scene at the end of this newsletter. Right now, I want to share the De-Skunk Formula with you:

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A Character from Tiger Drive is also in In the Doghouse!

Image: Therapy Dog at Golden Years from In the Doghouse by Teri Case — Photo by Yakobchuk Olena, Adobe Stock License Required

A Cameo Character in In the Doghouse is from Tiger Drive

Dear Friend,

For those of you who have read my novels, did you recognize one of the characters from In the Doghouse as an original character from Tiger Drive?

If not, you’re not alone.

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How I Met Author John L. Lynch and What Happened Next

How I Met Author John L. Lynch and What Happened Next

Dear Friend,

Author John L. Lynch made me swoon. I’ll explain.

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A Deleted Scene From In the Doghouse By Teri Case

IMAGE: Deleted Chapter from In the Doghouse by Teri Case

A Deleted Scene from In the Doghouse

One of the hardest choices an author has to make is if a scene should be cut from the final story and if the details should still be included as backstory somewhere else in the book. Hopefully, this decision is made with the help of a reliable editing team and beta readers, but ultimately, the reward or regret of said choice falls on the author.

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Now Available: The Audiobook for In the Doghouse by Teri Case

Now Available: The Audiobook for In the Doghouse by Teri Case

At long last, Skip has a voice–or at least the talented Jeremy Basko’s voice. In the Doghouse is now available as an audiobook and listed with over thirty vendors. If your preferred vendor isn’t offering it yet, such as B&N, let me know and I’ll check on the status. And if your library isn’t offering it, ask them to. There are several vendor options for libraries.

Also, if you already purchased the book via Amazon, Audible.com has the Whispersync program which usually offers a discount on the audiobook price for those who purchased via Amazon.

Thanks for being you and for being on this journey with Skip, Lucy, Manny, Thomas and me.

In the Doghouse by Teri Case Wins Gold Readers’ Favorite Award for Best Animal Fiction

For immediate release:

Readers’ Favorite recognizes “In the Doghouse” by Teri Case in its annual international book award contest, currently available at http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0999701533.

The Readers’ Favorite International Book Award Contest featured thousands of contestants from over a dozen countries, ranging from new independent authors to NYT best-sellers and celebrities.

Readers’ Favorite is one of the largest book review and award contest sites on the Internet. They have earned the respect of renowned publishers like Random House, Simon & Schuster, and Harper Collins, and have received the “Best Websites for Authors” and “Honoring Excellence” awards from the Association of Independent Authors. They are also fully accredited by the BBB (A+ rating), which is a rarity among Book Review and Book Award Contest companies.

We receive thousands of entries from all over the world. Because of these large submission numbers, we are able to break down our contest into 140+ genres, and each genre is judged separately, ensuring that books only compete against books of their same genre for a fairer and more accurate competition. We receive submissions from independent authors, small publishers, and publishing giants such as Random House, HarperCollins and Simon & Schuster, with contestants that range from the first-time, self-published author to New York Times bestsellers like J.A. Jance, James Rollins, and #1 best-selling author Daniel Silva, as well as celebrity authors like Jim Carrey (Bruce Almighty), Henry Winkler (Happy Days), and Eriq La Salle (E.R., Coming to America).

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Readers’ Favorite is proud to announce that “In the Doghouse” by Teri Case won the Gold Medal in the Fiction – Animals category.

You can learn more about Teri Case and “In the Doghouse” at https://readersfavorite.com/book-review/in-the-doghouse where you can read reviews and the author’s biography, as well as connect with the author directly or through their website and social media pages.

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I’m In the Doghouse with V. M. Burns

In the Doghouse books by Teri Case and V. M. Burns

I’m In the Doghouse with author, V. M. Burns

Dear Friends,

One of the hardest things to do is choose a title for a book. There are many things to consider, but here are two of the most important:

Does it convey, aka “sell”, the story and genre? A buyer only spends 2 seconds on a title and book cover (2!!!) before deciding if he/she will read the book description.
How many other books have the title? The more books that exist with the same title, the harder it is for readers to easily find your book on the internet.

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A Stellar Review and Giveaway of In the Doghouse

Jennifer Tar Heel Review and Image for In the Doghouse

A Stellar Review and Giveaway of In the Doghouse

I am over the moon with this stellar review of In the Doghouse by Jennifer Tar Heel and her kitten, Hemingway.

And she is doing a giveaway of In the Doghouse. Click here for details on how to enter. Hurry!

New in Books Recognizes In the Doghouse!

New in Books Humorous Fiction: In the Doghouse

New in Books Recognizes In the Doghouse

Bow wow! If I had a tail, I’d wag it, but I don’t so instead, I’m smiling beatifically.

New in Books has recognized In the Doghouse as a “book to read if you like humorous fiction.” Yahoo!

And IMHO, NIB is right. Need a laugh, Skip is just the wise and hysterical dog you need.

Happy reading. Let me know what you think, and please consider posting a review on Goodreads, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Social Media, etc. Your opinion will help others decide if this book is right for their precious time and money.

Thanks for being you,

Teri

Kirkus Reviews & In the Doghouse

Check out a few excerpts from a review of In the Doghouse by Kirkus Reviews. If I had a tail, it would be wagging.

An “Uplifting romance between the heroine and Skip [a rescued dog].” —Kirkus Reviews

“Case’s decision to have readers view most of the story through Skip’s [a rescued dog] perspective deftly reinforces the pair’s emotional connection.” —Kirkus Reviews

“This novel is a superb choice for fans of contemporary . . . or dog-centric tales.” —Kirkus Reviews

“An engaging story about a woman and her canine overcoming heartbreak as a pack.” —Kirkus Reviews