Good News
Riley Gets a Home |
When shelters become overloaded with unwanted animals, those animals are euthanized. Over 4 million a day! But Pilots N Paws is helping by shuttling these at risk sweethearts to places people want to adopt. You can help, too. Here’s the LINK to take you to their page. I donated and will do so again. My trip to Burma has made me even more aware of animal needs.
Something in the Middle
Beware the Little White Rabbit is his hosted at Thornton Berry Shire Press. Please stop by and say hello. I’m at the bottom, but there are some other authors you might enjoy along the way, too.
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Beware the Little White Rabbit is his hosted at Thornton Berry Shire Press. Please stop by and say hello. I’m at the bottom, but there are some other authors you might enjoy along the way, too.
T.B. Markinson is giving some books away! Enter to win.
a Rafflecopter giveaway
Hats Off Corner Welcomes J.H. Moncrief
Sometimes evil looks like a fuzzy teddy bear.
Still grieving the untimely death of his dad, ten-year-old Josh Leary is reluctant to accept a well-worn stuffed teddy bear from his new stepfather. He soon learns he was right to be wary. Edgar is no ordinary toy…and he doesn’t like being rejected. When Josh banishes him to the closet, terrible things begin to happen.
Desperate to be rid of the bear, Josh engages the help of a friend. As the boys’ efforts rebound on them with horrifying results, Josh is forced to accept the truth—Edgar will always get even.
Raised in the far north, amid Jack London’s world of dog sleds and dark winters, J.H. Moncrieff has been a professional writer all of her adult life.
During her years as a journalist, she tracked down snipers and canoed through crocodile-infested waters. She has published hundreds of articles in national and international magazines and newspapers.
When she’s not writing, J.H. loves to travel to exotic locations, advocate for animal rights, and muay thai kickbox. She’s an avid reader of many different genres, including thrillers, suspense, true crime, memoirs, cookbooks, women’s fiction, and horror.
Want some spine-tingling? Take a peek at this trailer:
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Quote for the Day: “The most difficult thing is the decision to act: the rest is merely tenacity.” Amelia Earhart
Will you consider helping out the animals in need? Did you hop on that Rafflecopter to win a book? And don’t forget to click on one of J.H, Moncrief’s links to buy her book. Have to read this one on a dark and stormy night.
farawayeyes says
These pilots who shuttle animals in need to places where they can find happy homes are truly angels. I saw a lot of this type of thing while I lived in the Caribbean, where people breed animals indiscriminately and then leave them to fend for themselves. How kind of you to bring this to the attention of many,''
a really newsworthy post you have here.
Melissa Sugar says
Ive never heard of Pilots N Paws so thank you very much for brining it to my attention. I will donate. Animals in need of a home rip my heart open. I wish I could take all of them. I love animals and I don't like our local shelter because they put dogs down after a very short stay. It makes me cry.
I have a new favorite quote. I heard it at my daughter's high school graduation over the weekend. It is too long for me to write the entire quote, but it is by Calvin Coolidge. It begins with "Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not. Nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not. The world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent."
Well I think I wrote it all or most if it. For some reason, hearing that quote this past weekend, truly resonated with me. It made me consider my writing, where I am and where I want to be. It was perhaps the biggest kick in the pants I've had and I needed it.
Carrie Butler says
I just heard about Pilots N Paws the other day! SO cool. 😀
Medeia Sharif says
I couldn't resist. I just downloaded J.H.'s book.
SENCO Cat Herder says
Riding by on the Road Trip and just wanted to say hi again and thank you for the wonderful work you did leading your team. Your photos are wonderful that you posted during your A to Z – full of colour and vibrancy 🙂 Special Teaching at Pempi’s Palace
Caffe Maggieato says
That is one evil and scary bear lol. I automatically thought Chuckie! It's just not that safe having toys anymore … =P Congrats to J.H.!
C. Lee McKenzie says
Oh, yes. Chuckie. I'd forgotten him. Well, I'm sure J.H has a much spookier character.
Nancy says
Such good work for those poor animals. Love the quote, too. Stopping by on The Road Trip.
http://linensandlaurel.typepad.com/my_weblog/
C. Lee McKenzie says
Hi Nancy. Thanks for your visit. Will come over and say hello.
Courtney Turner says
Love the quote by Amelia! Gosh, how do you reply to all these comments without #overwhelm?
Courtney Turner says
Love the quote by Amelia! Gosh, how do you reply to all these comments without #overwhelm?
C. Lee McKenzie says
Smiling helps. Great to see you here from Hawaii!
Mark Noce says
Ah, darn it…now you guilted me into buying a small wolfpack of dogs..but if it's for a good cause:)
C. Lee McKenzie says
No. No. A large wolfpack if you please.
Joylene Nowell Butler says
Meant to add, way to go, JH. Your adventure sounds wonderful.
J.H. Moncrieff says
Thanks, Joylene!
Loni Townsend says
JH sounds like she's lived a pretty amazing life. Grats to her!
Yay for Riley finding a home. That's such good news!
J.H. Moncrieff says
Thanks, Loni. Some days are more amazing than others. 🙂
SA Larsenッ says
OMGosh! YAY for Riley finding a home. I hadn't heard of Pilots N Paws, before. I will definitely check it out and spread the word. Great cause!
Lexa Cain says
I knew JH has a great blog and writes thrillers, but I had no idea she was a journalist for so many years. How adventurous! Wishing her much success with her new creepy-looking novel!
J.H. Moncrieff says
Thanks, Lexa! And thanks for visiting my blog. Much appreciated!
DMS says
I can see The Bear Who Wouldn't Leave as a movie!
All of my dogs have been from shelters. Love to see people being kind and turning around a sad situation!
~Jess
J.H. Moncrieff says
I would love to see it as a movie too, Jess. Thanks for the kind words!
Stephanie Faris says
Congrats to JH! She and I have a lot in common–we both write fiction and nonfiction, although I think she's much more journalist than I am!
J.H. Moncrieff says
Only because I need the money, Stephanie. 😉
Paula Kaye says
Just dropping by from the A to Z Road Trip. Thanks for the book reviews. I would like to look into the book The Bear Who Wouldn't Leave….
C. Lee McKenzie says
So glad you visited and want to take the open road with us.
M Pax says
Love JH's photo. Awesome. We raised a few thousand for the SPCA on my brother's behalf. If there is a heaven, he's smiling. The quote you give is great. Tenacity is everything. I'm convinced.
C. Lee McKenzie says
You and me both. Hang on and never let go.
Misha Gericke says
Pilots and Paws sound like a great cause to support. Thanks for sharing the link!
Congrats to JH! 🙂
C. Lee McKenzie says
I'd like to find more causes like this one.
Southpaw HR Sinclair says
Congrats J.H.! that is an awesome cover too!
C. Lee McKenzie says
She knows how to scare you, doesn't she?
Denise Covey says
Love the quote at the end of the post Lee. So sad about animals being put down. Also loved reading about J.H. Moncrief. Her book sounds riveting!
C. Lee McKenzie says
I'll read it with all the lights on!
Stephen Tremp says
I just visited JH over at the A to Z Blog. It's a small world. I love her A to Z theme and am going over some of them tonight.
C. Lee McKenzie says
It was a great theme.
J.H. Moncrieff says
Thanks for the kind words and for visiting my blog, Stephen!
klahanie says
Hi Lee,
As somebody who is involved with the welfare of animals, knows a number of folks who care deeply about our animal friends, I shall duly check out that worthy link.
Somewhere in the middle I shall have a look at you at the bottom. Did that sound right….
Hearty congrats to JH. It does bear reading.
Here's to our beloved animal friends. I shall duly share this post to "Farcebook" and all those other social "notworking" sites.
Your starstruckest fan,
Gary 🙂
C. Lee McKenzie says
I know Penny will appreciate knowing about that group of pilots!
Spacerguy says
Even animals have feelings, God bless their little souls.
C. Lee McKenzie says
They're special and we need to treat them that way. Thanks for the visit.
Sherry Ellis says
Great trailer. Edgar is a bear not to mess with!
C. Lee McKenzie says
I think you're right. That Teddy Bear bears watching.
LD Masterson says
Major kudos to Pilots and Paws. I'm a big supporter of animal rescue organizations and this looks like a good one.
But that bear is seriously creepy. Congratulations to J.H.
C. Lee McKenzie says
Thanks, LD. I do think this is an amazing organization.
blogoratti says
what a wonderful gesture!
C. Lee McKenzie says
Yep! Hope they can sustain the program.
Al Diaz says
Wonderful what these pilots do to help animals. More awareness is needed to prevent so many animals from ending up in shelters.
C. Lee McKenzie says
Yes. We need to educate pet owners.
Birgit says
OK a freaky Panda bear is not fun to look at or receive as a gift. Scary! Congrats to the author:) How sad to hear 4 million a day. I knew it was high but I didn't realize how high. Very, very sad especially when one knows many animals are sweet and deserve a home
C. Lee McKenzie says
I'm looking forward to a scary evening with this book. All the bears are now banned from my house.
Shooting Stars Mag says
Love that quote – so true. And the Little White Rabbit anthology has such a wonderful cover.
C. Lee McKenzie says
I loved the animated gif!
sage says
I have a shelter dog. He is the greatest and I am sad when I realize that for a big dog (60 pounds) he is 15 years old and is really slowing down. But he is a good boy.
C. Lee McKenzie says
They should be with us forever, shouldn't they?
Christine Rains says
Love that animal program! It gives me the warm fuzzies. 🙂 Congrats to JH. That book does look creepy!
C. Lee McKenzie says
I wouldn't leave that bear in charge of the house.
J.H. Moncrieff says
Thanks for featuring me on your wonderful blog. I'm happy to be here. 🙂
C. Lee McKenzie says
Great to have you here. Loved your AtoZ Theme, so it's my pleasure to feature your book, which I'm sure I'll enjoy too!
J.H. Moncrieff says
I really appreciate the support. Means a lot to us "new" authors.
Karen Mortensen says
That book sounds awesome.
Pat Hatt says
Great thing to do for the animals indeed
Yvonne Ventresca says
What a great animal program. And love the quote!
Yvonne
Karen Lange says
Nice to meet JH! Thanks, Lee, for the intro. Love Earhart's quote; I find myself there often. 🙂
C. Lee McKenzie says
I think you and I are in a large club. 🙂
TheCyborgMom says
I've only heard about the Pilots N Paws programs a few months ago…isn't it wonderful? We have a small, local airport in my town that they sometimes fly into. So awesome.
Katie @TheCyborgMom
C. Lee McKenzie says
That's great. Maybe the news is getting out.
Cherie Reich says
I'm so glad there are places like Pilots N Paws to help out. Congrats to JH!
C. Lee McKenzie says
I am, too, Cherie. I hope other things like this will pop up.
Elizabeth Seckman says
We just got a new rat, Wilbur, as a pet. He was my son's lab rat in psychology, and he could either have euthanized him or brought him home. He chose to bring him home. He's a good rat. I actually like him.
I normally like teddy bears, but not that one! Best of luck to JH!
C. Lee McKenzie says
Rats are darned smart. I'm not a huge fan, but I've seen some pet rats that behave better than the family dog.
Susan Gourley/Kelley says
We donate to local shelters and always go there when we're ready to adopt. The book sounds really scary. Congrats to J.H.
C. Lee McKenzie says
I like to donate to shelters, too. That seems to be a direct kind of help for the animals who are left there.
Patricia Lynne says
Pilots and Paws is awesome. Good for them.
JH's book sounds good. I can read horror stories no problem. Just can't watch them.
C. Lee McKenzie says
I know. Those scary movies ruin a good night's sleep.
Angela Brown says
Huzzah to Pilots and Paws. It's wonderful what they do to save animal lives.
Congrats to JH for her release. That blurb sounds chilling. Now I'll be giving the stuffed animals I see a double take lol!
C. Lee McKenzie says
Isn't that the truth? I'm considering banning Teddy Bears all together.
Bish Denham says
Well now, that IS a spooky trailer! I know of several dogs that have been transported to their forever homes all the way from the Virgin Islands to Boston and other places on the East Coast. It's a wonderful thing.
C. Lee McKenzie says
Any time I see an animal get a good home, I'm happy.
Chrys Fey says
It always makes me so sad how many innocent animals are euthanized. Pilots N Paws sounds like a amazing group.
Congrats to J.H.! That trailer was awesome! 😀
C. Lee McKenzie says
The trailer gave me the chills.
Sarah Foster says
Pilots N Paws sounds awesome! It's great that they help so many animals.
Congrats to J.H.!
C. Lee McKenzie says
It's a great idea.
TBM says
4 million a day! Oh wow, that breaks my heart. I wish people would be more responsible with the pets they have and adopt pets. Our stray kitty has been a wonderful addition to our family. Thanks for mentioned the giveaway!
C. Lee McKenzie says
Great giveaway, TBM. Thanks for including me.
L. Diane Wolfe says
Pilots N Paws sounds wonderful.
Congrats to J.H.
C. Lee McKenzie says
I'm making it a charity I'll support.
Natalie Aguirre says
Pilots N Paws sounds like an awesome charity. I'll have to consider donating. And congrats to J.H. Her book sounds scary–something boys especially will like.
C. Lee McKenzie says
I'm looking forward to a scary read!
nashvillecats2 says
I am a real softie when it comes to animals, Also congrats to JH I'm sure book will be a success.
Yvonne.
C. Lee McKenzie says
Me, too!
Alex J. Cavanaugh says
Congratulations to JH! Also featuring her today at the A to Z Blog.
That's a shame so many animals are put down.
C. Lee McKenzie says
I know. At least someone's doing something about a few.