Boy, do I have some good news! But first…
PUPPY AND MAMMA NEED HELP!
We’ve offered to foster this mother and her puppy that were possibly abandoned. No microchip, no tags, nothing. Thousands of people in town have seen the posts and have shared them far and wide, and every shelter in town has been contacted; however, as of this writing, no one has come forward. Sadly, we were one of only a few people who offered to take them both in, since most people wanted the puppy but not the mother.
Per California law, according to several experts we’ve contacted, after 30 days it’s up to us to decide if we want to keep them or not. So far, they are getting along famously with our other dogs, so if they truly were abandoned, we’re planning to take them in. But if the owner comes along (with proof, of course), we’ll sleep easy knowing they’ve returned home. In the meantime, we’re calling the mom Bara (バラ), and the puppy Shiroi (白い ), the Japanese words for “Rose” and “White”, respectively.
I know it’s a long shot, but if anyone subscribed to my list happens to be located in the 29 Palms area, please share these pictures online in hopes of finding their owners. I’d like to think that there’s a kid out there missing his puppies, and we’re trying to make every effort before the 30 days is up to reunite them. But if that’s not the case, they will be loved here.
For those who would like to lend a helping hand, the couple who first found these dogs set up a GoFundMe in their name. Please check it out at the link below if you can spare a few bucks to help these babies.
Just a note, however: I am not directly related to the campaign, as it was set up by the original finders before we offered to watch these dogs. My understanding of GoFundMe is limited at best, as I have never used the platform. Right now, we are looking to raise money for additional supplies and to get the mom spayed after the 30-day window closes. If the owners are found before the window is up and there have already been donations, the plan is to donate the proceeds to the Morongo Basin Humane Society.
And now, onto the big news!
NEW BOOK DEAL WITH PRIMAL PUBLISHING
On New Year’s Day, I got word that my latest novel, tentatively titled Island of Legends, had been accepted for publication by Primal Publishing, the lovely folks behind Prehistoric Magazine! Earlier this year, before their new press launched, they asked me among other authors if we wanted to submit some novels. After the move, I had the time and decided to write a novel I’d been wanting to for a long time.
So, what’s Island of Legends about?
Since we haven’t narrowed down a blurb yet, all I can tell you is I wanted to write a fun creature feature novel in the spirit of Jurassic Park, but I didn’t want to stop at just dinosaurs. Cryptids, fantasy creatures, and ice-age era mammals are just a few of what will be offered in this novel. It’s a nonstop romp through the jungle in the vein of authors I know and love such as Jeremy Robinson, David Wood, and Matthew Reilly, just to name a few.
We’re planning on a summer release at this time, which means I should have another book coming out before that! What that book might be is up for debate, since there are a few possibilities. If I had to guess, though, it’s going to be a prehistoric western novella. But there is also another co-authored novel up in the air right now, so who knows? Just so long as I make one release a quarter happen this year, I’m happy.
And if you think that sounds cool, then keep reading to see something really cool…
AWESOME BOOK ALERT!
Remnant by L.D. Whitney is Primal Publishing’s first novel! I’m in the middle of it right now and loving every page! Though I don’t read as fast as I used to, this one keeps me turning the pages! I’ve included the synopsis below:
For centuries, Brazilian folklore has spoken of a monstrous creature said to live in the Amazon rainforest. An expedition is mounted to the deepest parts of the Amazon in search of the unknown. A team of researchers travels down remote tributaries and treks through dense jungle terrain in search of creatures long thought to be extinct. It isn’t long before they realize that certain remnants of the primeval past have managed to survive into current times.
So what are you waiting for? Grab your copy by clicking the cover above! It supports a great author and a great publisher!
ANYTHING ELSE?
I think that’s about all I have. Thank you for reading this far down, and I hope 2021 is going well for you!
Catch you later,
-S.T. Hoover