May 30, 2011
Well, thanks to the help and support of all my family, friends, and fans- we did it!
On May 17, 2011 On Toby’s Terms hit the best seller list on Amazon US and Canada. This was a very exciting day, not only because we the book became a best seller, but also because we are making a donation to one of our charities- SPCA.
We believe in pawing it forward to help others (people and animals) along the way.
Thank you for your support, sending in your testimonials about On Toby’s Terms, and for continuing to be a champion for me. Please know that it is making a PAWsitive Difference!!
Monday, May 30, 2011
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Stories that leave pawprints on your heart
One of the best aspects of doing book signings and pawdographing events is the amazing people and furry friends I get to meet. We have heard so many great pet stories that I think I could bark a book.
A lovely couple told Charmaine and Chris a great story. They had two big dogs who were good escape artists. One day while the couple’s daughter was dog sitting, the pair escaped. Days went by and the searches and posters were not bringing their beloved furry friends home. The family started to think they would never see their dogs again. Meanwhile, unbeknown to the family, a caring couple had found the pair, 35 miles from the home they could not find their way back to. The family put an ad in the local newspaper. Somehow the local paper got taken by someone to the area where the dogs were. Eventually the dogs and family were re-united.
This story got me thinking of the importance of “home.” When Charmaine and Christopher adopted me, I was five years old. I had spent three months in foster care before going to my forever family. Home really is where the heart is.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
My alarming (or de-alarming bark)
Well, Char and Chris thought they had seen it all with me. Me breaking toilet tank lids, figuring out how to put my seatbelt on but that was just the beginning, for bigger things yet to come.
On the weekend, my friend took me for a walk while Char and Chris set up the book for our book signing event. I was a happy dog, barking at life. I scared myself when I set off the car alarms as we walked by.
What will I get up to next? One thing’s for sure, I am giving Charmaine a lot of content in case she writes and OTT-2.
On the weekend, my friend took me for a walk while Char and Chris set up the book for our book signing event. I was a happy dog, barking at life. I scared myself when I set off the car alarms as we walked by.
What will I get up to next? One thing’s for sure, I am giving Charmaine a lot of content in case she writes and OTT-2.
Help us make On Toby’s Terms a New York Times bestseller
What happens when the influence and support of many come together? It produces PAWsome results!
Meet our friend Teresa deGrosbois, she is one of the most PAWerful connectors I know! Teresa is a bestselling author, relationship marketing expert, a champion for others, and our friend!
When we announced that our goal was to have On Toby’s Terms become a bestselling book, you should see what happened. All Charmaine’s colleagues from the Evolutionary Business Council (which is headed up by Teresa) came on board 100% to support our efforts.
As you can imagine, this was a PAWsome experience, one that overwhelmed Charmaine with gratitude. Then, Teresa wrote this article for the Influence and Success website: http://influenceandsuccess.com/?p=189
Four PAWs up to Teresa, and the Evolutionary Business Council members and Collaboration Call participants for supporting us in making our biggest goal yet become a reality.
Should you want to support me, Toby the dog, on our best seller campaign, I’d welcome your help. The big day is May 17! You can click here:
http://hasmarkservices.com/campaigns/toby.html
to join the campaign and you will receive everything you need from Jenn and Judy at Hasmark Servicers closer to the date!
Barking out a big THANK YOU!
Toby the dog...
Meet our friend Teresa deGrosbois, she is one of the most PAWerful connectors I know! Teresa is a bestselling author, relationship marketing expert, a champion for others, and our friend!
When we announced that our goal was to have On Toby’s Terms become a bestselling book, you should see what happened. All Charmaine’s colleagues from the Evolutionary Business Council (which is headed up by Teresa) came on board 100% to support our efforts.
As you can imagine, this was a PAWsome experience, one that overwhelmed Charmaine with gratitude. Then, Teresa wrote this article for the Influence and Success website: http://influenceandsuccess.com/?p=189
Four PAWs up to Teresa, and the Evolutionary Business Council members and Collaboration Call participants for supporting us in making our biggest goal yet become a reality.
Should you want to support me, Toby the dog, on our best seller campaign, I’d welcome your help. The big day is May 17! You can click here:
http://hasmarkservices.com/campaigns/toby.html
to join the campaign and you will receive everything you need from Jenn and Judy at Hasmark Servicers closer to the date!
Barking out a big THANK YOU!
Toby the dog...
Monday, May 2, 2011
Are you as smart as a second grader?
Doing presentations at schools is PAWsome- I love meeting all the students, and hearing the questions they ask Charmaine about me and my book, on Toby’s Terms.
Recently, at a school in Oceanside, we met the most amazing young student, Tommy is his name. He introduced himself this way “I’m Tommy, I’m a writer too!” I immediately fell in love with his gentle confidence. He proceeded to tell me that “my teacher told me I should show you my book.” Charmaine read it page by page, smiling and looking at Tommy. I knew she was impressed.
He said “See, I even put in a bit of humour” as he pointed to a picture he had drawn and showed Christopher.
This young student asked the most intriguing questions about the book writing and publishing process. His goal is to have his book published, and, to make a movie! Now that is a boy who already knows his purpose! WOOF!
Thank you Tommy for inspiring the three of us!
Recently, at a school in Oceanside, we met the most amazing young student, Tommy is his name. He introduced himself this way “I’m Tommy, I’m a writer too!” I immediately fell in love with his gentle confidence. He proceeded to tell me that “my teacher told me I should show you my book.” Charmaine read it page by page, smiling and looking at Tommy. I knew she was impressed.
He said “See, I even put in a bit of humour” as he pointed to a picture he had drawn and showed Christopher.
This young student asked the most intriguing questions about the book writing and publishing process. His goal is to have his book published, and, to make a movie! Now that is a boy who already knows his purpose! WOOF!
Thank you Tommy for inspiring the three of us!
A Toby Riddle
I have a PAWsome sense of humor. I love the sound of laughter, and making people laugh. Apparently I don’t have to work to hard at bringing joy and laughter to people, they tell me I am funny just being me.
Here’s a riddle for you.
What’s black and white, squawks, is found on the beach and flies?
The answer is...drum roll please... Toby’s Toys!
People on the beach think I’m pretty funny running around with my head to the heavens barking. They think I’m just happy (which I am) but really, I am trying to fetch my flying toys, otherwise known as seagulls.
Here’s a riddle for you.
What’s black and white, squawks, is found on the beach and flies?
The answer is...drum roll please... Toby’s Toys!
People on the beach think I’m pretty funny running around with my head to the heavens barking. They think I’m just happy (which I am) but really, I am trying to fetch my flying toys, otherwise known as seagulls.
A Toby Riddle
I have a PAWsome sense of humor. I love the sound of laughter, and making people laugh. Apparently I don’t have to work to hard at bringing joy and laughter to people, they tell me I am funny just being me.
Here’s a riddle for you.
What’s black and white, squawks, is found on the beach and flies?
The answer is...drum roll please... Toby’s Toys!
People on the beach think I’m pretty funny running around with my head to the heavens barking. They think I’m just happy (which I am) but really, I am trying to fetch my flying toys, otherwise known as seagulls.
Here’s a riddle for you.
What’s black and white, squawks, is found on the beach and flies?
The answer is...drum roll please... Toby’s Toys!
People on the beach think I’m pretty funny running around with my head to the heavens barking. They think I’m just happy (which I am) but really, I am trying to fetch my flying toys, otherwise known as seagulls.
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