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Show Dog Sings the Blues (The Show Dog Diaries Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Devin O'Branagan (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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In an unfortunate case of mistaken identity, pampered show dog Talisman is switched with a cowdog and has to work on a ranch for the day. By the time her harrowing adventure is over, she is in desperate need of a massage, a session with her Reiki Master, a consultation with the pet psychic, a full grooming, and a pedicure. However, along the way she learns powerful lessons—including the discovery that she’s so much more than just another pretty face. Hilarious and touching, a tale for dog lovers everywhere! This short novella is a spinoff from the chick-lit novel "Red Hot Liberty" and is told from the dog's perspective.

This is a novella. It is priced as such because a portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to Australian Shepherd Rescue: www.AussieRescue.org
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Ranked #1 in Hot New Releases. An Amazon bestseller!

Nominated best humor book of 2011 by the Dog Writers Association of America!

"Show Dog Sings the Blues is an exciting, touching, and imaginative story. I encourage readers to buy this one." -Novella Reviews

"This is not a cheesy story. It's not a children's tale where the characters just happen to be animals. Tali explores the world exactly the way a dog would. The decisions she makes are based on instinct, on training, and on her understanding of her purpose as a dog. She demonstrates the importance animals have in the human world, the healing power they possess when we need it most." - Literary Endeavors

"Writing from the perspective of an animal is a challenge not many writers are able to conquer effectively, but O'Branagan manages to create a strong, memorable character in Talisman. Show Dog Sings The Blues surprised me in many ways. It was all at once humorous, hopeful, and suspenseful. I found myself going back and reading parts of it over again just to relive certain moments in the story." - Cedes of Change

"Show Dog Sings the Blues is hilarious, primal, endearing, and complex. If you have, or had, a pet that is more like an amazing family member, you will want to read Tali's tale." -Pagan Culture

"Told from the viewpoint of an Australian Shepherd used to a life of luxury, Show Dog Sings the Blues is a lighthearted romp through a day of mistaken identity. There's action, adventure, laughter, and even a few tears as O'Branagan spins her tale of the power of love and coping with what life sometimes throws us." -Shadow Dance Aussies

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A portion of proceeds will be donated to the national Australian Shepherd rescue organization, AussieRescue.org

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00550W0K8
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cornucopia Creations, Ltd. (June 7, 2011)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 7, 2011
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2974 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 66 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 out of 5 stars 50

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Devin O'Branagan

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Bestselling author Devin O'Branagan weaves tales of uncommon heroes. Her genres include paranormal thrillers, young adult urban fantasy, science fiction, paranormal romance, romantic comedy. and erotic romance. Her books have been published by Simon & Schuster's Pocket Books, German publisher Heyne Verlag, Turkish publisher Dogan Egmont, and indie publisher Cornucopia Creations. They are available in print, eBook, and audio formats.

Devin has four book series and five stand-alone books. Here's a simple guide:

The Red Hot Novels: Humor, Satire, Romance, Irreverent Fun!

(#1 Red Hot Property, #2 Red Hot Liberty, #3 Red Hot Stars is forthcoming)

The Show Dog Diaries: Humor From a Dog's Perspective ~ Spinoff from The Red Hot Novels

(#1 Show Dog Sings The Blues, #2 The Twilight Bone)

The Legend of Glory Novels: YA Urban Fantasy/Paranormal Romance

(#1 Glory, #2 Pretty Sacrifices, #3 Genesis)

The Witch Hunt Novels: Supernatural Thrillers

(#1 Witch Hunt, #2 Witch Hunt: Of the Blood, #3 Of The Blood Of Witches)

Threshold: Supernatural Thriller About Near-Death Experience

With Brave Wings She Flies: Fantasy & Visionary. (Tied into the Legend of Glory trilogy.)

Innocence Taken: Erotic Romance

Dominance: Erotic Romance

Incarnation: Science Fiction

For Australian Shepherd lovers, there are Aussies in The Show Dog Diaries, The Red Hot Novels, The Legend of Glory trilogy, and Threshold. They run the gamut from show dogs, to cowdogs, to intrepid demon-fighting dogs.

If you visit Devin's website, be sure to sign up for her newsletter so you are notified of future releases! www.DevinWrites.com

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Joshua D Dean
5.0 out of 5 stars If you love Aussies, you'll love this
Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2012
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As a writer who just published a book with a blue merle Aussie on the front, there's no way I wasn't going to buy and read SHOW DOG SINGS THE BLUES as soon as I saw its adorable cover. That's one beautiful Aussie and the story inside absolutely does it justice. SDSTB is, at heart, a mistaken identity story in which Talisman, a beautiful and pampered champion show dog, visits a ranch for some R&R and is mistaken for her sister, a working dog. Over the course of this short, highly entertaining book that's funny, and charming, and often very touching, we see Talisman overcome her insecurities and embrace her inner Aussie. She herds cattle, cares for weak animals, and chases off a pack of coyotes, all the while entertaining the rancher with her unorthodox style. The more fraught the situation, the sharper the dog's instincts, because no matter how untrained she may be, Talisman is an Australian Shepherd - and no breed does its job better, and with more conviction. Devin O'Branagan gets inside the brain of an Aussie as only a person who knows and loves the breed can. If you've ever wondered what's going on inside your Australian Shepherd's head, pick up this book. You'll be glad you did.
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Mark in FortFun, CO
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun, lighthearted book to read.
Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2017
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She is brought to the ranch, to stay as a guest.
Instead, she is given a series of real life tests.
Tali gets to see the noble side of working & ranching men.
While she suffers some discomfort, I know she would do it again.

Tali tries so hard to make things right.
You can tell she doesn’t give up without a fight.
I found myself rooting for her to make the best choice.
When her spirit shined through, it made me rejoice.

In the end, she overcomes & grows as a soul.
Her complete persona is now bigger as a whole.
I cannot imagine her ever being quite satisfied,
by only being a Show Dog that always stays inside.
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JAScribbles
4.0 out of 5 stars Cute, Fun Story
Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2011
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I enjoyed this novella very much. Ms. O'Branagan has a knack for getting inside a diva dog's head and telling one fun tale. Tali's personality shined during her day on the ranch. I loved the cute, simple names the dog gave all the animals she met such as the cute kitten, Little Blue Eyes.

This title is referred to as canine chick lit. I can see that. I encourage the author to give middle grade and young adult genres a try. I feel her ability to write with detail and action would work well with younger readers.

I wish Ms. O'Branagan had expanded a little more on the ranch hand's recent loss as well as the dog's relationship with her first owner. I don't think the story needs to be expanded to a novel, it just needs a touch more. I loved what was given and wanted to feel it even deeper.

Show Dog Sings the Blues is a silly, exciting, touching, and imaginative story. I encourage readers to buy this one.
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buyer1966
5.0 out of 5 stars Kept me up late
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2013
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In the interest of full disclosure, I must say I approached this novel with a bit of reluctance. As the breeder/owner/handler of another herding breed, I was fearful that O'Branagan was going to throw in with that faction of the population that--incorrectly--assumes that show dogs can no longer perform the jobs for which they were originally bred. I was wrong. Tali, the main character, does call on her instincts (and a few other resources) to get the job done. The scenes of her attempts to herd are vivid and funny and uniquely crafted. I couldn't stop reading!
The discussion of a dog's connection to his/her human is beautifully crafted and heartwarming. It only served to confirm what I've always thought I knew: when you share your life with a dog, both of you are richer for the experience.
Everyone who has ever shared their life with a dog will connect with this book.
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Carol
5.0 out of 5 stars A fun adventure about dogs.
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2016
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An animal lover from the word go, especially dogs! I loved this story from a dog's point of view on their human's behavior. It's amazing that I read this book as I was mourning the loss of an Australian Shepherd that our (deceased) Labrador and we puppy-sat for our kids and grand kids. What dogs won't do for their humans and learn to cross train, or follow their God given instincts when things matter most. This was a very special insight into dogs behaviors and possible thought patterns. Loved this free to me story. I'd purchase more by this author in a heart beat.
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Jane Firebaugh
5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulously Fun Dog Story!
Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2015
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Show dog Talisman is mistaken for her farm dog sister for a day and learns what being a ranch dog is like, herding cattle and running through the mud with her pretty pink painted toe nails, while her ranch dog sister is pampered with baths and special treats all day. This is such a fun story to read. It is written from the dog's perspective and is simply delightful! Perfect as a companion to O'Branagan's books Red Hot Property and Red Hot Liberty, but is also very enjoyable as a stand alone short story. If you love dogs (especially Australian Shepherds), you will love this story!
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Blue Bird
5.0 out of 5 stars Both Heartwarming and Hilarious!
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2014
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My husband and I listened to the Audible audio book on my Kindle, and we really loved the story. Both of us felt that this movingly narrated story provides a stimulating opportunity for self discovery and empowerment.

It was easy to imagine the voice being that of a pampered show dog who found herself in a place where there was a new challenge around every bale of hay.

The narrator exhibits an empathic understanding of animals that is delightfully expressed by her impelling and versatile subtleties of voice.

Hope to see more from this author and this narrator soon!
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Dispatcherdi
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Sweet
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2012
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A short, simple doggie tale (tail as it were...) readable for all ages. My favorite breed of dog is the Aussie, so I was particularly entertained by Talie and Maddie. I particularly enjoyed that this ebook actually contained editing for errors and typos, something that seems to be missing from most ebooks. Thank you Devin-- I recommend this book to any and all dog lovers.
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LFinn
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 16, 2012
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I really enjoyed this novella and I only wished it was longer. The characterizations were great and Tali was fabulous. I love dogs and I loved this story. Can't wait for more :)
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cdyard
5.0 out of 5 stars Vous aimez les chiens? Vous avez le sens de l'humour? Ce livre est pour vous.
Reviewed in France on February 18, 2012
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Talisman (Tali pour ses amis) est une magnifique chienne berger australien bleu merle à la conformation impeccable. Championne d'exposition, elle va passer la journée avec sa soeur Maddy, une bleue merle elle aussi mais chienne à vaches accomplie.
A la suite d'incidents malheureux, Tali est prise pour sa soeur et doit s'acquitter des tâches de celle-ci alors qu'elle n'y connaît rien. Mais la fierté de la race et la volonté de ne pas décevoir sa soeur vont lui faire donner le meilleur d'elle-même.
Un livre plein d'humour, de tendresse, d'émotion. Car, cette fois, nous avons le point de vue du chien lui-même. Confrontée à une situation pour le moins inhabituelle, Tali va réussir en faisant preuve d'imagination, de ténacité mais aussi de courage. En particulier lorsqu'elle se trouve face à un dilemme: affronter une meute de coyotes pour sauver un agneau abandonné tout en sachant qu'elle risque d'y laisser la vie ou aller chercher de l'aide mais en condamnant sa protégée à une mort certaine.
Il s'agit d'une novella (nouvelle longue) écrite par quelqu'un qui connaît vraiment les chiens et les aime mais qui sait aussi faire preuve d'humour. A recommander à tous ceux qui savent lire l'anglais et qui aiment les animaux en général.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in Australia on July 22, 2015
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Nice, short and well written
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