Readers, especially pet owners and lovers, will delight in Dog Days and Nights, Humorous Adventures of Esmerelda Perkins-Book I, as told by Esmerelda and written by best-selling author Sheila Carnegie. Esmerelda Perkins is an eccentric, aging and rather befuddled fictional character who lives on Old Toad Island, an imaginary island near Green Frog Island, off the West Coast of British Columbia, Canada. Esmerelda gets herself into all sorts of predicaments and loves to share her thoughts about life and her hilarious stories of adventure and travel. In this short book, Dog Days and Nights, the first in the series, Esmerelda is inadvertently drawn into a friend's home, off-island in nearby Victoria, to care for three cats, three birds, and to 'supervise' the breeding of a female Shiloh Shepherd dog in an 'amorous state of being'. The characters of the various critters are revealed, as are the dynamics of their interactions with both humans and each other. In spite of the problems Esmerelda encounters, you are sure to smile, and perhaps guffaw, at how she handles the situation, as she has learned to do. This story is based on actual experiences, although Esmerelda may have taken liberties in its telling, as she frequently does. NOTE: The ebook version of Dog Days has already hit the best seller list in two categories, several days running.
About the Author: Sheila Carnegie, the best-selling author of her first non-fiction book, Beyond the Veil, A Personal Story of Spiritual Connection, is a retired educator and human resources consultant, who seeks the best in others. Her love of the natural world and sense of humour are integral to her being, and she enjoys textile art, travel, photography, international cuisine and music. She has also previously written and published a short story and several professional reports and articles. Sheila currently resides in the Gulf Islands of British Columbia, Canada, and in the Andes in Ecuador. According to LJM Publishing, "Sheila Carnegie is a gifted writer whose ability to spin a tale keeps readers engaged from beginning to end; this humorous book is no exception. Be ready to laugh till you cry as Esmerelda explains her adventures when she suddenly finds herself responsible for the mating of two dogs and in charge of a friend's menagerie of household pets, all while her friend enjoys a foreign vacation. This book is sure to be another best-seller." With reference to her first book, Janice Limb Myers, Best Selling Author, wrote: "In her first book, Beyond the Veil: A Personal Story of Spiritual Connection, Sheila Carnegie has captured a series of life-changing spiritual experiences in an intriguing way. Although this is a true account, it reads like a well-written, thought-provoking novel. With twists and turns in the plot, intriguing locations, and unusual characters that capture your attention, it will keep you engaged to the very last page. Beyond the Veil made for a great Sunday afternoon read."