Press Release: 8 State Hurricane Kate Receives Three Top Awards at Book Expo America

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                             8 STATE HURRICANE KATE:                         THE JOURNEY AND LEGACY OF A KATRINA CATTLE DOG                         RECEIVES THREE TOP AWARDS AT BOOK EXPO AMERICA             * INDEPENDENT PUBLISHER BOOK AWARDS “IPPY” GOLD MEDALIST *                         * NATIONAL INDIE EXCELLENCE AWARDS FINALIST *             * FOREWORD MAGAZINE BOOK OF THE YEAR BRONZE […]

8 State Hurricane Kate Wins Gold, Bronze, and More at Book Expo America!!

May 2009: 8 State Hurricane Kate is a Gold Medal Winner!! 2009 IPPY Book Awards 8 State Hurricane Kate is a gold medal winner in the Animals/Pets category of the 2009 Independent Publisher Book Awards, aka the “IPPY” Awards.  8 State Kate is a 2008 Bronze Medal Winner ForeWord Magazine Book of the Year Awards!! 8 State Hurricane Kate […]

Horse Sense: Wisdom Horse Coaching

On Saturday I went to a Wisdom Horse Coaching Demo. “What is ‘Wisdom Horse Coaching’?” you may ask. It’s a program in which horses mirror back energy patterns and blind spots that, once discovered, free up stuck energy and untapped potential. This unique program was founded by two women who are certified life and executive […]

A New Sand Dollar Story

Last weekend I attended a seminar on partnering with non-profits and corporations in the San Francisco area. I had one afternoon free and chose to go to the ocean. It was hot that afternoon and the beach was crowded. The surf was rough and the tide was rising. As I walked the beach, I saw […]

Here’s to a Humane NFL-Free Future for Michael Vick

Ok, I’m trying to think positively here. I remember hearing that Mother Theresa would not protest against anything, she chose to rally for what she wanted. Like she wouldn’t protest war, but she would rally for peace. So here’s my thinking. I’m all for Michael Vick truly repenting and throwing himself totally into humane education. I […]

June 2nd is Kindness for Kate Day

In 2006, June 2nd was first declared “Kindness for Kate Day” in honor of 8 State Hurricane Kate. This year, on Tuesday, June 2nd, in honor of Kate, please do something to make the world a better place. Plant a flower. Say a prayer. Help somebody. Give hope to a homeless animal. Perform an act of kindness. Collect […]

8 State Hurricane Kate is a 2009 IPPY Awards Gold Medal Winner!!

8 State Hurricane Kate is a Gold Medal Winner!! 2009 IPPY Book Awards 8 State Hurricane Kate is a gold medal winner in the Animals/Pets category of the 2009 Independent Publisher Book Awards, aka the “IPPY” Awards! On Friday, May 29th, the 13th Annual IPPY Awards will be presented in NYC on the first evening of this year’s […]

“8 State Hurricane Kate” is a 2009 Indie Excellence Awards Finalist!

“8 State Hurricane Kate: The Journey and Legacy of a Katrina Cattle Dog”  is a 2009 Indie Excellence Awards Finalist in the Animals/Pets category! More info at http://www.indieexcellence.com/indie-results-2009.php View the book trailer video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUuzesvf4ss. Please forward this video link to help raise $ for the 8 State Kate Fund and hopefully reach anyone who knew […]

Jenny to Speak about 8 State Hurricane Kate and Animals as Spiritual Partners

Jenny Pavlovic will speak about 8 State Hurricane Kate and Animals as Spiritual Partners Wednesday May 13th 7:10-8:30 pm Unity Unitarian Church 732 Holly Ave St. Paul, MN All are welcome. Optional: You may bring photos of the animals in your life to share during a discussion after the talk. Thank you to Linda Anderson […]

8 State Hurricane Kate is a 2009 IPPY Book Awards Semi-Finalist

8 State Hurricane Kate is a semi-finalist in the Animals/Pets category of the 2009 Independent Publisher Book Awards, affectionately known as the “IPPY” Awards! On Friday, May 29th, the 13th Annual IPPY Awards will be presented in NYC on the first evening of this year’s BookExpo America convention. 8 State Kate is also a ForeWord […]