What happens when two very different dogs, a pure bred Siberian Husky and a German Shepard / Labrador Retriever mix, occupy the same household? In a word, chaos. Baby Girl, the feminine pure bred, faces off with Tazz, the male Germador, in caperous and humorous adventures which occur in everyday life with their owners, the Saunders. The typical American family who shares their lives and home with these two canines get more than they bargain for. Though these two Bonnie and Clyde canines are the main characters, there are numerous other four-legged accomplices throughout the story which provide a unique dynamic to this tale. The novel has a Paws and Effect - The Healing Power of Dogs informative quality which is intertwined with a Marley and Me wit. The conglomerate of themes surrounding these dogs and people spans various social issues and forms a Monet of how dogs fill our lives with love, humor, and hope.
About the Author: Nicole Tatara's Biography I live in Erie, Pennsylvania with my family, close to my friends and extended family, which are a big part of my life. I have spent the first thirty-four years of my life in western Pennsylvania. I love the atmosphere of the region from the cities to the mountains. I find myself most comfortable with the familiar and often am caught off-guard by the unexpected. Having said that, my dogs keep me off-guard as much as they possibly can and being the owner of several dogs, mostly large breeds, I am always up for a challenge. I have also been a part of a professional K-9 search and rescue group for four years and an EMT volunteer for six years adds to the experience of being prepared and learning to expect the unexpected. Dogs have played an important role in my life, this is why I started writing and from where I draw my inspiration. I teach my dogs and in return I learn more than they do. Learning in life is a continual process which extends beyond high school and post-secondary education. My education has consisted of an Accounting degree and Computer Science diploma (Tri-State Business Institute) as well as Sociology studies at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. The personal attainment of social academics is to have open-mindedness regarding our society. By profession I am a medical billing specialist and have worked in the medical field for the last fifteen years, but at heart I love to read, write, and learn. I strive to convey my writing towards social issues and their effects on everyday normal people, the contributors in society, you!