Janet Shaw

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Beating the Publishing Blues

May 14th, 2008 by janet

As we labour away on our keyboards, bringing our first novel to life, we all know the odds of getting published are miniscule.

It’s a tough world out there for new authors. So why even try?

Take heart! Have a read of Jenny Crusie’s slant on the reality of publishing.

I’m definitely a rat looking for an island. What are you?


Transforming the Loopy Labrador into a Placid Guide Dog

July 19th, 2007 by janet

When I observe the way my labrador behaves when she’s off harness, and when I recall the many stories of her “mad” behaviour from her puppy raisers, I wonder how on earth she made it this far as a guide dog.

If you’d like to learn more about the training of a guide dog, and how a loopy lab can become a gentle guide dog, then click here to read my latest article.