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Conversations With Skip
Newly divorced Ellen was having trouble sleeping and her friend Alexandra told her, "Get a dog." She visited her local shelter and came home with Skip, a Golden Retriever with a damaged leg and an attitude. He was soon running her life, arranging her romances, and teaching her to laugh again.
"Dogs don't talk," he told her, and he sounded exactly like the star of whatever movie she had watched the night before.
"Dogs don't talk," he told her, and he sounded exactly like the star of whatever movie she had watched the night before.
189 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 21, 2011
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About the author
Donna Foley Mabry
45 books211 followersA Michigan native who studied writing in school, Donna first came to Vegas to make costumes and soon was weaving the stories she heard in the back of the girls' dressing room into her first novel. Now she is the author of The Alexandra Merritt Mysteries, which include 'The Last Two Aces in Las Vegas', 'The Las Vegas Desert Flower', 'The Las Vegas Special', 'Rough Ride in Vegas', 'M.I.A. Las Vegas' and 'The Las Vegas Sophisticate'. Her latest novel, 'The Vegas Tycoon' is also set in Las Vegas
Donna has written several other stand-alone novels, recent releases 'Kaleigh McKenna' and 'The Russell House', as well as 'Desperate Ambition', 'The Right Society', 'The Other Hand', 'Conversations with Skip', and an anthology, 'Killer Coffee and a Batch of Cookies'.
In addition to those stand-alones and others, Donna has a popular series of historical romances, 'The Manhattan Stories', and a series of female detective stories 'The Case Files of Molly Evers".
Her most popular novel, 'Maude', the story of her Grandmother, is a #1 best-seller on Amazon and spent 16 weeks on the Wall Street Journal's Top-10 list. 'Maude' is available as an audiobook, and is published in Italian, Russian and German. Donna is actively working on the screenplay for 'Maude'.
She has also written three screenplays, a stage play, poetry, short stories, and a children's story.
Donna lives in Henderson, Nevada, sharing her home with two cats and her dog, Abigale, all three shelter rescues. She has two children, a daughter in Las Vegas and a son in New York and a grandson who is the light of her life!
Donna still takes occasional classes at UNLV and at writer's conferences and is an active member of the Anthem Author's in Henderson, NV.
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Donna has written several other stand-alone novels, recent releases 'Kaleigh McKenna' and 'The Russell House', as well as 'Desperate Ambition', 'The Right Society', 'The Other Hand', 'Conversations with Skip', and an anthology, 'Killer Coffee and a Batch of Cookies'.
In addition to those stand-alones and others, Donna has a popular series of historical romances, 'The Manhattan Stories', and a series of female detective stories 'The Case Files of Molly Evers".
Her most popular novel, 'Maude', the story of her Grandmother, is a #1 best-seller on Amazon and spent 16 weeks on the Wall Street Journal's Top-10 list. 'Maude' is available as an audiobook, and is published in Italian, Russian and German. Donna is actively working on the screenplay for 'Maude'.
She has also written three screenplays, a stage play, poetry, short stories, and a children's story.
Donna lives in Henderson, Nevada, sharing her home with two cats and her dog, Abigale, all three shelter rescues. She has two children, a daughter in Las Vegas and a son in New York and a grandson who is the light of her life!
Donna still takes occasional classes at UNLV and at writer's conferences and is an active member of the Anthem Author's in Henderson, NV.
donnafoleymabry.com
facebook.com/donnafoleymabry
twitter.com/donnama12
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May 15, 2018
Such a good and very clever story! Loved Skip! Did not want it to end!
March 25, 2015
Five Plus
I loved this story from the opening line. So warm and inviting. And who could not love Skip. So easy to picture him smiling from ear to ear. What a personality. A lot of chuckling going on around here. Very heart warming.
I loved this story from the opening line. So warm and inviting. And who could not love Skip. So easy to picture him smiling from ear to ear. What a personality. A lot of chuckling going on around here. Very heart warming.
July 25, 2015
A sweet and sentimentally humorous tale
Quick, enjoyable read by a writer whose style is always so comfortable that it feels like a conversation with an old friend than a book read alone. Thanks for the company...
Quick, enjoyable read by a writer whose style is always so comfortable that it feels like a conversation with an old friend than a book read alone. Thanks for the company...
February 20, 2025
Conversations with Skip is a delightful short romance novel for those who like dogs. I don’t necessarily like romances, but this one is light-hearted and focused on Skip’s incredible powers. It reminded me of the movie “Look Who’s Talking” but with a dog. As anyone who has owned and loved dogs will tell you, most dogs do seem to communicate with us so it’s fun to have Skip’s thoughts narrated.
Without giving away too many details, I can say that this is also a dog book for those who hate to see the dog die at the end.
I enjoyed reading the book with my dog “nephew” who is also a golden retriever, curled up against me.
Without giving away too many details, I can say that this is also a dog book for those who hate to see the dog die at the end.
I enjoyed reading the book with my dog “nephew” who is also a golden retriever, curled up against me.
August 21, 2017
I love this writer's style --just finished "Maude". A sweet dog story and romance. Couldn't ask for more. I would have given anything to talk with my Shepherd, Molly sometimes.
November 13, 2017
Wish my dog spoke to me! Great light read.
March 10, 2018
Update to my review. I loved this book so much that I want to keep it.
Fun to read it over again from time to time.
Fun to read it over again from time to time.
December 28, 2024
Awesome read
Great story with intriguing moments. Definitely recommend especially if you are an animal lover. Hard to put down once you start reading.
Great story with intriguing moments. Definitely recommend especially if you are an animal lover. Hard to put down once you start reading.
March 16, 2020
Light harded read
Chosen after reading Mabry's Maude. A small let down. A good
young readers book. Lots of moments which will bring a smile.
Chosen after reading Mabry's Maude. A small let down. A good
young readers book. Lots of moments which will bring a smile.
May 11, 2015
Animal lovers dream
What would you do if your world was falling apart because the person you loved was no longer in your life? Maybe get an animal to fill the void and what if said animal spoke to you telepathically. Would you think you were crazy! This is a beautiful story about how two people are brought together by opening their hearts to rescued animals and the unexpected love they find. Wonderful inspirational story.
What would you do if your world was falling apart because the person you loved was no longer in your life? Maybe get an animal to fill the void and what if said animal spoke to you telepathically. Would you think you were crazy! This is a beautiful story about how two people are brought together by opening their hearts to rescued animals and the unexpected love they find. Wonderful inspirational story.
July 20, 2016
Too good to be so short. I would have paid a little more for a longer ending. Because you did this make a series of it. It woulda
This was too good so short. It ended too abruptly. PLEASE make a series out of it. I would re-read it as a series erwrite. with a longer ending and more clean ending like it was . It would have been a five star. Excuse the heading I was tired 3:00 am. Should have written this tomorrow.
This was too good so short. It ended too abruptly. PLEASE make a series out of it. I would re-read it as a series erwrite. with a longer ending and more clean ending like it was . It would have been a five star. Excuse the heading I was tired 3:00 am. Should have written this tomorrow.
April 11, 2016
While I liked this book I found it very jump at the end. My issue is you read and get this whole build up to what's going to be this magical ending and in about 150 words its all over. All in all it's a cute book and honestly who doesn't want their dog talking to them but the ending left something to be desired.
March 12, 2015
Maybe a younger reader would like it better
Some things were explained more than once which was a little annoying. The story was a good one though. I will check out more from this author.
Some things were explained more than once which was a little annoying. The story was a good one though. I will check out more from this author.
March 15, 2015
I truly loved this book!!
I am a dog owner and love animals. Our dog is also a member of the family. I have often wished he could talk to me and explain some of the expressions I see on his face.
I am a dog owner and love animals. Our dog is also a member of the family. I have often wished he could talk to me and explain some of the expressions I see on his face.
March 29, 2015
Excellent
This book is definitely for dog and cat lovers. I laugh, cried and thought of my precious dog the whole time I was reading it. I now bring home a doggie bag when I go out to eat!
This book is definitely for dog and cat lovers. I laugh, cried and thought of my precious dog the whole time I was reading it. I now bring home a doggie bag when I go out to eat!
August 16, 2016
Fantastic
Once again I couldn't put it down.well written.Great plot and everything I expected from Donna Maybry.it was sweet and tough at the same time.please write some more.I love your style.
Once again I couldn't put it down.well written.Great plot and everything I expected from Donna Maybry.it was sweet and tough at the same time.please write some more.I love your style.
November 6, 2016
Easy read
Loved the easy going writing style of this book. Every true pet lover would enjoy it. You know how it's going to end but the road getting there is delightful. Made me want to take a trip to the animal shelter to find my match.
Loved the easy going writing style of this book. Every true pet lover would enjoy it. You know how it's going to end but the road getting there is delightful. Made me want to take a trip to the animal shelter to find my match.
February 18, 2015
Great
Donna Mabry books are excellent. Good to read if you treasure pets. Her book
Maude is also wonderful reading especially for women.
Donna Mabry books are excellent. Good to read if you treasure pets. Her book
Maude is also wonderful reading especially for women.
March 14, 2015
Fun for any dog lover
Kind of a silly book, but it will make you laugh. Haven't we all wondered what our dogs were thinking?
Kind of a silly book, but it will make you laugh. Haven't we all wondered what our dogs were thinking?
March 17, 2015
Funny little book
End sucked but easy read.....took forever to get to the point and when she did it was the end...not one of her best.....
End sucked but easy read.....took forever to get to the point and when she did it was the end...not one of her best.....
March 14, 2015
Heartwarming
Quick read fun and romantic especially if you like animals. Good book to read on vacation or by the pool.
Quick read fun and romantic especially if you like animals. Good book to read on vacation or by the pool.
March 31, 2015
Sweet
Very nice read. And sometimes you get the very best the second time around. Two very cute dogs. And a great family of choice.
Very nice read. And sometimes you get the very best the second time around. Two very cute dogs. And a great family of choice.
April 26, 2015
Enjoyable
I really enjoyed reading then th thoughts of Skip. It made me smile. It was very well thought out and progressed and kept my attention
I really enjoyed reading then th thoughts of Skip. It made me smile. It was very well thought out and progressed and kept my attention
May 13, 2015
Just OK
Loved the book Maude!
This book was just odd, dogs talking....it had nice story but simple. Funny parts too. Nice
Loved the book Maude!
This book was just odd, dogs talking....it had nice story but simple. Funny parts too. Nice
August 10, 2015
I loved this book. I'm an animal lover and this book appealed to me on that level and a few others. I'd recommend it if you're and animal lover and like romance and a happy ending
August 17, 2015
An absolute hoot!
Anyone who's ever been owned by a dog will know exactly how this woman feels when her dog starts giving her dating advice.
Anyone who's ever been owned by a dog will know exactly how this woman feels when her dog starts giving her dating advice.
August 27, 2016
Delightful
An engrossing romp - once you get beyond the abusive first husband. Those conversations she has with her dog add another dimension to the plot. Very enjoyable.
An engrossing romp - once you get beyond the abusive first husband. Those conversations she has with her dog add another dimension to the plot. Very enjoyable.
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