Read for Animals: Anthology to Help Animals

by Erika M. Szabo, Shebat Legion (With), Linda Whitehead-Humbert (With)

I was thinking about how to help animals in shelters and in animal hospices other than donating money I could afford. What can I do as a writer to help animals in need? I had an idea. I'm a writer; I can write, sell the book and donate the money - after publishing fees - to animal shelters. I started putting together the short stories I have written the past few years and asked my animal lover author, poet and artist friends if they'd like to participate in my Read for Animals project. The response was overwhelming, the stories and poems started flooding in and together we made this book possible to help our furry, scaly and feathered friends. -Erika M Szabo

148 pages, Paperback

Published March 11, 2014

About the author

Website:
https://www.authorerikamszabo.com

“The writing bug bit me on a rainy afternoon when I couldn’t find any new book to read. My daughter had enough of my moping around and snapped at me, “Mom, stop whining! If you haven’t a book to read, then write one.” Her challenge shocked me, but I started playing with the idea and I’ve been writing stories, that I like to read, ever since.”

Erika loves to dance to her own tunes and follow her dreams, introduces her story writing skills and her books that are based on creative imagination with themes such as alternate history, urban fantasy, cozy mystery, sweet romance and supernatural stories. Her children’s stories are informative, educational, and deliver moral values in a non-preachy way.

“I followed my dream to become a writer. As an artist, I paint pretty pictures with my brushes, and as a writer, I paint vivid pictures with my words.”

Reviews

[Zrinka Jelic · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great collection of short stories, poems and illustrations about our furry friends and family. Some stories and poems are funny and witty others are touching and emotional, but they all tell us about our love for animals and their love and connections to humans. You'll laugh, maybe even cry a little and probably hug your dog or cat closer. Those furry creatures have their way of getting under our skin and touch the part of our hearts like no one else.
Get a copy today and support a great cause. All proceeds go to animal shelters and hospices. Won't you help a poor animal in need?

[Lisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is one of those times when I wish I could give half stars, so that this would be 3.5. I love the concept of this collection, and there are some really fabulous short stories and poems ("Survivor", "He Could Only Say Meow" and "The Magnificent Seven" were among my favorites). However, there were also several stories that seemed to not quite achieve the emotional impact they could have. The seemed to be more descriptions of certain animals then fully told stories. I wanted more. I do hope this series continues and that the contributors flesh out the stories more fully.

[Chris The Story Reading Ape · Rating 5 out of 5]

The number and variety of short stories and poems from so many excellent authors, makes this an ideal book to dip into or read straight through.

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[Chris The Story Reading Ape · Rating 5 out of 5]

The number and variety of short stories and poems from so many excellent authors, makes this an ideal book to dip into or read straight through.

See my review also at:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/product-revie...

http://www.amazon.com/product-reviews...

[Sharon Obelenus Holland · Rating 5 out of 5]

First this book just shows what can happen if people join together for a great cause!! Secondly, this is a mixture of stories and poems from various authors, all with animals in mind. Proceeds from this book are going to be sent to animal shelters.