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In the Company of Animals
IN THE COMPANY OF ANIMALS delves into the multifaceted relationships between humans and animals. Readers will lose themselves in the thunder of wild horse’s hoofbeats, the scented menace of skunks, the wingbeats of pigeons, and the escapades of other creatures within the whimsey and drama of these pages. This collection is an exploration of the ways we interact with the creatures that share our world.
San Juan Writers are eight authors known for their diverse writing and perspectives who weave a tapestry of animal experiences that will resonate with readers of all ages.
Embark on this enchanting journey into the animal kingdom and discover the extraordinary stories that await.
You will never think about animals in the same way again. A cornucopia of engaging tales to challenge the adult reader.—Jim Tritten, Award winning author of thirteen books
Fans of the San Juan Writers’ group will be happy to learn these talented writers have struck gold again with their new animal themed anthology.—Rhenna St. Clair, author of the novel, Getting New Mexico
If you’re looking for a big, fun anthology, this is the book for you. Everything from lonely cowboy poetry to cats chasing battalions of mice, a pink pig in uniform, wartime camels, and lost homing pigeons, In the Company of Animals is entertaining, humorous, and even literary.
—A . Rooney, author of The Lesser Madonnas and Francis N. Stein, an Autobiography
Illustrations for stories and poems by Amanda Harig
San Juan Writers are eight authors known for their diverse writing and perspectives who weave a tapestry of animal experiences that will resonate with readers of all ages.
Embark on this enchanting journey into the animal kingdom and discover the extraordinary stories that await.
You will never think about animals in the same way again. A cornucopia of engaging tales to challenge the adult reader.—Jim Tritten, Award winning author of thirteen books
Fans of the San Juan Writers’ group will be happy to learn these talented writers have struck gold again with their new animal themed anthology.—Rhenna St. Clair, author of the novel, Getting New Mexico
If you’re looking for a big, fun anthology, this is the book for you. Everything from lonely cowboy poetry to cats chasing battalions of mice, a pink pig in uniform, wartime camels, and lost homing pigeons, In the Company of Animals is entertaining, humorous, and even literary.
—A . Rooney, author of The Lesser Madonnas and Francis N. Stein, an Autobiography
Illustrations for stories and poems by Amanda Harig
250 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 24, 2024
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About the author
Vicky Ramakka
6 books9 followers Vicky Ramakka writes about the Four Corners region, where she meets fascinating people who are willing to share their stories. Her short stories and magazine articles have won awards from the New Mexico Press Women and Southwest Writers. The Cactus Plot is winner of NM-AZ Book Awards for cozy mystery and a Colorado Independent Publishers Association's EVVY Award finalist
She and her husband reside in northwest New Mexico, near the Colorado border. A self-described naturalist, Vicky enjoys observing and photographing the flora and fauna that live in her ‘back yard’ which she considers any place within a mile walk.
Attending conferences and workshops plus networking with other writers are a big part of her writing successes. She is a member of San Juan Writers, Women Writing The West, New Mexico Press Women, and Southwest Writers.
"This book is for any native plant enthusiast, murder mystery fan, pet lover, or supporter of the great southwestern outdoors."—Shirley Nilson, Colorado Native Plant Society
"…a scientist-as-hero in the process of discovering her strength, ultimately using her botanical training and professional curiosity to crack the puzzles at the heart of The Cactus Plot."—Kathleen Hall, Cactus & Succulent Society of New Mexico
"The Cactus Plot is an entertaining mystery novel, with the underlying theme of endangered plant protection on public lands."—Forest Chapman, Oklahoma Native Plant Record
She and her husband reside in northwest New Mexico, near the Colorado border. A self-described naturalist, Vicky enjoys observing and photographing the flora and fauna that live in her ‘back yard’ which she considers any place within a mile walk.
Attending conferences and workshops plus networking with other writers are a big part of her writing successes. She is a member of San Juan Writers, Women Writing The West, New Mexico Press Women, and Southwest Writers.
"This book is for any native plant enthusiast, murder mystery fan, pet lover, or supporter of the great southwestern outdoors."—Shirley Nilson, Colorado Native Plant Society
"…a scientist-as-hero in the process of discovering her strength, ultimately using her botanical training and professional curiosity to crack the puzzles at the heart of The Cactus Plot."—Kathleen Hall, Cactus & Succulent Society of New Mexico
"The Cactus Plot is an entertaining mystery novel, with the underlying theme of endangered plant protection on public lands."—Forest Chapman, Oklahoma Native Plant Record
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