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The Finn Chronicles: Year One: A dog's reports from the front lines of hooman rescue
Training rescued hoomans is a stressful job, but somedoggy has to do it. The Finn Chronicles is a unique story told by an extraordinary dog. He’s irreverent, funny, and full of sass. Based on his real life, join Finn as he issues weekly reports back to K9 Rescue Headquarters on the strange behaviors and rituals of his rescue-hoomans. With sarcastic wit, he observes the curious world around him, heroically saves his unwitting hoomans from dangers (see also: evil electric toothbrush), and shares his musings about the often-lackluster level of service he feels he receives. With bonus content like links to Finn’s social media and videos, you’ll get to see this vocal and energetic dog in action. You’re sure to fall in love with Finn, his hilarious facial expressions, his tantrums and even his dim-witted hoomans. This is the light-hearted and funny read we need in these not so light-hearted times. Don't miss your chance to fall in love with Finn and follow him on social media for year round laughs and love!
- GenresHumor
189 pages, Paperback
First published July 11, 2020
70 people are currently reading
160 people want to read
About the author
Gwen Romack
11 books5,711 followersFinn's dutiful transcriber, Gwen Romack (aka The Squishy One), is a Maryland native, avid dog lover, and rescue volunteer. Gwen and her husband Evan (aka The Hairy One) initially agreed to foster Finn to work on some behavior issues and get him ready for a furever family. She began posting Finn's weekly updates on Facebook as a way to help prospective adopters fall in love with Finn. But it became clear pretty quickly that Finn was already home. The posts had become so popular in the Vizsla community that she decided to continue sharing Finn’s view of life as a dog rescuing his difficult and confusing hoomans.
When her corporate job as an ethics, compliance and anti-corruption officer was eliminated in the early days of the COVID pandemic, Gwen decided it was time to develop Finn’s funny updates into books for everyone to enjoy. Since the first book was published in July 2020, Finn has brought laughter and joy to fans in the US, UK, Canada, Germany, Australia, Cambodia, the Philippines, Brazil and even the Swiss Alps. Both books reached best-seller status and hot new release status on Amazon’s charts and his fans get to enjoy his daily antics through social media.
Learn more at:
www.thefinnchronicles.com
and
https://linktr.ee/gwenromack
When her corporate job as an ethics, compliance and anti-corruption officer was eliminated in the early days of the COVID pandemic, Gwen decided it was time to develop Finn’s funny updates into books for everyone to enjoy. Since the first book was published in July 2020, Finn has brought laughter and joy to fans in the US, UK, Canada, Germany, Australia, Cambodia, the Philippines, Brazil and even the Swiss Alps. Both books reached best-seller status and hot new release status on Amazon’s charts and his fans get to enjoy his daily antics through social media.
Learn more at:
www.thefinnchronicles.com
and
https://linktr.ee/gwenromack
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September 13, 2020
The Finn Chronicles: Year One: A Dog’s Reports from the Front Lines of Hooman Rescue by Gwen Romack is a humorous account of the first year spent by Finn Count Smooshie Tushie in the home of the Hairy one and the Squishy One. Each week Finn sends a report back to his rescue headquarters to help train the younger cadets and update the files on the strange rituals of hoomans. All of the Finnanigan reports are told in a comical way, including discussions on anal leakage, his hatred of baths, dog farts, and the difficulty Finn has in training his silly hoomans. Finn is very good at using hashtags as part of his storyline.
Finn is a mix of Hungarian Vizsla, Beagle, and Pittie. Vizslas in particular are sensitive and intense dogs that need special owners. The beagle in him loves to howl. His antics are funny but often frustrating. He loves zoomie-fueled 40mph head butts and takes pride in being called The Kissy Bandit. Fortunately, he seems to have gotten over his love of chewing flip flops and upholstered chairs.
As you read these reports you’ll laugh out loud, while marveling at the patience of the owners. In the first 21 weeks of being in their home, Finn helped support luxury lifestyles for the family vets by getting a UTI, squamous papilloma, a pulled muscle, allergies, blown paw pads from playing too hard, surgery, and a bacterial infection. This is in addition to the cost of his doggy day camps, sitters, endless toy and treat supply, clothing, and special bedding. The book is a great reminder that true pet love comes with a financial commitment.
Finn’s dutiful transcriber, Gwen Romack (aka The Squishy One), is a Maryland native, avid dog lover, and rescue volunteer. Gwen and her husband Evan (aka The Hairy One) agreed to foster Finn a year after losing their beloved Vizsla/Pit mix, Mr. Snuggles, at age 14. She began posting Finn’s weekly updates on Facebook as a way to help prospective adopters fall in love with Finn. However, it became clear pretty quickly that she and her husband would become “foster fails” and Finn was already home! The posts became so popular in the Vizsla community that she decided to continue indulging Finn and letting him dictate his view of life as a dog rescuing his difficult hoomans.
I was given a free copy of this book by the Squishy One in exchange for an honest review. I recommend this book to dog lovers, anyone needing a laugh, and especially to anyone who is considering adopting a dog with an intense personality.
You can follow Finn on:
Finnstagram: https://www.instagram.com/finnchronic...
Finnbook: https://www.facebook.com/FinnChronicles
FinnTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/finnthedog
Finn also has a modeling job and is featured on the cover of two of
Melissa Bourbon’s upcoming books
Year Two of the Finn Chronicles will be published on October 1, 2020. Both books are free to Kindle Unlimited to subscribers.
Finn is a mix of Hungarian Vizsla, Beagle, and Pittie. Vizslas in particular are sensitive and intense dogs that need special owners. The beagle in him loves to howl. His antics are funny but often frustrating. He loves zoomie-fueled 40mph head butts and takes pride in being called The Kissy Bandit. Fortunately, he seems to have gotten over his love of chewing flip flops and upholstered chairs.
As you read these reports you’ll laugh out loud, while marveling at the patience of the owners. In the first 21 weeks of being in their home, Finn helped support luxury lifestyles for the family vets by getting a UTI, squamous papilloma, a pulled muscle, allergies, blown paw pads from playing too hard, surgery, and a bacterial infection. This is in addition to the cost of his doggy day camps, sitters, endless toy and treat supply, clothing, and special bedding. The book is a great reminder that true pet love comes with a financial commitment.
Finn’s dutiful transcriber, Gwen Romack (aka The Squishy One), is a Maryland native, avid dog lover, and rescue volunteer. Gwen and her husband Evan (aka The Hairy One) agreed to foster Finn a year after losing their beloved Vizsla/Pit mix, Mr. Snuggles, at age 14. She began posting Finn’s weekly updates on Facebook as a way to help prospective adopters fall in love with Finn. However, it became clear pretty quickly that she and her husband would become “foster fails” and Finn was already home! The posts became so popular in the Vizsla community that she decided to continue indulging Finn and letting him dictate his view of life as a dog rescuing his difficult hoomans.
I was given a free copy of this book by the Squishy One in exchange for an honest review. I recommend this book to dog lovers, anyone needing a laugh, and especially to anyone who is considering adopting a dog with an intense personality.
You can follow Finn on:
Finnstagram: https://www.instagram.com/finnchronic...
Finnbook: https://www.facebook.com/FinnChronicles
FinnTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/finnthedog
Finn also has a modeling job and is featured on the cover of two of
Melissa Bourbon’s upcoming books Year Two of the Finn Chronicles will be published on October 1, 2020. Both books are free to Kindle Unlimited to subscribers.
November 9, 2021
Go to Amazon Nov 15-18th to get your FREE copy of the first book in the beloved series "The Finn Chronicles" on Kindle! https://amzn.to/3fOCKA8
"Funny, heartwarming, and addictive, these books along with year round access to Finn's antics on social media are a delight. I can't get enough of Finn."
Don't worry, there's a free Kindle app for Apple, Droid, and PC devices if you don't have a Kindle. Check out the 5 star reviews and leave one when you're done smiling your way through Year One!! Then keep the fun going with years two and three, and all the other books and gifts Finn has available. LAUGH MORE.
#TellYourFriends #free #bookstagram #rescuedismyfavoritebreed #dogloversfeed #vizsla #beagle
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You guys! "The Finn Chronicles: Year One" has now won TWO awards!!! One for the HUMOR category in the 2021 National Indie Excellence Awards (adult readers) and now also by the 2021 Purple Dragonfly Awards(young readers.) I'm beside myself!!
It's such a great feeling to be recognized by these amazing programs!!! I also love that these prove the series is truly funny and loved by adults and kiddos alike. Walking on clouds, today!
LAUGH MORE. Woof.
"Funny, heartwarming, and addictive, these books along with year round access to Finn's antics on social media are a delight. I can't get enough of Finn."
Don't worry, there's a free Kindle app for Apple, Droid, and PC devices if you don't have a Kindle. Check out the 5 star reviews and leave one when you're done smiling your way through Year One!! Then keep the fun going with years two and three, and all the other books and gifts Finn has available. LAUGH MORE.
#TellYourFriends #free #bookstagram #rescuedismyfavoritebreed #dogloversfeed #vizsla #beagle
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You guys! "The Finn Chronicles: Year One" has now won TWO awards!!! One for the HUMOR category in the 2021 National Indie Excellence Awards (adult readers) and now also by the 2021 Purple Dragonfly Awards(young readers.) I'm beside myself!!
It's such a great feeling to be recognized by these amazing programs!!! I also love that these prove the series is truly funny and loved by adults and kiddos alike. Walking on clouds, today!
LAUGH MORE. Woof.
July 23, 2021
As the "Squishy One" of a Finnegan of my own, I felt this book to my very core. Training a puppy is not for the weak, and I can't imagine training a human is any easier. This book is hilarious, a definite must read for anyone who is a dog owner, a dog lover, or anyone who might be looking for a dog to adopt. I can't wait to read The Finn Chronicles: Year Two!
October 21, 2020
I received this book as a gift and absolutely loved it. It's warm and light hearted, and simply hilarious! I was sad to have finished it but now Year 2 is available! Add to cart!!!
January 16, 2021
funny
August 17, 2021
Loved this book! Finn had me laughing out loud! Can't wait to read Year 2!
September 21, 2020
The Finn Chronicles by Gwen Romack is an interesting and fun book which revolves around the life of Finn, a rescue dog, narrated from the perspective of Finn himself. He undertakes the task that is assigned to him – rescuing and protecting the hoomans with whom he lives. While reading the book, after just a few pages, I was so engrossed because it is not often that we get to read stories about pets through such an interesting perspective – the love shown by him, the drama and chaos that ensues when things don’t go according to him, his status as the kisser when it comes to other dogs (:p) and his understanding of the various situations around him.
This book was like a breath of fresh air because of how different it was. In addition to this, what makes it even more fun to read is the hashtags which link to videos of Finn posted on Facebook as well as various photos that are part of the book which hilarious captions. The book made me feel very good and being a person who has always wanted a dog, it made me feel like I had one right beside me.
This book was like a breath of fresh air because of how different it was. In addition to this, what makes it even more fun to read is the hashtags which link to videos of Finn posted on Facebook as well as various photos that are part of the book which hilarious captions. The book made me feel very good and being a person who has always wanted a dog, it made me feel like I had one right beside me.
September 24, 2020
This book is such a fun read. I bought it for myself, but it soon became clear that my 9 year old girls would enjoy it just as much, if not more. I asked them to read it to me and that was such fun - we laughed so much - until they couldn’t wait and quickly devoured it independently. I guess I can’t blame them - a book featuring a dog, making fun of adults and hashtags is totally irresistible for their demographic. I loved it too - this book is funny, charming and all around lovable. We all look forward to the 2nd book!
November 1, 2020
Finn, the 'author' of this delightful read is the funniest character. He has such insight into the lives and personalities of his adoptive 'hoomans' . I loved this book and have purchased copies to give as gifts to my dog loving friends. I am happy to say that they are passing it on to their dog loving friends as well.
Now off to buy Year Two!!! Another 5 star winner!
Now off to buy Year Two!!! Another 5 star winner!
October 21, 2020
This by far is the best book from a dogs perspective!
As a furr mom to two rescue dogs so much is relatable to the everyday adventures!
My nephew loves the outtake hashtags that highlight Finns thoughts!
Definitely 5 Paws!
#imwithfinn
As a furr mom to two rescue dogs so much is relatable to the everyday adventures!
My nephew loves the outtake hashtags that highlight Finns thoughts!
Definitely 5 Paws!
#imwithfinn
October 1, 2020
You will laugh as you follow Finn’s epic adventures as he tries to train his Hoomans. Does your dog have a Bacon Dealer? No? Finn does! This is Year One, make sure you also get Year Two to continue the story.
October 2, 2020
For dog lovers everywhere! The Finn Chronicles is a look into a sweet rescue dog's mind, and it's so great!
October 7, 2020
This dog has so much personality! (His hoomans do, too!) I loved every minute of this read!
October 20, 2020
Absolutely hilarious!! Finn has those hoomans around his paws!! Great entertainment for the whole family!! My 6year old laughed through the whole book!!
October 28, 2020
the best book i’ve ever read!!
September 8, 2020
Awesome Read
Laugh out loud hilarity. Loved the additional pictures that really give you a feel for Finn’s personality. I highly recommend if you are a dog lover.
Laugh out loud hilarity. Loved the additional pictures that really give you a feel for Finn’s personality. I highly recommend if you are a dog lover.
October 19, 2020
Laughed so much (I have two puppies that just turned a year, so I related!) and I really liked being able to click on the hashtags in the ebook and see all the pics of Finn
January 3, 2021
Finn is funny and charming as he files his reports on training his rescue hoomans, and I thoroughly enjoyed him, but I'm sure glad he's not training me. His rescue hoomans are saints.
September 11, 2020
Count Finnegan tells all: the ups, the downs, the treats, the vet visits, the walks and all the rest of his first year adventures rescuing The Hairy One and the Squishy One. Finn's voice is, by turns, exasperated, skeptical, fearful, boastful, confused and triumphant!
This is a charming book. You'll laugh; you'll cry; you'll be glad (sometimes) that Finn doesn't live at YOUR house!
This is a charming book. You'll laugh; you'll cry; you'll be glad (sometimes) that Finn doesn't live at YOUR house!
October 3, 2020
Absolutely delightful! You’ll want to return for the next of Finn’s entertaining and cleverly-written weekly reports from the frontlines of hooman rescue! Add a bright spot to your day!
November 20, 2021
Good feelings
For anyone who loves a pet. Learn their side of moving into your home/life
Enjoy the good boy/girl in all of us
For anyone who loves a pet. Learn their side of moving into your home/life
Enjoy the good boy/girl in all of us
July 13, 2020
This is such a delightful and funny book. Makes you want a rescue dog of your own.
November 2, 2020
This book is like a warm hug. It's like putting on your favorite sweatshirt. It feels good. It's adorable. It's funny. Finn and his family are charming.
January 3, 2021
El libro trata sobre el primer año de Finn, un precioso perrito. Tengo que detacar que él tiene redes sociales! Facebook, instagram y un canal de YouTube con increíbles videos.
Está dividido en semanas, o sea, los capítulos son semanas y cada tanto entre medio hay algunos reportes especiales. Y, además, está narrado por el propio Finn, lo que me permitió conectar muchísimo con él.
Nunca había leído un libro contado desde la perspectiva de un perro y la verdad que ¡me encantó! Me gustó tanto que hasta me imaginaba lo que le pasaba por la cabeza a mi perra 😂🤭
Fin es súper divertido, tierno, mega travieso (como cualquier cachorro) y súper coqueto, las de noviecitas que tiene. 😂
Es un libro corto y rápido de leer, lleno de fotos de Finn que me generaron mucha ternura. Es una lectura súper fresca y divertida que estoy segura que mucha gente disfrutaría.
Está dividido en semanas, o sea, los capítulos son semanas y cada tanto entre medio hay algunos reportes especiales. Y, además, está narrado por el propio Finn, lo que me permitió conectar muchísimo con él.
Nunca había leído un libro contado desde la perspectiva de un perro y la verdad que ¡me encantó! Me gustó tanto que hasta me imaginaba lo que le pasaba por la cabeza a mi perra 😂🤭
Fin es súper divertido, tierno, mega travieso (como cualquier cachorro) y súper coqueto, las de noviecitas que tiene. 😂
Es un libro corto y rápido de leer, lleno de fotos de Finn que me generaron mucha ternura. Es una lectura súper fresca y divertida que estoy segura que mucha gente disfrutaría.
November 14, 2021
Funny, funny , funny
For anyone who ever adopted a dog, this is truly a hilarious account from the dogs viewpoint. If you are looking for a cheer me up book. This is it.
For anyone who ever adopted a dog, this is truly a hilarious account from the dogs viewpoint. If you are looking for a cheer me up book. This is it.
October 28, 2020
Highly entertaining!
I could not love this book more — I give it all 4 paws
I could not love this book more — I give it all 4 paws
July 19, 2020
absolutely enjoyed Finns story and would recommend to any dog lover across the world
October 1, 2020
Finn and his antics are hilarious! His wonderful sense of humor and demanding personality will captivate you. The hashtags throughout the book will make you laugh out loud! #LOL
July 22, 2021
Hilarious and heartfelt
It's easy to see, from Finns point of view, just how silly and confusing we all are. However he patiently keeps trying to put things right no matter how long it takes or how many poops in the house. My own dogs kept looking at me like I was nuts when I would laugh and laugh, because they weren't doing anything and weren't about to.
It's easy to see, from Finns point of view, just how silly and confusing we all are. However he patiently keeps trying to put things right no matter how long it takes or how many poops in the house. My own dogs kept looking at me like I was nuts when I would laugh and laugh, because they weren't doing anything and weren't about to.
October 21, 2020
Such a fun read. Easy to pick up and read a chapter at a time but I wanted to keep reading! Love the hashtags and the pictures - Finn is definitely a cutie. A creative and fun escape that put a smile on my face. Looking forward to year 2!
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