WHAT'S UP, DOG?

WHAT'S UP, DOG?
Hey there! Welcome to my blog. I'm a free dog living in Portugal and I write about my life as an artist and street dog. This blog is a way for me to have more of a connection with other dogs (and people), to share ideas, experiences and some of my art. I love to hear what others have to say so feel free to comment on any of the posts or to contact me via e-mail. If it's your first time here, you might want to check out my first post and read on from there. You can also have a look at my profile in the column to the right.
Tchao-wow,
Ruca

Sunday, November 6, 2011

Start the presses! I’m publishing a book!

Start the presses! I’m publishing a book!
This is the cover, a self-portrait.


That’s right. I’m going to be a published author! I’ve always LOVED books – all sorts of books. Books that tell a gripping story, books that introduce me to a different point of view, books with luscious illustrations, silly books, serious books, true books, false books.  And now one of those books will be my illustrated journal!

Of course I couldn’t do this on my own. I have always depended on the kindness of strangers and for this book I had the help of a stranger who has become a friend. I’ve mentioned her on this blog once before. She’s the dog-loving Canadian and it was actually her idea for me to publish my illustrated journals. Let me tell you, when she first suggested it my tail almost wagged right off my butt!

If you want to see more about my friend, she has her own website you can visit. www.kristawells.ca

Obviously this isn’t something I could have done on my own, even if I had thought of it. I am a pretty resourceful dog but there are just some things I can’t work around, the principal one being money: In order to publish a book there are expenses and I don’t think they take bones in lieu of people money. So not only has my dog-loving friend come up with the brilliant idea of publishing my work, she has also very kindly offered to deal with the money and logistics of it all.
I've never understood why people value this ...

... more than this.


If it was dogistics rather than logistics I could have taken care of it. But there were contacts to be made, people to confer with. Other people-y business-y stuff. Now, I’m pretty good at communication, but it is a two way street and there are some people who just don’t know how to communicate with a dog. This could have been a problem, but my friend was the interpreter when necessary. I just kept doing what I do and she took care of the rest.

“So,” you ask, “what’s going to be in this published illustrated journal?” Well dear blog readers, you will recognize a few of the illustrations but most of it will be all new to you. You’ll read more about my everyday wanderings, including a couple of very cool road trips, a close encounter with a famous movie star, observations on the absurdities of people, doggie soul searching, recipes for delicious snacks, sightings of rare birds… all illustrated in my mish-mash style of watercolour and ink, relief prints, collage, scribble, photographs, gouache, acrylic … Hmmm, is there a medium I won’t try?

Part of the published journal covers an intense period in my life, a period of searching for my roots. I’ve always known who my mother is, but until recently I didn’t really give much thought to who my father is. It’s not a question we dogs spend a lot of time chewing over. Readers will be able to follow my quest to find my father and consequently, the meaning of life. Intrigued? Stay posted and I’ll give a very loud bark when it’s available. Aurrrrrrrooooooooooooooooo!

18 comments:

  1. This is wonderful! Keep us posted :)

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  2. Ruca, I am so proud of you. Can't wait to find out more.

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  3. I am new to your blog, and you lead off with a book announcement! I shall have my human help me with the transaction when the time arrives.

    --Sirius

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  4. wow, sounds interesting. good luck with everything. and keep us posted!!!

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  5. Wow!!! congratulations and best of luck. please keep us posted!

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  6. Congratulations and let us know when it's available. I want one!!

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  7. I am definitely going to be looking forward to this one!
    Hearty Congrats!!!

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  8. just wanted to let you know that I passed a blog award on to you :)

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  9. Well everyone, thank you so much for your resounding barks of approval! Some of the credit must go to you though, for giving me the feedback and re-assurance that people find my doggie point of view to be of interest. Once I have the book in my hot little paws you will be the first to hear.

    Tchao-wow!

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  10. Great post ! congrats on the book.
    Thanks for stopping by my blog too and leaving a comment.

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  11. Wonderful news about the book! And thanks so much for the blogger award :)

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  12. this is such a wonderful project, can t wait for the book to be done and published
    woof-woof :)
    http://theothersideofwonderland.blogspot.se/

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  13. Thanks Magda. It's getting close, very close!

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