Book ~ "Not Your Mother's Book ... On Dogs" (2012) Dahlynn McKowen, Ken McKowen and Kathleene Baker

From Goodreads ~ Who let the dogs out?!

Watch out! The dogs are loose and in rare form in this very funny and endearing anthology about our canine friends.

We are dog people. While some many think we’re a bit off our rockers—especially them cat people—we don’t give a hoot. Our fur kids are our babies, our children. They are our trusted companions. They ask for nothing in return. They shower us with their loyalty and love. Inside, you’ll read puppy-dog antics and silly-canine adventures, with a surprise or two thrown in, all of which will make you very happy the dogs are running free on the pages of this wonderful book.

Not Your Mother’s Book (NYMB) is a new anthology for a new century. Series creators Dahlynn and Ken McKowen spent 10 years developing titles for the world’s bestselling anthology series [Chicken Soup for the Soul] prior to launching NYMB. But their series is very different; NYMB books are contemporary, fun and even daring! No sad, sappy or death and dying stories—EVER!

I love dogs ... and I love love love stories about dogs.  This is a fun book of 57 short and snappy stories by various authors about dogs. The chapter topics were:

• Puppy Love 
• Every Dog Has Its Day 
• Companions Like None Other 
• Unleashed! 
• Dog Treats 
• In the Doghouse

I enjoyed most of the stories ... they were cute and heartwarming.  We haven't had a dog in almost two years and reading these stories made me miss having one.  Dog (and animal) lovers will love this book!

Not Your Mother’s Book ... On Dogs is the third book in the series. There are more than 30 new and funny NYMB titles under development and all need stories from YOU! Submission guidelines at www.PublishingSyndicate.com.

I received a copy of this ebook at no charge in exchange for my honest review. 

Book ~ "Not Your Mother's Book ... On Being a Woman" (2012) Dahlynn McKowen and Ken McKowen

From Goodreads ~ If you’ve got it, flaunt it.

And the women whose stories are in this book have got it, baby! They are successful, beautiful, giving, inspiring and exude womanhood more than any generation before them. They are sassy and crass, truthful and funny, and have come into their own with all barrels loaded, cocked and ready to go. There is no stopping them as they share their real-life stories with you, the reader.

It’s time to flaunt our stuff, so join us Women—and yes, that’s women with a capital “W,” baby!

Not Your Mother’s Book (NYMB) is a new anthology for a new century. Series creators Dahlynn and Ken McKowen spent 10 years developing titles for the world’s bestselling anthology series [Chicken Soup for the Soul] prior to launching NYMB. But their series is very different; all NYMB books are hip, fun and even daring! No sad, sappy or death and dying stories—EVER!

This is a fun book of 56 short and snappy stories by various authoris on all that it means to be a woman ... including the horror of buying a bathing suit, menopause, wrinkles, grey hair, granny pants, love handles, dieting, being a Hooters server and lots more.  I found most of the stories funny, some even hilarious.

The chapter topics were:

1. Keeping up appearances
2. Worth our weight in gold
3. They're called boobs!
4. Hear me roar
5. Just saying
6. Stand up!
7. Never again!
8. Sense and sensibility

Included are stories by Canadians ... Lisa McManus Lange, Sandie Lee, Glady Martin and Wendy Nelson.

Not Your Mother’s Book ... On Being a Woman is the first title in the series, with another 30-plus titles under development. You can submit your stories for consideration ... guidelines can be found at www.PublishingSyndicate.com.

I received a copy of this book at no charge in exchange for my honest review.