Stickers are here

How fun are these? There are hard parts about trying to get a book out into peoples hands... and fun parts. This is the fun part! STICKERS! Three custom stickers for each "Unwanted" and "Morgan" book are here. I found Senge Graphics, Inc. in Verona, PA;

Moving Forward

It's official, Morgan's book is here in hardcover and paperback. It looks glorious. I'm so excited!!! How much fun has this been... While I was waiting for Morgan's book to get here, I started to wonder how I can promote this book.

Author Event

Two months ago, I got an emailing inviting me to attend a January Barnes & Noble author event. Of course, I said YES! My daughters helped me design a book mark and a little table top flyer. I got mentally prepared. See, I am more of a behind the scenes

Guess what?

I have exciting news. Barnes & Nobles in Robinson PA asked me to participate in an author signing event. Can you believe it!? I DID IT! OK, let me explain. I don't have an agent... so I have to get my books out there. Well, I'm

One step closer

Such a exciting day! Morgan and I received a proof copy of "Morgan: The Goofy Therapy Newfie". Our job was simple... look it over and approve it. Sadly, I did find a few changes that are needed before we move forward. (Easy to fix but still will be

Coloring Book

Well, guess what I did... I put away my keyboard and tried my hand at designing coloring pages for this Newfie coloring book. Morgan and I are part of Spirit Cove's National Newfoundland Therapy team. This Team provides love and support all 50 US states. When we joined

Meeting with Publishing Advisor

I have always wanted to go watch the Sea Otters play in Morro Bay. Can you image they were a little over an hour from home but I never took the time to go. On my recent trip to California, I went to three book signing and I was so

Meeting with Illustrator

During my recent trip to California, I had the honor of sitting down and meeting with the illustrator for my upcoming Children's book. It's funny how things work out. After Morgan and I joined the therapy dog team at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, I

Blessed in California

Last week, I was able to fly into beautiful sunny California. The ocean was stunning and weather for this Pittsburgh girl, was glorious. I flew into Santa Barbara airport and went straight to the Ventura Barnes & Noble, where they had four "Unwanted" books waiting for me to

Morgan the Goofy Newfie spreading smiles to hospitalized children

By Amanda Startare (Living in Washington County - Aug 2025) If you’re a dog person, chances are you believe that all dogs are special, and that’s true, but some might just have the proverbial leg up. Morgan, a 6-year-old fluffy and gentle giant, is a Newfoundland with a