Haiku du u?
Howllo Fellow Basset Hound and Haiku lovers!
ARTICLE CAME FROM CENTRAL FLORIDA TAILS!
Ginny Tata Phillips is a force of nature. The co-author of Dogku, Bassetku, Petku, and most recently Resku books of haiku poems about dogs and shelter rescues has a vivacious personality more akin to a cruise director or Disney tour guide than to a solitary writer. It’s hard to picture Phillips working in isolation for very long. “But then, I’m not,” she explains, pointing to the four basset hounds and one 10-year-old dachshund that inhabit her household. And this doesn’t include the rest of her menagerie of cats, birds, turtles, and fish.
In another life, Phillips owned a booming doggy daycare and boarding facility in California, work which introduced her to the rescue’ business. Her customers would drop off or leave animals they could no longer care for or didn’t want anymore. Since that time, Phillips has been keenly aware of the needs of rescue agencies. She and writing partner Diane Grindol donate a portion of the monies they receive from the sales of Resku to shelter and adoption groups. In particular, Phillips supports House of Puddles (www.houseofpuddles.org) and Senior Hounds Abound (www.seniorhoundsabound.org) because of their devotion to what else? Basset Hounds!
Other than her human family, Phillips loves her animals (maybe, especially the bassets). Her senior sweetie Charles, who is fifteen recently won runner-up in the Basset Buddies Rescue’s “Most Loveable Dog” contest. Charles’ photo brought in a whopping $126, out of the more than $1000 raised in support of Basset Rescue.
Phillips’ other passion is writing. Her ultimate goal is to produce a Dog Cookbook. But that will have to wait because bigger plans are in the offing. For her next writing project, Phillips will collaborate with author Tom Schreck, known for his Duffy Dombrowski mysteries that feature a Basset Hound as a main character. The duo’s plans for their book are top secret, although Phillips hints that rescues will feature prominently.
To purchase one of Phillips’s books, contact her for speaking engagements, or to meet this charming woman, email her at my4hounds@hotmail.com or friend her on Facebook.
From DOGKU:
The best thing about
a fire hydrant is that it’s
never occupied.
From RESKU:
Poor economy
empties pockets yet fills the
shelters; pets suffer.
Visit the Resku site at http://resku.homestead.com/.
If you buy a book mention HOP and Ginny will donate 2.50 from the sale to the HoPpers!
OK – Here is my first attempt at a Haiku –
Basset hounds roll
In baby grass
My eyes smile –
Cat Rudert -Spring 2010
Go ahead and try yourself! It is really fun!
More loving Ginny later…..Cat, Chaps and Emma
Comments(5)
I have never read any of those mysteries. They sound interesting. Is there any way to order the new book they are going to write together in advance? I wonder if it will be her poetry and his writing or if they will both write the plot. Great picture of the couple and their hounds! Best of luck to them on the book.
Basset Hounds enjoy
laying in the
sunshine or shade,
this is indulgence
Very good Mareen! I have been trying but can’t think of anything right now.
I don’t think I got it quite right!
5-7-5 Maureen! It is perfect if you take ‘the’ out of the 2nd line:
Basset Hounds enjoy
laying in sunshine or shade:
this is indulgence!
Our book ought to be avail first through The Slobber Shoppe. We will make sure Cat has all the info!