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For me, it's hard to write without including at least one animal in a story. Until moving to a fence-less yard in 2014, I have always had a pet. In The Shells of Mersing, you will find monkeys, an intrusive parrot, a screeching cat, a large bull with horns, frogs that moo, a noisy gecko, and one very adorable brown and white English Springer Spaniel named "Reckless."
It was easy choosing a Springer Spaniel as my lead pet, the male dog that sails with Callie and Lucas to Hawaii. Those dark brooding eyes and floppy ears just melt the heart. Springer Spaniels are extremely affectionate and bright. They also adore the water and love a good hunt. It's how "Reckless" ends up overboard in the water. In fact, both "Reckless" and his master (Clancy) end up in the water, but I won't tell you what happens here. You will have to read the book!
[Love the oil-on-canvas painting above,
"English Springer Spaniel on a Cushion."
It's painted by English artist, illustrator and
etcher, Sawney Gilpin (1733-1807). His
specialty was painting dogs and horses.]
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| Sharon M. Himsl, Writer / Author
Published: Evernight Teen
The Shells of Mersing |
