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Of course I think my stories are wonderful - smile - and I think you will, too. But don't just take my word for it. To give credibility to my ability to spin a good story, I have asked some very special people to read and endorse my novels. Here's what they have to say:
"Meet the Tanners is a warm, wonderful and entertaining story about a family who knows and lives the real meaning of it is more blessed to give than to receive. Readers of all ages receive an extra treat throughout the pages of this often adventurous and humorous story with a bonus of practical information about our canine “best friends” rarely found in fiction, and how caring, devotion and love creates a special bond between pets and their owners.
Meet the Tanners is an informative and classic read in which we learn to appreciate how when families stick together to resolve their problems through both good and disappointing experiences, they can triumph in the end."
- New York Literary Agent, Marie D. Brown, Marie Brown Associates
"I have been in the world of the Shetland Sheepdog since 1963, starting with a pet puppy and graduating to showing and breeding, to date having bred and owned over 70 champions and performance dogs. Reading Debra Tracy's chronicle was great fun, proving that adults will enjoy reading it as much as the kids it was written for. Debra has shown that there are both happy and sad times associated with having shelties, but having had one, a family will never be without one again."
- Patty Paige, Sheltie Breeder (catawayshelties.com)
"The reader is in for a treat in Meet the Tanners. Debra Tracy takes us along on the adventures and misadventures of the Tanner family and their beloved purebred Shetland Sheepdogs (shelties). We are drawn – at times breathlessly – into tales of loss and restoration, love and healing, even mystery and intrigue as Hannah and Curtis Tanner and their three children cares for and places a litter of puppies. Their devotion to their pups rivals their love for each other and hearkens back to simpler times. This is a fun book that underscores the life changing impact of such time-honored values as honesty, loyalty, and mercy. In an age where the line between right and wrong is often blurred and the strength of the family is waning, it is truly refreshing to join a family who exhibit the character traits that are sorely needed in society today. This book should be on every family's must read list."
- Jack Olwell, 2008 ISD 192 Distinguished Staff Member, 2009 Farmington Schools Teacher of the Year
"Meet the Tanners is a must read for anyone wanting a new puppy in their lives. The book explains the trials and tribulations of a small breeder of Shetland Sheepdogs. It shows how difficult it is to part with puppies, screen prospective buyers, and how emotionally attached to our dogs we get, especially when children are involved with raising them. The Tanner shelties are an important part of their everyday lives and everyone in the family plays an important part in the lives of the dogs. The Tanner's love for the breed shines throughout the book.
"If you are considering buying a dog for a companion, I'd suggest you read this book."
- Jane Hammett-Bright, Sheltie Breeder, 2010 Survivor Fan Favorite Winner (shadowhillshelties.com)
"From peanut trees and eloquent jewel-toned pachyderms to new friendships and peer pressure, Peridot will captivate readers drawn to a world that’s both fantastic and familiar."
- M. M. McGinnis, editor, MMM Editorial Services
"It is difficult to embody an optimist and a realist, but Debra Tracy is both. Hence, her book, like herself, is full of imaginative truths that are wildly entertaining. Debbie sees life with all the wonder of a child, but never ceases to wow the reader with her rich sense of humor, two attributes that play themselves out within the pages of her novel, Peridot: The Secret Portal. The fantasy story she created is rich with imagination, and I know that her readers will be drawn into... the magical world of Peridot."
- Lisa Ehret, MA Marriage and Family Therapy
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