Getting to know Lanaia Lee at the ‘V Zoo’

Good morning everyone. Zebee here. Today we have Lanaia Lee visiting us again. Hi Lanaia!

Hi Zebee and everyone out there in Bloggerville. I like that, sounds cool.

Z: Thanks. Today I wanted to talk a bit about you so our readers can get to know you better. Okay?

L: Sounds great. What do you want to know?

Z: Let’s see, why don’t we start with pets. Do you have any?

L: Oh yes, I have a three month old cocker spaniel, named D. J., named for my husband, David. D. J. stands for David Junior. I recently had a seven year old Jack Russell Terrier named Jack. Jack was diabetic and died May 19th, so my husband got me D. J. for my anniversary.

Z: I’m so sorry for your loss. D.J. sounds like he’ll be a great new pet. Okay, when you think back on your childhood, what one memory pops out first?

L: I have two. First, my most precious memory I have is from 1964, when my mom took me to the World's Fair in New York City. This is a very precious memory because in 1965 she died, and I was only eight.
Second, When I was five, my grandmother took me to the grocery store, she yelled " Fire", them ran leaving me in the grocery aisle, all by myself, when everyone came running and all they saw was me. My grandmother was in the adjacent aisle laughing.

Z: I’m glad you got that time with your mom. Your grandmother sounds like my kind of woman. Can you tell us a bit about yourself. What makes you you?

L: Back in 1992 I had a stroke that had me in recovery and rehab for years. I now spend my days in a wheelchair. I’ve prevailed by focusing my energies towards what I call a gift from God, my writing. I also met my husband in rehab. He’s in a wheelchair too. He got in an accident on a motorcycle while serving in the military. We compliment each other – David cheers while I type with one hand.

Z: Wow! What an inspiring story. Sounds like you have a great husband. Now, lots of people write. Why do you write?

L: I write mainly because it is a passion, also having no children, I always wanted to leave a part of myself behind, I couldn't do it through my children, but I can through my writing.

Z: What would you like our, uh, my readers to know about you?

L: I would like everyone to know, I am just a person like everyone else, even though I travel on wheels instead of legs. I am a very strong woman that has survived a lot. Give my writing a chance, read it and just like everyone that reads it, they say they are hooked. I hope my books, and the story of my life, there will be something for everyone. And thank you for taking the time to talk with me. I hope I gave you some in sight into Lanaia Lee and Of Atlantis.


Z: Thanks again Lanaia for stopping by. I look forward to sharing your book “OF Atlantis” with my readers on Thursday.

Thanks Zebee. If any of them want a sneak peek, they can go to either my web site(sign my guest book please) or my blog

See you all Thursday.

Book Review: Frankie the walk ‘n roll dog

Hi everyone, Zebee here. Today is book review day and my boss Joy has a special book to share with you today. Here is a bit about the author:

Barbara Techel wrote a story about her dog, Frankie and what he has been through. She wrote it to “give hope and inspiration to all who face challenges. Barb writes a column “For the Love of Animals” has appeared in the Depot Dispatch. Her column shares stories of the daily antics and lives of her four-legged companion as well as other furry friends she has met.
Barb lives in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin with her loving husband John and her sweet critters. Barbara hope Frankie’s story will help anyone facing a challenge to realize they always have a choice as to how they will overcome a challenge and that hope is all you need to move forward.”

Now, onto the review (written by Joy Delgado):
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Frankie the walk ‘n roll dog, what a trooper

“Hi, my name is Frankie! Welcome to my life.” is how Frankie the walk ‘n roll dog begins. Frankie starts her life like any other dog, running around, playful and happy. Adopted by a loving couple, she goes on bike rides to the market, plays with her dog sister and friends and sleeps in a cozy warm bed. She has a wonderful life. Then a tragic accident happens that makes poor Frankie paralyzed in her hind legs. Does she hide her tail between her legs and give up on life? No. She goes on to teach us all how to overcome obstacles and disabilities that get thrown at us.

Written from the point of view of Frankie, the author has done a very good job showing us what it’s like to be stricken with a disability later in life. The story walks you step by step through Frankie’s ordeal. The illustrations by Victoria Kay Lieffring depict the story with bold colors and make you ‘see’ what the story tells. The fears and frustrations little Frankie experiences are expressed in a way that children will be able to understand.

This charming story will be a wonderful addition to any child’s library.

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Hey kids, if you go to http://www.joyfulpaws.com/ you can get a free ‘pawtographed’ photo of Frankie and her favorite poem by signing up. While you’re there anyway, check out the store with lot of things with pictures of Frankie like t-shirts, stickers, buttons, tote bag and lot more! Beat you there!