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About My Books:
Trixie Finds Her People:
RJ the Story Guy tells the story of Trixie the Brown Dog. This mama dog is rescued from a situation where she and her puppies were part of a hoard of 23 dogs. Soon, her puppies were adopted, and she joins a girl and her grandparents as her new family.
At first, everything is new: living indoors in her new home, learning to potty outdoors, getting the occasional bath (not fun!), and being locked in the laundry room at night (really not fun!).
Soon Trixie and her people’s lives turn into a series of wonderful, humorous and sometimes scary adventures. In addition to her real life, Trixie embarks on three fantasy adventures while she sleeps. In the end it’s all about the bond of love between a rescue dog and her true forever family.
Trixie: Round Brown Ball of Dog:
Trixie’s adventures continue as she has more Dog Fun with her people. Sure, she likes, sniffing, walking, running, and playing, but everything has to wait when the Brown Dog takes on an unexpected challenge.
Trixie still can’t talk like people, but she can get what she wants and show how she feels when she sings her Dog Opera—grunts, whines, whistles, barks, growls, and wagging her whole back end. Fortunately, RJ The Story Guy interprets all this for your reading enjoyment.
Big things to overcome, toys to chew and tug, new people to impress, lots of exploring, and a new fantasy adventure await.
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Trixie Events:
Another Weekend, Another Craft Show
My Guy will sell and sign books at this craft show
November 4th: 3 to 8 pm
November 5th: 9 to 3 pm
So come on by!
Grace Church in Albuquerque: 6901 San Antonio Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109
RJ Returns to Bubonicon,
August 26-28th
For the last two years, this venerable science fiction/fantasy convention was cancelled due to the Pandemic. But not this year! My Guy RJ will be back with my books (including Dragon Train) available for selling and signing. The details of the Con can be found here: Bubonicon.
Of course, I want you and any of your interested friends to come by and see me and take home some of my books, but the Con itself is a great event with famous authors in the genre giving talks, readings, signings as well as panel discussions on all aspects of the genre including movies, television, cosplay (participants dressing up as their favorite characters, contests, etc.), art displays, and other events.
RJ will be in the dealers’ room (see here for open hours) which doesn’t require an admission ticket but you really want to check out all the venues available at the Con, so come on over for an experience out of this world.
RJ at Treasure House of Books and Gifts,
next Saturday, June 11th, 11:30 am to 3:30 pm.
At last My Guy will sign books and chat with new readers once again at Treasure House of Books! You’ll find this great bookstore in Old Town Albuquerque along the south plaza. This store and its owner, John, is a great supporter of New Mexico authors. Please Share this news with your reading friends.
RJ is featuring my latest book: Trixie: Round Brown Ball of Dog and, of course, he’ll have copies of my other books too and some adventure thing about dragons (whatever!). Don’t miss it or he’ll miss you!
If you miss the signing, click here to buy the latest Trixie book
RJ Signing all Books at St. Pius Craft Show, April 30th, 9 am — 4 pm
Don’t miss out on this chance to increase your supply of my RJ The Story Guy children’s and young adult books: Trixie Finds Her People; Round Brown Ball of Dog; and Dragon Train. I’ll be there with other fine NM authors in the main gym. Let your friends and family know! St. Pius High School is on the West Side of Albuquerque just off North Coors (MAP).
Update: My Guy RJ Signs Books at Treasure House, Nov. 28th and Christmas Craft Shows
When My Guy sent out notices about the launch of my Next Adventures—Round Brown Ball of Dog–John Hoffsis of Treasure House of Books and Gifts in Old Town Albuquerque let The Story Guy know he had an unexpected opening for a signing, November 28th. RJ jumped on that like a dog on a bone. It was a great time to do your Christmas shopping in a unique venue and great little bookstore, however, several Trixie books are still available at Treasure House. They may be temporarily closed but you are invited to call +1-505-242-7204 to check for their store hours or arrange to pick up books.
Anyway, more about Trixie: Round Brown Ball of Dog. It’s been a long time I’ve been waiting for RJ to finish my new book, but after reviewing the book with his critique group and getting the cover designed with his friend (and great dog friend) Paul Murray, he finally completed final revisions and the long human business of formatting the book into it’s final form. The book is published and already available online, but I really want you to get a book from My Guy if possible. See below for how that can be done.
RJ says, “This book continues Trixie’s adventures of a light-hearted as well as more serious nature. Trixie faces a big new medical condition challenge and meets it with her usual high spirits and determination. A bonus feature closes the book with Trixie’s trip back in time during a dream when she was still a mama dog looking for shelter and food for her puppies during Christmastime.
“She still delights us to this day and I know you’ll want to share this with members of your family, especially the young ones. As before, it’s aimed at all dog lovers, from middle elementary age (or younger if you read to them) to adults even as old as me!” A big tail wag for that!
If you can make it to a signing appearance, find it online starting November 15th at: RJ’s Online Store (credit card sales); Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Kobo
RJ’s First Bookstore Signing, Oct 3rd!
Whatever, I’ll be home sleeping, waiting for my dinner…
RJ’s First Post-Covid Event!
Next weekend, July 9-11, 2021, I’ll return to the in person book event circuit at the New Mexico Artisan Market to sell and sign my books, including the two new RJ The Story Guy books for young readers. I will be joined by Joyce Hertzoff, fellow fantasy writer who has shared booths with me at many cons, book fairs, and other events the last few years.
Where: 1904 Bellamah Ave, Albuquerque, a more than 12,000 sq. ft. space located in the Sawmill District across from the popular new Sawmill Market and Hotel Chaco.
When: Fridays from 5pm to 9pm, Saturdays from 10am to 8pm, and Sundays from 10am to 4pm.
RJ Joins Panel Discussion, January 9TH Video Promoting His Latest Book: Dragon Train
My Story Guy got a positive start to 2021 by participating in a Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators panel of New Mexico MG and YA authors sharing their newly published books while they discuss their process, struggles, and successes. Video is available: Visit RJ The Story Guy’s webpage for the details and links.
My Guy Will Be Featured on Treasure House of Books Facebook Page This Week
However, you can still order books for Christmas gifts from Treasure House of Books.
Trixie Finds Her People $17 + tax
Dragon Train $18 + tax
Please visit RJ The Story Guy and Dragon Train Quest websites.
Thanks for your support.
Trixie, Finalist, in Two Book Awards Contests!
Yes, my tail is wagging right off my rear-end at the news! The Next Generation Indie Book Awards is an international contest honoring independent and self-published books in many categories. The NM Press Women’s Writing awards is a regional contest.
Facebook Interview with Treasure House of Books and More!
Check out the latest interviews of The Story Guy (RJ) on the Treasure House of Books Facebook page now available on RJ’s Facebook page and Southwest Writers website HERE. Please share with interested friends and family.
Interview of the Story Guy
Visit the Southwest Writers website for an interview of My Guy as he gives the inside story about how and why he wrote my first book! To learn more about RJ and some other books he writes (I don’t why because they aren’t about dogs!) visit RJ The Story Guy website.
Now, Read Trixie
And How to Get a Book
So, you missed the Story Guy’s signings and now we’re all under “quarantine”… Rotten kibbles!
However, if you really want my book right away, your best source is directly from RJ’s Square Store online. All major credit cards accepted. 
You will receive a personally signed book delivered directly to you, all for $17.
You can also order and pickup a book at one the following bookstores where RJ launched my book and you’ll find Trixie Finds Her People (usually signed by the Story Guy) on their shelves (click store names for website and MAP for location):
Treasure House of Books and Gifts (MAP)
Page 1 Books (MAP)
Organic Books (MAP)
When we end the social distancing, more locations will host RJ signing my book, so keep your noses to the ground so you can “sniff” one near you this coming season.
Here are additional links to buy Trixie’s book at these online outlets:
- Amazon: eBook and paperback
- Barnes and Noble: eBook and paperback.
- Kobo: eBook.
About Trixie
RJ the Story Guy tells the story of Trixie the Brown Dog. This mama dog is rescued from a situation where she and her puppies were part of a hoard of 23 dogs. Soon, her puppies were adopted, and she joins a girl and her grandparents as her new family.
At first, everything is new: living indoors in her new home, learning to potty outdoors, getting the occasional bath (not fun!), and being locked in the laundry room at night (really not fun!).
Soon Trixie and her people’s lives turn into a series of wonderful, humorous and sometimes scary adventures. In addition to her real life, Trixie embarks on three fantasy adventures while she sleeps. In the end it’s all about the bond of love between a rescue dog and her true forever family.
And… later on, Trixie will have her own regular website for you to visit and keep up with this very active dog and (future) media star (Deep Trixie Sigh). Meanwhile, Trixie wants to go for a walk, so we’ll get back to you later.
Print book cover art and rendering by David Wilson Design, USA
eBook cover art modification by Paul Murray Fine Arts
Trixie the Brown Dog 