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The Fifty-Year Old Freshman

March 7, 2019 Stephanie

Indeed it’s been a long, long time since I wrote anything here. So why have I come back now? Well, I guess I have a few new things to share. First off, we adopted a new puppy in the fall of 2016 and named her Zephyr, see picture below. Isn’t she cute? She’s another Goldendoodle,…

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The Thought That Plagues Me

July 31, 2015 Stephanie

From the first moments I held our Quinley in my arms, my thoughts would occasionally go to that dark place. Her tiny body was small enough I could make coffee while holding her with one hand as her sweet puppy scent wafted up creating a new happiness I will always know in my heart. These…

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Should You Participate In An Online Writers Workshop

July 29, 2015 Stephanie

You’ve heard it over and over, to become a better writer, you should simply write. Everyday. Right? It’s as simple as that. Well, not simple, but you know what I mean. Basically, it’s much more difficult if you don’t write, eh? So, write every day, re-write, rinse and repeat. To become even better at your…

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Dealing With Disappointing People

July 27, 2015 Stephanie

I hate disappointing people. It’s one of the worst feelings. Like many of you, women in particular, I give up much of myself for the benefit of others. I think we’re just programmed this way. I know many of you moms out there would give up everything for your child. Although I don’t have kids,…

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To Follow Editing Advice Or Not

July 24, 2015 Stephanie

Editing and revising has been a big topic this week because I’m in the deepest, darkest depths of it. Yup. I’m in the early chapters, but this is where we hook our readers, (or not), right? So it’s important to get it perfect. Anyhow, as I mentioned yesterday and the day before, I find it…

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What A Difference A Day Makes

July 23, 2015 Stephanie

Yesterday I was ready to quit everything. Seriously, all I wanted to do was pack-up my writing career and throw it in the toilet. Today, however, I’ve’ decided to stick it out. What a difference a day makes, indeed! You’re probably asking, what happened? Well, as I mentioned in yesterday’s post, my frustration stems from…

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A New Direction

July 22, 2015 Stephanie

I’ve been having a hard time as of late. To be completely cliché, I’m at a crossroads, for about the billionth time in my life. Six months ago when I decided to go back to school with the idea I’d finally become a serious writer, I thought I had it all figured out. I was…

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The Lucky Dogs of Brilliant Artist Miranda Lake

June 30, 2014 Stephanie

The other day we posted a feature on our sister site Fab You Bliss which incorporated a couple’s dog as the flower girl in their wedding. It was really cute! And on social media I mentioned the combination was a blend of my two biggest loves: dogs and weddings. Well I lied. While I do…

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No Need To Worry Ice Will Not Kill Your Dog

June 25, 2014 Stephanie

The other day I saw an article go viral on Facebook. In the span of a few hours, friend after friend after friend passed it along with worried warnings to all dog owners. The title of the article read “No Ice Water For Dogs…Please Read ASAP“. So of course I read it. Then I promptly…

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Photography: Golden Retrievers Tucker and Copper

June 23, 2014 Stephanie

The bond between a pet and its owner is something very difficult to describe to non-pet owners. If you try to explain that the connection is like that of a parent and child, especially to those with human children, most will scoff and roll their eyes at the comparison. But we pet owners understand, don’t…

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Welcome to A Doggy Tale! This is Quinley and my husband Kevin. I'm Stephanie, writer, blogger, wife and human mommy to the world's best four legged friend. I hope you enjoy my musings.

Hi there! I’m Stephanie

Together with my husband and our Goldendoodle Quinley, we own and operate SKQ Enterprises, Inc., a corporation which encompasses the popular wedding & lifestyle blog Fab You Bliss and A Doggy Tale. As with all of our ventures, we hope you enjoy! Read More…

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