Talkfest Blog

Featured image for “Dog Writers Association of America Inducts New Leadership Team”
DWAA

Dog Writers Association of America Inducts New Leadership Team

The Dog Writers Association of America (DWAA), the most recognized professional writing association devoted to dogs, proudly announces its new leadership team. At its annual banquet and awards event held in New York City on…

Leadership | February 28, 2019

Featured image for “Hearts and Hounds”
Kendle Frank

Hearts and Hounds

Valentine’s Day Pups I celebrated the day of love by photographing the animals that stole my heart. I had a howling good time and wish all of my readers a Valentine’s Day full of Pugs…

Young Writers on the Web | February 14, 2019

Featured image for “The Pooch Project”
Kendle Frank

The Pooch Project

My name is Kendle Frank. I am a junior in high school practicing my photography skills with my favorite subject matter: Dogs. There is something about capturing each dog’s personality and beauty through photography that…

Young Writers on the Web | February 8, 2019

Jen Reeder

DWAA Hosts Annual Awards Banquet this weekend in Manhattan!

This weekend the Dog Writers Association of America (DWAA) will host the DWAA Awards Banquet, which recognizes outstanding work about dogs and celebrates the dog writing community. Winners of each Regular Category will receive a…

Contest News | February 5, 2019

Jen Reeder

Be sure to watch Jill Rappaport, DWAA Keynote Speaker, on Animal Planet’s “The Dog Bowl”!

We are so inspired by the work of Jill Rappaport, a tireless advocate of senior dog adoptions…and an upcoming keynote speaker at the DWAA Awards Banquet on Feb. 10 at the Hotel New Yorker! Please…

Contest News | February 1, 2019