Anne Marie Duquette
Sandy Kubillus, Dog Caregiver
I didn’t start writing this book until almost a decade after my dog Kaylee died from osteosarcoma. But all the while, I kept thinking, “I should write a book about my experiences with her.” At…
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Russ Swigart, Teacher and Lifelong Showman
We spoke with Russ Swigart, winner of DWAA Special Category “National Dog Show Presented by Purina Excellence in Writing/Producing Award” with the entry, “The Legendary Boomhauer.”…
Contest News | March 18, 2025
Anne Marie Duquette
Lynn P. Goswick, Shepherds o’plenty!
I have always been creative, and my Mom encouraged and guided my ability at a very early age. I dedicated my Award to her. She was my greatest teacher and inspiration to pursue art/writing/photography, as…
Contest News | March 13, 2025
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Anne Marie Duquette, Ghost Dog Whisperer
My grandparents came to visit our family in Hawaii where my Air Force father was stationed. While with us, Grandma asked me to write up a daily journal of their vacation for all their friends…
Contest News | March 11, 2025
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Chelle Martin, Dog mom, Writer, Artist, Photographer
I primarily write, but I’m an artist and photographer as well. I think some people just feel the need to be creative.…
Contest News | March 6, 2025
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Susan Bulanda, M.A. C.A.B.C, Animal Behaviorist, Author and Adjunct Professor
I have been a traditionally published author since 1970 when my first short story was published. The Business of Dog Training is the second half of the program that I created and taught at two…
Contest News | March 4, 2025
Anne Marie Duquette
Interview with Lisa Kruysman – Author and Artist
Thank you for your sponsorship, which is very special to DWAA members. Please describe for us the qualifications which must be met to be considered for your award. The Manette-Begin-Loudon Award is presented to the…
Contest News | July 29, 2024
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DWAA Writing Competition is going to the DOGS-how!!
We are pleased to announce that we will be returning to an in person Annual Meeting and Writing Competition Awards Ceremony! Concurrent with the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, our event will be held at…
Contest News | July 15, 2024
Anne Marie Duquette
Danica Barreau, M.Photog.M.Artist.Cr., CPP, MAI, Visual artist
I am a professional artist and photographer. At the urging of friends, I decided to try writing and illustrating a children’s picture book. The subject was the antics of my dog, Rook, who had started…
Contest News | July 4, 2024
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Kathy Hamrick, Part of a Winning Pair
I have worked as artist/Illustrator in a commercial/fine art capacity for most of my life–which seems like a really long time! This book is number 3 in the “Tales of Sydney” series, and I have…
Contest News | June 27, 2024
Anne Marie Duquette
Kay Whaley, Part of a Winning Pair
Sydney and the Christmas Star is the 3rd book in the Tales of Sydney series. I wrote the first book, published in 2019, as a gift to my two oldest grandchildren. My grandson is the…
Contest News | June 21, 2024
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Dorothy Wills-Raftery – Siberian Husky Advocate & Canine Epilepsy Awareness Ambassador
Anne Marie Duquette interviewed Dorothy Wills-Raftery the Winner of the 2023 DWAA Captain William Lewis Judy Special Award sponsored by American Legion Brick Memorial Post 348 with the entry “March 13 is K9 Veterans Day:…