This is a Leonberger blog, but I also post about other topics including book reviews for books that I love and want to promote. With this post I would like to promote Doggie Haiku: A Novella in Haiku for Dog-Lovers by Laura Stamps.
Below is an overview of the two formats of Doggie Haiku
- Paperback – Publisher : Prolific Pulse Press LLC (November 15, 2024), ASIN : 1962374327, ISBN-13 : 978-1962374323, 39 pages, Item Weight : 2.72 ounces, dimensions : 5.83 x 0.1 x 8.27 inches, it cost $10.00 on US Amazon. Click here to order it from Amazon.com.
- Kindle – Publisher : Prolific Pulse Press LLC (November 15, 2024), ASIN : B0DKYNN7MM, ISBN-13 : 978-1962374330, 44 pages. It is currently $4.99 on Amazon.com but free with Kindle unlimited. Click here to order it from Amazon.com.

Amazon’s Description of Doggie Haiku by Laura Stamps
Cindy is a shopaholic. She’s also the “Treat Lady.” There’s always a treat in her pocket for the neighborhood dogs. But what she really wants is a dog of her own. One day she sees Hazel at the local shelter. A tiny, frightened, senior Chihuahua. And she can’t resist. However, walking a dog in the snow is not her thing. So she applies for a transfer at her job. Soon Cindy and Hazel are on the road to the Florida office. To blue skies, sandy beaches, sunshine, and those Southern men. (Oh, my!) Let the adventures begin…!
What others say:
“In this charming novella, award-winning poet Laura Stamps gallops her way into our hearts one Haiku syllable and one cute doggie at a time. Her pace is fun and intentional. I read Doggie Haiku first thing this morning. It was a delightful way to start my day. Marvelous storytelling. Beautiful, fun, and very well done. You’ll laugh and smile!”
– Zaneta Johns, Author of Encore: A Collection of Poetry
“Absolutely LOVED it! This new novella by the super Laura Stamps is a delightful treat. Full of doggy fun and an owner’s adventures, it’s not to be missed. All the cute pictures will make you laugh out loud too. Don’t wait. Get it now!”
– Laura Besley, Author of 100neHundred
“This was such a fun read! If you want a dog (or to find true love), this charming and funny novel written in haiku is for you. You’ll smile through the adventures of Cindy (a certifiable shopaholic) and Hazel (her Chihuahua). Read it whenever your spirits need a lift!”
– Nolcha Fox, Author of Words into Elephants
This is my Amazon five-star Amazon review of Doggie Haiku
A Cute, Funny and Touching Adventure with a Dog
This poetry novelette takes the reader on an adventure with Cindy and her Chihuahua Hazel. Cindy loves dogs more than anything. One day she picks up a scared black and white chihuahua from the shelter. Poor Hazel had been abandoned. So, begin their adventure together. They move to Florida, where they meet people and dogs. Cindy goes on dates and takes Hazel with her, which ends in some accidents. Don’t worry, to Cindy dogs matter a lot more than men do.
It is a fun and lighthearted story full of humor and laughter, but also lots of doggy love. The story is told in the form of 123 Haiku poems, which adds to the fun. This short book is above all cute, funny and touching, and I highly recommend it to all dog lovers.

About the Author of Doggie Haiku

Laura Stamps is a poet and novelist who loves to create experimental forms for her poetry and fiction. Author of over 50 novels, novellas, and poetry books. Winner of the Muses Prize. Recipient of a Pulitzer Prize nomination and 7 Pushcart Prize nominations. Published in more than 2000 literary magazines and anthologies worldwide. Lover of Chihuahuas, Yorkies, and cats.
Click here to visit her website
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Thanks for the review, Thomas. 😊
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Thank you Lynette
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Some friends in Seattle have just lost their 5 year old Leonberger. I know they don’t live long but that seems a heartbreakingly short time 😕
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I am very sorry to hear that. Leonberger’s don’t live long, on average 8-10 years, same with most of the very big dogs (Saint Bernard, Newfoundland, Berneiese, etc.). However, 5 years is very short. Our’s lived until two weeks short of 13, which is long for a Leonberger. Perhaps he was unlucky with a disease, cancer or something else?
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It was a rare cancer so not really breed specific. A rather unfortunate fellow.
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Yes it sounds like it. I feel very sorry for him. Life cut short.
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Wow!!!!! What a wonderful surprise to see this review. THANK YOU!!!! I’m so glad you enjoyed it. Cindy is a hoot, isn’t she? lol!!!!
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Yes certainly. Your books are very entertaining and funny. I love them, and I was going to mention this to you but you saw it very quickly. Thank you so much for the fun reading experience and the laughters Laura.
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You’re very welcome!!! I’m so glad this one gave you lots of smiles and laughter. That’s always my intent. Letting me know that just made my day!! Thank you, dear friend!! 🩷
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Thank you so much for your kind words Laura
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I also wanted to add. In the latest comments here the cats are demanding equal time and want Cat Haiku. Maybe a future project?
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lol!!! Actually my kitties got their novella first in 2021 before I started writing doggie novellas. It’s called “It’s All About the Ride: Cat Mania.” It’s a hysterically funny novella about a crazy cat lady. She is one of my all-time favorite wacky women characters, because she was so much fun to create. The cat antics in it came from my decades in feral cat rescue and all the crazy things those feral kitties managed to do. This one is published by Alien Buddha Press. The cover is a psychedelic rendition of my gangster cat, Jeremiah. Although he’s not in it because I didn’t have my current cat herd at the time I wrote it.
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That sounds very intriguing and fun.
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This sounds delightful, and lots of people agree with your 5/5 review!
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Thank you so much Jacqui.
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Awesome review, Thomas!
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Thank you so much Alex
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Thanks for your review, Thomas, and I just ordered my paperback. 🙂 This book sounds like one I’d really enjoy. Congratulations to Laura!
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Wow, that is great! Thank you so much Laura.
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My pleasure, Thomas!
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An excellent review, Thomas. Sounds like a must have for dog lovers. Thanks for sharing.
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Yes, it is fun and touching doggie poetry. I think Twiggy and Tempeste would like it.
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Ha ha ha. I could see myself reading to them.
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That would be a lot of fun
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😊
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Great review, Thomas. Thanks for sharing it with readers. 😊
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Thank you for your kind words Gwen.
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Charlee: “Where is the cat haiku? We cats demand equal time!”
Lulu: “What? You were just commenting about cat haikus over at The Mindful Migraine, and you didn’t see us dogs asking for equal time then.”
Charlee: “Your lack of initiative is not my problem.”
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LOL, yes Charlee and Lulu there should be equal time between dogs and cats.
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Charlee, I should mention that she wrote a book “It’s All About the Ride: Cat Mania.” Which is a hysterically funny novella about a crazy cat lady.
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Thank you for the lovely review of Doggie Haiku, Thomas! It sounds like a fun poetry collection. Congratulations to Laura!
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Thank you so much Miriam. It is a fun and lighthrearted as well as touching book.
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I’ll check it out, Thomas!
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Thank you so much Miriam
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This is a super cute idea for a book!
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Yes I agree. Thank you James.
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This sounds like a delightful book!
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Yes it is. Thank you Dawn.
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This book sounds like fun! I know I’ll like Cindy who adopted an older shelter dog. I just ordered the book for my kindle. If I like it as much as I suspect I will, I’ll order a paperback for the shelter where I volunteer. Thanks for the review!
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That is great and thank you so much for volunteering at a shelter
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What an enchanting idea! I love the sound of this book. Great review, Thomas.
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Yes, I think dog poems are fun and sprinkling it with humor makes it even more fun.
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Hi Thomas, this sounds like a lovely book of haiku
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Yes I think so. Thank you very much Robbie.
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Sounds delightful Thomas and thank you for the lovely review. x
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Thank you so much Sally
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Congratulations to Laura on the great review! Sharing to help spread the word.
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Thank you so much Liz
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You’re welcome, Thomas.
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