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Angel Dogs at Work 2007 True Story Contest Judges

Donna Seebo lives in the shadow of Mt. Rainier, in Washington State. Her quiet South Sound retreat is a welcome and refreshing contrast to her busy professional schedule. As an author, publisher, lecturer, and renown mental practitioner and counselor, Donna travels extensively each year. Her speaking engagements, radio/television appearances, and counseling to businesses and private individuals takes her all over the United States. Donna's extraordinary mind skills have placed her into a life-style that reflects the wonderful opportunities that await anyone that is willing to believe in a positive self image.

Donna long ago learned to accept the world of the paranormal as commonplace for her. She was ordained as a minister in California. Then moving to the Pacific Northwest, she began to use her mind skills through many radio and television programs. Her impact was so powerful on her radio audience that record numbers of callers would consistently jam the telephone lines. Her non-sensational approach continues to set new records in radio listener response. Donna has hosted her own national radio show and continues as a popular repeat guest on numerous radio and television shows all over the United States and internationally.

Using her personal experiences, Donna has created a program to teach individuals to develop their own mind powers to enhance their daily lives and personal relationships. Donna teaches her "Mind Magic" system by speaking at various business meetings and seminars. Her program involves a lively display of her own mind skills and then begins to explain, in easy to understand terms, how anyone can develop their own mind's abilities. Donna's current lecture program is "You Are the Magic."

Visit www.delphiinternational.com for more about Donna Seebo
and "The Donna Seebo Show".

Helen Weaver is the author of a book about animal communication: The Daisy Sutra: Conversations with my Dog, and co-author and general editor of the Larousse Encyclopedia of Astrology. As a professional literary translator she has rendered some fifty books from the French. Her memoir of Jack Kerouac, The Awakener, will be published in the fall of 2008.  She lives in Woodstock, New York with her whippet mix Brindle Amadeus Weaver.

Visit Helen Weaver's website at www.daisysutra.com.  Helen's new website (www.helenweaver.com) will be ready for visitors after September 2007.

Darlene Montgomery is a well-known, public speaker on inspirational topics. In November 1999, Darlene published Dream Yourself Awake, a compelling account of her own journey in using dreams, intuition, and inner knowing to overcome self-defeating patterns that kept her from experiencing abundance and success. Darlene is also the creator of the series Conscious Women Conscious Lives, which now includes Conscious Women Books one and two as well as Conscious Women Conscious Careers, Conscious Women Conscious Mothers. She is presently building Conscious Women Conscious Relationships.

For more information visit: www.lifedreams.org or email: lifedreams@idirect.com

Von Braschler is the author of five books, including Natural Pet Healing: Our Psychic, Spiriitual Connection;  A Magical Journal; and Chakra Reading & Color Healing. He is host of a popular radio program, "Healing with Your Pet."

He is a certified massage therapist with special training in therapy work with dogs, cats, and horses.

Von is a former faculty member of the Omega Institute for Holistic Studies in New York and has led workshops and lectured extensively. He has been a guest on many television shows and radio programs, including "Coast to Coast" and "Dreamland."

Von makes his home in St. Paul, Minnesota with his aging dog and numerous cats. 

When author Christine Davis was growing up in New York City, she had two great passions – spending her days with her animals and spending her nights gazing at the starry skies, pondering the distant heavens. Her mother was certain she would either become a veterinarian or an astronomer. But life has a funny way of taking people down unexpected roads, and in 1977 Christine moved to Portland, Oregon and eventually started her own publishing company, Lighthearted Press.  Chris Davis is the author of four books – For Every Dog An Angel, For Every Cat An Angel, Old Dog and the Christmas Wish and The Shelter Dog…..books that celebrate our magical animal companions…..books overflowing with paintings of starry skies!

Visit Christine Davis and Lighthearted Press Inc. at www.lightheartedpress.com

Connie Bowen majored in art at Washington State University. She then attended a private business college and became a freelance court reporter managing her own firm. After 23 years of court reporting, Connie retired to follow her dream of pursing her art career full-time.

Bowen's deep and abiding love for animals led her to embark in a second career as an animal portrait artist. Her stunning paintings are now in private collections throughout the U.S. and Europe. She is the author and/or illustrator of three children's books, as well as illustrator for author Susan Chernak McElroy's books of animal stories. Her publishing clients include Unity House Books, Random House, and New World Library. Her children's book "I Believe In Me" won the National Athena award for book as mentor in the category of children's spirituality and has sold over 43,000 copies worldwide.

Connie has painted over 300 animal portraits including dogs, cats, rats, horses, birds and even a beloved pot-bellied pig named "Wilbur." Recently she has been turning some of her favorite paintings into giclee prints as well as greeting cards.

Contact info:
Connie was recently featured on Oregon Public Broadcasting's TV show Art Beat. If you'd like to contact Connie to commission a painting, you can call her in Lake Oswego, Oregon at 503-697-0614, e-mail her at cbowen@europa.com, or visit her website: www.conniebowen.com.

Marcia Pruett Wilson communicates with animals all over the country. Her desire is to develop a deeper awareness of the special nature of each animal and the depth of their understanding and wisdom. She is interested in closer communication between guardians and their pet companions. She talks with animals on the phone, hears their answers telepathically, and relays their answers to their guardians who can then ask further questions regarding animal behavior problems or their pet companion's feelings.  

Marcia  is a lifelong physical education, health teacher and recently also, study skills.  During her years outdoors there were many rescues of dogs, cats, and birds which broadened her knowledge of animal behavior. The gift of two parakeets led to her raising seven parakeets, four of which are still with her. Her life has been enriched with the love and companionship of dogs which have included two beagles, a shih tzu, a Lhasa Apso (a lost dog), a Maltese adopted from a shelter, and three King Charles.  Marcia has been an animal communicator for 15 years.  Cell phones are great to use to talk with horses in their stalls

In addition, Marcia's skill as a channel gives her the ability to communicate with the spirits of animals who have passed over.  This can bring immeasurable comfort, particularly to those who have had to make a difficult decision on euthanasia. Many times an animal will want to finish something or will express an interest in "going home."  Animal thoughts are always interesting, often humorous, very truthful, and sometimes filled with poetic words of wisdom. Communicating with them and explaining how they can help their fears and needs leads to much happier animals and households.

For more information visit Marcia's Website "Marcia's Intuitive Arts" at www.marciaintuitivearts.com

The Rev. Mary Piper is an Episcopal Priest who has studied and consults on Spirituality and animals, pet loss , and the human/animal bond. A story of hers appears in Allen and Linda Andersons book, God’s Messengers: What Animals Teach Us About the Divine. She recently blessed a 6 foot long Iguana and the Annual St. Francis Day Blessing of the Animals at her church. She shares her life with her husband, daughter and son and various  rescues…6 dogs, 4 cats and 5 horses, in Southern Oregon.

The Humane Society of Louisiana is also seeking funds to build additional permanent buildings at their facility in Tylertown, Mississippi, which is located two hours from New Orleans. The group rescued over 1,700 animals in the aftermath of Katrina and used the rescue services of over four hundred volunteers. Presently, the group houses over one hundred animals, many of whom were rescued from Katrina. The organization intends to give these animals lifetime care until suitable homes can be found for them. The Humane Society of Louisiana will use funds generated from this appeal to build hurricane resistant structures that will provide shelter for evacuated animals in future disasters. With enough funds, the organization intends to purchase additional property in Tylertown and expand their original site. The additional acreage will allow the group to build indoor/outdoor runs that can be air conditioned and heated. Once completed, this evacuation center will also accommodate other animals from different humane agencies and those owned by at-risk pet owners. For more information write to Please send to The Humane Society of Louisiana, P.O. Box 740321, New Orleans, LA 70174.  PHONE: 1-888-6-humane, Email: info@humanela.org

Linda Anderson, an inspirational speaker and author, has won national awards for her plays and short stories. She's traveled throughout the world and done hundreds of media interviews. Linda is a former business trainer and consultant, publicist, and teacher. She now teaches writing classes at The Loft Literary Center. Her articles and fiction have been featured in regional and national publications. In addition to her work as editor for the Angel Animals books and newsletters, she is working on a screenplay and a novel. Her first book was 35 Golden Keys to Who You Are & Why You're Here.  

Allen Anderson is a software training specialist who travels around the country helping city, county, and state government employees learn to use specialized software programs. He was featured in the book, The Courage to Give by Jackie Waldman. Allen has a degree in journalism and has worked as an on-air personality DJ and reporter. His articles have been featured in regional and national publications. In addition to his work with the Angel Animals Network, he is working on a screenplay and memoir.  Allen also facilitates writing workshops at The Loft Literary Center.

July 15, 2007 was the deadline for contest submissions.

There is still time to submit your story for consideration to be published in the book,
Angel Dogs at Work:
 Divine Messengers Who Found Their Life’s Purpose.

(New World Library, Fall 2008).
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for details.

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