Jodi Buchan

Jodi Buchan is a freelance writer with articles, essays, poems, and short stories in various anthologies and magazines. She is also an advocate for individuals with disabilities, an occupation inspired by her daughter, Katie. Currently, she is working on a couple of non-fiction book ideas and is a co-blogger at www.coffeesnobology.wordpress.com

Jodi and Katie

Marcia Pruett Wilson

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 answer 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's lifelong career has been as a middle school teacher of Physical Education, Health, Study Skills, Careers, and Cultures.  She recently retired and is now concentrating on animal comunication and channeling.  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.  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.  In addition to her present two King Charles, she has rescued Bombay cats and a five week old kitten who could not walk, but moved all over the place.  Outside are two cats from the same litter, a Bombay and a female Tabby.  The smallest handicapped kitten who couldn't walk only lived nine months, but she taught many lessons in bravery.  Another outdoor cat comes and goes.  Marcia has been an animal communicator for 15 years.  She has found 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 animals 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 Intuitive Arts at www.marciaintuitivearts.com.

Allen Anderson is a pet-expert, keynote speaker and co-author of a series of books about the spiritual relationships between people and animals. In 1996, she co-founded the Angel Animals Network, dedicated to increasing love and respect for all life through the power of story.

In 2004, Allen with his wfie Linda were recipients of a Certificate of Commendation from Governor Tim Pawlenty in recognition of their contributions as an authors enhancing the economy and welfare of the state of Minnesota. In 2007, they were awarded the American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA) Outstanding Book Award for Rescued: Saving Animals from Disaster.

Allen is a writer and photographer. He was profiled in Jackie Waldman’s book, The Courage to Give.

Allen and Linda teach writing at the Loft Literary Center in Minneapolis, where Linda was awarded the Anderson Residency for Outstanding Loft Teachers.

The Andersons share their home with a dog, two cats, and a cockatiel. They donate a portion of revenue from their projects to animal shelters and animal-welfare groups and non-profit organizations.