Newsy Tuesday: #ShopSmall This Saturday for #FiveSibes Books & Support Small Businesses!


This holiday season, think #ShopSmall, and support small businesses and companies! We all know Black Friday and Cyber Monday are fast approaching to kick off the seasonal shopping, but did you know this Saturday, November 26, is "Small Business Saturday" and another great time to do some shopping and support small businesses and hometown companies?! 



I'm very proud of ArcticHouse Publishing, my small home-based-in-the-USA publishing company with a focus on canines and canine healthcare. Here at ArcticHouse, the goal is to help the author who wants to self-publish have a one-stop-shop to create a professional, high-quality book from the cover to the paper stock, editing and proofing, obtaining ISBN and copyright registrations, use of fonts, layout and design, proofing, and printing. Each book is designed with love and attention to detail. All books I work on are carefully edited, designed, and created with the utmost care and printed through my chosen local community printer. Only one book at a time receives my full, undivided attention! With 35+ years in the writing, editing, and publishing field, 19 of those years in the educational sector, I proudly work with a select handful of very talented freelance graphic artists, editors, and designers, who all work and reside in the United States - some even right here in my own beautiful hometown region in the Hudson Valley, New York! And, each one of my own personal books that have been published helps educate others about canines and Canine Epilepsy, as well as having a small donation from each book sale go toward helping dogs in need.

Woo! We love books!

Books are wonderful presents! So this holiday season, when you are going over your gift-giving list, think about one of my books published through my ArcticHouse Publishing, and know you are helping to support a (very) small independently owned and operated business, with donations from my own books, post-production costs, going to help dogs in need. Each of my books has already seen donations go to the designated rescue, fund, or organization! Even though small in size, that is such a thrill! And it could not have been done without, you, my wonderful FiveSibes readers and listeners who purchase the books! And...when you order one of my books, you can be confident that each one is personally hand-packed and shipped by me with care!


What Books to Buy?


EPIc Dog Tales: Heartfelt Stories About Amazing Dogs Living & Loving Life With Canine Epilepsy
Donation made via #FiveSibes #LiveGibStrong Campaign to: Canine Epilepsy Resources/Epil-K9 Foundation's "Emma's Seizure Fund" Through the North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine

 
Named "Best in Print" 2015, 2016 by   
American Pet Magazine
Named to "Top Dog Books 2015" list 
by Talent Hounds


Order HERE



Getting Healthy With Harley: Learning About Health & Fitness (A FiveSibes™ Tale) 
A portion of sales is donated to the Save Our Siberians Siberspace Rescue Fund (SOS-srf.org). 


Named "Best in Print" 2015, 2016 by 
American Pet Magazine
Named to "Top Kids Dog Books 2015" list 
 
Order HERE



What's Wrong With Gibson? Learning About K-9 Epilepsy (A FiveSibes™ Tale)
Donation made via #FiveSibes #LiveGibStrong Campaign to: Canine Epilepsy Resources/Epil-K9 Foundation's "Emma's Seizure Fund" Through the North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine


Named "Best in Print" 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 by American Pet Magazine
Named to "Top Dog Books 2015" list 





Buddy, the Christmas Husky
A True Holiday Miracle
A portion of sales is donated to Mama Shay's "Buddy's Buddies" Fund to help with Buddy's ongoing healthcare and other foster dogs in need through the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine.


Named "Best in Print" 2014, 2015, 2016 by  
American Pet Magazine
Named to "Top Dog Books 2015" list 
by Talent Hounds


 
Order HERE

To order any of my books, visit ArcticHouse Publishing online store HERE.


*Holiday Sale Price* Save $4.95 off of retail price on autographed editions of EPIc Dog Tales: Heartfelt Stories About Amazing Dogs Living & Loving Life With Canine Epilepsy starting on Shop Small Saturday, November 26, 2016 until December 15, 2016!

~Plus~

*FREE* #LiveGibStrong K-9 Epilepsy Awareness Bracelet
with each order placed for EPIc Dog Tales: Heartfelt Stories About Amazing Dogs Living & Loving Life With Canine Epilepsy starting on Shop Small Saturday, November 26, 2016 until 11:59 PM EST on December 15, 2016!



*FREE* red "I Love My Siberian Husky" Drink Koozie with each order of Buddy, the Christmas Husky~A True Holiday Miracle book by 11:59 PM EST December 15, 2016.



Every purchase helps a dog in need at our
ArcticHouse Publishing Oneline Store!





Happy Shopping!!!

Would you like more info about Small Business Saturday? Check out their video below: 




Comments

  1. Hailey and Zaphod and their LadyNovember 22, 2016 at 6:16 AM

    Gonna have to dust out the plastic we think!

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  2. Collie222November 22, 2016 at 7:27 AM

    Some day I would love to write a children's book about collies. So few children recognize the breed these days.

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  3. Two French BulldogsNovember 22, 2016 at 9:59 AM

    Your books look awesome
    Lily & Edward

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  4. Brian's Home BlogNovember 22, 2016 at 2:44 PM

    We hope some sales jingle your bells!

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  5. Lapdog CreationsNovember 23, 2016 at 11:50 AM

    We are huge fans of Small Business Saturday!

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  6. UnknownNovember 23, 2016 at 11:58 AM

    I did not know that Saturday was Small Business Saturday! As a small business owner I think this is perfect! I wish you all the best with the sales of your books (I love to read too!) and well done by promoting and bringing awareness to Epilepsy in dogs.

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  7. Sweet PurrfectionsNovember 23, 2016 at 12:13 PM

    Best of luck with your publishing company during the holiday season.

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  8. AmyShojaiNovember 23, 2016 at 12:28 PM

    Best wishes for holiday sales! Tis the season...and pet parents shop a LOT!

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  9. UnknownNovember 23, 2016 at 12:54 PM

    Wow I am so impressed with you starting your own publishing company! AND even more proud of you for giving back to dogs in need. Yes books ARE wonderful holiday gifts!

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  10. The Daily Pip November 23, 2016 at 7:39 PM

    Wow, I feel silly because I didn't know you had published so many books and have your own publishing company. That's amazing! I have read "What's Wrong with Gibson", but didn't know about the others. I look forward to reading them all in the future.

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  11. BethNovember 23, 2016 at 8:46 PM

    I'm sure your books will make great gifts! We love supporting small businesses!

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  12. Pawesome CatsNovember 23, 2016 at 9:27 PM

    We're big believers in supporting small and family-run businesses too!

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  13. Pawesome CatsNovember 23, 2016 at 9:29 PM

    We're big believers in supporting small and family-run businesses too!

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  14. Dogs Luv Us and We Luv ThemNovember 23, 2016 at 9:38 PM

    Your books are wonderful, I love your passion and the educational aspect to your books. I still bring Getting Healthy With Harley to our therapy dog reading groups! It's great to support small businesses & even better when those businesses support animal welfare groups!
    Love & biscuits,
    Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them

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  15. Dogs Luv Us and We Luv ThemNovember 23, 2016 at 9:38 PM

    Your books are wonderful, I love your passion and the educational aspect to your books. I still bring Getting Healthy With Harley to our therapy dog reading groups! It's great to support small businesses & even better when those businesses support animal welfare groups!
    Love & biscuits,
    Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them

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  16. Bryn NowellNovember 23, 2016 at 11:06 PM

    I am currently considering self publishing a book so I'm happy to have the link to the publisher you work with. I'd love to pick your brain at some point regarding the process.

    Thanks for sharing info on your books. You are an amazing talent!

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  17. UnknownNovember 23, 2016 at 11:17 PM

    Very cool! Congratulations on your new venture!

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  18. UnknownNovember 23, 2016 at 11:53 PM

    What an exciting adventure!!!

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  19. Tenacious Little TerrierNovember 24, 2016 at 5:01 AM

    We believe in shopping local too and that's our plan for holiday shopping.

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  20. Tonya WilhelmNovember 24, 2016 at 8:34 AM

    That's really cool that you have your own publishing company geared towards pets and health. Keep up the great work. <3

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  21. KiaNovember 24, 2016 at 2:13 PM

    What great books! Love the artwork. I'd like to write a children's book some day.

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  22. Talent HoundsNovember 24, 2016 at 5:13 PM

    I already have your wonderful books on our Holiday Gift Guide. I am so impressed you run your own publishing company as I know what hard work it can be. Happy Thanksgiving and thanks for giving back.

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  23. LaylasWoofNovember 25, 2016 at 11:45 AM

    We pray you do really well with your sales and that Christmas will be a good one

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  24. UnknownNovember 26, 2016 at 6:51 PM

    Such cute books! I hope to write a book about my pup, Hope, one day! From her birth to the day she passes away. But that won't be for a long time ;)

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