Lazy Lilly the Dachshund is in for a big surprise the day her human, Amanda, brings home a puppy named Tucker. Lilly likes to nap...a lot. Tucker likes to play...a lot. Can one big red ball teach them both to step out of their comfort zones?Welcome to the first children's picture book by Dawn Van Beck.PRAISE FOR LAZY LILLY AND THE BIG SURPRISE: "I'm over the moon thrilled that master storyteller Dawn Van Beck has ventured into writing children's books, too With the same humor and heart that are at the core of her short stories, she's created the world of Lazy Lilly the Dachshund and her new BFF Tucker. So much fun "--- D. D. Scott, International Bestselling AuthorABOUT THE AUTHOR: Hi there Welcome to "me". I'm a writer, singer, child of God, and chocolate chip cookie connoisseur. I hold a degree in Human Resources with a concentration in Gerontology which has allowed me a rewarding career advocating for vulnerable senior adults. After transitioning out of my private Guardianship practice of several years, I now work alongside my husband with our moving business as well as put in some part-time hours at an Elder Law office . . . still advocating for seniors.My love of all things writing began at an early age, pretending to be a librarian leading "story time" with my imaginary patrons. Over the years I've contributed to various publications including newsletters, magazines and theater pieces. My first official publication was in 1993 for the magazine "West Coast Woman", where I shared my experience of living with a Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis. Now, after years of dreaming, I'm finally publishing the dozens of short stories I've written as well as a children's picture book and working on wrapping up a Christian Romance novel.I make my home in sunny Florida where I'm surrounded by a ridiculous number of writing journals and artisan coffee mugs. Close to my heart are bear hugs from my crazy husband, time spent with my adult children, and the companionship of Lilly, our feisty Dachshund.Join me as we journey together sharing short stories, devotions, miscellaneous musings and an occasional rant or two (or three).Come, sit for a spell . . . I'll put the coffee on.And in the meantime, please connect with me at my website (Dawn Van Beck dotcom) and on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest (Dawn Van Beck).
