THE LATEST IN THE NEWS
July 2020, 11th Annual International Book Awards
A Day Walking in my Paws, the Wonderful Lives of French Bulldogs, has been chosen as the Winner in the Animal and Pets category. With over 2,000 entries world wide. the International Book Awards features exceptional quality in the Independent and and Mainstream publishing.
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November 2019, 49th Creativity International Design Awards
A Day Walking in my Paws, the Wonderful Lives of French Bulldogs, has been chosen as a 2019 Gold Medal Winner. Entries from 29 countries, 3 Canadian Provinces and 20 states within the US. The entries were evaluated on excellent creative design including, but not limited to, excellence in presentation, color, copywriting, typography, photography, layout, message, production and relevance to the category. Click here to see more.
November 2019, FBDCA National Specialty Show
Michele’s new book release, A Day Walking in my Paws, the Wonderful Lives of French Bulldogs, debut at the 2019 French Bull Dog Club of America’s National Specialty show in Hilton Head. Click here to see more.
October 2019, Frenchie Focus Magazine
A Day Walking in My Paws, the Wonderful Lives of French Bulldogs, has a featured story in their latest issue of the premier French Bulldog magazine geared towards the Frenchie Fancy. Click here to see more.
September 2019, Living Now Book Awards
A Day Walking in My Paws, the Wonderful Lives of French Bulldogs, has been chosen as a 2019 GOLD Medal Winner in the category of Pets/Animals. The Living Now Book Awards are designed to bring increased recognition to the year's very best lifestyle books and their creators. Click here to see more.
August 2019, OFF68 Newspaper/Part of the California Media Group
Featured front page story about the release of the new book, A Day Walking in My Paws, the Wonderful Lives of French Bulldogs. Story features the "Famous Carmel Four" Frenchies living in Salinas who work for a public relations company, Chatterbox Public Relations. Click here to see more.
August 2019, Flashlight Books
Flashlight books is now carrying the new book, A Day Walking in My Paws, the Wonderful Lives of French Bulldogs. Flashlight Books is an independent bookstore dedicated to promoting a sustained love of reading in children - particularly in their teen and pre-teen years, when they most need the messages of empathy and the diverse viewpoints that books provide. They feature local artist's books. Happy to have the book in their darling store. Click here to see more.
July 2019, Book Passage
Pleased to have one of the most established and renowned book stores in the San Francisco Bay Area to carry the new book, A Day Walking in My Paws, the Wonderful Lives of French Bulldogs. If you are local in the Northern California area, or visiting the Bay Area, pop over to the Corte Madera store to review and purchase the book. Click here to see more.
September 2014 - YTD, ETSY.com
Hundreds of our products are featured merchandise within many curator’s treasury lists on ETSY. Etsy is an online marketplace for handmade and vintage items. It has been called "the handcrafter's Amazon.com”. Click here to see more.
October 2011, Pug Dog Club of America National Specialty Show
A new collection of Pug photography was featured and available for purchase from the Paws and Tails Too booth at the Pug National Specialty show in Warwick, RI, October 9-15. The Pug Series featured; new pendant necklaces, enlargement prints, dry erase boards, and card sets. Click here to see more.
September 2011, FBDCA National Specialty Show
Had a great time meeting old and new friends at my booth at the French Bull Dog Club of America’s National Specialty show in Atlanta, GA, September 25-30. The booth featured an expanded line of French Bulldog merchandise. Click here to see more.
July 2011, Gallery Hanging at Pride and Pedigree
Gallery hanging featuring select work from 2006 through 2011 photographed in Canada, Washington, and California. Click here to see more.
April 2011, Boston Terrier Club of America National Specialty Show
Two new collections of Boston Terrier photography will be featured and available for purchase from the Paws and Tails Too booth at the BTCA National Specialty show this month. The new Paris Collection and the new Tibet Collection featuring Boston Terrier puppies. Click here to see more.
January 2011, Just Frenchies Magazine
The Heart Thieves: Enchanting French Bulldog Puppies book is a featured book review in the Winter 2011, issue of the Just Frenchies Magazine. Just Frenchies is the premier French Bulldog publication in America. Click here to see more.
December 2010, Dog Bone Alley Book Signing Event
The Heart Thieves: Enchanting French Bulldog Puppies book signing event was held at Dog Bone Alley pet store in conjunction with their annual Holiday Party. A portion of the event proceeds benefited the Humane Society of Alameda and the French Bulldog Rescue Network. Click here to see more.
October 2010, Scraps Book Signing Event
Book signing event to be held at Scraps Dog Company. A portion of the event proceeds will benefit the Nevada Frenchie Rescue and the Flat Brutus World Tour on behalf of the FBRN. Click here to see more.
October 2010, Reno Gazette Journal Online
Featured story on the Reno Gazette Journal in the Mostly Dogs section which is a forum where people consider their pets as family.
October 2010, Lake Tahoe News
Featured story about the release of the new book, The Heart Thieves: Enchanting French Bulldog Puppies, in the Lifestyle section of the Lake Tahoe News Online.
September 2010, FBDCA National Specialty Show
Michele’s new book release, The Heart Thieves: Enchanting French Bulldog Puppies, debut at the 2010 French Bull Dog Club of America’s National Specialty show in Wisconsin. Click here to see more.
September 2008, City Dog Magazine
A French Bulldog for Every Season is a featured book review in the “BOOKS WE LOVE” section of the Fall 2008 issue of City Dog Magazine. City Dog Magazine is the premier, 5 star rated dog magazine of the West; Seattle, Portland & San Francisco. Click here to see more.
August 2008, Creativity Annual Awards
A record 2,800 entries from around the globe entered in this year’s competition and A French Bulldog for Every Season, has been chosen as a 2008 Award Winner. Judges from some of the most prestigious design firms evaluated the work produced by their peers. This is one of the longest running international advertising and graphic design competitions in the world. We are honored to have this book recognized by our creative peers in the field. Click here to see more.
May 2008, Independent Publisher Book Awards
With over 3,175 entries, A French Bulldog for Every Season, has been chosen as a 2008 Bronze Medal Winner in the category of Pets/Animals. The IPPY’s motto is "Recognizing Excellence in Independent Publishing”, the best independent published books of the year. We are honored to have this book recognized by the voice of the Independent Publishing Industry. Click here to see more.
April 2008, San Diego Weekly Reader
A French Bulldog for Every Season is a featured book review in the San Diego Reader which announced a book signing event at Warwick’s book store in La Jolla, CA. Click here to see more.
March 2008, Alameda Magazine
A French Bulldog for Every Season is a featured article in the “Around Town” section of the 2008 Spring Issue of the Alameda Magazine.
February 2008, Just Frenchies Magazine
A French Bulldog for Every Season is a featured book review in the Winter 2008, issue of the Just Frenchies Magazine. Just Frenchies is one of the premier French Bulldog publications in America. Click here to see more.
January 2008, Golden Gate Kennel Club Bench Show
Photography from the book, A French Bulldog for Every Season was blown up to decorate the NCFBC’s booth at the Golden Gate Kennel Club show. This show is the largest bench dog show on the West Coast and one of the few remaining in the United States. Click here to see more.
December 2007, The French Bullytin Magazine
A French Bulldog for Every Season is a featured book review in the December 2007, issue. The French Bullytin is the oldest French Bulldog magazine in the world. Click here to see more.
December 2007, Dog Writers Association of America
A French Bulldog for Every Season has been nominated for a 2007 Dog Writers Association of America award! All nominated books will be on display at the awards ceremony on Feb. 10, 2008, at the Affinia Manhattan Hotel in New York City, the night before Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Received Certificate of Excellence. Click here to see more.
November 2007, Ruehl No.925
We are pleased to have A French Bulldog for Every Season featured in all 21 Ruehl stores throughout the US. Ruehl is a lifestyle brand from Abercrombie & Fitch. The stores are themed after a Greenwich Village apartment and are designed to appeal to modern-minded individuals.The logo and mascot of the Ruehl brand is the French Bulldog named Trubble. Click here to see more.
October 2007, Reno Gazette Journal Online
Featured story on the Reno Gazette Journal Online in the Mostly Dogs section which is a forum where people consider their pets as family.
October 2007, Frankfurt Book Fair, Frankfurt Germany
The book, A French Bulldog for Every Season, was recently chosen to be featured at the largest annual book fair in the world in Frankfurt, Germany. Over 7,000 exhibitors from over 100 countries and more than 286,000 visitors take part in this exciting event. Click here.
September 2007, Miller’s Professional Imaging
Featured story on Miller’s Professional Imaging Website Blog.
September 2007, FBDCA National Specialty
Michele Copen debut her wonderful new book, A French Bulldog for Every Season, at the French Bull Dog Club of America’s National Specialty event in Colorado and not only will YOU get to see it first, YOU will have the fabulous opportunity to participate in Michele’s book signing and get your very own autographed copy of her book. Click here to see more.
— Trudy Bettinger, Co Chair FBDCA