Linda Velwest – Spoken Realms https://spokenrealms.com Thu, 04 Sep 2025 15:36:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://i0.wp.com/spokenrealms.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/cropped-logo-purple-black-white-outline.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Linda Velwest – Spoken Realms https://spokenrealms.com 32 32 136118765 City Rescue Pets; Second Chances for Love and Hope https://spokenrealms.com/2025/09/08/city-rescue-pets-second-chances-for-love-and-hope/ https://spokenrealms.com/2025/09/08/city-rescue-pets-second-chances-for-love-and-hope/#respond Mon, 08 Sep 2025 17:33:00 +0000 https://spokenrealms.com/?p=26327

Pets find themselves at the mercy of human decisions—some bringing joy, others sorrow. Follow the heartwarming and heartbreaking tales of cats, dogs, and even pigs as they navigate the journey from abandonment to rescue, foster care, and adoption.

In this collection of stories, discover the resilience of animals and the remarkable humans who open their hearts to give them a second chance at love and family.

Not every pet’s story has a happy ending—but every one deserves a chance.

In this heartfelt collection, meet dogs, cats, pigs, and even a rabbit and a turtle as they face life’s challenges: losing their homes, learning to trust, and searching for love.

Follow Hammy, a pig who misses his loving owner but finds himself in a rescue, and Mischief, a curious cat who becomes rescued after sneaking out of his home. Discover Tuki, a playful dog who finds a family just for him, and Lulu, a collie who gets a second chance after her life changes forever.

But not every animal finds their perfect ending—some stories are bittersweet, showing how tough life can be for pets.

Full of heartwarming moments and real-life lessons, these stories show the courage of animals and the kindness of people who step in to help. If you love animals and want to learn about how they find new homes, this book will inspire you, make you think, and maybe even tug at your heart.

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]]> https://spokenrealms.com/2025/09/08/city-rescue-pets-second-chances-for-love-and-hope/feed/ 0 26327 The Night of the Rooster and Other True Stories https://spokenrealms.com/2017/08/27/the-night-of-the-rooster-and-other-true-stories-lvelwest/ https://spokenrealms.com/2017/08/27/the-night-of-the-rooster-and-other-true-stories-lvelwest/#respond Sun, 27 Aug 2017 17:15:15 +0000 http://www.spokenrealms.net/?p=6881 From the North Carolina Piedmont to the forests of Hungary, Jody Mace examines the mundanity of everyday life and finds the kernel of eternal truth. Or else she just makes one up. Contemplate Schrödinger’s human head in your dryer or find a way to make peace with Barbie. A journalist and freelance writer in Charlotte, Jody has collected a dozen of her essays on family life that will have you thinking deeply and laughing heartily. Capturing the wry wit of these stories is Linda Velwest, whose characterizations and deft delivery let the humor percolate, and the poignancy leave you with a sigh. Linda has narrated short stories and novels from science fiction to romance, and even a couple of cookbooks.

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