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Saturday, September 26, 2015
Ann was born and half-raised in the Chicago area. She and her family moved to the Wisconsin Northwoods when she was closer to thirteen than twelve. Living in both locations has given Ann a useful insight as a writer to both city life and country.
A knack for writing (along with a healthy lifelong dose of ongoing daydreaming and imagination) gained Ann employment consisting of writing newsletters and advertising for several businesses.
Forever writing unshared stories, it wasn't until her twins were raised and with children of their own, did Ann finally find time to get truly serious about her stories. Finding the courage to share her secret writings with a couple of friends and a few family members, Ann M. captured the encouragement to complete her first novel, Dog Island. Her writing drew the attention of CFA Publishing and has won the Noveltunity® book club readers award. Ann is currently working on her second novel: The Caregiver.
Growing up is hard in 1972, especially if you’re 12-year-old Katherine Rose “Mosie” Bitmen. While praying her best friend’s dead aunt out of purgatory and keeping that old witch, Mary Worth, from appearing in the bathroom mirror, Mosie is sentenced to yet another month of rosary, three times a day. The reason: fighting “The Perfects,” St. Anne's all-girl gang. Then, just when she thinks life couldn't get any worse, it does. When her father moves the family to her Native American mother's hometown in the Wisconsin Northwoods, Mosie forges a friendship with a dog that's gone wild in the swamps. To save the dog's life and that of her soon to be born wolf-pups, Mosie has to make a decision of a lifetime. Will she embrace her quest and seek out the legendary Dog Island located next to the Apostle Islands, somewhere out in the cold deep waters of Lake Superior? Or will she come to her senses before it’s too late?
A word of prologue from the author . . .
It wasn’t until the loss of my dog Milo did I fully come to understand just how much of a Heavenly gift our pets are. He was sent to me, if you will, to help care-take for my elderly mother who was suffering from dementia. Little as he was, Milo never failed her, nor me, with late-night warnings that mother was stirring about the house, or was finding the end of the driveway during the day. Our protector, counselor and constant companion he was. Mom, who was not an avid animal lover, had many one-sided conversations with, “that boy” as she referred to him.
After the loss of my mother, I decided to get for Mr. Milo (now a young man indeed) a little girlfriend: Pixie. A whole 4.13 pounds of pure sass. And we loved her. That same year the three of us ended up with yet another, “Gift”– a stinky, smelly hound girl named Scarlet, whom my daughter decided to rescue from a local animal shelter that could no longer keep her. With my children raised and gone and the loss of mom and my father a few years earlier, the three of them were therapeutic in helping me deal with such loss. But then the unthinkable occurred. One-night Milo and Scarlet had gone.
I woke early to search for them, and as I stood in the yard with the morning sun beginning to rise I saw something in the neighbor’s huge tree, something I had never seen before and have not since. A flock of crows, at least a hundred, flew from the branches. Silent at first. Following them, their caws and cries grew as if encouraging me.
I went with them to the little strip of woods behind the house.
They sat in their limbs, and I looked down and picked up a wing. Odd, I know. One whole crow’s wing and nothing more. Embracing a Native American belief, I knew, deep down, Milo was gone. Those crows had faithfully carried their message from The Other World to this one. On that late September afternoon, we found Mr. Milo’s little white fur body laying five miles away, up on the highway, across the bridge.
A close friend of mine affirmed my grief by giving me a framed picture of my Milo with a copy of the poem, The Rainbow Bridge. I hadn’t known of such a place, until that time, and it took a while before I could look at such a wonderful gift. But I did, and afterwards, I took Pixie and Scarlet to the place I could no longer walk, the place the four of us had been to so many times as a family: Pine Hill.
It was in its meadows that I walked with my grief. It was there that I found that place called, Dog Island.
After enough time had passed, and I could see beyond my tears, I sat down to write what you are now holding in your hands. It’s okay to cry and feel grief when we lose our little friends. How we love them so, and they love us. We can never let go of that, can we? Nor should we.
I hope for you, Dear Reader, that you will find peace in your sorrows, understanding in your tears and laughter when it comes to light.
God’s Sweet Blessings to you and your own little Angels,
Ann M. Andrashie
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Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Merrill Wisconsin authors present new books
present new books
Merrill authors present new books
Merrill authors Barbara Ann Philleo and Ann M. Andrashie will present their new titles, Sticks and Stones and Dog Island respectively, at Book World, 921 E. Main St., Merrill on Saturday, Nov. 2 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Ann M. Andrashie was born and half-raised in the Chicago area. She and her family moved to the Wisconsin Northwoods when she was 12. A knack for writing gained Ann employment consisting of writing newsletters and advertising while working for several businesses. Forever writing unshared stories, it wasn't until her twins were raised did Ann finally find time to get truly serious about her stories.
Her current novel, Dog Island, sets a young girl in the Wisconsin Northwoods, where she forges a friendship with a dog gone wild in the swamps. Will she seek out the legendary Dog Island, next to the Apostles, to save the dog’s life and that of her wolf pups, or will she come to her senses before it’s too late? Ann's next release, What Say You? is a fun and thought provoking snippet book filled with a collection of quotes~ thoughts~ philosophies that have been submitted personally to her from the famous to everyday people far and near. What Say You? will be available in November. Her next novel, The Caregiver is due for its launch in spring of 2014.
Barbara Ann Philleo, described as imaginative and creative, translates these qualities deftly into her writing of teen literature. Born in New York, she and her family moved to the Midwest when she was nine. A love of writing propelled her into the journalism field and later into writing her own books. A mother of five, she puts the same effort into her writing as she did in raising her family. Her desire with both was - and is - to make an impact on youth. Philleo is also the author of Candlecurse: The Adventures of Molly Wiggins and Taco and the second in the series, Monster Mountain Mystery: The Adventures of Molly Wiggins and Taco. Currently she is working on Partners In Crime: The Adventures of Molly Wiggins and Taco, which completes the trilogy.
Her latest release, Sticks and Stones is timely in the world of today's youth. Although it may have been years ago and all but disappeared, a bullying incident can impact a person's future. Many of the tragic events that have taken place in schools in recent years have come as a result of children who have been bullied. Sticks and Stones addresses this very relevant issue of bullying. Thirteen-year-old Sarah Jo Foster finds herself dealing with bullies at the school she attends, after her family moves to a new town. Her strong faith in God, as well as her good friend Abby, buoy her up during her darkest hours. This book was written with the intention of showing young readers that they are not alone in the world of bullying. An easy read, Sticks and Stones is an absorbing vehicle that transports the reader through all the challenges Sarah Jo faces, with solutions of a practical and spiritual nature for young people to draw on.
Ann M. Andrashie was born and half-raised in the Chicago area. She and her family moved to the Wisconsin Northwoods when she was 12. A knack for writing gained Ann employment consisting of writing newsletters and advertising while working for several businesses. Forever writing unshared stories, it wasn't until her twins were raised did Ann finally find time to get truly serious about her stories.
Her current novel, Dog Island, sets a young girl in the Wisconsin Northwoods, where she forges a friendship with a dog gone wild in the swamps. Will she seek out the legendary Dog Island, next to the Apostles, to save the dog’s life and that of her wolf pups, or will she come to her senses before it’s too late? Ann's next release, What Say You? is a fun and thought provoking snippet book filled with a collection of quotes~ thoughts~ philosophies that have been submitted personally to her from the famous to everyday people far and near. What Say You? will be available in November. Her next novel, The Caregiver is due for its launch in spring of 2014.
Barbara Ann Philleo, described as imaginative and creative, translates these qualities deftly into her writing of teen literature. Born in New York, she and her family moved to the Midwest when she was nine. A love of writing propelled her into the journalism field and later into writing her own books. A mother of five, she puts the same effort into her writing as she did in raising her family. Her desire with both was - and is - to make an impact on youth. Philleo is also the author of Candlecurse: The Adventures of Molly Wiggins and Taco and the second in the series, Monster Mountain Mystery: The Adventures of Molly Wiggins and Taco. Currently she is working on Partners In Crime: The Adventures of Molly Wiggins and Taco, which completes the trilogy.
Her latest release, Sticks and Stones is timely in the world of today's youth. Although it may have been years ago and all but disappeared, a bullying incident can impact a person's future. Many of the tragic events that have taken place in schools in recent years have come as a result of children who have been bullied. Sticks and Stones addresses this very relevant issue of bullying. Thirteen-year-old Sarah Jo Foster finds herself dealing with bullies at the school she attends, after her family moves to a new town. Her strong faith in God, as well as her good friend Abby, buoy her up during her darkest hours. This book was written with the intention of showing young readers that they are not alone in the world of bullying. An easy read, Sticks and Stones is an absorbing vehicle that transports the reader through all the challenges Sarah Jo faces, with solutions of a practical and spiritual nature for young people to draw on.
Sunday, September 22, 2013
The Northwestern ~ Local Authors
Three northern Wisconsin authors will share their creative experiences on Sunday, Sept. 8, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at T.B. Scott Free Library in Merrill as part of the Words Worth Hearing series.
A September Tea, featuring refreshments prepared and presented by authors Ann M. Andrashie, Barbara Ann Philleo and Chris Loehmer Kincaid and by local restaurants, will also be an opportunity
for the authors to share their experiences as authors in northern Wisconsin. Andrashie, Kincaid, and Philleo will all have copies of their books available for sale and signing at the presentation.Ann Andrashie’s novel, “Dog Island,” sets a young girl in the Wisconsin northwoods, where she forges a friendship with a dog gone wild in the swamps. Will she seek out the legendary Dog Island, next to the Apostles, to save
the dog’s life and that of her wolf pups, or will she come to her senses before it’s too late? A portion of sales of “Dog Island” supports local animal shelters.Chris Kincaid’s travel memoir, “A Time for Every Purpose Under Heaven: One Woman’s Trip to Africa-My Story,” recounts her 2006 adventure to Kenya to educate
about disease prevention and spread the word of Christ. Kincaid remains committed today to her medical assisting career and her faith, woven together into this book.Barb Philleo, a mother of five, puts the same effort into her writing as she did in raising her family, and sets out to make an impact on youths in both. Her successful books written for young people include “Candlecurse: The Adventures of Molly Wiggins & Taco,” a sequel, “Monster Mountain Mystery: The Adventures of Molly Wiggins & Taco,” and her newest book, “Sticks and Stones.”
As always, admission
is free. Learn more by calling the library at 715-536-7191 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 
715-536-7191 FREE end_of_the_skype_highlighting, visiting www.tbscottlibrary.com or finding the library on Facebook.T. B. Scott Free Library
Contributed by Don Litzer, assistant director and head of Adult Services at the T.B. Scott Free Library.
Saturday, September 21, 2013
The Sheboygan Press September ~Tea features local authors at library
The Sheboygan Press
Three northern Wisconsin authors will share their creative experiences on Sunday, Sept. 8, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at T.B. Scott Free Library in Merrill as part of the Words Worth Hearing series.
A September Tea, featuring refreshments prepared and presented by authors Ann M. Andrashie, Barbara Ann Philleo and Chris Loehmer Kincaid and by local restaurants, will also be an opportunity
for the authors to share their experiences as authors in northern Wisconsin. Andrashie, Kincaid, and Philleo will all have copies of their books available for sale and signing at the presentation.Ann Andrashie’s novel, “Dog Island,” sets a young girl in the Wisconsin northwoods, where she forges a friendship with a dog gone wild in the swamps. Will she seek out the legendary Dog Island, next to the Apostles, to save
the dog’s life and that of her wolf pups, or will she come to her senses before it’s too late? A portion of sales of “Dog Island” supports local animal shelters.Chris Kincaid’s travel memoir, “A Time for Every Purpose Under Heaven: One Woman’s Trip to Africa-My Story,” recounts her 2006 adventure
to Kenya to educate about disease prevention and spread the word of Christ. Kincaid remains committed today to her medical assisting career and her faith, woven together into this book.Barb Philleo, a mother of five, puts the same effort into her writing as she did in raising her family
, and sets out to make an impact on youths in both. Her successful books written for young people include “Candlecurse: The Adventures of Molly Wiggins & Taco,” a sequel, “Monster Mountain Mystery: The Adventures of Molly Wiggins & Taco,” and her newest book, “Sticks and Stones.”As always, admission
is free. Learn more by calling the library at 715-536-7191 , visiting www.tbscottlibrary.com or finding the library on Facebook.T. B. Scott Free Library
Contributed by Don Litzer, assistant director and head of Adult Services at the T.B. Scott Free Library.
Saturday, September 7, 2013
Wausau Daily Herald. September Tea features local authors at library
Wausau Daily Herald, Wausau Wisconsin
Three northern Wisconsin authors will share their creative experiences on Sunday, Sept. 8, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at T.B. Scott Free Library in Merrill as part of the Words Worth Hearing series.
A September Tea, featuring refreshments prepared and presented by authors Ann M. Andrashie, Barbara Ann Philleo and Chris Loehmer Kincaid and by local restaurants, will also be an opportunity for the authors to share their experiences as authors in northern Wisconsin. Andrashie, Kincaid, and Philleo will all have copies of their books available for sale and signing at the presentation.
Ann Andrashie’s novel, “Dog Island,” sets a young girl in the Wisconsin northwoods, where she forges a friendship with a dog gone wild in the swamps. Will she seek out the legendary Dog Island, next to the Apostles, to save the dog’s life and that of her wolf pups, or will she come to her senses before it’s too late? A portion of sales of “Dog Island” supports local animal shelters.
Chris Kincaid’s travel memoir, “A Time for Every Purpose Under Heaven: One Woman’s Trip to Africa-My Story,” recounts her 2006 adventure to Kenya to educate
about disease prevention and spread the word of Christ. Kincaid remains committed today to her medical assisting career and her faith, woven together into this book.Barb Philleo, a mother
of five, puts the same effort into her writing as she did in raising her family, and sets out to make an impact on youths in both. Her successful books written for young people include “Candlecurse: The Adventures of Molly Wiggins & Taco,” a sequel, “Monster Mountain Mystery: The Adventures of Molly Wiggins & Taco,” and her newest book, “Sticks and Stones.”As always, admission
is free. Learn more by calling the library at 715-536-7191 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 715-536-7191 FREE end_of_the_skype_highlighting, visiting www.tbscottlibrary.com or finding the library on Facebook.T. B. Scott Free Library
Contributed by Don Litzer, assistant director and head of Adult Services at the T.B. Scott Free Library.
Ann M. Andrashie, Author of Dog Island
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A September Tea
Event Date: 09/08/2013
| Join us Sunday, September 8, at 1:00 pm, for a September Tea at T.B. Scott Library in Merrill Wisconsin.
Area authors Barbara Ann Philleo, Ann M. Andrashie and Chris Loehmer Kincaid will be sharing stories from their recently published books. Tea and refreshments will be served.
The books presented will include "Dog Island", "Sticks and Stones" and "A Time for Every Purpose Under Heaven". Following a slide show of these books, the authors will be available to take questions and to sign their books. |
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