For the Love of Dog Turns ONE! -

One year ago today, my book hit the shelves.

Cover copy of the book FOR THE LOVE OF DOG shows the author, a white woman with brown hair, a yellow blouse, and dark blue jeans, sitting on a boardwalk with her dog, Penny, a white dog with brown speckles on her rear.

The year flew by, but this one felt particularly fast because we’ve been so incredibly busy. However, I couldn’t let this birthday celebration pass me by without acknowledging it.

Because, holy moly, this book was hard work. From the first idea drafted in a notebook at 5 am with Cooper on my lap in January 2020 until publication, there was one snag or pitfall after another. Honestly, this was a labor of love, a struggle I pushed through because I believed in it and my story so much.

Because this story matters to me.

And to celebrate a year on the bookshelves, I’m giving away three signed copies of the book, along with a goodie bag filled with all the launch goodies from our party a year ago! But first:

I created a book club / reader’s guide to the book that you can download for free!

DOWNLOAD THE GUIDE

What’s inside?

A chapter-by-chapter thematic review, discussion questions, fun ideas for ways your book club can make your conversation interactive, and more.

It’s great if you’ve read the book and want to direct your thinking or book journaling, too, not just as part of a book club conversation! Download away!

Now for the giveaway!

Here’s how to enter for a chance to win one of the three prizes:

Leave a comment below telling us a little bit about the special dog (or cat, hamster, guinea pig, person) in your life.
(Optional) Earn a bonus entry by following me on Substack. If you already follow, that counts, too! Just let me know in the comments below.
(Optional) Earn another bonus entry by following me on Instagram. If you already follow, that counts, too! Just let me know in the comments below.

That’s it! And if you would like another way to help celebrate one year of FOR THE LOVE OF DOG, I would be so incredibly, deeply grateful if you could leave a review on Amazon or Goodreads—those reviews are the single most impactful thing you can do to help a book sell!

Thanks for being here on this book journey. I am so grateful for you and for this community!

Speaking of which, I have some upcoming book festivals and events. If you’re attending one, please come say hello! (I do realize I got two of the dates mixed up / out of chronological order. Oopsie.)

You can also support by purchasing a book, too! For the Love of Dog is available on Amazon, Bookshop.org, or anywhere you prefer to buy books!

Social Media Giveaway Terms & Conditions

For the purposes of these Terms and Conditions, “The Promoter” refers to Maggie Marton, whose Instagram handle is @maggiemarton and Facebook page is facebook.com/ohmydogblog/. The “Prize” refers to 3 signed copies of For the Love of Dog and goodie bags.
By entering the competition you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions. All entries must be received by midnight (eastern) on September 23, 2026. Winners will be selected at random by The Promoter on September 24, 2026, and the winner will be notified on or after this date.
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