YOU'LL LOVE THIS NEW BOOK from Alaska-Press!

And Larry wrote:  "Hey, my mom is home and enjoying your book!  😊  Me, too. And what you wrote IS a lovely tribute to the energy of live musicians. Nice! (BTW Larry is a well known Minnesota musician and his mom -- Judith Guest -- wrote "Ordinary People!")

Immerse yourself in a captivating collection of 49 real-life stories, vintage photographs, and the unique addition of pin button wisdoms that will leave a lasting impression. Perfect for gift-giving and book clubs. Funny, uplifting, inspirational, cleanly written and a joy to read.

Diane Ford Craig is a former newspaper reporter, singer-songwriter and graduate of New York University (B.A. 1983 / M.A. 2005). She has won two journalism awards from the New Hampshire Press Association for feature writing and investigative reporting. 

As the owner of Books2Buttons (a pin button company) and Alaska-Press, Craig has written three books including: "The Dawg’s Tale," "Camouflage & Lace," "Women, Heroes & A Dawg" and edited two others, "This is Coffee Point: Go Ahead" and "Home, Sweet Homestead."  

"Circle of Fifths," a psychological thriller set in Italy, is scheduled for release later this year.

Verified U.S. Review (2025)

"Diane Ford Craig’s Women, Heroes, and a Dawg is a beautifully written collection that will resonate deeply with readers, especially those interested in memoir writing. What stands out most about this book is Craig's authentic voice. The stories she shares evoke memories from my own life, memories I hadn't thought about in years. As I read, I found myself collecting my own personal stories, just as Craig does with hers.

If you’re a writer, particularly one who is considering or already working on your memoir, I highly recommend this book. It's not just a collection of stories but a guide to finding your own narrative and embracing the process of self-reflection. I will certainly encourage my memoir-writing students to read this book to inspire them in collecting and shaping their own stories.

Craig has led a life full of fascinating experiences, and her stories reflect the richness of that journey. From backpacking around the world to her time as a singer-songwriter, she brings a playful and lighthearted tone to her storytelling—though at times, I found myself deeply emotional. The emotion wasn’t necessarily tied to sadness in any of the stories, as they are usually quite light and playful, but to the way her stories brought forgotten parts of my own past to the surface." By author, editor, writing guru, Libby James ("Low Diving Bird")

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ISBN 978-1-886921-00-9

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2024913985