Allen Anderson's Blog
February 20, 2017
Garrison Keillor's Visit
Garrison Keillor visited Common Good Books, the bookstore he owns in St. Paul, Minnesota, on the night of a very successful book event for A Dog Named Leaf. Thank you, Garrison, and all the people who launched this new book with us.
"Part 'Marley and Me' and part Jon Katz... the story is endearing, and the many photographs of Leaf running, swimming, and chasing a tennis ball in south Minneapolis are adorable."
-- Laurie Hertzel, "The Browser" Minneapolis Star Tribune
"Part 'Marley and Me' and part Jon Katz... the story is endearing, and the many photographs of Leaf running, swimming, and chasing a tennis ball in south Minneapolis are adorable."
-- Laurie Hertzel, "The Browser" Minneapolis Star Tribune
December 11, 2014
A DOG NAMED LEAF is now on the New York Times Best Sellers list!
A DOG NAMED LEAF is now on the New York Times Best Sellers list. Amazing! We're excited. Our agent says once you make this prestigious list, you are forever entitled to call yourself a "New York Times Bestselling Author." What a thrill after all these years of writing so many animal books (17 and several published in multiple languages).
We hope you will love our very personal book about Allen and our rescued cocker spaniel Leaf. Like comrades facing the ultimate battle, this man and this dog came together at exactly the right time for miracles to happen.
http://amzn.to/1wiFKcQ and at other online and retail bookstores.
We hope you will love our very personal book about Allen and our rescued cocker spaniel Leaf. Like comrades facing the ultimate battle, this man and this dog came together at exactly the right time for miracles to happen.
http://amzn.to/1wiFKcQ and at other online and retail bookstores.
March 15, 2013
Good news from Allen & Linda about A DOG NAMED LEAF
The American Society of Journalist and Authors (ASJA) has selected A DOG NAMED LEAF by Minnesota authors Allen Anderson with Linda Anderson (Globe Pequot/Lyons Press) as one of the winners of the prestigious 2013 ASJA Awards in the Lifestyle/Memoir category. It’s the story of how one man and one dog came together at exactly the right time for miracles to occur. This award is like the Academy Awards for authors in that it is given by your peers. Some of the best writers in the country submitted books for consideration. The awards will be given out at the evening cocktail party in New York as part of the ASJA conference on Thursday, April 25. http://asja.org/for-writers/annual-wr...
Please share this announcement with your dog loving social media friends.
Please share this announcement with your dog loving social media friends.
January 15, 2013
Three New Book Events for A DOG NAMED LEAF
HAR-MAR MALL — BARNES AND NOBLE
Allen Anderson’s new book A DOG NAMED LEAF shares life-changing events that confirm the spiritual benefits of adopting a rescued dog who might be destined to rescue you. He’ll be signing books prior to Valentine’s Day at Barnes and Noble, Har-Mar Mall, 2100 North Snelling Avenue, Roseville, MN 55113 on Saturday, February 2, 2:00-4:00 p.m. Call 651-639-9256 for details.
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GALLERIA — BARNES AND NOBLE
Allen Anderson’s new book A DOG NAMED LEAF shares life-changing events that confirm the reality of heaven and spiritual benefits of adopting a rescued dog who might be destined to rescue you. His book presentation and signing will be at Barnes & Noble at the Galleria, 3225 West 69th Street, Edina, MN 55435 on Thursday, February 21, 7:00-8:00 p.m., Call B&N at 952-920-0633 for details.
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WAYZATA — THE BOOKCASE
Allen Anderson’s new book A DOG NAMED LEAF shares life-changing events that confirm the reality of heaven and spiritual benefits of adopting a rescued dog who might be destined to rescue you. His book presentation and signing will be at The Bookcase, 607 East Lake Street, Wayzata, Minnesota on Saturday, February 9, 2:00-3:00 p.m., call The Bookcase at 952-473-8341 for details.
A Dog Named Leaf: The Hero from Heaven Who Saved My Life
Allen Anderson’s new book A DOG NAMED LEAF shares life-changing events that confirm the spiritual benefits of adopting a rescued dog who might be destined to rescue you. He’ll be signing books prior to Valentine’s Day at Barnes and Noble, Har-Mar Mall, 2100 North Snelling Avenue, Roseville, MN 55113 on Saturday, February 2, 2:00-4:00 p.m. Call 651-639-9256 for details.
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GALLERIA — BARNES AND NOBLE
Allen Anderson’s new book A DOG NAMED LEAF shares life-changing events that confirm the reality of heaven and spiritual benefits of adopting a rescued dog who might be destined to rescue you. His book presentation and signing will be at Barnes & Noble at the Galleria, 3225 West 69th Street, Edina, MN 55435 on Thursday, February 21, 7:00-8:00 p.m., Call B&N at 952-920-0633 for details.
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WAYZATA — THE BOOKCASE
Allen Anderson’s new book A DOG NAMED LEAF shares life-changing events that confirm the reality of heaven and spiritual benefits of adopting a rescued dog who might be destined to rescue you. His book presentation and signing will be at The Bookcase, 607 East Lake Street, Wayzata, Minnesota on Saturday, February 9, 2:00-3:00 p.m., call The Bookcase at 952-473-8341 for details.
A Dog Named Leaf: The Hero from Heaven Who Saved My Life
January 5, 2013
Barnes and Noble at the Galleria presenting A DOG NAMED LEAF
Allen Anderson’s new book A DOG NAMED LEAF shares life-changing events that confirm the reality of heaven and spiritual benefits of adopting a rescued dog who might be destined to rescue you. His book signing will be at Barnes & Noble at the Galleria, 3225 West 69th Street, Edina, MN 55435 on Thursday, February 21, 7:00-8:00 p.m., Call B&N at 952-920-0633 for details.
A DOG NAMED LEAF -- Book Signing at B&N
BARNES AND NOBLE -- HAR-MAR MALL
Allen Anderson’s new book A DOG NAMED LEAF shares life-changing events that confirm the spiritual benefits of adopting a rescued dog who might be destined to rescue you. He’ll be signing books prior to Valentine’s Day at Barnes and Noble, Har-Mar Mall, 2100 North Snelling Avenue, Roseville, MN 55113 on Saturday, February 2, 2:00-4:00 p.m. Call 651-639-9256 for details.
Allen Anderson’s new book A DOG NAMED LEAF shares life-changing events that confirm the spiritual benefits of adopting a rescued dog who might be destined to rescue you. He’ll be signing books prior to Valentine’s Day at Barnes and Noble, Har-Mar Mall, 2100 North Snelling Avenue, Roseville, MN 55113 on Saturday, February 2, 2:00-4:00 p.m. Call 651-639-9256 for details.
October 28, 2012
Book Events and Speaking Schedule
A DOG NAMED LEAF: The Hero from Heaven Who Saved My Life
By Allen Anderson with Linda Anderson
Book Events and Speaking Schedule
November 2012
Saturday, November 3, 2012, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Dog Days at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska MN 55318
Call 952.443.1400 for details.
Note: Allen Anderson will be signing A Dog Named Leaf throughout the event.
Thursday, November 8, 4:00 p.m. -- 5:00 p.m.
Book Launch for A Dog Named Leaf
University of Minnesota
University of Minnesota Bookstores
G054 Coffman Memorial Union
300 Washington Avenue S.E.
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Phone: 612-625-6000
Saturday, November 10, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Diva Dog Book Party at Bubbly Paws for A Dog Named Leaf
3730 Grand Way
St Louis Park, MN 55416
Located at the Shops at Excelsior and Grand
Phone: 952-657-5300
Tuesday, November 13, 2012, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Book Launch for A Dog Named Leaf
Common Good Books -- Garrison Keillor, Proprietor
38 S. Snelling (Snelling and Grand)
St. Paul, MN 55105
Email info@commongoodbooks.com or call 651.225.8989 for details.
Sunday, November 25, 2012, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Featured Speaker: Allen Anderson, author of A Dog Named Leaf
Lake Harriet Spiritual Community
4401 Upton Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 922-4272
Website: www.lakeharrietspiritualcommunity.or
Tuesday, November 27, 2012, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Book Event: A Dog Named Leaf
Meet author Allen Anderson
Barnes and Noble in Deer Park
20600 North Rand Road
Deer Park, IL 60010
(847) 438-7444
By Allen Anderson with Linda Anderson
Book Events and Speaking Schedule
November 2012
Saturday, November 3, 2012, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Dog Days at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska MN 55318
Call 952.443.1400 for details.
Note: Allen Anderson will be signing A Dog Named Leaf throughout the event.
Thursday, November 8, 4:00 p.m. -- 5:00 p.m.
Book Launch for A Dog Named Leaf
University of Minnesota
University of Minnesota Bookstores
G054 Coffman Memorial Union
300 Washington Avenue S.E.
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Phone: 612-625-6000
Saturday, November 10, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Diva Dog Book Party at Bubbly Paws for A Dog Named Leaf
3730 Grand Way
St Louis Park, MN 55416
Located at the Shops at Excelsior and Grand
Phone: 952-657-5300
Tuesday, November 13, 2012, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Book Launch for A Dog Named Leaf
Common Good Books -- Garrison Keillor, Proprietor
38 S. Snelling (Snelling and Grand)
St. Paul, MN 55105
Email info@commongoodbooks.com or call 651.225.8989 for details.
Sunday, November 25, 2012, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Featured Speaker: Allen Anderson, author of A Dog Named Leaf
Lake Harriet Spiritual Community
4401 Upton Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 922-4272
Website: www.lakeharrietspiritualcommunity.or
Tuesday, November 27, 2012, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Book Event: A Dog Named Leaf
Meet author Allen Anderson
Barnes and Noble in Deer Park
20600 North Rand Road
Deer Park, IL 60010
(847) 438-7444
October 22, 2012
When has an animal served as your spiritual partner in life?
A DOG NAMED LEAF
We invite you to check out a new book that is very dear to our heart. It is A DOG NAMED LEAF: The Hero from Heaven Who Saved My Life by Allen Anderson with Linda Anderson, published by Lyons Press, a division of Globe Pequot Press. Read more at www.adognamedleaf.com .
The official release date is November 6, 2012, but you can now order at www.amazon.com/Dog-Named-Leaf-Heaven-...
On Amazon.com if the pre-order price decreases between the time you order and the end of the release date, you'll receive the lowest price.
You can also pre-order the book at the Barnes & Noble website: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-dog-named-...
Why pre-order?
This book has been called "truly the most unusual dog book ever" by Dr. Marty Becker, DVM, resident veterinarian for GOOD MORNING AMERICA and THE DR. OZ SHOW.
Here's what else Dr. Becker said about the book: "With its dramatic dual journey A DOG NAMED LEAF explores the intangibles of health and healing without attempting to explain them away. This memoir's pulse-pounding brushes with danger, startling synchronicities, and insights on fulfilling one's purpose in life offer hope and new perspectives on the expansive power of love."
Wouldn't you like to be the first kid on your block to have the book?
Tell the world about this amazing story of human-animal spiritual partnership and companionship.
There are millions of books published each year. We need your help to bring this inspiring book -- so full of love and hope -- to the attention of readers in a world that needs upliftment now more than ever.
Allen and Leaf's mutual journey of healing is a miracle story like none you have ever read. We can promise you that with sincerity. Here's why. As with all our other books, we ask well-known authors and celebrities to write "blurbs" or endorsements for the book. This one has endorsements by two NEW YORK TIMES best-selling authors as well as other authors of best-selling animal books.
Not only did well-respected authors love the book, they wrote glowing letters to us with their endorsements. One author wrote, "After finishing A DOG NAMED LEAF, I had to go lie down for a few minutes. What a story! Congratulations on what I'm sure will be a best selling memoir. Thank you for sharing it with me and allowing me to add an endorsement. Thanks for the opportunity to get a sneak peek at Leaf."
We are grateful for your support and can't wait for you to read this special book.
Why do YOU want to pre-order A DOG NAMED LEAF? Please share your comments and answers to the question on www.facebook.com/adognamedleaf and "Like" A Dog Named Leaf and Angel Animals.
We invite you to check out a new book that is very dear to our heart. It is A DOG NAMED LEAF: The Hero from Heaven Who Saved My Life by Allen Anderson with Linda Anderson, published by Lyons Press, a division of Globe Pequot Press. Read more at www.adognamedleaf.com .
The official release date is November 6, 2012, but you can now order at www.amazon.com/Dog-Named-Leaf-Heaven-...
On Amazon.com if the pre-order price decreases between the time you order and the end of the release date, you'll receive the lowest price.
You can also pre-order the book at the Barnes & Noble website: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-dog-named-...
Why pre-order?
This book has been called "truly the most unusual dog book ever" by Dr. Marty Becker, DVM, resident veterinarian for GOOD MORNING AMERICA and THE DR. OZ SHOW.
Here's what else Dr. Becker said about the book: "With its dramatic dual journey A DOG NAMED LEAF explores the intangibles of health and healing without attempting to explain them away. This memoir's pulse-pounding brushes with danger, startling synchronicities, and insights on fulfilling one's purpose in life offer hope and new perspectives on the expansive power of love."
Wouldn't you like to be the first kid on your block to have the book?
Tell the world about this amazing story of human-animal spiritual partnership and companionship.
There are millions of books published each year. We need your help to bring this inspiring book -- so full of love and hope -- to the attention of readers in a world that needs upliftment now more than ever.
Allen and Leaf's mutual journey of healing is a miracle story like none you have ever read. We can promise you that with sincerity. Here's why. As with all our other books, we ask well-known authors and celebrities to write "blurbs" or endorsements for the book. This one has endorsements by two NEW YORK TIMES best-selling authors as well as other authors of best-selling animal books.
Not only did well-respected authors love the book, they wrote glowing letters to us with their endorsements. One author wrote, "After finishing A DOG NAMED LEAF, I had to go lie down for a few minutes. What a story! Congratulations on what I'm sure will be a best selling memoir. Thank you for sharing it with me and allowing me to add an endorsement. Thanks for the opportunity to get a sneak peek at Leaf."
We are grateful for your support and can't wait for you to read this special book.
Why do YOU want to pre-order A DOG NAMED LEAF? Please share your comments and answers to the question on www.facebook.com/adognamedleaf and "Like" A Dog Named Leaf and Angel Animals.
