: About Me

Hello, my name is Diane Gray and I am a real estate broker in New Mexico. I'm also a substitute teacher at our local middle/high school here in Magdalena. I am married to my wonderful husband Glenn and we live in the beautiful high desert mountains. My hobbies are writing, oil painting, playing the piano and gardening. But my favorite hobby is showing and raising my gorgeous Australian Shepherds. They give me joy and inspiration to write stories and articles about dogs. I currently live with eight puppies, three dogs and my husband in New Mexico.

My passion is ...

showing, training and raising my dogs

I know too much about ...

nothing

My parents always told me ...

to wear clean underware

My childhood ambition ...

to be a veterinarian

My favorite memory ...

summer camp

Why I write ...

to express my feelings

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

country and rock music, Dean Koontz, sitcom reruns

My first job ...

soda jerk

My best moment ...

my wedding

My inspiration ...

to be always happy

Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Animals

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The Fire April adores her master and mistress and the wonderful fun life that she has. Of course playing and eating are the top priorities! But little does she know that her carefree ways will soon be changed forever. April's family is away at work for most of the day, but when they come home every night it is a celebration. Out come the tennis balls and treats! This is the very best time of the day. The master changes from his work clothes into play clothes, and the fun begins. Fast throwing tennis balls are simply irresistible. The mistress soon starts dinner, and the delicious smell of ...

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