TRIXIE NEWS

FROM #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR

DEAN KOONTZ

I, TRIXIE WHO IS DOG

#1 New York Times bestselling author and master of suspense Dean Koontz pays tribute to his beloved golden retriever, Trixie, in this fresh and funny manifesto of a dog’s fabulous life: I, TRIXIE WHO IS DOG, illustrated by Janet Cleland (G.P. Putnam’s Sons; 9780399251962; On sale October 29, 2009; Ages 5-8 / Grades K-3; 32 pages; $16.99).

NEWPORT BEACH, CA. – June 30, 2009 – Trixie, bestselling author Dean Koontz’s beloved golden retriever, was more than a dog-- she was an inspiration. And like all good inspirations, they are best when shared. To celebrate Trixie’s life, legacy and magic, a new line of pet products have been created to inspire all that is loved by pets and their owners while doing good for service dogs. The line Good Dog: Trixie Koontz™ will launch July 1, 2009 in PetSmart stores.

Bliss to you. Is me, Trixie Koontz, dog eternal. – Have been busy here on the Other Side, playing with other dogs and angels. Go flying every day, which never could do on your side. Is cool, flying. Don't even need wings, just levitate.

By Trixie Koontz, Dog

I, Trixie Koontz, who is dog, wish this Halloween will be your best ever. Here are my ten wishes for you:

Hello, is me, Trixie Koontz (who is dog). If you are not dog, I am sorry. Life is not fair. Not everyone can be dog. World needs humans for belly rubs and comic relief.

Hi, is me, Trixie Koontz, dog, aficionado of sausage, fearless stalker of plush-toy ducks, daughter of Dean Koontz. How are you today? I hope cat didn't slash your nose. I hope you got massive amounts of kibble and cookies.

Bliss to you, beloved reader! Is me, Trixie Koontz (dog), furry daughter of Dean Koontz (not dog). My dad is busy washing my bed covers--two from bedroom, one master bathroom, one Mom's office, one Dad's office, one Linda's office, one kitchen, one office hallway.

Cookies to you! Is me, Trixie, who is dog. Have been thinking about lot of things lately. Have been thinking why people always want to stop and smell roses when world has lots more interesting things to smell, like pee-marks left by other dogs, wadded up Big Mac wrapper in gutter, Aunt Wanda's feet, and area of neighbor's backyard where body is buried. Have been thinking which came first, dog or kibble, dog or blue poop-pickup bags, dog or plush toys with squeaker inside.

Bliss to you. Is me, Trixie Koontz (who is dog), writing to say my dad Dean Koontz (who is not dog, is book writer) is too busy to compose message about paperback THE HUSBAND, so makes me do instead of snoozing or chasing butterflies.

Bliss to you. Is me, Trixie Koontz, who is dog. Is big week for me. Dad has new book, THE GOOD GUY, in stores now. That is not why is big week for me, but had to mention it out of family loyalty.