#CopperBookUpdate ❤️

On By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Books, Poetry

Dear Friends,

My goal to publish this special book last month obviously didn’t happen. Sometimes, I wonder if the editing will ever end. I’m working on Ingramspark, and this week I will progress to the next step for them to review. Then I’ll have to see what comes next. I toyed around with various title ideas, but then ‘King Copper”‘popped into my mind and it lingered like a warm hug. He was the king in our house, and you can tell in the cover photo below that he wore the crown well and looked so handsome. What a gentle 80-lb giant he was. Sigh.

Anyway, now I’m hoping to publish King Copper: Our dog’s life in poetry this month. But we’ll have to see if any glitches jump in the way. I believe the editing is finally done. With this being said, unless we make last-minute changes, this is the final cover. The dark chocolate color scheme ties into Copper’s mixed chocolate lab breed. Other shades of brown just didn’t work. I also like the idea of dark chocolate, a rich beginning into this poetic journey of Copper’s wonderful life. I hope you like the cover too.

More updates will follow regarding the publishing date, and life sure is interesting, isn’t it? You know this book wasn’t planned. But I had already written joyful poems about Copper when he was with us, so when he passed in March, I began writing poetry for therapeutic reasons. He was my 3rd child, and even though he was elderly, his passing was “still too soon.” Reading this collection of poetry will take you on an emotional roller coaster from joy to grief to acceptance. And sharing our life about our beloved senior pup will hopefully provide comfort to everyone who is also grieving the loss of their pet, or has done so in the past.

A poem from the book…

Will you?

Will you remember us
when you cross the rainbow bridge
where grass stays emerald green
high upon the tallest ridge?

Will you wait for us
when our time for crossing arrives
to be a family once again
filling the hole in our lives?

But before we reunite
be your happy, playful self
run and sniff, no pain, be free
your joy and freedom is our wealth.
❤️

Sending love, and if you have a furry family member, give them a hug for us. ❤️

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131 thoughts on “#CopperBookUpdate ❤️”

  2. Take your time Lauren, IS is slow sometimes but I still love the results they provide. I am eagerly awaiting the release of this book. Will you sell them on your site with IS? I would like to pre-order when the time comes.

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  3. I love the cover of your Copper King sure to bring a heartfelt hug to all of the losses we all have endured of our beloved four legged furry children, Lauren. All the best for publishing soon! 💗

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  4. I’m really looking forward to this book, Lauren. I know well the love we receive from our animal friends is on a completely different level, and nothing can ever replace that love when our animal friends leave us. I’m sure Copper is beaming, knowing he’s being immortalized in this upcoming book. Best of luck with this project, my friend. 😊

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  7. Oh my heart… We said good bye to our senior yellow last May, they 100% are part of our family and better than most people! Beautiful name for your book. Such a touching poem! He would be so proud that you are writing a book with him as the inspiration!

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  9. The book will be fantastic and I loved the name King Copper also Lauren. Congratulations all will work out well and for sure he is looking like chocolate so you have done an excellent work. I am missing my Amber after reading your poem. She too lived till 13 years and she is in safe hands with our beloved God. Thanks a lot dear.

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    1. Thanks so much, Darlene, and most likely you will. I still break down when I read some of the poems, and it’s been about 4 1/2 months. Grief has no timeline, although the good memories are beginning to shine through. xoxo

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    1. Like I mentioned, Anneli, this book wasn’t planned, but some of the best things in life aren’t. We loved all of our dogs who Copper is now meeting after crossing the rainbow bridge. But there was something even more special about him. It’s hard to pinpoint, but I did the best I could in the preface of the book. Thanks so much! 💕

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  16. I hear you. But if you didn’t set a deadline you may not even be this close to the finish line, as coaches say.
    I am stumped. Totally on hold with book 5. Just bought and am reading a new book that covers nearly everything I was going to put in book 5, so why bother?
    Plus, so few of my previous books have been purchased. I feel defeated.

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    1. You’re right about setting a deadline, Sheila, and regarding your book, maybe think of something else that is exclusive to you and your thoughts and different from the one you’re reading. I wouldn’t give up; just keep going and see what happens. My books are a legacy for my family, and if others buy them and takeaway something significant, then that is the reward. And of course, it’s my hope in the beginning, but writers can’t publish simply for sales or for money. There has to be a deeper reason inside, and then secondly, to help others in some way. I’m no expert, and I continue to learn along the way. But please don’t feel defeated. ❤️

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      1. Ohhh thank YOU sooo much, Lauren!! I feel you’re right. Now, to pull myself out of this funk! Think I will screenshot your wonderful comment and read it out loud to myself every morning! Yes, I definitely wrote my previous books to leave a legacy to our granddaughters because I would LOVE to have something from my grandparents!

      2. You’re so welcome, Sheila, and I hope the funk moves on real soon. Your legacy idea is wonderful, so stay focused on that purpose. And I’m honored that you’ll save my words. Hugs 💕

  21. I think the cover works perfectly, especially after reading your thought process about it. I would say not to fret about exactly when it’s done, keep working toward it, and it will come, just like all things in life worth doing. it will be a lovely book and ode to king copper.

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  22. Oh my goodness. The cover, the cover! I can’t imagine a more blissful expression on sweet Copper’s face. Sending loads of love as you get your beautiful book to the finish line, Lauren. I know it will help many folks. Hugs, hugs, hugs! 💕🥰💕

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    1. Thanks so much, Vicki! I love the front photo and don’t know how I was lucky to get that shot. But it fits for the cover, doesn’t it? I really appreciate your supportive and encouraging words. I miss Copper, we all do, but I’m excited to see this special tribute in print. And I hope it does help others who have experienced the same. The hugs are welcomed! Sending more back to you, along with a big basket of love! ❤️🤗❤️

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  24. I love the covers. What a wonderful tribute to your third child. I totally relate having lost my kitty Olive this past year. She was only 13 and it was so unexpected. Cats can live up to 20 years and she was indoors and safe.

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      2. We’re pausing too, but mainly because we’re not retired yet. If we get another dog, it’ll be in retirement which hopefully will come next year. But even then, I’m not sure if my heart will be ready. I understand how you feel. ❤️

      3. My husband is still working. But we plan on traveling more as he slows down. It’s not fair to the dogs or cats to leave them or board them. My kitty got sick after we had our month at the beach. She would get stressed out, even though we hired a cat sitter. When we boarded her in the past, I’d get a call every day from the place that she wouldn’t eat or drink.

      4. That’s too bad about your kitty. And it must’ve been stressful for you. Fortunately, if we wanted to travel, we found the best place to board Copper. He loved it there so much that each time we arrived, he practically barreled through the gate. He wanted to see his friends. As he got older and weaker, he was moved from the big dogs to the small dogs. It was so precious. When he died, I brought flowers in and all the girls who worked there happen to be there on that day. When they saw the flowers, they broke down, and so we all hugged and sobbed. What a day I’ll never forget. And we received a lovely card from our vet and the emergency vet as well. They’re still on our shelf in the family room. And I still wear his dog tag as a necklace. Sigh. Leaving them home alone is hard while working or traveling, so I get it.

      5. That’s so sweet that you had such a good place for Copper to board him. We had a yellow lab Angus for 15 years. When we’d spend our month at the beach, I’d take him to a friend’s house in the high desert above Palm Springs. My friend had 5 acres, dogs, horses and a pond. Angus never wanted to leave! My friends would go on evening horseback rides with the dogs following, then a swim in the pond!

      6. It sounds like Angus and Copper were well taken care of when we all traveled. That’s all we can hope for. Thanks for sharing about your pets too. We all feel the same ache when they leave our worlds. But we have to let the memories heal….xo

      7. I’ve been second guessing myself on kitty Olive. She died of kidney and liver failure. The numbers were supposed to be at 2 and hers were at 10. I keep thinking when she wasn’t feeling well, I should have taken her in earlier. My husband said that she would have been put through torture for several months and not have changed the outcome. She was a very stressed kitty and didn’t like strangers, car rides or the vet.

      8. Well, you can’t second guess yourself. But we did the same after making that awful decision. (I write about this in the book). And yet, we knew it was the right thing to do. Otherwise, Copper would’ve suffered, and that thought we couldn’t bear. So, just remember that even though you miss her, she’s not suffering anymore. You have to allow yourself grace. I know you’re a great dog and cat mom just like I am. But we do the best we can for our furry family members, and then we have to let it go. It’s hard, I know, but the alternative is just heartbreaking. Sending hugs, Elizabeth.

  25. Lauren I am pretty sure Copper is wagging his tail with happiness right now 🤗
    Absolutely adore the cover and the poem touched my heart 🤎
    Wishing you the best of success with this Collection and its release.
    Lots of love and many hugs to you xoxox
    ❤️🦋🙏😘

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    1. I’m sure you’re right, Maggie! As much as we miss him, I’m excited to see this tribute in print. Thanks for your kind words about the cover and poem, and for your wishes. Lots of gratitude hugs flowing your way, along with loads of love! ❤️🤗🌷

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  27. Ah…. King Copper breathes in the joy of life, what a cover, Lauren. Perfect photo for his book, my dear friend and your ever so moving poem… my thoughts too!

    Looking forward, Lauren [Hera does too!]

    Love and many hugs xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

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    1. I love your interpretation of the photo, Marina! “Breathing in the joy of life” he sure did! I was lucky to get that shot, but I don’t know how I did it! It’s perfect for the cover though, and my son’s photo is on the back. There are photos in the book from my daughter, son, and me. Thanks for your comforting words, my friend. Big hugs to you and Hera! ❤️🤗🐾

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  28. Even authors writers publish their books, they have the habit of going over their printed masterpiece and mentally editing it again so there has to be a point where you just go ahead and publish and let the book readers appreciate your work.

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  29. I don’t really have traditional ideas when it comes to the afterlife- but if I am wrong- and there is a heaven the only reason I want to go there is because I want to be reunited with all my wonderful dogs! This book is gonna be a hard read, Lauren.

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    1. I understand how you feel, Violet, and even after 4 1/2 months, I still break down when I read the poems of grief. There is joy in the beginning, then it segues when he passes. Tissues need to be nearby. But then there is hope at the end when we will find acceptance and comfort in the memories. I’m going to cry when I hold a print copy in my hands. That’s life, but as much as I (we) miss him, I can’t wait until the book is finished. Hugs 💕

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  30. What beautiful poetry and I love the cover design. It looks so fitting for King Copper. Our incredible pups — still too soon resonates with me! Looking forward to reading this!

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    1. Thanks so much, Brian! Copper was the best king! 🙂 It’s been a lot of hard work, and another family project. My son is the formatter and a big help. Daughter and hubby help with the editing. Thanks again! Though I miss Copper so much, I can’t wait to hold this book in my hands. ❤️

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  32. petespringer's avatar petespringerauthor

    Everything about the cover is perfect! As a fellow dog lover, I especially connect with your thoughts about your beloved Copper.

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  36. Dearest Lauren, Copper’s book cover is perfect and what a traditional Lab expression! Bliss. You are nearly there, my lovely. Your poem ‘Will You’ brought tears to my eyes. Much love, always. Xxxxx 🧡🧡🧡

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    1. Thanks for your lovely words, Jane, and that photo is a fave. I was lucky to capture him with that amazing expression. If my poem brought tears to your eyes, then I did something right. I can’t seem to read some of my poems through without tears falling, even after 4 1/2 months. Grief is on its own timeframe, though good memories are shining through now too. Lots of love and hugs to you! xoxoxoxoxoxo

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  37. How lovely Lauren 💙. Some books are coming to us in their own way.

    I’m glad you could write this one, I know how important it’s for you and I’m sure it’ll be a nice one for your readers.

    Love the cover, really a good one! Well done and looking forward reading more about this project soon.

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    1. Thanks for your lovely support, Marie. You’re right, the book will happen in its own time. And I always appreciate your wonderful support. I hope my book will help others who have lost their furry family members.
      Love and hugs, my friend 💞

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  39. Lauren, I love the cover and the title! And your lovely poem is so touching, and heartfelt. With so many of us that have lost our furry friends, there is no doubt the book will be a success. 💕

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  40. This is such a heartfelt update, Lauren. King Copper is the perfect title. The cover looks beautiful too. Can’t wait to see it out in the world. I know it will touch so many hearts ❤️

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  43. One more thing…I just listened to you read the poem on your post from last year, the one titled the last post of the year, and you have a beautiful reading voice, and, it was awesome to hear your voice!

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  44. The cover is wonderful, Lauren.

    The title is perfect.

    I look forward to reading this, but don’t feel you must rush. Everything in its own time. Cherish the waiting.

    This book will bring comfort to many.

    🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎

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    1. Thanks for your wonderful words of support, Resa, and for reminding me to ‘slow down.’ There’s no race; I think I’m just excited to see this book in print because I miss my 3rd child so much. 🐾 Hugs 🧡🤎🧡🤎🧡

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      1. I totally understand!
        I still miss Jeep and Johnny. It’s hard to get over the missing.
        This book is important, as it’s taking you to the next phase, and will help take many people there too.
        You are a dear heart, Lauren.
        🐾 Hugs 🧡🤎🧡🤎🧡

    1. Thanks on both counts, Diana! It was interesting trying out different shades of brown that didn’t work for funny reasons (if you can read between the lines). So we went with a ‘dark chocolate lab mix’ shade. 🙂 I miss him so much, but I can’t wait to hold the book in my hands. And I appreciate your reminder to take my time. The only race is against myself. So, there is no race. I appreciate your interest too. 💕

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  48. I love the cover Lauren. I think the colors blend beautifully with the title. I wish you much success. I know what you mean about delays. I’m still in revisions and edits with mine, and lots of time outs. Hugs xx

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