John RC Potter is an international educator from Canada, residing in Istanbul. He has experienced a revolution (Indonesia), air strikes (Israel), earthquakes (Turkey), boredom (UAE), and blinding snow blizzards (Canada), the last being the subject of his story, ‘Snowbound in the House of God’ (Memoirist).
His poems, stories, essays, articles, and reviews have appeared in numerous magazines and journals. The author’s poem, “Nie Wieder/Never Again”, and his story, “Ruth’s World,” were Pushcart Prize nominees, and his poem, “Tomato Heart,” was nominated for the Best of the Net Award. The author has a gay-themed children’s picture book scheduled for publication. He is a member of the League of Canadian Poets and the Playwrights Guild of Canada. Recent Fiction Publication: “Clara Von Clapp’s Secret Admirer” in The Lemonwood Quarterly, Clara Von Clapp’s Secret Admirer –
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Website: https://johnrcpotterauthor.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnRCPotter
In this humorous story, Walli is a Dandie Dinmont Terrier and Magoo is a Dachshund who have been adopted by loving parents. When their two fathers leave to go to Palm Springs, Walli and Magoo are left at home in the care of Aunt Sharon and Uncle Mark. The puppies are concerned as to the reason for the trip and when their parents will return, and thus consult with their friends for advice: Minnie the Chihuahua, Rex the German Shepherd, Caesar the Black Labrador Retriever, and Fifi the French Poodle. They receive mixed messages and one of their buddies tells them that people go to Palm Springs to get a divorce. This misunderstanding is the impetus for Walli and Magoo to leave home in search of their parents, which leads to a series of adventures, and meeting up with a colourful cast of animal characters!
