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SCENE STUDIES features monologues, duo acting scenes and group scenes for 3 or more performers. The content is excerpted from four popular shows created by SHOJAI & STEELE PLAYS. STRAYS, THE MUSICAL! explores furry foibles from the PETS' point of view. KURVES, THE MUSICAL features 8 quirky misfits who find their "brass ring" while trapped one afternoon inside a women's gym. STARZ, THE MUSICAL (inspired by attendees of the Texas Thespian Festival) offers an insider's glimpse of the many reasons performers "come home" to the theater. A COMFORT BREEZE is a dramatic mother-daughter reunion with adult themes. RADIO DAZE, a 1940s Musical, A motley crew of 12 staff, has-been movie stars, and strangers off the street come together to try and save the WPDQ-Radio Station from being replaced by the latest fad--television--and fail miserably to hilarious effect. The excerpts are as follows:MONOLOGUES: PUPPY MONOLOGUE (STRAYS) I LIVE BY NIGHT (STRAYS) FURRY GIFTS (STRAYS) RESPECT (STARZ) TECHIE RAP (STARZ) BROKEN DREAMS (STARZ) FACE of GOD (COMFORT BREEZE) DON'T TELL (COMFORT BREEZE) HIRING TALENT (RADIO DAZE) GETTING THE GIG (RDIO DAZE)DUOS SHOW DOG (STRAYS) ITCHY DOG (STRAYS) TV'D (STRAYS) NOBODY'S DOG/CAT (STRAYS) FATHER & SON (STARZ) TALK DIRTY TO ME (STARZ) HUSBANDS (KURVES) GETTING A JOB (KURVES) THE GAME (COMFORT BREEZE) ENVY (COMFORT BREEZE) PILL BUGS (COMFORT BREEZE) SOUND MAN (RADIO DAZE) SUCKER (RADIO DAZE) WE MEET AGAIN (RADIO DAZE) I'M A STAR (RADIO DAZE)GROUP SCENES OLD DOGS TALKING (STRAYS) PUFF-PUFF (STRAYS) IT'S TIME (STRAYS) PIANO MAN (STARZ) PERFECT (STARZ) BABY NAMES (KURVES) TOO LATE FOR SORRY (KURVES) YOU WRITE CRAP (RADIO DAZE) HOLD THAT THOUGHT (RADIO DAZE)

"Colorful characters, including the unusual perspective of Shadow the dog, make this series an enjoyable read for any animal lover." ~Toby Neal, USA TODAY Bestselling Author of the Paradise Crime Mysteries & ThrillersA kidnapped girl. A merciless killer. Can this stressed-out dog trainer stop a callous murderer claiming innocent lives?September Day can't shake her mounting wedding-planning angst. Too overwhelmed to pick up a dropped-off shelter dog she once trained, she finally leaves the house to check in on a missing vet clinic employee. But when she gets there, she's terrified to find the girl's brother hanging on the edge of death and the poor young woman abducted.Discovering the hound got dumped by the same vicious criminal, September and Shadow race out of town on a dangerous rescue mission. But when a body surfaces and the kidnapper seizes more victims, September fears she may be too late to prevent further bloodshed.With the clock ticking against them, can September and Shadow deliver justice?Win or Lose is the riveting sixth book in The September Day thriller series. If you like engaging heroes, fearless animal companions, and non-stop action, then you'll love Amy Shojai's page-turning tale.Buy Win or Lose to play a deadly game today!

A dog trainer with special abilities. A dead body with hidden secrets. Solving the case will take more than animal instincts.Lia Corazon pours her heart and soul into her kennel. So when a storm destroys her business, and a mysterious black German Shepherd offers inspiration, she'd do anything to get back to training dogs... even if it means making a deal with the strict grandparents who want to put an end to her lifelong search for the father she's never known.Determined to prove she deserves a second chance, she starts training a scrappy young Rottweiler named Karma, with the help of her mentor September Day. After the would-be police pup sniffs out a dead body, Lia teams up with a detective who could hold the missing link to her Hawaiian heritage and the mysterious bond she shares with her four-legged friends. But her special connection will be pushed to its limits when the twisted trail of clues leads to a horrific black market operation.With innocent lives on the line, can Lia solve the mystery of her legacy before the deadly crime syndicate claims another victim?Fight or Flight is the fourth book in the action-packed September & Shadow thriller series. If you like complex characters, canine companions, and captivating twists and turns, then you'll love Amy Shojai's gritty page-turner.Buy Fight or Flight to unleash a hair-raising thrill ride today!

"...a creepy must-read mystery for animal lovers." -J.T. Ellison, NYT bestselling authorA ruthless stalker. A lethal epidemic. Can a wounded woman prevent the past from destroying her future and killing those she loves?September Day constantly struggles with PTSD. Ashamed of a secret scandal from her past, she keeps her one-time cop enemy at arm's length when he'd like to be more than friends. Instead, she relies on her support cat Macy and service dog Shadow to heal her heart.When her mother encourages September to resume normal life, she leaves the house only to discover her stalker has tracked her down! But Macy may have a devastating contagion affecting both people and pets, so September and Shadow race the clock to rescue him. With innocent lives on the line, can September and Shadow stop the plague, evade her stalker, and protect her new friends from the killer?HIDE AND SEEK is the second action-packed installment in the gripping September and Shadow series. If you like roller-coaster thrills, courageous animal heroes, and a slow-burn enemies-to-friends-to-lovers saga, then you'll love Amy Shojai's dark suspense series.Buy HIDE AND SEEK to pursue justice today!

Explosive debut! "Riveting, heart-wrenching, and brilliant..." -James Rollins, New York Times bestselling authorShe doesn't trust people. But can she team up with a service dog to save a missing child and catch a murderer?Animal behaviorist September Day protects her broken heart by keeping everyone at arm's length. Still distraught over her husband's death in the line of duty, she heads back to her Texas home to launch a dog-training business. But her grief takes a back seat when her autistic nephew goes missing in a freak blizzard.Partnering with the boy's support pup Shadow, September uncovers a shocking conspiracy hiding a deadly "miracle drug." Hounded by vengeful enemies, including a grieving cop, human and dog must learn to work together and sniff out the source of corruption before more vulnerable kids die.Can September and Shadow forge a bond and stop a ruthless conspiracy and relentless killer?LOST AND FOUND is the first action-packed installment in the gripping September and Shadow series. If you like dark suspense, novice detectives, enemies-to-friends-to-lovers, and courageous animals, then you'll love Amy Shojai's roller-coaster thrillers.Buy LOST AND FOUND to join the hunt for justice today!

HALT THE HOWLS!We want to provide the best care possible for our beloved dogs, but what do you do when Rex turns into a puddle of fear at the vet? Scared dogs visit veterinarians less often because their owners hate to see them upset and afraid of the dog crate, car ride, and stranger handling. MY DOG HATES MY VET! packs prescriptive advice into a short how-to guide that offers step-by-step instructions to help your dogs learn to LOVE the vet, accept the carrier, and tolerate car rides--and get the medical care they need and deserve. This is your definitive guide for foiling canine fear. From one of America's best known pet care authorities, you'll learn: ¿ 7 Reasons Dogs HATE The Vet¿ 19 Ways to Soothe Fear ¿ Best Carriers & 8 Crate Training Tips¿ 7 Calming Car Ride Techniques¿ 5 Ways to Soothe Car Sickness¿ How to Choose the Best Veterinarian¿ What are Fear Free Clinics¿ Ways to Stop Aggression After Vet VisitsWith a fun conversational tone and easy proven techniques, MY DOG HATES MY VET! helps ensure your loving bond remains strong and intact.

AWARD-WINNING CAT CARE! UPDATED & REVISED 2024Today, cats live much longer lives--thanks to advances in veterinary technology. But older cats have special needs and require extra emotional support, nutritional help, and medical care. A longer life also means more cats develop age-related conditions such as kidney issues, arthritis, cancer, stroke, senility and diabetes--all of which can be successfully managed with your loving assistance. Learn:How to entice your aging cat to exercise both body and mindWhat changes to expect--what's normal and what are warning signsWhich over-the-counter medications you should keep on handTips for choosing the right products and foodHow to provide nursing care at homeFilled with heartwarming stories of "golden oldies"The latest in geriatric veterinary care, age-defying tips, and comprehensive reference materials, this is the definitive "Old Cat Bible" to turn back the clock on feline aging. Keep your senior cats purring for years to come!

HALT THE HISSES!We want to provide the best care possible for our beloved cats, but what do you do when your kitty turns into a wildcat at the vet? Cats visit veterinarians less often because their owners hate to see them upset and afraid of the cat carrier, car ride, and stranger handling. MY CAT HATES MY VET! packs prescriptive advice into a short how-to guide that offers step-by-step instructions to help your cats learn to LOVE the vet, accept the cat carrier, and tolerate car rides--and get the medical care they need and deserve. This is your definitive guide for foiling feline fear. From one of America's best known pet care authorities, you'll learn: ¿ 7 Reasons Cats The Vet¿ 12 Ways to Sooth Fear ¿ Best Carriers & 8 Cat Crate Tips¿ 9 Calming Cat Car Ride Techniques¿ How to Choose the Best Veterinarian¿ What are Cat Friendly Practices & Fear Free Clinics¿ Ways to Stop Cat-to-Cat Aggression After Vet VisitsWith a fun conversational tone and easy proven techniques, MY CAT HATES MY VET! helps ensure your loving bond remains strong and intact. Amy Shojai is the award-winning author of more than 30 bestselling pet books including THRILLERS WITH BITE! Visit her Bling, Bitches & Blood Blog at http://amyshojai.com.

A mysterious contagion will shatter countless lives unless a service dog and his trainer find a missing cat . . . in 24 hours.A STALKER hides in plain sight.A VICTIM faces her worst fear.AND A DOG seeks the missing--and finds hope.Eight years ago, animal behaviorist September Day escaped a sadistic captor who left her ashamed, terrified, and struggling with PTSD. She trusts no one--except her Maine Coon cat Macy and service dog Shadow.Shadow also struggles with trust. A German Shepherd autism service dog who rescued his child partner only to lose his-boy forever, Shadow's crippling fearof abandonment shakes his faith in humans.HIDE AND SEEK continues the story begun in LOST AND FOUND. September must solve an epidemic of Alzheimer's-like symptoms, evade a relentless sadist from her past, and protect her chosen family from the killer. September has only 24 hours to uncover the truth about Macy's mysterious illness or pay the deadly consequences.When September learns to trust again, and a good-dog takes a chance on love, together they find hope in the midst of despair--and discover what family really means.

The 1st installment of Shojai's dark, female-driven domestic thriller series featuring pet-centric plots:A young woman races a Texas blizzard to save her autistic nephew from a deadly secret others will kill to protect--and the service dog she's trained finds his true purpose, when he disobeys.AN AUNT searches for her lost nephew--and dooms her sister.A MOM gambles a miracle will cure--and not kill--her child.A DOG finds his true purpose--when he disobeys.Animal behaviorist September Day has lost everything--husband murdered, career in ruins, confidence shot--and returns home with her trained Maine Coon cat Macy to Texas to recover. She's forced out of hibernation when her nephew Steven and his autism service dog Shadow disappear in a freak blizzard.When her sister trusts a maverick researcher's promise to help Steven, September has 24 hours to rescue them from a devastating medical experiment impacting millions of children, a deadly secret others will kill to protect. As September races the clock, the body count swells. Shadow does his good-dog duty but can't protect his boy. Finally September and Shadow forge a stormy partnership to rescue the missing and stop the nightmare cure. But can they also find the lost parts of themselves?

A message from the grave. An assassin on her tail. Sniffing out the truth could get them all killed.September Day is ready for a new start with her detective boyfriend. Believing she's finally put her husband's death behind her, her life upends when his mother sends her a safety deposit box key that could unlock the truth. But before she can examine the cryptic contents, she's brutally attacked, the files are stolen, and her former in-law is murdered.Determined to uncover the harrowing facts, September and her dog Shadow battle to stay one step ahead of the merciless killer. But when they stumble upon shady business at a cattery, she must expose the mastermind before she too ends up in the ground.Will Macy-Cat sniff out the key to unmask a decades-old horror? Can September and Shadow confront the past and live to tell the tale?Hit and Run is the pulse-pounding fifth book in the September Day thriller series. If you like action-packed suspense, resilient characters, and four-legged heroics, then you'll love Amy Shojai's gripping adventure.