Conversations with Skip

Sometimes, the most profound wisdom comes from the quietest companion.

From Wall Street Journal and Amazon bestselling author Donna Foley Mabry comes a heartwarming, humorous, and deeply moving story about connection, second chances, and the quiet magic of being truly understood.

When life throws unexpected twists, finding answers isn't always easy. But for anyone who has ever looked into the eyes of a loyal pet and felt an undeniable bond, Conversations With Skip delivers a story that touches the heart and tickles the funny bone. Through candid, witty, and surprisingly insightful "conversations," Skip—a companion with personality to spare—offers a unique lens on life’s everyday triumphs, absurdities, and heartbreaks.

Why Readers Fall in Love with Conversations With Skip:

• Heartwarming & Relatable: A charming blend of humor, warmth, and real-life reflection that hits close to home.
• Masterful Storytelling: Bestselling author Donna Foley Mabry delivers her signature quick-witted, empathetic prose.
• A Tribute to Unconditional Bond: Perfect for pet lovers, dog enthusiasts, and anyone who appreciates life's quiet lessons.
• Uplifting & Unforgettable: A quick, soul-soothing read that leaves you with a smile.

If you enjoy inspiring memoirs, heartwarming pet stories, or witty life reflections, you will adore this unforgettable journey.

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A Michigan native who studied writing in school, Donna first came to Vegas to make costumes and soon was weaving the stories she heard in the back of the girls' dressing room into her first novel. Now she is the author of The Alexandra Merritt Mysteries, which include 'The Last Two Aces in Las Vegas', 'The Las Vegas Desert Flower', 'The Las Vegas Special', 'Rough Ride in Vegas', 'M.I.A. Las Vegas' and the recently released "The Las Vegas Sophisticate'. 
Donna has written several other stand-alone thrillers, 'Desperate Ambition', about a political assassination, 'The Right Society', about a devout Christian family that moves into a religious community and finds it's easier to get in than it is to get out, and The Other Hand, about a famous athlete who leaves his family for a young, virginal girl. Shortly after they divorce, she winds up slaughtered. He is the primary suspect, but not the only one. Donna has a popular series of historical romances, The Manhattan Stories, 'Jessica', 'Pillsbury Crossing', 'The Cabin', 'Kimimela', and 'D'Arcy Curran'. A sixth and seventh in this series will be released soon.
Her light-hearted work, 'Conversations With Skip', is the story of a shelter dog adopted by a young woman having trouble sleeping after her divorce. With his unusual ability to communicate, he is soon running her life, arranging her romances, and teaching her to laugh again.
Her most popular novel, 'Maude', the story of her Grandmother, is a #1 best-seller on Amazon and has spent multiple weeks on the Wall Street Journal's Top-10 list. 'Maude' is now available as an audiobook, was recently released in Italian and is currently being translated into Russian, German and Slovak for upcoming international editions.
She has also written three screenplays, a stage play, poetry, short stories, and a children's story.
Donna stills takes occasional classes at UNLV and at writer's conferences and is an active member of the Anthem Author's in Henderson, NV.