MICHELLE O'NEIL
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“Deceptively simple, there is a lot of deep emotional experience that has gone into the creation of this book.”
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“O’Neil is an excellent storyteller. There is humor, sadness, wisdom and a deep love for humanity woven into this fast-moving story.”
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“This book is beautifully written, easy to read, and immensely relatable. I have already given it to 3 family members and friends. I absolutely LOVED it.”
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“The stories behind each character vary from gut-wrenching to soul-stirring, making this read a compelling one. This book is an excellent reminder that we all fight a different battle; therefore, always be kind.”
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“…you feel like the characters are your friends and you just can't put it down because you have to know what happens next. I laughed, I cried...I had every feeling I want when I read an AMAZING BOOK. This is one that will stay with me for a long time.”
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“You will laugh, you will cry, and ultimately walk away feeling refreshed and have a renewed belief in people”
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“The characters are fascinating—full of human conflict, love, hate and compassion. Highly recommend.”


Dog Park
"Engrave this upon thy heart: There isn’t anyone you couldn’t love once you’ve heard their story."
—Mary Lou Kownacki
A troubled teen with an unbearable father, and a woman grieving the loss of her son encounter an eclectic cast of characters at a local dog park. With nothing in common but a love of dogs, these strangers become friends and friends become family at Lake Woof, where everyone has a story.
"A heartfelt and uplifting story where the bonds between humans and their dogs bring healing, connection, and courage, making it a must-read for anyone who believes in the transformative power of love and community." –NewInBooks.com
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Michelle O’Neil is author of the novel Dog Park. She also authored the memoir Daughter of the Drunk at the Bar.
She has a background as a freelance writer in Washington DC and her work has been featured in Literary Mama, Brain Child, Age of Autism, The Bark!, Cool Cleveland, and other publications.
She is an RN, BSN and teaches yoga in a large retirement community in SC.