Chief, the Anatolian Shepherd Dog Diaries: The Car Park Showdown by: Denise N. Fyffe The moment we stepped out of the shelter doors, I inhaled like I was in a movie. Fresh air. New beginnings. A whole new chapter in my life. I was glowing. Floating. Radiating purpose. Little did I know the trials and … Continue reading Chief, the Anatolian Shepherd Dog Diary: The Car Park Showdown
Chief, the Anatolian Shepherd Dog Diary: I Chose Her First (Obviously) by: Denise N. Fyffe They say shelters are places where humans come to “find” dogs. That’s cute. From my side of the bars, it was obvious: this was a place where dogs waited to decide which human was worth the rest of their life. … Continue reading Chief, the Anatolian Shepherd Dog Diary: I Chose Her First (Obviously)
Chief, the Anatolian Shepherd Dog Diary: The Meetup Cell Block D and the Gentleman in Kennel 12 by: Denise N. Fyffe That fated Saturday morning, I checked the website again. No Chief. Wait—what?Where is he?What happened?Did my new love disappear already? My heart dropped straight into my stomach. The Arrival Around eleven, we drove down … Continue reading Chief, the Anatolian Shepherd Dog Diary: The Meetup
Chief, the Anatolian Shepherd Dog Diary: Love at First Sight The Day Destiny Wore a Red Bandana by: Denise N. Fyffe April 11, 2026, was the fated day I came in contact with the new love of my life. He sat there calm, cool, collected, while the world erupted with sharp outbursts around us. His … Continue reading Chief, the Anatolian Shepherd Dog Diary: Love at First Sight
Chief, the Anatolian Shepherd Dog Diary Before the Leash, My 6,000‑Year Résumé by: Denise N. Fyffe Hey, my name’s Chief. Before you start following my daily adventures, you should know who I am and where I come from. Mom will tell her side of things, but let’s be honest,I’m the star of the show. You … Continue reading Chief, the Anatolian Shepherd Dog Diary: My 6,000‑Year Résumé
He was so unsuspecting. He snuck up on her, in a place, where she would not expect him to be. Yet, he was everything she wanted. No, he was not perfect, but he was perfect for her. He never judged her and he loved her to the nth degree. He showed affection, continually. He cooked, cleaned, … Continue reading Short Story #3: Love’s Story
Her heart raced as she realised where she was. Keys jingled across the room and light footsteps made its way towards her.
Jamaicans consider themselves spiritually blessed as they have the most churches per square mile. Jamaica also has the most talented people in music, arts and athletics and are creative, have a love for life, blessed with a beautiful and luscious island paradise. There are high pristine Blue Mountains, the un-spoilt Cockpit Country, good vibes and … Continue reading Book Feature on The Island Journal by Denise N. Fyffe
This collection of poetic expressions highlights emotions and thoughts throughout the grief process; denial, pain, guilt, and anger. These poems are meant to give insight and understanding to those who have experiences in common and can find solidarity in the fact that grief, loss and depression is a shared reality for all.
Jamaica Pen Publishers 