


Books in series

#1
Reality Barks
2018
When a stray mutt is rescued from the Dog Pound he never imagines he’s destined for stardom.
Celebrity he can handle, but being a Timeshare dog, a pooch for four upmarket Yuppies, if that’s what people still call them… now that could be tricky!
Elliott tells his quirky tale in his own words – clever dog!
Rescued from Barranyup Dog Pound, somewhere hot and dusty, way out west in the boondocks of New South Wales, Australia, Elliott soon discovers all the comforts of a Sydney Harbour-side lifestyle. Snooty dog-grooming salons, and even smart beachside cafes that welcome dogs!
Suddenly he’s a Timeshare dog, shared between two smart professional couples. But imagine Elliott’s surprise when he finds himself being groomed to be a TV star. Why have they picked an ordinary rescue dog like him, he wonders. Can he resist being yuppified?
What hasn’t changed is Elliott’s crazy sense of humour! There’s his sarcastic take on his four new glossy Metro owners thanks to his secret ability to understand everything that’s said to him and also his strange knack of being able to read auras.
Elliott has lots of scrapes negotiating the plotting and scheming of Jamie, the Alpha Male in his human pack. But worst for him is realising that he has begun to tell lies, just like humans do. Has he become a bad dog? Does this mean he’ll end up being sent back to the that awful Dog Pound? That’s his constant nagging fear.
All this gives Elliott a lot to think about, and his humorous commentary lets us into the secret world of dogs. And like any regular mutt, Elliott’s main motivations are survival, food, shelter and Yeah, ok – love.
If you like a funny dog story to laugh with, one with a surprising twist in the tale, you’ll love how Elliott morphs from Mutt to Mega-Star in REALITY BARKS. It’s a cheeky non-p.c. laugh for adult dog lovers.

#2
Wagging The Dog
2018
Celebrity dog Elliott finds he’s up against a new challenge when his TV contract is suddenly dropped.
Is he going to be just a One-Hit Wonder?
Will he be sent back to the Pound now that his future is under threat?
It’s all Jamie’s fault. He’s the smartarse adman Alpha Male in Elliott’s human pack of Timeshare owners. And it’s all because Jamie’s over-confidence gets the better of him.
So now Elliott is no longer the star of the Biffo ChunkY-Yums TV commercial, and just when he was beginning to enjoy being a celebrity!
What’s an out-of-work TV star dog going to do?
Why, do his level best in the “Bring Back Elliott” social media campaign that Jamie and Timeshare off-sider Paul get going! For this Elliott is going to have to learn new tricks.
It’s a risky business!
But there’s even more trouble on the horizon!
Elliott has to play a game of cat and mouse subterfuge. Tricky for a dog who doesn't really believe he's an animal.
How does he do this? Why Method Acting, of course! He’s watched so many old movies.
Nice one Elliott.
But how will it all end?
Elliott has all the answers waiting for you in “Wagging The Dog”, Book 2 in the “Reality Barks” satirical comedy series!
If you like a funny dog that talks, an adult dog story with a twist, then you’ll love how Elliott, the stray mutt that was rescued from the Dog Pound, handles the human plotting and scheming in “Wagging The Dog”. It’s a cheeky non-p.c. laugh for dog-lovers.

#3
Three Dogs And A Wedding
2019
The best day to be Best Dog is Valentine’s Day
Like all dogs, Elliott understands about love, and he’s already helped rescue Paul and Adriana’s romance, but it seems that Adman Jamie can only see the dollars. He has a devious secret plan, but first he’s got turn Elliott’s comeback TV commercial into a big success in his on-screen wedding role as Best Dog. He’s cunningly scheduled it to hit the airwaves on Valentine’s Day. Then Jamie schemes to turn the real wedding into a televised moneymaking event, with Elliott as Best Dog at Paul and Adriana’s wedding. It's not going to be easy though. Paul and Adriana, the other half of Elliott’s two Time Share families, object to Jamie’s interference in their wedding plans.
Jamie schemes to fix it with everybody, not just the bride and groom. First, he's got to convince Adriana’s traditional Italian parents, and the old family priest, to approve of Elliott as Best Dog. But that's only the start. Then there's his American dog-food client, Noot, plus the TV people, all the other human stars and their celebrity dogs, Hedy, and Belmondo, the handsome wussy Doberman. Things get pretty tricky, but somehow the celebrity mutt saves the day, and it becomes the craziest wedding in town. Elliott even manages to get his photo on the front page of the Sydney Morning Herald.
Elliott tells-all in his own humorous, quirky way - clever dog!
Author

Kit James
Author · 5 books
Kit James was born in the UK. He came to live in Australia with his parents in the 1970's. He was adopted by a stray dog, and that was that. Kit's Dad was the UK's most dedicated rock 'n roll fan. He saw them all in the Sixties, every British rock group. Result? Kit's other lifelong fascination-Rock and Soul music, Show Biz, and the quirky, funny side of life. Dogs and Rock 'n Roll... what more do you want? Kit lives in one of Australia's wine-growing regions with his wife, 'Kat', and his dog Kaboodle. Favourites? Martin Amis, Chuck Palahniuk, Carl Hiaasen, Gore Vidal... and of course, Chet, Spencer Quinn's amazing dog-with-attitude!