The First in our series spotlighting authors whom have contributed to our current collection.  Our collection, this time around is Springtime Bullies.


Gwenna D'Young is our Production Administrator.  Without her expertise in graphics layout, and knowhow of the various publishing platforms, our collections would not be as timely nor as child eye-pleasing.

I am privileged to be part of the Peacock Writers and when this season’s theme was picked, it seemed that Bullying was happening to everyone I knew. From children in school, to friends, neighbors and family members; it seemed it was everywhere. It was in the media, at work and at home.

Bullying was not an easy subject to write and to keep it positive and encouraging when in real life so many factors play a part in how to deal with it was a challenge.

As these books are written for children, I am proud to say the adults presented this difficult subject in a thoughtful and age                                                                                    appropriate manner for our readers.

Gwenna D’Young

The Peacock Writers

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Springtime Bullies: Special Illustrated Edition (The Peacock Writers Present) (Volume 6)
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“Come on people.  We’re going’ to be late.” Shadow, the Dalmatian who took over as Alpha of the pack after Mandy retired, was anxious to get to the party the Nixies and their friends was throwing for the new Dragon family in Nixietown.

“Shadow is so bossy since Mandy put him in charge,” grumbled Peaches, the Cock-a-poo.

“He’s nervous, Peaches.  He’s still learning how to lead instead of pushing,” Sophitia murmured.

Sophitia, was the largest dog in the pack, her mom a Husky and her dad a German Shepard, and she looked like a wolf.  Many people were afraid of her, but she was afraid of most people too.  Beaten when a puppy, and while she trusted her family, she still had fear of being bullied.

“Is the new Dragon family visiting or are they moving to Nixietown,” Horace the Beagle mix asked.

“I’m sure Shadow said they were moving here.  I think it had something to do with the youngster being bullied… Heard it was bad,” growled Oscar.   Some people were afraid of Oscar because he had Pitt Bull in his family tree.  “We are all here waiting by the door for you, Shadow.  Mandy and the others said to give their regards. They were up on night duty. They went to bed.”

As the pack walked towards Nixietown, they heard music. 

“What did I tell you all?  Sounds like the parade has already started,” sighed Shadow.  “I promised Otto we’d be on time.”

“That music sounds like they are practicing, not marching,” said Sophitia  “If we’re late, Flora’s dad would understand.  Sometimes it does seem like ‘herding feathers’ with everyone running and playing.  They’re still pups and like to play.”

When Flora and her family had moved into the glen on the other side of the north fence, she was not allowed friends because her family had experienced much prejudice.  Her dad, Otto was cautious and did not trust humans, but over the seasons, Otto had grown to trust the pack and with the family they lived.

Nixietown had grown, becoming known as a sanctuary for those in need of justice, and fairness in their lives.  The Naga family was moving into Nixietown and all were on hand for the Pageant to see them march into town and, a play showing their trouble with bullies.

Springtime Bullies is set to launch within the next several weeks.  Here is the list of authors - we welcome Robynn Gabel to our line up of Peacock Writers.

In the near future, 1/4 of one of the stories from Springtime Bullies will be featured here on The Peacock Writers' Blog.  Subsequent installments will be posted on other websites.  Links will be provided.

Check back soon! 

Before your go, have a look at the cover reveal for our Special Illustrated Edition