Loving Again: Precious Chelsea and the Queen of Sheba is a heartwarming story of a woman who received the gift of a German Shepherd puppy. Never before experiencing the love that these four-legged "children" unconditionally give, Chelsea wins over her heart. This dog is now part of the family and creates memories that will make you laugh and cry as Chelsea succumbs to old age. The pain of losing Chelsea is almost unbearable, and as the years pass she thinks this bond of love will never happen again. Then along comes Sheba, and Karen finds herself loving again. This book includes stories that not only amuse, but also give the realities and responsibilities of owning a pet and training them, so when they are older you will still want them to be part of the family. This book is a must read for all ages
Karen Piscitelli Blaser, a native of Connecticut with English/Italian heritage, had an enriching childhood with five siblings and diverse cultural influences. An English major at college, Karen left academia to perform in various musical groups. Touring the US and Canada for five years, Karen returned to school to study with jazz guitarist Sal Salvador. She opened a guitar studio and continued performing in bands as she earned a Music Theory degree, graduating summa cum laude. Volunteering to teach music at a local church school, Karen fell in love with teaching, which culminated in a career change and an Elementary Education degree. Adding a Masters in Curriculum and Instruction to her resume, Karen moved to the Atlanta, Georgia area to be principal at a junior academy. Currently, she works in the business world as a trainer/manager at car dealerships, dabbles as a real estate agent, and is very active in her local church.