Russ Ryan has written screenplays with the producers of American Pie, Fireflies in the Garden -- and was a writer on the teen comedy, National Lampoon's Replikate, starring Eugene Levy. In addition, he created the vintage movie poster blog, Meansheets. It's Just A Dog is his first novel.

"A funny and touching story if you've ever loved a dog." - Bernadette Peters

"For dog lovers and lovers of dog stories, it's a winner!" - Dorri Olds, Petside.com

"A witty, but heartfelt story about an artist coming to terms with the passing of his beloved dog." - LifeWithDogs.TV

"An hilariously wacky sad dog story!" - Grady Harp (Amazon Top 100 Hall of Fame Reviewer)

“If you read just one dead dog book this year, make this the one!” – Old Yeller

“IT’S JUST A DOG is not just for dogs. It’s for people, too!” – Scooby Doo

“If books could kill...” – Cujo

“Do yourself a favor and take a bite out of this dog novel. Literally. I wish it had more pages. I ate it up in less than an hour!” – McGruff the Crime Dog

“Is this dog heaven? Nah, it’s just fiction. But I’ll take it.” – Lassie

“This sweet, catchy novel was like music to my ears!” – The RCA Dog

“Nice book, but I liked the movie better. And by that, I mean MY movie!” – My Dog Skip

“Romancing the bone!” – Benji

“Awww shucks, I loved it. And I can’t even read!” – Pete the Pup from Our Gang (a.k.a. The Little Rascals)

“It’s a gas!” – Walter the Farting Dog

“If I was granted three wishes, I’d wish that everybody take the time to read this enchanting new book…After Shakespeare and all the great Elizabethan poets, of course.” – Wishbone

“Whoever wrote this dog book is either bluffing, or they ain’t playing with a full deck. We’re ‘All In’!” – Dogs Playing Poker