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I had such fun describing the books I enjoyed reading in 2025 during December here on the Beyond Sight blog. But now it’s time to look forward to some of my plans for the coming year One goal that I’m excited to share with you is that of my newest writing project. I’m turning my …
I first started blogging ten years ago. In that time, I’ve created more than 530 blogs in which I’ve shared stories about my life and work. Sadly, it is a reality of my world that my blog is the first thing to be sacrificed if I’m pushed for time over a given week. Perhaps it …
One of my favourite moments as an author is taking ownership of the very first print run of a newly published book. There is simply something magic about holding a copy of the book for the first time. For a sighted author , seeing the printed book and the cover for the first time must …
If I had a tail I would be wagging it so hard that you would know exactly how excited I am! My beloved Fiji’s memoir Paws for Thought: Seeing the World Through the Eyes of a Guide Dog is now also available as an audio book on both Amazon and Audible. Whether you’re discovering the …
Get ready to embark on an unforgettable journey through the eyes of a remarkable guide dog! We’re thrilled to announce the pre-sale launch of the South African print run of Paws for Thought: Seeing the World Through the Eyes of a Guide Dog, a heartwarming and insightful memoir told from the perspective of Fiji, Lois’s …
I am frequently placed in situations where I have to explain the work that I do. More than that, I have to explain why I feel my work is important and relevant to those who choose to engage with it. I thought it might be interesting to share some information on that topic here in …
For some people it may seem a peculiar concept – a book written by a dog. I mean, how can a dog write a book? Do they type using their paws or their noses? And since when do dogs learn how to spell? For other people, mostly people who have a close bond with their …
Amongst my favourite additions to the second edition of Pause for Thought: Seeing the World Through the Eyes of a Guide Dog were transcriptions of two interviews I conducted with people involved with the South African Guide Dog Association for the Blind. I wanted to give readers an overview of how guide dogs are raised …
Extract from Paws for Thought (second edition): “I remember telling you that I had favourite toys when I was a young puppy, back when I lived with Mom Jenny and Dad Mike. I had hours of fun playing with my fluffy sheep and running around with my tennis ball in my mouth. I still have …
Alt text: The cover of the book Paws for Thought (second edition) by Lois Strachan, written in blue on a cream background. The focus of the image is the head of a yellow Labrador who is wearing a guide dog harness. I am so excited to tell you that the second edition of my guide …