Growing up in Portland, many people my age enjoyed the Mighty 91, KISN Radio, broadcasting from the showroom window of a downtown building. KISN went off the air many years ago, but a group of former employees and other broadcasters have put a low-power FM version on the air. They have a growing and loyal audience, and are bringing back some good times. I’m proud to be able to “underwrite”

What a joy to be on-air with long-time professional Margaret Larson on KING TV’s New Day program. Ruger was terrifically well-behaved except when he noticed himself on the monitor in the background. http://www.king5.com/entertainment/television/programs/new-day-northwest/real-life-inspiration-for-popular-series-about-search-and-rescue-dogs/375202998 Media seeking interviews can reach me at (844) 344-4374. # # #    

Media Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dec. 7, 2016   Contact: Robert D. Calkins, Author, (844) 344-4374   Sierra the Search Dog “searches” for elementary age readers in Bryce Bumps His Head –Fourth book in Sierra series fills gap, targets beginning readers with chapter book-  (Olalla, WA)—Callout Press announced today that Bryce Bumps His Head, the fourth book in the Sierra the Search Dog series, will be available for purchase on

As part of my continuing blog tour, I was asked by the respected “mommy blog” Red Tricycle to write about some new ways to keep children safe from abduction. It’s an update to the old “fingerprint every kid” approach that didn’t prevent abductions, and scared the daylights out of our kids. You can check out the article, and a really great overall blog, at the link below:

Author and Book Blogger Martin Wilsey graciously offered me the opportunity to give readers some backstory on writing a spectrum rather than a series of books. I enjoyed explaining and hope you enjoy reading. Here’s a link to Martin’s blog. Martin Wilsey’s Indy Book Review Blog. And you can link here to Martin’s Author Central page on Amazon. # # #

Ruger and I had an awesome time with Tra’ Renee Chambers of KATU’s Afternoon Live talking about child safety. (Ruger stole the show, and never said a word. He’s like that!) Bob and Ruger on KATU’s Afternoon Live!

One of my favorite all-time radio people, John Erickson, hosted a little chat about books and the interesting world of K9 Search and Rescue. Thanks, John! http://k103.iheart.com/articles/public-affairs-485167/search-and-rescue-dog-expert-r-15142958/

Link: Read Kathy’s original post here. Penny For My Thoughts Blog Book Review by Kathy Nestor Seventeen-year-old Bryce is Washington state’s youngest search and rescue (SAR) dog handler. He and his K9, Sierra, are called in to locate missing people and find bodies. While explaining what he and Sierra do at his high school, Bryce meets new student Katie who misses her own dog and is intrigued by the accomplishments of Sierra.

  News Release – Callout Press  PO Box 250, Olalla, WA 98359 (844) 344-4374 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 2, 2016 Contact: Robert D. Calkins, Author, (844) 344-4374   ROOKIE AUTHOR BUCKS TREND, RELEASES BOOKS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS SIMULTANEOUSLY (Olalla, WA) – Rookie author Robert D. Calkins (www.robertdcalkins.com) has released the first trio of books for children and adults inspired by his work as a search-and-rescue dog handler in Western Washington.