Sharon Sakson's most recent book, Paws and Effect: The Healing Power of Dogs was released June 9th. Mixing scientific research with compelling narrative, Paws and Effect tells stories of inspiring ways that dogs have healed people. Sharon is also the author of Brussels Griffons: A Complete Pet Owner's Manual, Paws to Protect: Dogs Saving Lives and Restoring Hope, and co-authored, with Neil Plakcy, Paws and Reflect: A Special Bond between Man and Dog. Sharon is a journalist who has worked as a writer/producer at ABC News, CBS News, NBC News, WNBC News and other local stations. In addition to writing, she is an accredited American Kennel Club dog show judge. --William Battaglia RELATED: Upcoming Creative Non-Fiction Courses at mediabistro.com