Something has to be in your memory or your imagination to start to write a story. My dogs , I am sure you realise, have always been an inspiration. Dannyboy the Pointer running over the open field was a wonderful sight.

I have been lucky in life to live in some lovely places and I came to the Highlands as it seemed to be right for the dogs. This picture shows in the distance, the ruined outline of a stone built croft. They are everywhere here (I live in one) and it always seems sad that they were once family homes where people, lived, married, died, brought up children despite the hardship of doing that.

My house is to the left of where I stood to take th photograph.  The dogs love to run in the field and out there it is possible to imagine the ghosty bagpipes. The start of the first Dannyboy book.

The second Dannyboy book begins in North Northumberland where again I was lucky enough to live for many years.

I was a flower arranger and made my living from that for quite a few years. I made the flower arrangements in a stately home there. In Northumberland and the Scottish Borders you are surrounded on all sides with history, castles and my good friend in flowers Had a bungalow in the grounds of a castle that was divided into apartments. Whenever I think of a stone castle, I think of that one. We had full access to all of the acres of gardens and that is transferred into my Ring of Castles book.

The second Dannyboy book also has the garden and house from my years in Northumberland. This picture is the real Dannyboy who raced across that field with his brother and turned on a sixpence at the toots on a whistle. He is sadly, no longer with us.

Gardening was a lifelong passion and along with the dogs, it gives me insights into many places that we visited and people that we knew. The first cover for Dannyboy was a garden. In the first book we made a garden in memory of the family who had lived there.

Of course, you can write from your imagination and having done fifty books in the western genre as a ghost writer, I had to do that and imagine the vastness of wild America.  I also have a western, clean romance on the website at https://canonsett.co.uk

The website has doggy prints and your own pet can be put into a landscape photos.  Lovely keepsakes or memories of pets that you loved and lost

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The Meaning of the Rainbow Bridge: Honouring Beloved Pets

For anyone who has loved and lost a dog, the words “Rainbow Bridge” hold a special meaning. It is more than just a poem — it has become a symbol of hope, comfort, and remembrance for pet owners across the world.

 What is the Rainbow Bridge?

The Rainbow Bridge is a beautiful piece of writing that imagines a meadow in heaven where pets wait for their humans. Free from pain and full of joy, they play together until the day they are reunited with the people they loved most.

This imagery has brought comfort to countless dog lovers, offering reassurance that our furry friends are never truly gone — they are simply waiting.

 Why We Remember Our Dogs

Anyone who has shared their life with a Gordon Setter, English Setter, Pointer, or any beloved breed knows the bond is unbreakable. Our dogs give us unconditional love, endless companionship, and countless memories.

When they cross the Rainbow Bridge, keeping their memory alive helps us to heal and celebrate the joy they brought us.

 Honouring Pets Through Art

One of the most meaningful ways to remember a dog is through personalised artwork. A favourite photo can be transformed into a timeless print — a daily reminder of the love you shared.

At Canonsett, we create affordable pet prints that capture not just a dog’s image, but their spirit. Whether it’s a Gordon Setter, English Setter, Pointer, or any cherished companion, each print is made with care.

Many owners choose to dedicate a print to a dog who has crossed the Rainbow Bridge, creating a keepsake to treasure forever.

 Keeping Memories Alive

Grief may soften with time, but love never fades. By sharing stories, displaying prints, and remembering our dogs with joy, we honour their place in our hearts.

If you’d like to create a personalised Rainbow Bridge print for your own beloved companion, email or telephone canonsett@gmail.com 07517 873318