This image is the cover for the book A Day in a Life of a Dog Named Emma

A Day in a Life of a Dog Named Emma

Emma, a proud and joyful chocolate Labrador, fiercely protects her house throughout the day. She acts as a vigilant guard dog, using her booming barks to scare off any animal or person that seems a threat. If that doesn’t work, she’ll chase the intruder from her domain at any cost! Emma keeps the house safe, but who will dare challenge her next?


Her loving parents reward Emma’s loyalty every day before leaving for work, trusting her to guard the home while they’re gone.


Inspired by a real-life companion, this heartwarming tale follows Emma as she patrols her actual home and grounds. Witness her playful antics and captivating curiosity amidst the familiar backgrounds of her real life. Experience the fun spirit and everyday unpredictability of a devoted dog who gives her all, rain or shine, to defend the home she loves.


Guaranteed to make readers smile, this uplifting story brims with joyful mischief. Yet it also touches on the serious dedication of a canine guardian. Curl up with Emma to delight in a day in the life of a hardworking but fun-loving protector of the pack!

Denise Muscolino

Denise Muscolino was born in Brooklyn, New York, in the year 1969. She lost her father at the early age of nine. Life was not easy growing up with only one parent. Luckily, she had two older brothers to grow up with.


Denise has always had a love for animals. One of her earliest memories with her dad was nurturing a baby bird that had fallen from its nest in a tree. She and her dad handfed the baby bird tiny pieces of bread soaked in milk.


She now lives in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, with her lifetime partner Kenneth and their dog Emma. She works a fulltime job and carries out her love for animals by doing pet care in her spare time for people while on vacation.


Denise is thankful for all of her experiences in life. After all, it brought her to where she is now.

Austin Macauley Publishers