Bert Starzer is a two time Georgia Author of the Year Nominee, native Atlantan, graduate of Georgia State University and passionate dog owner. Bert's first book, 1st Edition "Hershey the Hound of Hope (In Search of Her Forever Home)", was the most requested book of Booklogix's charity book drive. Forty copies were sent to the children of New Town, CT following the horrible tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary in 2012.
February 2014: 1st Edition: Hershey the Hound of Hope (In Search of Her Forever Home), published by Booklogix, was nominated in the Children's category for the 50th Annual Georgia Author of the Year Award 2014.
November 2014: Hershey the Hound of Hope Series is published through To His Glory Publishing Company.
Book 1, 2nd Edition: Hershey the Hound of Hope (In Search of Her Forever Home)
Illustrated by Jasmina Susak
Book 2: Hershey the Hound of Hope (A Tale of Friendship, Sharing and Mittens)
Illustrated by Tiffany Mootrey.
January 2015: Hershey the Hound of Hope (A Tale of Friendship, Sharing and Mittens) is nominated in the Children's category for the 51st Annual Georgia Author of the Year Award 2015.
Bert continues to write, blog and broadcast the message that hope and perseverance are the keys to making dreams come true, and love is the foundation of everything.
