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How Sassafras Lowrey Made Writing About Dogs a Career
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How Sassafras Lowrey Made Writing About Dogs a Career

The author and journalist on quitting a toxic day job and turning a passion into a new job.

Julia Métraux
May 05, 0002
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Narratively readers may remember Sassafras  Lowrey’s article “Confessions of a Misfit on the Dog Show Circuit,” and four-legged friends are a common theme in Lowrey’s writing. Just last year alone, Lowrey had three dog-related books published, including a finalist for the Dog Writers Association awards, and has another book, Chew This Journal, coming out this summer. 

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