Somebody Has To Write This Stuff - Meet The Authors
meet keil
Keil Hackley is a retired lawyer, having practiced law for more than 30 years as both a federal prosecutor and in the private sector. Now well into her second career, Keil’s first project was the co-creation of the satirical Barnyard Lawyer character, using as inspiration her own mini horse, the one and only Gregarious Gus.
Alongside her business partner Doug, she has co-authored five books, co-written more than fifty short stories, and developed an entertaining website where people can see the world through the eyes of their pets’ own voice.
meet doug
During his forty-plus years as a marketing and communications executive, Doug Maymon worked with a number of Fortune 500 corporations, as well as smaller and midsize companies.
Doug has had public relations assignments on regional, national, and international levels. He is a wordsmith extraordinaire, with a flair for innovative communication, while using just the right touch of humor when appropriate.
As you may have surmised, he partners with Keil on their multiple literary endeavors.
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Literary Works by Keil and Doug
published books
A little bit about each one of them
Rosie and Her Juice & Java Jamboree / the book that started it all
Book One
Rosie is a little doggy who learns through the help of her Pals that if you keep trying your dreams will come true. Not to mention she learns the importance of managing her saved up money
Rosie and Her Charismatic Chummy Chats
Book Two
Little doggy Rosie has done it again & conquered another fear! In this, her second book adventure, young readers learn how our brave little Rosie overcomes her fear of public speaking.
rosie and the case of the thundering hooves
Book Three
When superhero doggie Rosie begins the day with her usual podcast recording, she has no idea that she will end up the lead investigator of an extraordinary enigma. She immediately sets out to uncover the source of frightening and mysterious noises coming across the airwaves.
In Rosie’s efforts to solve the case, she seeks counsel from mini-horse Gregarious Gus, senior horse Zsa Zsa, and the Esteemed Institute of Horse History.
It can be found at
The Magnificent Mini
Book One
Uplifting entertaining story about a mini horse who learns that being different and unique is perfectly okay. In spite of the trials and tribulations involved, you can achieve almost anything if you have the right attitude.
The barnyard lawyer
Book Two
Gregarious Gus, the Magnificent Mini, is the smallest horse on the ranch, but as it turns out he is the wisest of them all. As the ranch newbie, Gus encounters a variety of interesting situations and dilemmas. Each time, Gus discovers that listening closely and being open to compromise is a winning combination. You can find the newest Legend Maker at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08ZW6N8R5
what is next?
Take a look below for a preview of upcoming projects and publications. We think we have a winning lineup.
Contact us at AnimalMusingsMedia@gmail.com for advanced previews and other news.
current and future projects
Doug and Keil never stop creating
currently being worked on
Book Four
Here is the prototype cover mock-up for the upcoming 'ROSIE and The Mystery of The Missing Media'. This will be Rosie's fourth masterpiece.
YOU REQUESTED IT, SO WE RESPONDED
Book One
Here is the prototype cover mock-up for the long awaited 'Animal Musings' paperback book of collected short stories.
And we have the interior material. Now it is merely a matter of getting it on the production schedule.
another series under development
Book One
'The Equine Mythology Chronicles' is one of the new book series under development from the Stable of Ideas.
Stories of famous horses, and those associated with famous events, throughout history through their own viewpoints.
coming SOMETIME this decade
Book One
Defective Detective Bismark Bark does everything wrong, but astoundingly, he achieves remarkable results.
one other series under development
Book One
'Barn Cats Escapades' is THE newest book series under development from the Stable of Ideas.
The Barn Cats, who have a well-earned reputation as an investigative thinktank, are a frisky mischievous group but extremely successful with what they do.
Individually, they are a pawful. Together, The Barn Cats are phenomenal.
coming next for gregarious gus, probably
Book Three
The initial concept for the next book in The 'Misadventures of Gregarious Gus' Series.
Here you will find an excellent overview of Faber College, oops, of course we actually meant the extremely prestigious #BarnyardLawyer School of Imitation Law.
SCHOOL MOTTO: "We make Faber College look like Harvard"
SCHOOL FIGHT SONG: "Send in the Clowns"
SCHOOL CHANT: "To-o-ga" "To-o-o-ga" "T-O-O-O-GA"
NOTE: We rip off none but the best, as you can plainly see.
under development
Book One
'The Purloined Documents' is the working title for the first book in the upcoming 'The Criswell Commentaries' series.
You will meet, among others, Christie "Critter" Criswell, the Queen Bee Legal Eagle herself. She is nicknamed Critter because, when she is in court, she has the tenacity of a deranged honey badger.
And wait until you meet Christie's party girl paralegal Randy Annie Applebaum with her 141 IQ.
John Grisham and Lincoln Lawyer beware, we are coming for you.
the collection
All of it for now
This is what The Collection should look like together if we can ever get them all out.
sometime in the future
Book One
You will have to wait and see on this project.
doug and florida governor jeb bush
We were much younger then
Jeb is the one on the left.
community service at its very finest
Because they can.
Keil and Doug are very civic minded. Here they oversee a children's literacy project Horse Heroes sponsored by the Broward County Sherriff's Office and the Rotary Club of Weston.
keil, Summer, AND FLORIDA GOVERNOR JEB BUSH
We were much younger then
Jeb is the one in the middle.
it's an animal musings media state of mind
Yes, it really is for real.
That sums it up.
keil & doug want to hear from you
Yes, we really do
Any questions and/or comments?
Anything you would like to see added?
Anything you would like to see more of?
Drop us a line at AnimalMusingsMedia@gmail.com
We look forward to hearing from you.
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WHY?
Because we can.
That sums it up.
another One of our favorite promos
Because we can.
A virtual cornucopia of charming #Children’s #Literature is available to challenge your child’s intellect, while providing them with exceptional entertainment. It all starts with a mouse click right here. https://animalmusings.com/book-club
we added this one
Because we can.
Because as you can see, it is totally adorable.
kitties and literature mix well
Best time ever spent
Don't you think?
another One of our favorite promos
Because we can.
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We are only limited to our imaginations