Electronic Press Kit
Bio
Lisa Rimmert is a writer, comedian, and author of Stay: My Forever Friendship with an Aging Dog, which won a silver Bill Fisher Award for Best First Book (Nonfiction) as part of the IBPA’s 2022 Benjamin Franklin Award program.
Before authoring and self-publishing her first book, Lisa spent 15 years as a professional marketer and fundraiser, helping organizations to communicate about and further their good work. Since launching her own business, On The Nose, LLC, in 2021, Lisa provides communication services, consulting, and comedy.
Lisa hosts the podcast Paws for Effect, on which she interviews humans who communicate about animals. She also runs a blog called Weird! Why Aren’t You Vegan?, which features comedians and other funny people answering snarky questions about why they’re not (yet) vegan.
Lisa holds a master’s degree in public relations from Webster University in St. Louis, and a bachelor’s in mass communication from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. She is a member of the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), Women Funders in Animal Rights (WFAR), and the Open Mic Collective PNW.
Head Shots
Book Info
After a slew of untimely goodbyes to childhood pets, Lisa’s first act as an adult is to adopt a dog of her own. Thirteen years later, when Dakota shows signs of aging, Lisa must navigate her role as caretaker and discover how best to show up for her best friend.
Title: Stay: My Forever Friendship with an Aging Dog
Author: Lisa Rimmert
Published by: On The Nose, LLC (2022)
ISBN: 978-1-7368304-0-6 (paperback), 978-1-7368304-2-0 (ebook)
Category: Memoir
Website: www.OnTheNoseComms.com/stay
Media & Interviews
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On the Believe in Dog Podcast, host Erin Scott spoke with Lisa Rimmert about the book, Stay: My Forever Friendship with an Aging Dog. This is a memorable, meaningful, and often fun conversation about loving and losing elderly dogs. Listen here.
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On this “boozy show for pet lovers,” Lisa Rimmert speaks with host Isabel Alvarez Arata about the role of humor in grief. They also play some games and, of course, talk about Lisa’s book, Stay: My Forever Friendship with an Aging Dog. Watch here.
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Lisa was a guest on the Dogs & Books Yappy Hour on Sunday, March 13, 2023, proudly sharing the spotlight with Karen Lena Izzo (Downward Sizing Dog) and Alyson Sheldrake (Kat the Dog). Watch here.
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The Animal Law Firm puts out this excellent podcast, on which Lisa had the pleasure of being a guest. She spoke with host Hannah Grant about On The Nose, the book, her vegan blog, and comedy. They covered tips for writing, dealing with imposter syndrome, and advocating for animals. Listen here.
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On 1150AM KKNW’s Love Has Many Faces, host Marilyn Milano spoke with Lisa Rimmert about her book and dealing with the loss of a companion animal. Listen here.
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On the Rainbow Bridge Connection, host Kayla spoke with Lisa Rimmert about the book, Stay: My Forever Friendship with an Aging Dog. This is a fun and engaging conversation about senior dogs, love, grief, and more. Listen here.