Our Humorous books titles alphabetically:
  • Don't They Kick When You Do That?  Stories of a  Prairie Veterinarian by Dr. Gary Hoium (nonfiction)
  • Fun on the Farm: Trues Tales of Farm Life compiled and edited by Deana J. Driver  (nonfiction)
  • Fun on the Farm Too: Trues Tales of Farm Life compiled and edited by Deana J. Driver (nonfiction)
  • Fun on the Farm 3: Trues Tales of Farm Life compiled and edited by Deana J. Driver  (nonfiction)
  • Running of the Buffalo by Ron Petrie, Regina Leader-Post Humour Columnist (nonfiction, fiction)
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Don't They Kick When You Do That?  Stories of a Prairie Veterinarian. By Dr. Gary Hoium
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Description: Just days after graduating from veterinary college in 1984, Dr. Gary Hoium joined a mixed animal clinic in Weyburn, Saskatchewan. Thus began a long, successful career serving animals of all shapes and sizes, and their human owners/handlers. Along the way, he collected humorous and heartwarming stories of the creatures he met. Written with Dr. Hoium’s unmistakable wit and sense of fun, Don’t They Kick When You Do That is a compilation of his real-life adventures, mishaps, and successes. From cattle to hogs, cats to dogs, the creatures and men and women who love them have wormed their way into Gary Hoium’s heart … and his stories. And, yes, sometimes they do kick when he does that.
​Awards/Honours: Finalist, Next Generation Indie Book Awards 2022, Memoirs / Career
​978-1-927570-74-6, 224 pages, 6 photos. ©2021, Ages 15 to Adult, Humour, Nonfiction.
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​Responses from Readers:
  • "This witty vet is highly entertaining."
  • ​"I loved this book. So funny."
  • "Thoroughly enjoyed reading about your adventures, and thanks for the veterinarian tutelage. It was an education as well."
  • "Such clever writing and great stories."
Fun on the Farm: True Tales of Farm Life. Compiled and Edited By Deana J. Driver
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Description: Vol. 1. Overturned outhouses, slough-stomping to bring in ornery milk cows, an accidental fire, and misinterpreted hand signals during harvest are among the hilarious adventures captured in this collection of short stories and poems by Prairie writers. The pranks, plights, and pleasures of living and working on the farm come to the forefront through this delightful book immortalizing some of the unplanned yet comical events experienced on family farms across Western Canada and beyond.
Contributing writers are: Jean F. Fahlman, Peter Foster, Elisa Jackson, Gerry (Kewley) Procychyn, Jean (Smart) Tiefenbach, Keith Foster, Clara Puddell, Eleanor Sinclair, Mary Harelkin Bishop, Laurie Lynn Muirhead, Leo Moline, Allan Jackson, Dexter van Dyke, Carrie Ann Schemenauer, Theodore Mikolayenko, Melvin Moline, Bryce Burnett, Marlene Hunter, Janice Howden, Marion Mutala, Ed Olfert, and Peter W. Colbeck.
A donation from Fun on the Farm books sold will be made to the Lung Association of Saskatchewan.
ISBN 978-1-92757030-2; 5.5"w x 8.5"h; 128 pages; 19 photos. ​
© 2016; Ages 13 to Adult; Nonfiction; Anecdotes; Humour; Prairie Provinces, Canadian history; Fun; Canadian; Farming; Rural life; Family life; Prairie authors; Saskatchewan Lung Association.
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​Responses from Readers:
  • "This is one of the greatest books. I've never laughed so much in my life! I can't wait to get the second one in the series."
  • "One of my favourite stories is 'Mrs. Anderson' (by Bryce Burnett). I would have liked her."
  • "You did a great job on this book. After reading it and seeing what others submitted, I have a few stories to tell for Fun on the Farm Too."
  • "The 'Thanksgiving Memory' poem made me burst out laughing."
  • "What a fun book! My parents will love this!"
Fun on the Farm Too: True Tales of Farm Life. Compiled and Edited By
​Deana J. Driver
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Description: Vol. 2. Terrifying birds, stubborn sheep, errors in judgment, unexpected examinations, recreation gone wrong, and household shenanigans are among the humorous tales in this follow-up to the popular Fun on the Farm book. More antics, accidents, pranks, and joys of life on a Canadian farm are shared by 22 Prairie writers commemorating unplanned yet hilarious events on their families’ farms.
Contributing writers are: Deana J. Driver, Shirley Hamilton, Fred Clemence, Carrie Ann Schemenauer, Jean Fahlman, Ed Olfert, Peter Foster, Janice Howden, Theodore Mikolayenko, Lana and Amy Quark, Bryce Burnett, June E. Hudy, Lisa Driver, Mereline Griffith, Keith Foster, Edie Mowat, Marion Mutala, Clara Puddell, Lillian Rose, Dexter van Dyke, and Ruth Chorney.
​A donation from Fun on the Farm Too books sold will be made to the Lung Association of Saskatchewan.
ISBN 978-1-92757037-1; 5.5"w x 8.5"h; 112 pages; 15 photos. 
© 2017; Ages 13 to Adult; Nonfiction; Anecdotes; Humour; Prairie Provinces; Canadian history; Fun; Canadian; Farming; Rural life; Family life; Prairie authors; Saskatchewan Lung Association.
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  • "Oh, I laughed so hard! I've read this one and the first one again and again."
  • "I loved Fun on The Farm. Couldn't wait for this one to come out. It's great. So funny."
  • "My dad's going to love this!"
Fun on the Farm 3: True Tales of Farm Life. Compiled and Edited By
​Deana J. Driver
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Cranky cattle, ornery pigs, curious farm kids, tricky technology, and head-banging farmers are some of the treasured memories shared by 20 Prairie writers, including author/ publisher Deana J. Driver, in this third and final volume of the popular Fun On The Farm series. Even more pranks, unexpected events, tricks, and delights of living and working on Western Canadian farms are recorded for posterity and the enjoyment of readers, bringing a satisfying end to this amusing series celebrating the lighter side of farming.
A donation from Fun on the Farm 3 books sold will be made to the Lung Association of Saskatchewan.
Awards/Honours: Finalist, Next Generation Indie Book Awards 2022, ​Humor / Comedy
ISBN 978-1-92757063-0; 5.5"w x 8.5"h; 144 pages; 17 photos. 
© 2021; Ages 13 to Adult; Nonfiction; Anecdotes; Humour; Prairie Provinces; Canadian history; Fun; Canadian; Farming; Rural life; Family life; Prairie authors; Saskatchewan Lung Association.
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  • "This book is even funnier than the first two!"
  • "What funny stories. Love it!"
  • ​"Fun On The Farm 3 is full of all kinds of fascinating stories."
  • ​"I really enjoyed reading the stories in this book."
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Running of the Buffalo. By Ron Petrie
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Description: What's the most important thing to remember when making pepper steak? Can a man ever possibly accomplish the task of changing all three diapers of his triplets in one evening? What is the perfect age to learn how to drive in Saskatchewan? Can a person actually lose weight on a mini-Oh Henry Halloween diet? And is it possible to attend the Grey Cup in Regina and not end up loving everybody? Running of the Buffalo is a hilarious collection of 70 columns written by the late Ron Petrie, humour columnist for the Regina Leader-Post. Knowing diddly doots about many things, Ron spent 20 years poking fun at relationships, sex, sports, parenthood, aging and all things related to growing up in Saskatchewan. A man for all seasons, outstanding in his field, Ron Petrie’s unique view of the world will make you giggle, guffaw, chortle and snort. $1 from every Running of the Buffalo book sold will be donated to Raise-A-Reader literacy programs.
ISBN 978-0-9810394-5-9; 6"w x 9"h; 232 pages; 10 illustrations. ​© 2010; Ages 13 to Adult; Humour; Newspaper columns; ​Fiction; Nonfiction; Saskatchewan; Prairie Provinces; Family; Rural life; Sports; Geography; Alberta; Literacy; Regina Leader-Post; Saskatchewan author; Canadian.
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  • "I loved that book so much that I mailed it to my son in Minneapolis. He loved it!"
  • "Ron Petrie's writing is so good. My grandma used to cut out his columns in the Leader-Post and send them to my mom."
  • "I have this book. It's the funniest book I've ever read."
  • "I received the book as a birthday gift. I forgot how good he was. I laughed until I cried."
  • "Our 11-year-old son read Running of the Buffalo and peed his pants laughing! He loved it!"
  • "I love Ron Petrie's writing. He's hilarious!"
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