LAKE COUNTY – Local author Martha Steward will be signing copies of her new book, "Darby's Story: The Life of an Adopted Dog," at a number of book signings set for this month and next around Lake County.

Based on the true story of an adopted dog who finally found his home, "Darby's Story" is a heartwarming family tale for readers and listeners alike.

Steward will hold signings on the following dates:

• Saturday, Nov. 7, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Kamp K-9, The Lodge at the Blue Lakes, 5135 West Highway 20, Upper Lake;

• Saturday, Nov. 7, to Sunday, Nov. 15, Cobb Mountain Art Galleria, Cobb Mountain Village, in the 16000 block of Highway 175, Cobb;

• Saturday, Nov. 21, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., Wild About Books, 14290 Olympic Drive, Clearlake;

• Friday, Dec. 4, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., Watershed Books, Author's Studio, 305 N. Main St., Lakeport.