
The Chris Voss Show The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Bushy Tail: The Curious Squirrel by Florence P Bullis
Jan 25, 2026
Florence P. Bullis, retired LPN and author, shares a playful origins tale behind her children’s book Bushy Tail: The Curious Squirrel. She recalls camping memories, the bold white squirrel that inspired the story, and her mix of poetry, fiction and nature. Plans for a series, puppets and faith-focused activities are also discussed.
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The Trailer That Came Unhitched
- As a child, Florence's family's travel trailer came unhitched and miraculously stopped at a gas station unharmed.
- She recounts that experience as a formative, almost divine moment during early travels.
Journals Become Book Fuel
- Florence journaled throughout her life and used those journals as sources for books.
- Long-term journaling preserves memories and becomes raw material for later writing projects.
Campground Origin Story
- Florence P. Bullis and her husband stayed six weeks in a camper while waiting to occupy their Florida house.
- A bold white squirrel, dubbed Bushy Tail, became the campground's entertaining resident and inspired the children's book.



