The day a new book goes live is a wonderfully strange day. Months of work and planning and then bam! Your new story is out there in the world. You’ve stepped through the doorway of no return (see what I did there?)

See it on Amazon

Launch day is exciting and stressful all at once. I’m feeling a little dizzy right now. Almost like I’m dreaming about launch day and it hasn’t actually happened yet. But the overwhelming thought is, I feel so lucky to be able to write and publish books.

30 years ago Indie publishing wasn’t a thing. Even 20 years ago it was just emerging. The old guard of the big New York publishers were the gatekeepers and if you couldn’t get your book past them, it probably would never see the light of day. What a great time it is to be an author. Of course, there’s always give and take, right? Lots more competition on the digital shelves these days. But hey, at least we get to take a shot and send our books out to readers.

Today, my new middle grade fantasy book, The Most Dangerous Pet Shop, went live on Amazon. It’s available in paperback, ebook, and audiobook formats. Not to mention it’s available on Kindle Unlimited. I hope you’ll take a moment and give it a look. It’s been a true labor of love to write and I’m excited to present it to the world.

Here’s the back of the book summary:

Some guys get video games and cake for their birthday. Tristin inherits a magical pet shop in another world.

On the night of his thirteenth birthday, Tristin is pulled through an enchanted mirror into a medieval fantasy realm with no way home. Stranded in the magical town of Springhaven, the fate of his family’s otherworldly pet shop is in his hands. But dealing with snapping dragons, talking animals, and mischievous pixies is a lot to handle.

While Tristin struggles with the magical mishaps of fantastic creatures, disaster strikes. A priceless crystal vanishes from the royal treasury, and all fingers point to him. With the king’s guards closing in, Tristin makes a desperate deal with a shadowy enchanter—complete a series of impossible tasks to earn his passage home.

But the clock is ticking...

A talking kitten with mysterious powers joins Tristin as he races to clear his name and fulfill the enchanter’s dangerous contract. In the process, he discovers his connection to this world might be deeper than he ever imagined.

Between outsmarting magical creatures, unraveling ancient family secrets, and trying not to get eaten by his own merchandise, Tristin must find the courage to embrace his unexpected destiny.

Packed with adventure, humor, and heart, this middle-grade fantasy will sweep readers into a world where courage shines brighter than magic itself!