Tag: books
-
Encouraging Young Readers: A Boy and His D.O.G.
Hello, friends! There is so much excitement surrounding A Boy and His D.O.G. right now, and Jordan and I couldn’t be happier to share it with you! Our newly reimagined Hines StoryWorld YouTube channel is off to a wonderful start. Blu, D.O.G., Professor Hextron, the TechPals, and even the troublesome Rogue TechPals are leaping from…
-
🚨🤖 THE ROBOTS ARE READY—AND THE PORTAL IS OPENING! 🐾🚀
Get ready for the very first animated music video from A Boy and His D.O.G.! 🎵 “One Fetch at a Time” introduces Blu and his extraordinary robotic dog, D.O.G.—two best friends who leap through portals, battle runaway robots, outsmart villains, and save the world with courage, gadgets, teamwork…and occasionally a well-timed game of fetch! What…
-
Every Child Deserves an Adventure
When I was growing up, books weren’t just stories. They were doorways. A book could take you to another world, introduce you to unforgettable friends, and make you believe that ordinary people could do extraordinary things. Today, I think that’s more important than ever. As parents and grandparents, we all want to see children excited…
-
A Silver Honor for Blu and D.O.G. — Celebrating an Award-Winning Adventure
We are thrilled to share that Raining Robots: A Boy and His D.O.G. has been honored with the Silver Award from Reader Views — Reviewer’s Choice Awards (Young Reader Category). This recognition celebrates stories that spark imagination, encourage curiosity, and inspire young readers — and we couldn’t be more proud. Blu and D.O.G. were created…
-
A Standout in Middle-Grade Sci-Fi: Why Raining Robots Is Capturing Young Readers!
Raining Robots, Book One: A Boy and His D.O.G. There are moments in a writer’s life that feel especially meaningful—not because of sales numbers or rankings, but because of validation. Receiving a thoughtful review from Midwest Book Review for Raining Robots, Book One: A Boy and His D.O.G. is one of those moments, and I…
-
A Book, a Grandson, and a Whole Lot of Joy
Yesterday, Jordan had an event at Tuft’s Library, and I stood in a place I’ve never been completely comfortable—standing in front of people. I’ve never been, and probably never will be, someone who feels at ease giving speeches. But afterward, I regretted not giving my prepared speech. So, I thought I’d share them here: Libraries…
-
🎄✨ The Great Christmas Giveaway!
🎄✨ The Great Christmas Giveaway! The most wonderful time of the year just got even better! We’re kicking off a special Christmas Giveaway celebrating the adventures of Blu and D.O.G. — and you’re invited to join the fun! 🚀 🐾 When you sign up for our email list here, you’ll get an exclusive FREE Christmas short story…
-
The TechPals Christmas Mission Is Coming!
🎄 The holidays are coming — and that can only mean one thing in the world of Raining Robots… A BOY AND HIS D.O.G. SERIES It’s almost time for the TechPals Christmas Mission! Blu and his robotic sidekick, D.O.G., are gearing up for their most festive challenge yet — and this time, they’re calling in…
-
Reader Views Book Review
✨ When Imagination Takes Flight: Raining Robots Earns Its Badge! ✨ We’re thrilled to share some exciting news — Raining Robots just received a glowing review and a Reader Views badge of excellence! 🌟 That’s right, Blu and his loyal robot dog, D.O.G., are officially making waves — or maybe circuits — in the world…
-
💙 The Spark of Raining Robots
Some stories just happen. One afternoon, my grandson Jordan came home from the Museum of Science absolutely buzzing with excitement. He’d just seen a robot dog, and his eyes were as wide as saucers. Before he even took his shoes off, he said, “Grammy, I’ve got an idea for a book.” And just like that—Raining…
A Boy and His D.O.G. 