Tag: Jerri Hines
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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…
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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…
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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…
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🎄✨ 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…
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💙 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…
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🚀 The TechPals Have Arrived – Release Day Is Here!
AMAZON IBOOKS NOOK KOBO TODAY, the adventure continues. Rise of the TechPals launches into the world, and with it comes a new chapter in a story that began with a spark—a spark lit by the imagination of a little boy. It all started when Jordan visited the Museum of Science in Boston. There, he came…
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Dream Big, Think Bigger: The Adventure Continues!
The countdown is on—Rise of the TechPals releases September 9th! This book is more than just another chapter in Jordan’s sci-fi universe. It’s a milestone for a young boy who dared to dream big—and for me, his grandmother, it’s one of the greatest joys working with my grandson. Jordan is only ten years old, and…
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🚀 Pre-Order Announcement: Rise of the TechPals is Coming!
🚀 Pre-Order Announcement: Rise of the TechPals is Coming (September 9)! Guess who’s back? That’s right—Blu and D.O.G. are officially suiting up for round two in Rise of the TechPals, Book 2 in the A Boy and His D.O.G. series—and it’s now available for pre-order! (eBook only. Print will follow.) After saving the world once…
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The Ultimate Gift for Adventurous Kids!
🎄 The Ultimate Gift for Adventurous Kids! 🎁 EBOOKS AVAILABLE: AMAZON IBOOKS NOOK KOBO PAPERBACK: AMAZON BARNES AND NOBLE HARDCOVER: AMAZON This holiday season, spark your child’s imagination with Raining Robots! 🤖✨Dive into the action-packed story of Blu and his robot dog, D.O.G., as they face cyberborgs, outsmart villains, and uncover secrets to become heroes!…
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From Dream to Reality
When my nine-year-old grandson Jordan came to me with the idea for his book, I have to admit, I was skeptical. Don’t get me wrong—he’s a bright, creative kid—but as an Indie author, I know firsthand the challenges of bringing a book to life. I’ve faced the pitfalls of publishing, the uphill climb of marketing,…
A Boy and His D.O.G. 