The Why Of It
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Ok so why a YA book about groundhogs? Well, I've never really been a lover of animals for the most part. I do have a dry sense of humor and sometimes it goes too far. When I started having a groundhog problem at home, everyone was saying, "they are so cute", or "leave them alone". I started naming them. Then I'd make stories up on Facebook involving the groundhogs. I had a couple people who actually watched for the stories.
January 2025 my mom became ill, and I was expecting from my son my first grandson. As I had loads of time in the hospital with mom, I was researching how many YA books there were for boys ages 12 and up. Not many that seemed interesting to me. Sure there were the obvious major reads, and then cartoon novels for kids who hate to read. I just thought, why not write one.
It was quite an experience I have to say. I hope it's entertaining as well as a good read. I'm starting the outline for book 2 as soon as possible.
Let me know what you think and happy reading!
The groundhogs that started it all also inspired everything else you'll find in this shop — the teas, the skincare, the crafts, the goods. It's all one universe, built around a burrow. We hope you'll make yourself at home in it.