If you’ve been following my socials or on Amazon, you’ll notice a new book release this Friday, November 28th. Luca Becomes a Therapy Dog is a children’s book and there’s no fantasy involved. Why the sudden shift?
At the hospital where I work, my department hosts three therapy dogs for visits with patients, staff, and visitors. Luca is one of those dogs. He’s a gentle giant and looks like a huge teddy bear. For a size reference, his chin can easily rest on the counter while he’s waiting for a bowl of water. He’s a Great Pyrenees X Standard Poodle.
Luca is super sweet, gentle, and very emo, which makes him perfect for the volunteer work he does. I find him inspiring and wanted to write a story about him. I asked his mom, Marcy, if she’d mind, which she didn’t. She then offered to do the pictures, and one thing led to the next, and now we have a book! It has been such a fun side project.
Am I leaving the world of fantasy? Not a chance. However, you might find a few more Luca books as well as other children’s books popping up in the future. So head on over to Amazon and check out Luca’s story!
K. M. Wray 