"Must-Read" and "Tale for all Ages," InStyle Magazine"Best Children's Books of 2021 for Middle Grades," Red Tricycle"The Purpose-Driven Book for Tweens Hitting All the Right Notes," PaperCity"The Land of the Pines Connects Youth with Authentic Self," Houston Style Magazine"Movie-worthy . . . a modern-day take on Charlotte's Web," CultureMap Houston Featured on NBC's Texas Today and ABC's "Kids Under Construction" and "Hoo and " is Grey the Kitten? What is her destiny? And why is she riding in a cup, on a DEER?When Grey the Kitten is born at Black Mountain Farm (BMF), Miss Jay the Bird is promptly assigned as her guardian. Some animals find it strange that a bird would be assigned to oversee the success of a barn kitten. Some animals . . . but not Miss Jay. Miss Jay knows that this kitten is different. This kitten will change not just their lives, but the lives of many animals to come. After all, this kitten has a magical voice. She just doesn't know it yet.Grey does know she's meant to be more than a barn cat, but she isn't the only one with ideas about her future. The Black Widow and her Harrowing Hourglass have big plans for the farm, and Grey could be the key to stopping them from controlling the whole mountain-and all the animals who reside there. When the Widow traps Grey in a web of deceit, will this special kitten give up control over her destiny? Or will she find the courage to forge her own path?Filled with unpredictable twists and turns, The Land of the Pines is a must-read story of friendship and fortitude, connecting audiences of all ages to the power of intention and the journey of discovering one's identity. The first in the Loodor Tales Series, this fantasy tale addresses complex topics including ego and mind chatter to combat social pressures and reinforce kindness.A portion of sales from The Land of the Pines benefits the Medical Fund at Operation Kindness, celebrating 45 years of saving homeless pets.