We’re thrilled to welcome Alexis Veenendaal’s to the DAW team and her upcoming novel, HERO ADJACENT, a cozy fantasy about an elderly wizard who must reluctantly guide a gaggle of misfits to save the world armed only with a ballpoint pen, an armadillo(ish) sidekick, and unwarranted optimism, perfect for fans of John Wiswell and Travis Baldree.

Of the acquisition, acquiring Editor Aranya Jain says, “This novel is pure escapist fun. Witty, inventive, and uplifting–a dose of sunshine for our Spring 27 list. I can’t wait for readers to fall in love with Peeper, the armadillo/chinchilla hybrid sidekick who can’t kick her cigar-eating habit.”

Stay tuned for a feel-good fantasy adventure that will leave you kicking your feet in the air with delight at every turn.

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