When I was given the opportunity to create a book for our Arizona Diamondbacks MiLB team, the Hillsboro Hops, I was flattered, intimidated and motivated to create a story that really spoke to what this team meant to our community. That book was called My Friend Barley Presents: Let's Play Ball!
When they asked for a second book that would tease a new yet to be announced mascot for their alternate team, Soñadores de Hillsboro, I jumped at the chance. The idea of telling a story that featured a character I couldn't directly show to the readers was tricky, but I invited the challenge. That book was titled My Friend Barley Presents: Dream Big.
Now, two years after the releasing what I thought was a one-and-done release for this amazing team, I am incredibly honored to announce the third book in the My Friend Barley series - My Friend Barley Presents: A New Friend.
My goal for this book was to create both a standalone story and a culmination of the three book series, ending with the reveal of an incredible new character.
I'm not gonna lie, I'm pretty proud of this story and its message. I hope you like it too!
The book will release in early 2024 through my website. Events and signings with the team will be announced soon, so stay tuned!
