Pocket Watch Portal Adventure follows siblings who discover an old pocket watch on their grandparents’ Texas ranch that transports them through space and time. Where did the idea for this adventure come from?

Everyone’s been asking about the inspiration for the Pocket Watch Portal Adventure book, well, it came from my grandkids, of course!

I’ve always been captivated by the idea of time travel, imagining what we might see, do, or witness in another time. But this story became even more special because of my grandkids and their vivid imaginations.

You see, their dad, my son, was heading out on a military deployment and would be gone for quite a while. For 3 of them, it was the first time their dad would be away for so long, and the 4th I’m pretty sure he didn’t recall when his dad was gone for such a time… so I wanted to bring a little magic into their world during such a difficult time.

So one day, I asked them, “What if, while you were outside, one of you found a pocket watch?” Little Artie’s eyes lit up, and I knew we were onto something. I continued, “What if it wasn’t just any pocket watch? What if it was… a very special pocket watch?”

And just like that, their imaginations took off!

When you read this story, you’ll notice the writing has a very “real” feel to it, it’s not perfect, but it’s ours. That’s what makes it so special to me. This was a story born out of love, crafted during a time when their little world was being turned upside down.

It’s a tribute to their creativity, resilience, and the bond we share.

To God be the Glory!

How important was it for each family member to contribute something different to the adventure?

Through the excitement it was truly a joint effort, their little brains were going so fast! I Had the Grandkids problem solving how the story line would flow. I love working with my grandkids, and telling stories with them, we are making books that years from now when I’m no longer here, they will still have.

Were there any adventures or locations that didn’t make it into the final book?

No, this is the very beginning, and anything not used was moved to later in the series. Book 2 is Timekeepers Revenge, released shortly after the 1st book, and that one Baby Artie helped grandma with creating this, Artie came with big tears “I wasn’t done yet, there’s SOOO much more we need to do!” so we did just that and this was just Artie and me. With all his fun and imagination loaded into the story.

Can you give us a peek inside Book 2 of this series? Where will it take readers?

Book 2 is already out (Pocket watch portal: the timekeeper’s revenge), We are working on Book #3 launch: Seed of Tomorrow for a projected launch in Sept 2026. I can tell you that there are eggs involved! Everyone will have to come see what happens to the kids next.

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