It’s here.


Hi Reader,

It’s launch day.

Animal Mayhem: When Wild Things Go Wilder is officially out in the world.

Twenty-four true stories.
Animals behaving brilliantly and badly.
Humans who believed they were in charge.

Including me.

The story I mentioned last fall — the one that started over coffee and disappeared into a drawer — now has a proper home in print.

It involves a beloved pet, a confident assumption, and the kind of mistaken identity that only improves with time.

Gina Ramsey has curated something genuinely joyful. She builds community around every book she touches. Celebrating this project means celebrating her.

If you love animal stories that are wild, witty, and occasionally chaotic, this one’s for you.

👉 Grab your copy here: [ORDER HERE]

When you read my story, I’d love to know: have you ever been completely certain… and completely wrong?

Best,

PS: Stories don’t belong in drawers. If you’re ready to shape yours — on the page or on your website — that’s work I do every day.

Judi 411 | Judi Harrington

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