Werewolves and Cheeseburgers
Youth Adult Novel
Seaside was not a cheerful town.
It had fog that lingered, rain that seemed personal, and old warnings people repeated with the exhausted politeness of those who had already been ignored.
Violet Finch had no reason to like the place. She had arrived with Nonna, a grief too large for her age, and very little patience for a town where even the school mascot was a sardine.
Then the trouble started.
A body was found. Then another.
The grown-ups blamed weather, animals, bad luck, and anything else that did not require saying the old stories out loud. But Violet had begun to notice things she could not explain. Strange dreams. Strange instincts. Strange moments when the world seemed sharper, hungrier, and much too close.
With her best friend Oliver, sharp-eyed Alex, and a few salty locals who were not nearly as unhelpful as they pretended to be, Violet starts digging into Seaside’s oldest secrets.
This proves to be a mistake.
Werewolf and Cheeseburgers is a darkly funny seaside mystery about grief, friendship, folklore, and the unfortunate discovery that some towns do not keep their monsters in the past.
The potential cover artwork above is authentically crafted and not generated by AI.
Given my background in marketing and innovation, I've also been contemplating alternative avenues for publicity, envisioning ways to draw attention to the novel should it find its way to publication.
Video game
Imagine a game blending the charm of '80s "Tapper" with an alluring twist. You're a server dishing out cheeseburgers, but these burgers turn patrons into wolves. As you progress, you switch between good and mischief, creating wolves or crafting antidote burgers to cure them. Pixel art and a synth soundtrack amp up the nostalgia. It's a dynamic, strategic journey that captures the essence of '80s gaming with a unique modern twist.
An example of a retro pixelated character.
Video Game + Partnerships + Customer Awards
Elevate the concept of cheeseburger appreciation by establishing innovative partnerships within the fast food industry. These partnerships will be geared towards introducing a unique blend of virtual and physical experiences for the coveted Cheeseburger Excellence Awards. By synergizing the convenience of fast food with the excitement of recognition, we can create a captivating initiative that engages both customers and establishments alike. Attaining these awards becomes achievable through mastery of the video game, where players navigate the world of transforming cheeseburgers and earn recognition for their skill and dedication. This harmonious fusion of gastronomy and gaming forms an unparalleled avenue for enjoyment and achievement.
