FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Author Leslie W.E. Walters is proud to announce the release of Jack and Blaze, a Young Adult fiction novel that follows the extraordinary bond between Jack, a determined young boy, and Blaze, his fierce and loyal dragon companion. The book is now available at https://payhip.com/LeslieweWalters.
Jack and Blaze is a story about perseverance, friendship, and the courage it takes to believe in something — and someone — when the rest of the world does not. At its heart, the novel explores what happens when a boy and a dragon choose to trust each other, and how that bond becomes the foundation for something neither could have achieved alone.
"Writing Jack and Blaze was a way to put into story form the things I have always believed about perseverance and chasing dreams," said author Leslie W.E. Walters. "I wanted young readers to see themselves in Jack — someone who keeps going even when it is hard — and in Blaze, who represents that part of us that is wild, strong, and loyal."
With a background in photography and a lifelong passion for gaming and storytelling, Walters brings a cinematic, visually-driven style to YA fiction. Themes of authenticity, self-belief, and empowerment run throughout the narrative, making Jack and Blaze a resonant read for young adults navigating their own journeys.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Title: Jack and Blaze
Author: Leslie W.E. Walters
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
Format: Digital / eBook / Hardcover / Paperback
Available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DTXFSRPQ
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/224008492-jack-and-blaze
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Leslie W.E. Walters is a storyteller, photographer, and lifelong gamer whose writing sits at the intersection of adventure, authenticity, and emotional truth. His mission is to inspire young readers to believe in their dreams and pursue their passions — no matter the obstacles. He is active on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X, and Facebook.
Contact: Leslie W.E. Walters
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://payhip.com/LeslieweWalters
Jack and Blaze is more than a fantasy novel. It is a coming-of-age story that asks what it truly means to trust, to lead, and to stand by someone the world has written off. For young readers searching for stories that reflect the courage it takes to be different, Jack and Blaze delivers a dragon, a dream, and a reminder that the most powerful bonds are built on faith, not certainty. The novel challenges its readers to look past the surface of what seems impossible and find the will to believe anyway — in themselves, and in those who stand beside them.
