Welcome to Harmony

Human.

Supernatural.

Everyone deserves a place to call home.

Welcome to Harmony.

Like all thirteen-year-olds, Dillon just wants to fit in, but being a werewolf makes that an even greater challenge than normal. After almost being discovered by some neighbors in their old neighborhood, Dillon's parents move all the way to Harmony, in Northern California, hoping to protect their son and keep his condition a secret, no matter how ashamed it might make Dillon feel. However, it turns out Dillon might have caught a break when he learns he is not the only supernatural being in Harmony. Some readily embrace him, while others view him as a threat.

The greatest danger Dillon has to face though is his parents discovering the truth about Harmony. They are already disappointed in having a werewolf for a son. Learning that other supernaturals exist in Harmony could cause them to run again, even though Dillon not only fits in with the folks in Harmony but has been able to flourish there as well.

Winner Teen-Category 2015 ONEBOOKAZ writing competition

2016 Self-e Selection Library Journal

READ. WRITE. REBEL!
An Interview with Dan O'Mahony, author of the Horror in Harmony series. 

* So without giving away any spoilers, what can readers expect from Welcome to Harmony?

I've always had a thing for werewolves, and I wanted a protagonist that was a young one. I think it can be a potent metaphor for adolescence, going through a "change" that you can't quite understand or control. I also think it can be a metaphor for alienation, you know, feeling different on the inside than everyone else.

* I like it. Very literary.

Thanks. I prefer to write very character-centered stories. If that qualifies as literary, I'll take it.

* What else can we expect from Welcome to Harmony? No spoilers!

It takes place in a small town that is filled with secrets. Let's just say there are different supernatural communities living in Harmony, and my protagonist, Dillon, is introduced to them so he learns he is part of a larger supernatural world.

* He finds a place to fit in. I like it. That's very important for kids that age.

I think that's important for everyone at every age. 

* True. So acceptance and belonging are some themes in the book. What are some others?

No spoilers. Dillon becomes part of a very diverse group of friends that cross the supernatural-spectrum: werewolves, witches, vampires, and even a ghost. So I guess friendship and diversity can be considered themes as well.

* Nice. Anything else?

Family too. Dillon's parents aren't exactly thrilled to have a son that's a werewolf. There are other family dynamics to explore in the book as well.

* I like it. Where do you expect to go from here?

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