What do you do when Amazon cancels your book just days before release—without warning? In this powerful and surprisingly funny episode, Narelle Todd and S.E. Smith share the behind-the-scenes chaos of Pets in Space 10, the 10th-anniversary sci-fi romance anthology that Amazon accidentally deleted right before launch.
They talk candidly about the shock, the scramble, and the emotional toll—but also the lessons in resilience, communication, and grace under fire. From finding creative ways to vent to turning mistakes into marketing moments, this episode is equal parts therapy session and masterclass in calm crisis management.
💫 Whether you're an author, entrepreneur, or just someone who's ever had a big plan derailed, this one's for you.
🎧 Tune in to learn how to stay professional, protect your energy, and rally your community when things go wrong.
👉 Let us know in the comments if you've ever faced a "Zon-sized" setback.
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A huge congratulations and heartfelt thank you to Carol Van Natta — the incredible editor, organizer, and author who kept Pets in Space 10 flying through chaos. Carol, you did an extraordinary job organizing everything and everyone, and we're so grateful for your calm leadership through such a dreadful experience.
And an equally big shout-out to S.E. Smith's amazing fellow authors who rallied together to restart preorders and rebuild momentum: E.G. Manetti, Honey Phillips, Michelle Howard, Pauline Baird Jones, S.J. Pajonas, S.E. Smith, Skye MacKinnon, and Veronica Scott.
Pets in Space 10 is available for a limited time at: https://books2read.com/PISA-10
Nine Interstellar Tales. Nine Unforgettable Romances. Nineteen Adorably Badass Pets.
In this tenth-anniversary edition of PETS IN SPACE®, you'll find smart-mouthed birds, cyber armadillos, tiny dragons, and alien creatures who steal the show — and sometimes save it. Across distant planets, space stations, and magical realms, unlikely heroes and heroines are drawn together by danger, fate... and the meddling of their pet sidekicks. These stories blend swoon-worthy romance with thrilling sci-fi adventure in a way only PETS IN SPACE can deliver.
🐾 Don't miss your chance to escape into the stars with nine sizzling sci-fi romances — each with a pet who will steal your heart and a hero or heroine who will make it race. Grab PETS IN SPACE 10 and get ready to binge beyond the stars!
Pets in Space authors are proud supporters of Hero Dogs, a charity that raises and trains service dogs for disabled veterans and first-responders. 10% of the initial sales go to this excellent nonprofit organization. 🐕
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