James D O'Brien

James D. O’Brien, known as “Shamus,” hails from Farmington, Connecticut, and is an artist who uses his life experiences and artwork to inspire his storytelling. Grigio's Great Dig Adventures Around the World was his first venture into writing, developed from a simple moment with Grigio, his dog, digging in the yard. As a child, James often imagined digging holes that led to faraway places, a fantasy that has now come to life in his three Grigio's books. Reach out and follow on Instagram at @jamesd.obrien.