Author and publisher Sir Wolfdogg Lanier-French has announced the release of two new titles, now available through the SirWolfdogg.com Bookstore. The books mark the latest additions to his growing body of work, which blends lived American history with a distinctive storytelling voice he calls "scholarly fiction."
The first title, "39 Virtues of Integrity 'n Stuff!," is a work of nonfiction built on more than 65 years of the author's personal and professional experience. Across 39 firsthand historical perspectives spanning the 1950s through 2025, Lanier-French revisits the people, places, and moments that shaped his worldview as a longtime change-agent consultant. Guided by Maya Angelou's belief that courage is the foundation of every other virtue, the book explores respect, forgiveness, and wisdom as practical tools for personal and organizational change. It is a reflective, motivational read for anyone navigating difficult transitions in life or in the workplace. (ISBN 979-8-234-02871-6)
The second title, "Cops & Lovers: Unspoken Truths! (Volume No. 1)," is a work of fiction set in Sircus Junction, a small, old-money town tucked into Virginia's Shenandoah Mountains. The story follows Detective Bishop Calloway, the town's finest homicide investigator and a philosopher at heart, as he struggles to balance his oath to protect and serve against the loyalties of family, faith, and the heart. Written in the author's signature "scholarly fiction" style, which he defines as "unexpressed realities of inner thoughts," the novel invites readers to sit inside each character's biases and values as crime and love collide. (ISBN 979-8-234-00689-9)
Both books reflect Lanier-French's mission to welcome readers into what he calls his "21st Century Literary Crew," offering stories that are as thought-provoking as they are entertaining. The dual release showcases the author's range, from honest personal history to richly imagined fiction, and provides readers with contrasting entry points into his work.
The announcement matters for several reasons. For readers interested in American social history, "39 Virtues of Integrity 'n Stuff!" offers a rare longitudinal perspective: six decades of observation from a consultant who worked inside organizations as they changed. Such firsthand accounts can complement academic histories and give professionals concrete lessons in navigating transitions. For fiction readers, "Cops & Lovers" introduces a new series character and a setting that promises to explore the tension between public duty and private loyalty—themes with broad resonance.
The release also highlights the growing viability of independent publishing. Lanier-French is both author and publisher, and the books are sold directly through his online bookstore rather than exclusively through traditional retail channels. That model gives authors more control over pricing, distribution, and reader relationships, and it allows niche titles—like a memoir structured around 39 virtues—to reach audiences that mainstream publishers might overlook. For the publishing industry, each successful direct-to-consumer launch reinforces a shift toward author-owned platforms.
Finally, the books contribute to ongoing conversations about integrity in leadership and the ethical dilemmas faced by law enforcement, respectively. "39 Virtues" frames integrity as a practical skill set, while "Cops & Lovers" dramatizes the cost of competing loyalties. Both titles are available for purchase now at sirwolfdoggbookstore.com, and readers are encouraged to pick up both to experience the full range of the author's voice.
