Blue skies and clouds at top and an ocean and island with trees visible in the distance. Pink Alligator tails stick out on the corners.

The Float Test

The Float Test (Mariner Books) follows four semi-estranged siblings reunited under unfortunate circumstances — the death of their mother. Jenn, Fred, Jude, and George are each dealing with their own struggles as they try to come together in the sweltering Florida heat. Secrets, love, and betrayal all play a role as this story unfolds and ultimately paints a picture of how complicated a family can truly be. The novel reflects on the power of family ties for better and for worse.  

Paw in print

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The January 2026 cover of PAW, featuring a man and a woman and the headline "Empower Couple."
The Latest Issue

January 2026

Giving big with Kwanza Jones ’93 and José E. Feliciano ’94; Elizabeth Tsurkov freed; small town wonderers.