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Explore the stories of resilience, friendship, and dreams through the vision of Daryl Anthony, where every journey is an unforgettable adventure. His storytelling invites readers to see themselves in every challenge, triumph, and moment of hope.

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The Lot. The Team. The Game of Their Lives.

Step onto the cracked neighborhood lot where legends are born.
Watch the Hot Steppers face rivals, discover their own strength,
and prove you don’t need a perfect field to play a perfect game.

Friendship. Courage. Heart. It all kicks off here.

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The Hot Steppers: A Story of Grit, Friendship, and the Power of the Lot

A middle-grade novel by Daryl Anthony

On a cracked neighborhood lot, a group of fierce, funny girls discover the true meaning of teamwork, courage, and showing up, no matter who’s watching.

The Hot Steppers follows Simmie, Maya “Brew,” Trina, and their teammates as they transform an abandoned lot into their own soccer battleground. Through rivalries, street-tough games, and unexpected friendships, they learn that greatness isn’t about fancy fields, it’s about heart.

“Keep showing up and those whispers turn into warnings. They’ll stop saying Who are they? and start saying Watch out.”

What Readers Are Saying

"An inspiring and heartfelt story! I couldn’t put it down."

Sarah Thompson

"A perfect mix of sports and friendship. Truly uplifting!"

Emily Davis

"The Hot Steppers made me believe in the power of teamwork and resilience."

James Reed

"A must-read for anyone who loves a good underdog story!"

Lily Matthews

"I loved how the characters grew and overcame obstacles. So relatable!"

Chris Brown

"A powerful story of friendship, strength, and soccer. Highly recommend!"

Natalie Lopez

Discover Daryl Anthony’s books, filled with heartfelt moments, humor, and unforgettable characters that will stay with you long after you turn the last page.

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Meet The Characters

⭐ Simmie (Captain)

“We don’t need perfect turf. We make the lot perfect.”
(Steady leader who speaks with quiet authority.)

⭐ Maya “Brew” (Comic spark)

“Too much is just enough.”
(Her self-aware, fearless motto—straight from her banter with the team.)

⭐ Trina (Quiet strategist)

“Silence isn’t weakness. It’s how I see the whole field.”

⭐ Jenna (Fierce competitor)

“If the ball’s loose, it’s already mine.”

⭐ Zara (The Vault / secret fact-dropper)

“Ask me anything—I probably already know it.”

⭐ Santi (Graceful playmaker)

“Soccer speaks every language. I just listen.”

⭐ Layla (Underrated finisher)

“I don’t talk much—I let the net make the noise.”

⭐ Coach Mel (Mentor)

“You keep showing up, those whispers turn into warnings.”
(One of her many motivational gems.)

⭐ Mr. Otis (Neighborhood elder)

“Showing up when nobody’s making you—that’s where greatness hides.”

The Hot Steppers

Grit, friendship, and game-day fire, right on a cracked city lot.

When Simone “Simmie” and her crew claim an abandoned blacktop as their home field, nobody expects much. No uniforms. No fancy turf. Just busted sneakers, duct-taped cones, and a dream big enough to fill the whole neighborhood.

But word spreads. Rivals show up. Whispers turn into warnings: Watch out for the girls from the lot.

With every bruising match and late-night practice, Simmie, Maya “Brew,” Trina, and the rest of the Hot Steppers discover that greatness isn’t about the scoreboard, it’s about heart.

When the city tournament bracket drops, they’re staring down the league’s richest, toughest team. Win or lose, the Hot Steppers are ready to prove one thing:

You don’t need a perfect field to play a perfect game.

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