Good Questions
Frequently asked questions
Everything you might want to know before reserving a copy. Anything launch-specific that’s still being finalized is marked clearly below.
CTRL+ALT+HAPPINESS publishes on August 29, 2026. Reserve your copy or join the launch list and we’ll email you as that date approaches, then again when your order ships.
Paperback and ebook editions are confirmed at launch, with an audiobook edition planned (details to follow). On the pre-order page you can tell us which you prefer so we can prioritize accordingly.
The paperback is $19.99 and the ebook is $9.99. Audiobook pricing—TBD—will be confirmed closer to launch. Joining the launch list never costs anything, and reserving your spot today doesn’t commit you to buy.
No. Right now the form simply holds your place and adds you to the launch list—there’s no charge. When paid pre-orders open, you’ll go through a secure checkout and see the price clearly before confirming anything.
Once paid pre-orders are live, you’ll be able to cancel for a full refund any time before your order ships. The final, detailed refund terms—REFUND TERMS TBD—will be published here and at checkout.
Parents, educators, and leaders—anyone responsible for helping kids grow up well in a digital world. It’s written for the non-specialist: no clinical background required. If you’ve ever sensed that screens are shaping the children around you in ways no one quite names, this book is for you.
No. CTRL+ALT+HAPPINESS is explicitly not about restriction or detox. It’s about digital integrity—teaching kids (and ourselves) to notice what technology does in the body and to regulate from that awareness. Presence over prohibition.
M.C. Davis—the pen name of Mike Davis, a U.S. Navy cybersecurity veteran of 22 years and CEO of Merek Security Solutions. He works at the intersection of cybersecurity and cyberpsychology and is a Forever Fellow at the Center for Digital Thriving, Harvard Graduate School of Education. Read more in The Journey Behind the Book.
Yes, bulk options for schools, districts, and organizations are planned. If you’re interested in a classroom or institutional order, reach out via the contact page and we’ll follow up with details.
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