Shapato Publishing, LLC


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Shapato Publishing, LLC was founded in 2007 by Jean Tennant. Located in tiny Everly, Iowa (pop.624). Shapato is dedicated to representing the voices of the Midwest, offering a forum for new writers to see their work in print and in which to be proud of the finished product. Being a small, fairly new company, we at SP take on only those projects in which we truly believe.

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Men Among Giants    by Kent Krause
Price: $5.99 USD. 78280 words. Published by Shapato Publishing, LLC  on August 16, 2011. .

Sam Judge of the Lincoln Giants is one of the top pitching prospects in the minor leagues. His dark mane, burly physique, and feral glare intimidate batters even before they face his wicked repertoire of pitches. Brian “Boo” Carter is barely hanging on to his spot in the Giants rotation. He wrestles with a lack of confidence, a nonexistent curve and his feelings for Eileen -Sam’s girlfriend.
Truth be Told    by Robert Pritchard
Price: $2.99 USD. 79340 words. Published by Shapato Publishing, LLC  on June 7, 2011. .

Nicodemus was one of the few Pharisees to follow Jesus. He gave up everything, including being the next High Priest, for the Christ. Nicodemus comes under fire from his colleagues, yet stays the course finding peace and happiness. Nicodemus reveals a rough and tumble young Jesus who loves life.
The Island Calls    by Teresa Garrido Roberts
Price: $2.99 USD. 42910 words. Published by Shapato Publishing, LLC  on April 29, 2011. .

In 1972, Felix Garrido, the Guam-born father of Teresa and Peggy Garrido, extracts from three-year-old Teresa a promise to always take care of her sister. Teresa vows that she will, and their father walks out of their lives. Always with thoughts of her father in the back of her mind, Teresa, as an adult, sets out to find him. What she finds instead is that her father had lead a dangerous life.
Amber Waves of Grain    by Jean Tennant
Price: $2.99 USD. 46280 words. Published by Shapato Publishing, LLC  on April 29, 2011. .

Following the popular Midwest series, this third volume features thirty-eight nostalgic stories by authors from Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, Michigan and more. Containing stories as diverse as "The Singing Silo," about a young girl's entertainment on the farm, to "Journey Through the Valley of Death," there's something here to please, and captivate, every reader.
Red & the Wolfe: A Lake Okoboji Fable    by Jean Tennant
Price: $2.99 USD. 62500 words. Published by Shapato Publishing, LLC  on April 27, 2011. .

Riley Harrison has traveled to her grandmother’s house in Iowa, where she plans to visit for a week...or so she thinks. Once there she meets Aaron Wolfe, a beguiling local restaurant owner and entrepreneur. Can she trust him? Or is Aaron trying to get close to her only so he can get his hands on her grandmother's property?
Life with my Wife: The Memoir of an Imperfect Man    by Roger Stoner
Price: $2.99 USD. 51780 words. Published by Shapato Publishing, LLC  on April 26, 2011. .

Roger Stoner’s column, “Roger’s Remarks” was published for fifteen years in the Peterson Patriot, a small-town newspaper. The column broached subjects ranging from serious editorials to humorous observations, the most popular of which were inspired by the ordinary, day-to-day experiences of life as a married man.
Walking Beans Wasn't Something You Did With Your Dog    by Jean Tennant
Price: $2.99 USD. 38770 words. Published by Shapato Publishing, LLC  on April 26, 2011. .

Inside these pages you’ll find 30 heartwarming, funny and dramatic stories about life in the Midwest, ranging from the days after the Depression to the more recent past. Stories such as “Cyrano the Pig” and “The Great Snowman War of 1952” will have you laughing out loud, while “Stars in the Window” will bring back memories of widespread patriotism and rationing during WWII.
Knee High by the Fourth of July    by Jean Tennant
Price: $2.99 USD. 43840 words. Published by Shapato Publishing, LLC  on August 1, 2010. .

Within these pages you'll find thirty-three heartwarming, funny and dramatic stories about life in the Midwest. The authors' ages range from twelve to eight-seven, yet their words share a universal theme of nostalgia and a love of storytelling. Whatever your reading mood, there's a story here for you.
The Earth Abides    by Betty Taylor
Price: $2.99 USD. 34430 words. Published by Shapato Publishing, LLC  on July 31, 2010. .

Betty Taylor has put together a memorable assortment of poems and essays, a look at the days of two-seaters and rubbering on party lines, with humor offsetting the more serious pieces. She writes of former students, and casts a ruthless light on her own struggles. Readers will applaud the talents of an author who skillfully articulates life's ups and downs.
Good Fences    by Marshall Crane
Price: $2.99 USD. 57240 words. Published by Shapato Publishing, LLC  on July 29, 2010. .

Rick Burns has given up on personal relationships. Hurt by love, he's now a burned-out high school teacher planning to remove himself from his profession, until two of his students are murdered by a fellow classmate.Rick becomes involved in bittersweet revenge. Rick, who's built up a personal fence against his emotions, finds himself wondering if he could possibly fall in love again.


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