We are a small independent publisher based in Murrieta, California, near the heart of Southern California's wine country in neighboring Temecula. From Southern California, we specialize in children's fiction and nonfiction titles, with some occasional adult popular fiction titles. We tend to be drawn to projects with strong, original writing and unique voicing that embrace diverse themes and stories (but without forcing it). Our goal is to provide marketing and distribution platforms that communicate ideas concisely and with transparency. Writing quality matters to us much more than theme popularity destined to fade (i.e., no vampires, zombies, or "girl" trapped in a dystopian future world controlled by evil corporate/political entities, told breathlessly via loosely connected episodes most notable for their numerous improbable plot twists and needlessly gimmicky cliffhangers—thanks).
Benny the Biplane loved to fly! He flew pilots everywhere during the war. But then Benny lost his job. Now he sits in a field with other jobless planes. Benny hopes he can find a new job and fly once again.
CHASING COYOTES recounts the stories of residents in many US cities who have encountered coyotes or suffered the consequences of coyote attacks on themselves or their loved ones. These accounts run the gamut from simple sightings near homes, at parks, and on city streets to coyote attacks on humans.
Gertrude the goat and Toby the tortoise are going fishing at Trout Lake for their Friday adventure. While at the lake, they see a little boy being dragged off by a hungry wolf! They follow the wolf and rescue the little boy, but the wolf doesn't give up. He goes after them, determined to get his lunch back!
Farmer Sam and his son Ryan are taking their prize pig to the county fair. Gertrude and Toby decide they have plenty of time to sneak off the farm for an extra adventure. But Gertrude and Toby soon discover that a giant has captured their friend, the Gingerbread Man! Gertrude and Toby come up with a plan to save him. But the giant, who is sleeping nearby, wakes up during their rescue!
Gertrude the goat and her best friend Toby the tortoise are adventurers. No sitting around on the boring farm for them! They love to explore, and every Friday they sneak off the farm for some extra fun. One Friday, Gertrude and Toby decide to visit the local candy store in town. They discover yummy goodies and treats, but soon find that the treats are not free!? Uh oh!