Open for submissions
Emma Has Many Friends
A nine-year-old’s journey to change the world
After the isolation of COVID-19, Emma doesn’t have many friends. She is lonely and anxious to make the world a better place. As she works hard to convince others about the importance of being kind and treating the earth with respect, she is met with hostility. Will Emma find a way to change the world? Will she find friendship?
Nine-year-old Olivia wrote and illustrated this debut story.
JACKSON and the Dragon’s Lair
A story about turning conflict into friendship.
Jackson and Olivia discover a mysterious cave deep in the Unnamed Mountains. While searching for a dragon, they find adventure and the real treasure, friendship.
Coloring Book
Coloring book by Maureen Henry based on her illustrations for the children’s book JACKSON and the Dragon’s Lair. Jackson and Olivia explore a mysterious cave in search of a dragon.
Summer Light
Join naturalist Craig Newberger on a series of multisensory summer field excursions.
Abigail and the American Dream
A children’s book by Allison Romero and Phillip Romero, illustrated by Uğur Köse.
Spring Processional
Join naturalist Craig Newberger in rambling through forests, fields, and wetlands as they awaken in spring, a season teeming with hope.
Abigail’s Christmas Ballerina
A children’s book by Allison Romero, illustrated by Uğur Köse.
Book Two in the Daughters of The King series
A Princess Problem with Pride
Abigail’s Auntie Kristi
A children’s book by Allison Romero, illustrated by Uğur Köse.
Three Gifts For Abigail
A children’s book by Allison Romero, illustrated by Gloria Elliott.
Paperback Comedian
A mystery wrapped in comedy, sci-fi, and romance.
A Princess Problem with Envy
Book One in the Daughters of The King series
The Anti-Cooking Bible
Fifty ways to get out of cooking.
TWO DADS, TWO DAUGHTERS
Four Generations of Art
PEACOCK IN THE PINE TREE
A children’s book by Sandra Cramer, illustrated by Jocelyn Cramer
ADAM’S JOURNAL
A coming-of-age novel by E. C. Flickinger
WHEN BAD THINGS HAPPEN
A children’s book by Sharon M. Devaney, illustrated by E. C. Flickinger
THE VERY FIRST DAY EVER
A children’s book by Sharon M. Devaney, illustrated by E. C. Flickinger
GRACKLE PUBLISHING
We are a little fish in the publishing pond–actually, a grackle is a bird, not a fish. Anyway, we have a dream to help new authors and poets find their fins, er, wings.
Our zoo of books includes:
A coming-of-age novel, Adam’s Journal, by E. C. Flickinger. Some people think it’s full of humor, but it also has many other stripes: teenage angst, social commentary, original poetry and even a picture or two––guess you could call it a zebra.
A children’s book, The Very First Day Ever, by Sharon M. Devaney. Sharon’s book (aka “The Owl”) is unique in that it contains both a short story and poetry: a wise book for children to revisit again and again as they grow.
A children’s book, When Bad Things Happen, written by Sharon M. Devaney and illustrated by E. C. Flickinger. Sharon’s second book, intended for older children, ages 8-12, urges us to be the light that shines through the darkness that surrounds us today.
A children’s book, Peacock in the Pine Tree, written by Sandra Cramer and illustrated by Jocelyn Cramer. The Cramer creation, “Peacock,” celebrates all the wonders waiting for us in our own backyards.
A four generation art book, Two Dads, Two Daughters, shares the Flickinger / Wimberley family’s love for art. The compilation, code name “Flamingo,” includes the works of Paul H. Flickinger, Jr., E. C. Flickinger, Sarah F. Wimberley, and Olivia M. Wimberley.
A humorous gift book, The Anti-Cooking Bible: 50 Ways To Get Out Of Cooking, written and illustrated by Maureen Ann Clarke. Maureen’s book, code name Anteater, shares a creative menu of appetizers, house specials, and à la carte items sure to entice those who strive to avoid cooking at all costs.
A children’s book, A Princess Problem with Envy, written by Renee Joiner and illustrated by Connie Eimer. Their wonderful “Butterfly/Squirrel” collaboration brings us Book One in the Daughters of the King series.
A novella trilogy, Paperback Comedian, written by E. C. Flickinger. A mystery wrapped in comedy, sci-fi, and romance. “Giraffe” is the first title delivered under our new Hilltop imprint.
A children’s book, Three Gifts For Abigail, written by Allison Romero and illustrated by Gloria Elliott. “Elephant” shares a memorable Easter story.
A children’s book, Abigail’s Auntie Kristi, written by Allison Romero and illustrated by Uğur Köse. “Panda” shares a special adventure that begins and ends with a hug.
A children’s book, A Princess Problem with Pride, written by Renee Joiner and illustrated by Connie Eimer. This creative collaboration (code named “Lion/Unicorn”) brings us Book Two in the Daughters of the King series.
A children’s book, Abigail’s Christmas Ballerina, written by Allison Romero and illustrated by Uğur Köse. “Horse” shares how Mommy’s special Christmas ornament peaks Abigail’s curiosity.
Spring Processional (code named “Osprey”) invites you to join naturalist Craig Newberger in rambling through forests, fields, and wetlands as they awaken in spring, a season teeming with hope.
A children’s book, Abigail and the American Dream, by Allison and Phillip Romero where Abigail shares the strength and perseverance of her diverse ancestors.
Summer Light takes us on a series of multisensory summer field excursions with naturalist Craig Newberger.
A children’s book, JACKSON and the Dragon’s Layer, by E. C. Flickinger where Jackson and Olivia discover a mysterious cave deep in the Unnamed Mountains. While searching for a dragon, they find adventure and the real treasure, friendship.
A coloring book by Maureen Henry based on her illustrations for the children’s book JACKSON and the Dragon’s Lair. Jackson and Olivia explore a mysterious cave in search of a dragon.
A children’s book, Emma Has Many Friends, by Olivia Wimberley. After the isolation of COVID-19, Emma doesn’t have many friends. She is lonely and anxious to make the world a better place. As she works hard to convince others about the importance of being kind and treating the earth with respect, she is met with hostility. Will Emma find a way to change the world? Will she find friendship?
So that’s our story: fish, bird, zebra, owl, peacock, flamingo, anteater, butterfly, squirrel, giraffe, elephant, panda, lion, unicorn, horse, osprey, and dragon.
We’d love to grow fast and help many more potential authors, so give us a shout; we’re listening.
Sincerely,
Grackle