More about Crickhollow Books

Crickhollow Books is an independent book publisher of quality nonfiction and fiction, based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. We publish titles for adult and young readers – appealing, effective, and influential books with a lasting, positive impact.

Although we aren’t exclusively Midwestern in subject matter, we are Midwestern in spirit.

Our books are neighborly, down-to-earth, and practical, but always have time to share a good story, well told.

Current interests include instructional guides for writers; books on history, culture, and outdoors/adventure; and, for young readers, historical novels with a strong sense of place and cultural heritage.

What We Publish
In nonfiction, one focus is to develop a series of practical guides for writers (books and booklets). We also look for thought-provoking, entertaining books on nature, history, cultural heritage, and spirituality topics, and as well as other instructional how-to books to serve personal and professional needs.

In fiction, we are looking for a diverse range of literary, commercial, and genre fiction, including chapter books for young readers, also works for adult readers.

In all cases, we are focused on works that are rich in stories, sense of place, positive values, and (especially in nonfiction), of genuine value to readers.

About our Name
A crick is a little stream . . . tiny, but overflowing with a rich sense of place, a wonderful spot to visit for those who live nearby.

A hollow (related to the word “hole”) is a small valley in the hills . . . often with a nice creek.

Crickhollow = a neighborly place online.
Drop by anytime and celebrate the fellowship of friendly conversations, good books, and great stories.

(And no, it’s not Creekhollow – we prefer the folksy “crick” to the more formal, if equally small, “creek.”)

Affiliation
Crickhollow Books is an imprint (i.e., the publishing sub-program) of Great Lakes Literary, LLC, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, directed by Philip Martin. Awards won by the director for past book productions include the Banta Award, Benjamin Franklin Award, Small Press Book Award, Wisconsin Nonfiction Book of the Year, and finalist recognition for Independent Publishers Award, Great Lakes Book Award, Minnesota Book Award, and other honors.

To Contact Us
If you have a project you feel might be of interest to Crickhollow Books, please contact the director by email with brief query letter.

Email your query to:
Philip Martin, Editorial Director
email address: info [at] crickhollowbooks.com
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