Crickhollow Books
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All Books in Print
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A 1,000-MILE WALK ON THE BEACH
One Woman’s Trek of the Perimeter of Lake Michigan
by Loreen Niewenhuis
$16.95 • Softcover • March 2011
This book traces one woman's 1,000-mile walk around Lake Michigan in 2009. It explores both the geology of the lake and the measure of a person, while exploring the environmental issues of Lake Michigan from a ground-level perspective.
DRIPPING BLOOD CAVE
And Other Ghostly Stories
by Raymond Bial
$13.95 • Softcover • October 2010
Humorous ghost stories for ages 8–12 and up. "A fun collection, and not one to be missed." – Midwest Book Review
FILL-IN-THE-BLANK PLOTTING:
A Guide to Outlining a Novel
Using the Hero’s Journey & Three-Act Structure
by Linda George
$14.00 • Softcover • 2009
Combines the two top proven plot structures: the Hero’s Journey and the Three-Act Structure. For writers seeking a reliable method to create a powerful plot. “Solid information for serious writers.” – Lucille Davis, author of more than 20 books
GRANT WRITING MADE SIMPLE
by Sally Stanton and Laurie Risch
$16 • Softcover • 2009
A quick survival guide for the new grant writer. Learn the basics of grant writing with tips from professionals in the field. ". . . reassures and gives solid advice for grant writers.” – Gerald J. Alred, Professor Emeritus, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
A GUIDE TO FANTASY LITERATURE
Thoughts on Stories of Wonder & Enchantment
by Philip Martin
$16.95 • Softcover • 2009
A look at fantasy literature and why it is so popular today – from blockbuster series like Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and the Narnia tales to modern fiction in dark fantasy, fairy-tale, and magic realism genres.
HOW TO WRITE YOUR BEST STORY
by Philip Martin
$14.95 • Softcover • June 2011
Beginning writers often wonder what it takes to get published. This book looks at what really makes fiction work: good storytelling! This slim book explores three key elements that fuel the magic of story: intriguing eccentricity, delightful details, and satisfying surprises. It's full of tips and techniques to improve your chances of getting your best work published.
THE I LOVE TO WRITE BOOK
Ideas & Tips for Young Writers
by Mary-Lane Kamberg
$16.95 • Softcover • 2008
“An ideal gift for the young potential author in one's life.” Midwest Book Review
A get-started guide for young writers, with tips, techniques, and templates for writing success and satisfaction.
JINGO FEVER
by Stephanie Golightly Lowden
$13.95 • Softcover • October 2011
A middle-grade novel set in 1918 during World War I in a small town in northern Wisconsin, Jingo Fever deals in a quiet, thoughtful way with the effects of anti-ethnic bigotry (towards German-Americans) during wartime.
PLANK ROAD SUMMER
A middle-grade historical novel, with an Underground Railroad subplot
by Hilda and Emily Demuth
$13.95 • Softcover • 2009
"Transports readers back to the sights and sounds, and the dangers and joys, of Wisconsin, 1852. A great choice for young readers who love historical fiction, and for teachers wanting to integrate a novel into classroom studies of the pioneer era." – Kathleen Ernst, award-winning children's book author
PATTON'S LUCKY SCOUT:
The Adventures of a Forward Observer
for General Patton and the Third Army in Europe
by Frank Wayne Martin, with Nancy Martin
$18.95 • Softcover • 2009
A fascinating World War II memoir by a remarkable solider, a scout for General Patton and the famed Third Army on the move across Europe.
SAVING SAILING
by Nicholas D. Hayes
$22 • Softcover • October 2009
$12.99 • eBook • August 2010
“Saving Sailing scores high . . . beautifully capturing the essence of why we sail.” – WindCheck Magazine
A compelling case for choosing to spend free time better through lifelong pastimes like sailing . . . and other free-time pursuits.
A WAR OF HER OWN
A Novel of the World War II Homefront
by Sylvia Dickey Smith
$16.95 • Softcover • September 2010
A tale of wartime passions on the World War II homefront in Orange, Texas, in 1943, with Bea Meade, young mother and lady riveter. "A well-written new book." – Dallas Morning News
Crickhollow Books is an indie publisher based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. We offer books of great stories and practical information for grown-ups and young readers. Some of our books have a Midwestern flavor; all are meant to be enjoyed by anyone, anywhere, anytime. Read and enjoy!