Welcome to
Crickhollow Books!


Crickhollow Books (launched October 2008) is an indie book publisher, based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

We publish a variety of fiction and nonfiction, as long as it is good writing and has good purpose. We might not be able to change the world in large ways . . . but maybe we can in small ways, one reader at a time.

We look forward to giving you a great reading experience!

OUR NEWEST TITLE:

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A WAR OF HER OWN
A Novel of the World War II Homefront
by Sylvia Dickey Smith
A tale of wartime passions on the World War II homefront in Orange, Texas, in 1943, as Bea Meade, young mother and lady riveter, seeks to discover who she really is.

RECENT BESTSELLING TITLES:

I Love To Write Book, by Mary-Lane Kamberg
THE I LOVE TO WRITE BOOK:
Ideas & Tips for Young Writers
by Mary-Lane Kamberg
“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.


Grant Writing Made Simple, by Sally Stanton and Laurie Risch
Grant Writing Made Simple
by Sally Stanton & Laurie Risch
A quick survival guide for the new grant writer. Learn the basics of grant writing with tips from professionals in the field. "Grant Writing Made Simple . . . reassures and gives solid advice for grant writers.” – Gerald J. Alred, Professor Emeritus, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee


Saving Sailing, by Nicholas D. Hayes
Saving Sailing
by Nicholas D. Hayes
“Saving Sailing scores high . . . beautifully capturing the essence of why we sail.” – WindCheck Magazine
A compelling case for choosing lifelong pastimes like sailing . . . or other rewarding free-time pursuits.


Plank Road Summer, by Hilda and Emily Demuth
PLANK ROAD SUMMER
by Hilda and Emily Demuth
"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


A Guide to Fantasy Literature, by Philip Martin
A GUIDE TO FANTASY LITERATURE:
Thoughts on Stories of Wonder & Enchantment
by Philip Martin
A look at this branch of 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.