Since we founded Ashland Creek Press in 2011, we never considered charging a reading fee. As writers ourselves, we knew all too well how quickly fees add up, and we tended to avoid submitting to any publication that charged a reading fee, with the exception of contests. Since we didn’t like paying fees ourselves, we …
Yesterday we celebrated Halloween and the 10-year anniversary of The Lithia Trilogy. Out of Breath launched on Halloween 2011 … followed by The Ghost Runner in 2012 … and on Halloween in 2014, the publication of The Last Mile completed the trilogy. The perfect series for YA and adult readers alike, The Lithia Trilogy is …
Happy Anniversary to bestselling author Gwyn Hyman Rubio’s beautiful novel LOVE & ORDINARY CREATURES, which we published 10 years ago this month. For anyone who hasn’t yet read this extraordinary novel, read more below and click here to get yourself a copy. And, this book about a very opinionated cockatoo is a great book club …
When John and I visited Tasmania, Australia, years ago, we had no idea our favorite souvenir would be a novel. We fell in love with Maria Island (which became the fictional Marbury Island in the book), and especially with the Tasmanian devils, many of whom had been released on the island to give them a …
Back in 2011, we founded Ashland Creek Press to promote environmental awareness through literature — as well as to advocate for awareness, understanding, and protection of animals. We have learned that the more we study animas, the smarter they get. And yet we humans still have a complex relationship with animals. We open our homes …
We are thrilled to once again offer a live Zoom class for Writing for Animals — this one begins on March 2, and we wanted to share a little bit about what you’ll be learning … as well as share some news and successes of our wonderful Writing for Animals alumni. This four-week class features …
John and I had a great chat with Jazzy Vegetarian Laura Theodore on her award-winning podcast. We talked about Ashland Creek Press, the cooking-themed novel The Green & The Red, writing for animals, the oceans and My Last Continent, and so much more. Check out the podcast (on Google, Apple Podcasts, the Mind Body Spirit …
Another year, another Earth Day! As much as we love to celebrate our beloved planet, Earth Day can feel a little sad sometimes, when it seems as though so many people (and especially so many governments) are ignoring the important work that needs to be done to keep our Earth healthy and happy and livable. …