Category: In the News
So, You Want to Publish Your Book? (Workshop)
So, You Want to Publish Your Book?
Author, Speaker, Healer, Teacher?
We have a new workshop for you. Also, see the video below. First thing you must know: we’re different as a publisher. Our first concern is helping you as an author (or other creative) develop the mindset and carer path that will help you reach out to your audience and readers, building a stable future. It’s not just about “writing a book.” Rather, we’re about helping you succeed with your next book…and beyond.
We focus on publishing nonfiction books in the areas of the arts and creativity. We also publish kids’ books and collections of world tales. We do not publish fiction such as novels outside of some collections of stories. Regardless of your genre, our workshop will help you come to understand your modern publishing options.
Let’s Start With Some Truths.
“I want to publish a book.”
We know you have the dream. We’re authors and speakers, too.
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Tucson Festival of Books 2021! Virtual Live!
New News!! We’re happy to tell you that we’ll be in the virtual exhibit hall for 2021 (virtual) Tucson Festival of Books this year. We’ll be live streaming interviews with authors and illustrators, classes, and storytelling throughout the weekend of March 6 and 7. Watch for information! Pop over and SUBSCRIBE to our Youtube channel to get the updates on all the live presentations.
Seeking Some Specific Book Queries
First, please note: We do not accept unsolicited manuscripts. So, please read this before you submit anything at all:
We are currently seeking submissions for two specific projects here at Small-Tooth-Dog Publishing. We’re developing (picture books for kids) and also (preteen reading for, um, preteens) that have either the subject/theme of “oceanography” or “kindness and caring.” You may interpret those themes broadly. We are a diverse company with a variety of options for producing content and we have some specific marketing projects and goals in mind.
Again, please do not send an unsolicited manuscript to us. It will be deleted or trashed if you have not first sent a query letter and had your manuscript requested.
First- subscribe to our mailing list (on this page) to stay up-to-date on our projects.
Then, send your simple query letter (less is more, friends) via email to: doghouse@smalltoothdog.com and use the subject line, “book query.” Thanks.
First-time authors are welcome. Please note our Mission Statement below so you’ll understand how we operate and to be sure our values align with yours:
Mission Statement:
We are a small, niche-based publishing company in Arizona.
We publish books on the arts and creativity for adults and kids.
We want to build personally-rewarding and profitable relationships with our authors, illustrators, and staff.
We are a diverse, friendly, and welcoming company supporting and incorporating members (and allies) of marginalized communities.
We want to encourage you to pursue your purpose in life.
Award, Too! “Don’t Throw Me in the Cholla Patch” Receives Storytelling World Honors
And! Marc Severson’s “Don’t Throw Me in the Cholla Patch” gets an Honor (honorable mention) in the 2020 Storytelling World Honors event. We’re proud of this unique and quirky book (with Francesco Orazzini’s great art) and can’t wait to bring the next book in the series in late 2020 or early 2021.
Seasonal Schedule 2019.
Our staff wishes you a fine slate of the Winter Holidays of Light and Family. With our team spread out in both hemispheres, we know it may or may not actually be winter where you are. Nonetheless, best wishes to you in the time of the solstice.
We’re running a very light schedule. Everything is moving forward, but if you call the office, you might not get someone to answer. Feel free to email us at staff@smalltoothdog.com between now and January 2nd. There are still a few Instagram and Twitter posts that will pop up. Come follow along if you’d like.
Tickets for all events (both free and gated) can still be purchased at this Eventbrite page or this Eventbrite page.
We’re looking forward to many more books in 2020 and some fantastic events offering education and entertainment.
Thank you all (customers, staff, authors, and Illustrators) for a great 2019. We’re happy to be on this journey with you in 2020.
Happy Thanksgiving 2019
From our team to you, happy Thanksgiving to our U.S. friends and family. For the rest of you, may you have some wonderful moments of gratitude this week. Peace.
Arizona Library Annual Conference 2019! #AZLA2019
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We’re Here!
We’re here to tell you that it is all about to get Arizona Library Association annual conference in this space. (Tucson, November 7, 8, 9, 2019) It’s almost time, men and women! Vendor booth, cool swag, these limited edition buttons (new for this year!!), TWO workshops, author-illustrator panel, and MOAR books!!! You need to watch this space or take a vacation from our space because we are THRILLED to be back at #AZLA2019 hanging with librarians. You know, the people working to keep information free, open, and available? These are #Librarians!!! For the Win!!!
We’ll see you at the AZLA Conference in November 2019.
The Arizon Library Association Annual Conference
Tucson Convention Center.
Tucson Arizona.
November 7 8 9, 2019. Stop by our booth for some free stuff, a storytelling game, and more information!
WORKSHOP! THURSDAY 11AM GILA ROOM: MARC SEVERSON TEACHES STORYTELLING
WORKSHOP: SO YOU WANT TO PUBLISH A CHILDREN’S BOOK? (Panel!) 245PM Thursday. November 7, 2019! GREENLEE Room
Independent Bookstores! See Us in the Latest Catalog!
Bookstores and Buyers. Look for us in the latest FALL 2019 Indie Catalog hitting Independent Bookstores Now! You’ll find us on page 21, featuring some of our great books! Buyers: Order direct from us when you open a trade account (we’re easy) with your store’s Email address. Please contact us directly for POS swag as needed. We’re here to help.
Find Our Books Here or via Ingram.
From Audience to Zeal: The ABCs of Finding, Crafting, and Telling a Great Story.
Don’t Throw Me in the Cholla Patch: A Woodrat and Coyote Adventure.
The Fox and the Crow: Art and Stories Inspired by Aesop.
Kids’ Ultimate Guide to Creating Great Stories for Writing and Telling.
“Don’t Throw Me in the Cholla Patch” featured on Publishers Weekly Cover
(Press Release) An Arizona-based book from The Small-Tooth-Dog Publishing Group is one of only a handful of titles from Independent Publishers to appear on the September 2, 2019, cover of “Publishers Weekly” magazine. “Don’t Throw Me in the Cholla Patch,” written by Tucson’s Marc Severson and illustrated by Francesco Orazzini, was chosen as one of just 17 books from a curated field of 40 books. The book, an original folktale designed for older children features the plants and animals of the Sonoran Desert as two desert-dwelling tricksters face off in a battle of wits over who gets dinner and who is dinner. Learn more at chollapatch.com
Sean Buvala, the publisher at The Small-Tooth-Dog Publishing Group, says, “We’re honored to be on the ‘Publishers Weekly’ magazine featuring the works of independent publishers the world over. PW is considered the ‘bible of book publishing business’ and features the work of the publishing industry at all levels.”
“Don’t Throw Me in the Cholla Patch” features artwork by Italian illustrator Francesco Orazzini. The story is by Marc Severson of Tucson, Arizona. Featuring a battle of wits between hungry Coyote and the small-but-chatty Woodrat the Packrat, the two meet up under the moonlight in the Sonoran Desert. Will Woodrat be able to talk his way out of this or is he in for a thorny end? The book is intended for kids in the elementary middle grades.
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