Oct082016

FOR RELEASE – October 8, 2016

Max and the Storyteller

Written by Shannon Gambino
Illustrated by Shannon Gambino and the
Toledo Lucas County Public Library’s Illustrating Geniuses
Print, October 8, 2016


HodgePodge Press is proud to present:
Max and the Storyteller.

Available October 8, 2016, in print format on Amazon.com, on multiple online retailers, and in bookshops.

Autographed print copies available online through HodgePodge Press’ Universe On A Shelf.

“In a good bookroom you feel in some mysterious way that you are absorbing the wisdom contained in all of the books through your skin, without even opening them.” ~ Mark Twain

The continuous universe stretches beyond the mind’s understanding
Tickling the outer recesses of the imagination …
Is there life beyond Earth?
Where do creatures reside when not invading our dreams?
Time and space, portals and wormholes
Storytellers crisscross the galaxies for the ultimate adventures
While worlds inhabited with intelligent life search the same.
~S.G.~

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Feb152015

FOR RELEASE – February 16, 2015

Leo the Three-Toed Sloth Loses His Way

Written and Illustrated by Shannon Gambino
E-book and Print, February 16, 2015


Leo the Three-Toed SlothHodgePodge Press is proud to present the third book in the The Amazon Rainforest Series:
Leo the Three-Toed Sloth Loses His Way.

Available February 16, 2015, in e-book format on Amazon and print format from Amazon, online retailers, and bookshops.

Autographed print copies available through HodgePodge Press.

 

“There never was any heart truly great and generous, that was not also tender and compassionate.” ~ Robert Frost

Lost in the blackness of a moonless eve
Darkness envelops; hope scattering on a breeze
But in the midst of heartache, a peace spills into the soul
Memories of past loved ones take control
They glow, flit, and dance with delight
Surrounding the lost in a brilliant light –
A multitude of fireflies pulsing in their fractal rhythm, ne’er alone
Chasing the darkness and guiding the way home
Cicadas burst forth in a musical majestic chorus
Their songs ricocheting off the trees throughout the forest
~S.G.~

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Feb152015

FOR RE-RELEASE – February 16, 2015

Alexis the Spider Monkey in the Wild Rescue Mission

Written and Illustrated by Shannon Gambino
E-book and Print, May 17, 2014


Alexis the Spider MonkeyHodgePodge Press proudly presents the second book in the The Amazon Rainforest Series:
Alexis the Spider Monkey in the Wild Rescue Mission.

Available for re-release February 16, 2015, in e-book format on Amazon and print format from Amazon, online retailers, and bookshops.

Autographed print copies available through HodgePodge Press.

 

“Though she be but little, she is fierce!” A Midsummer Night’s Dream ~ William Shakespeare

Living in the Amazon rainforest can be quite fun yet scary
Camouflaged by the foliage on the forest’s floor, predators stalk their prey
Dangers prowl and accidents happen, night and day
But the courage of three sets a young captive free.
~S.G.~

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Aug192014

King and Other Chilling Tales

FOR RELEASE – August 22, 2014

King and Other Chilling Tales

E-book and Print, August 22, 2014

A collection of six adrenaline-pumping stories by dark fiction author, Jason Thacker. Within the pages of this book you’ll fight against legions of the dead and fierce monsters of myth that roam the mysterious Appalachian forests. From the vicious Mothman prowling for blood, and the Wampus Cat stalking a man in his own backyard, to The Deadin exacting revenge on grave robbers, this compilation will keep you on the edge of your seat until the bitter end.

“Get ready, my avid readers of short horror. Jason Thacker has compiled some bone-chilling tales of frightful delights in his new collection. You’re about to be plunged into some crazy stuff here. Two bony thumbs up from the evil Jester and myself.” ~Charles Day, Bram Stoker Award®-nominated author of THE LEGEND OF THE PUMPKIN THIEF, DEEP WITHIN, and HUNT FOR THE GHOULISH BARTENDER

“Jason Thacker is a horror writer to watch. His prose is smooth, intense, and chilling. If you like horror, you owe it to yourself to check this book out.” ~Eric S. Brown, author of the BIGFOOT WAR series, and co-author of the KAIJU APOCALYPSE series

 

Available August 22, 2014, in e-book format on Amazon and print format from Amazon, online retailers, and bookshops. Both formats available through HodgePodge Press.

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Mar262014

Ryan The Black Caiman and His Unusual Friends

Written and Illustrated by Shannon Gambino
Print, April 1, 2014. E-book, April 7, 2014

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HodgePodge Press is proud to present its first children’s book in The Amazon Rainforest Series. Available in e-book format (April 7th) on Amazon and print format from Amazon, online retailers, and bookshops.

 

 

Please join us on Facebook as we have a month-long event to benefit the rainforest charity of my son’s choice and The Little Light Project. For the month of April, all proceeds are being donated to these two non-profit organizations!
HodgePodge Press Teams Up With The Little Light Project

Comments from students who have been beta reading the book:

Kindergarten (5-6 year olds)
Loved how “cute the spider monkey is.”
Loved ALL of the animals, especially Ryan, Shannon and Alexis…
“Loved them because they were good friends.”
“Can we read this again …tomorrow?”
“When are Ryan’s brothers coming back to visit him…where have they gone? Can I see them?”

Second Grade (7-8 year olds)
“Loved that their friend protected them.”
All went “WHOA!” when they slipped off of Ryan’s back.

Third Grade (8-9 year olds)
“The piranha was like a bully and they helped him to become nicer.”
“Your friend should really make this a book!”Ryan-BackCover

 

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Nov032013

Welcome to HodgePodge Press

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Indie authors have spent most of their free time writing their stories and trying to make their mark on the written world. Copy editing, beta reading, and book designing are services many struggling authors cannot afford.
 
HodgePodge Press can help ease some of the burden of self-publishing by offering economical services. We respect the author’s voice and can customize our editing services to fit the need.
 
 
~Shannon
 
 

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