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Celebrating Our Story 17 Years Later
On April 3rd of 2009, we published our first indie book without any expectations. We simply wanted to share a story. Over time, that one book led to another, and then another, until eventually we found ourselves building what is now 4 Oak Books. Itās been a slow, steady, and simple kind of growth. We followed our curiosity, writing and illustrating stories. Today, weāre taking a moment to look back at where it all started. Where Our Name Comes From The name 4 Oak Books comes from a real oak tree in the woods. It’s an old, overgrown tree shaped like the number 4. Years before (maybe centuries ago), someone…
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An Excerpt from the Upcoming Scifi Novel: Alien Nation
The world changed the day they arrived. Not with fire or destructionābut with a quiet, calculated takeover that no one saw coming. Iām sharing an exclusive 10 chapter excerpt from Alien Nation, and you can download it free through BookFunnel right now. This is the opening glimpse into a story of invasion, resistance, and the thin line between survival and surrender. In this excerpt, youāll step into a world where: – Humanity has already lost the first battle – The invaders arenāt merely monstersātheyāre strategists – Trust is dangerous, and silence is a weapon – One spark of rebellion could change everything If you enjoy tense, fastāmoving sciāfi with high…
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New! The Lost Lake Mysteries Bonus Content!
Whispers from Lost Lake: A Glimpse Inside is a delightful bonus for fans of the cozyāparanormal world of The Lost Lake Mysteries. Step back into the charm and mystery of Lost Lake with this exclusive companion collectionācreated especially for readers who canāt get enough of the quirky characters, supernatural surprises, and smallātown secrets that make the series so irresistible. Inside this special edition, youāll find: Character trading cards featuring your favorite residents of Lost Lake. Each character portrait was illustrated by the author and designed into a trading card. A section dedicated to the characters of Lost Lake, Preview the first chapters of the upcoming sequel, The Lost Lake Mysteries:…
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New Audiobook Release: Draekkon’s Fire: The Shadow Queen
š„ Announcing My New Audiobook: Draekkon’s Fire: The Shadow Queen (Cintarzia, Book I) Iām excited to share that Draekkon’s Fire: The Shadow Queen, the first installment in the Cintarzia Series, is now available as an audiobook. If you love political intrigue, ancient magic, and characters pushed to their breaking point, this is a story thatās ready to sweep you away. Set in a world on the brink of collapse, The Shadow Queen follows a tormented queen, a cruel king, an immortal witch, and a determined princess. Each is a pawn in a dragon conjurorās dangerous game. As scandal erupts between the kingdoms of Burnleaf and Silverhawke, alliances fracture, and the…
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Christmas Ebooks
Looking for the perfect stories to curl up with this holiday season? Youāre in luckāthese books are perfect for Christmas cheer and winter reading bliss. This festive collection truly has something for everyone: a heartwarming holiday romance, charming Christmas anthologies, a clever classic reāimagining, and even two beautifully illustrated childrenās ebooks to share with the little ones. Each link takes you to a universal landing page, making it easy to grab your preferred retailer and dive right in. Treat yourselfāor someone you loveāto stories that make the season bright. Happy reading! Holiday Romance Sugar Creek: Autumn Returns BUY Christmas Anthologies Enchanted Christmas Short Stories and Poems BUY Christmas Poems and…
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Cold Weather, Warm Stories
āØ Looking for something magical to curl up with this season? Whether you’re sipping cocoa by the fire or escaping into a snow-dusted fantasy realm, your next great read awaitsā¦ š Enchanted Christmas: Short Stories & Poems Step into a sleigh full of wonder with four heartwarming tales of Christmas magic, mischief, and miracles. Perfect for fans of nostalgic holiday reads with a twist of humor, fantasy, and heart. š Read it now š Draekkonās Fire Series Dragons and ancient magic that refuses to stay buried. This winter, dive into a fantasy saga where power is perilous, secrets smolder, and destiny burns bright. š„ Start with Draekkonās Fire: The Shadow…
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š November Nights & Spellbound Pages šÆļø
šThe wind is howling, the cocoaās hot, and the veil between worlds feels just a little thinner. November is the perfect time to escape into stories that shimmer with magic, mystery, and a touch of menace. As publishers, our goal is to deliver books by independent authors that will warm your afternoons and light up your evenings. Whether youāre craving haunted houses, ancient dragons, or vampire widows with unfinished business, these tales will keep you turning pages long after the last leaf falls. Here are some November reading recommendations featuring books and series by Tricia Arnold. Click each link and select your favorite bookseller. š® The Witches of Lost Lake…
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š¾ October Spotlight: The Mid Life Monster Crisis by W.R. Arnold
October is the season for monstersāand not just the ones lurking under the bed. In W.R. Arnoldās wildly imaginative sci-fi horror novella, The Mid Life Monster Crisis, the real terror might be sea life – especially the claws! š§¬ Whatās the Book About? The Mid Life Monster Crisis is a tale that blends science fiction, horror, and dark comedy. It follows a man facing lonelinessāuntil a mysterious monster turns his crisis into a full-blown creature feature. But this isnāt your typical monster story. W.R. Arnold explores themes of identity, regret, and reinvention. Readers are taken on a wild ride through mutation, mayhem, and moments of unexpected heart. š½ Why Sci-Fi…
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š October Reads: Spooky Stories by Tricia Arnold to Keep You Up at Night
October is the season of shadows, mystery, and stories that linger long after the last page. As the wind howls and the nights grow colder, itās the perfect time to dive into eerie tales that stir the imaginationāand Iāve got just the books to set the mood. š» Why Horror Feels Right in October Thereās something about fall that makes horror feel more alive. Maybe itās the rustling leaves, the early sunsets, or the thrill of Halloween approaching. Horror lets us explore fear in a safe, thrilling wayāand October is the perfect time to indulge. š Spooky Reads by Tricia Arnold If youāre looking for something haunting to curl up…
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Summer Reading
āļø Summerās for sizzleāand spine-tingling suspense. š Dusty Rose by Tricia Arnoldāyour next paranormal mystery obsessionāis perfect for those sultry afternoons when the veil between worlds feels a little thinner… š Craving more chills? Hiraeth is a disturbing horror tale by J. Arnold, and Harlequinage is a gothic horror steeped in shadow and sorrow. š Whether you’re lounging lakeside or braving bonfires at dusk, this summer is all about devouring stories that linger long after sundown. šŗļø New Book Shelves! Iām excited to announce that the Cintarzia Series has spread its wings beyond the usual shelvesāitās now available in more bookstores across the realm! That means whether youāre searching for…
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