THUMPRINTS [Whorl Books]

'Suitcase of Stories" : Basic Guide to Storytelling

2010-09-01T05:32:00.000-07:00

Want to learn how find stories, share tales, and be a storyteller? Here is a quick guide to do just that. Grab a 'Suitcase'.....

Thumbprints - Inexpensive and High Interest

2010-09-01T05:27:00.000-07:00

Low cost production allows these simple staple bound works to be enjoyed by children, youth, and adults keeping an eye on the pocketbook. Titles include juvenile collections, inspirational works, historical monographs, short stories, and other fun topics.

Coming Soon:: SECRETS OF A SOMETIMES PYSCHIC

2010-02-20T07:30:00.000-08:00

Have you ever wondered what it was like to be a psychic - almost? Whorl Books has worked with a woman who thinks -just maybe - she might sometimes be psychic. The result is a collection of accounts that reflect the fear, wonder, confusion, and anxiety of being a sometimes psychic. Look for it summer 2010. The author has asked to remain anonymous, so Marilyn A. Hudson has been working with her to get her story down on paper.

THE IRON DOOR: Curse of the Sierra Jumanos

2008-01-08T13:16:00.001-08:00

Previously published in the 2005 Red Dirt Anthology, this exciting short story is now available in a Thumbprint from Whorl Books. Three treasure-seekers head into The Wichita Mountains of Southwestern Oklahoma in search of a fortune that has eluded all for over 200 years. But as night descends, this trio will discover the frightening reason why.

Cullan Hudson is a writer and freelance graphic designer whose book Strange State: Mysteries and Legends of Oklahoma has become the definitive source for all things strange in the Sooner State. Based on true stories, The Iron Door offers an exciting nugget of hidden history wrapped in a heart-pounding adventure.

THUMBPRINTS: "Form From Shadow"

2008-01-04T07:17:00.002-08:00

SUBJECT: Story story collections, Paranormal, Suspense, UFO's

THUMBPRINTS: "Annie Oklahoma"

2008-01-04T07:17:00.001-08:00

SUBJECTS: Tall tales, short stories, micro-fiction

"Annie Oklahoma: A Tall Tale of the Sooner State" first appeared in the first Red Dirt Book Festival Anthology and it may be the first Oklahoma tall tale featuring a woman! Included are the stories "Bottomless Well" , a true story from land run days and Abandoned,
based on a true story.

Off the Page! Basic Tips for Conducting a storytime

2008-01-01T09:19:00.001-08:00

Drawing on her years as a children's librarian, Marilyn A. Hudson has crafted a highly useful resource manual for anyone - teacher, parent, volunteer, or librarian- wanting to learn more about shares stories with children (both read and told).

Comb binding; approx. 60 pgs. $12.00

THUMBPRINTS: "Night Voices"

2008-01-01T09:13:00.000-08:00

His was the last live nighttime radio broadcast in his corner of the world...and one dark night brings an assortment of bizarre callers. They will talk about haunted classic cars, strange creatures in the night, bones that refuse to stay buried, and much more. Due out in 2008.

Elephant Hips are Expensive. Marilyn A. Hudson and Haley Fulco (illus).

2008-01-01T09:08:00.002-08:00

This endearing and entertaining children's book has been called "a fun and inspiring read" [Megan Miles, Southwestern Christian University] and The Norman Transcript says Marilyn Hudson "blends...passion for history, libraries, books, and stories." To learn more about this adorable story, visit the blog at http://www.elephanthips.blogspot.com/ .

SHADOW TALES BY MARILYN A. HUDSON

2008-01-01T09:07:00.000-08:00

Currently out of print.