One Year at the Helm of Colorful Crow Publishing
2025 Colorful Crow Clients and Awards
September marks my first anniversary as the owner of Colorful Crow Publishing—and what a year it has been.
When I stepped into this role, I knew I was taking on both a challenge and a calling. Looking back, I see just how much has been accomplished in only twelve months.
Publishing Milestones
Launched Baby Crow Books, our children’s imprint, and published two children’s books:
Tales Retold: Freedom’s Eve by Dawn Caldwell, illustrated by Bryce Caldwell
The Wooblers by L. G. Bridges, illustrated by Tammie J. Walters
Continued The Spotted Feather imprint, offering à la carte services to support authors.
Signed 6 new clients, bringing the total to 16: LG Bridges, Dawn Caldwell, Joy M. Walker, Jeanne Cahill, Tulasi Acharya, Thomas Couch, Andy Turner, Barbara G. Tucker, Matt Brown, S. M. Kirkland, Eliot Parker, MaKayla Rodriguez, Kristen West, Tammie J. Walters, Rebamac, and Rachel Perkins.
Tripled overall book sales within the year.
Awards & Recognition
Final Curtain Call by Rebamac — Reader Views 5-Star Review
Table for Two by Eliot Parker — 2024 American Writing Awards Finalist and 2025 Eric Hoffer Award Winner
Lying In by Barbara G. Tucker — 2025 Townsend Award Finalist
Growth & Learning
Implemented stronger metadata strategies, AI support, and Goodreads Giveaways.
Expanded marketing efforts: advertising in WELL READ Magazine, running campaigns, and celebrating launches, anniversaries, cover reveals, and awards.
Guest appearances: joined Barbara Tucker’s Dialogues with Creators podcast.
Speaking engagements: presented at the Cartersville Area Writers Conference, led multiple writing workshops at the Calhoun-Gordon County Library, and hosted a table at Next Chapter Con 2024.
Launched two monthly newsletters:
CCWC Newsletter (with tips, prompts, and meeting highlights)
The Crow’s Quill (for readers and industry followers).
Community Building
Continued to host Colorful Crow Writers Community (CCWC) monthly Zoom meetings, with incredible guest speakers including Tiffany Garigan, Barbara Tucker, Kristen West, Susan Kirkland, Millicent Flake, Joy Walker, Gray Bridges, Amber Lanier Nagle, and Ann Hite.
Spotlighted CCWC members throughout the year: Thomas Couch (Feb), MaKayla Rodriguez (Mar), Joy M. Walker (Apr), Millicent Flake (May), Marla Aycock (Jun), Barbara G. Tucker (Aug), and Tammie J. Walters (Sep).
Kept The Book Nook shelves full inside Pintage Antique Market—proceeds supporting publishing growth.
Personal Creative Work
Continued writing my novel, Tucker Hollow Road.
Developed two books of essays: I’ll Fly Away and Sliding into Sixty.
Reflection
Turning sixty this September, I can say this first year has been both hard and rewarding. The growth of Colorful Crow Publishing has been possible because of collaboration, creativity, and community. I’m proud of what we’ve built—and I know the best is still ahead.
