Meet the Publisher of Sheepdog Press
Sheepdog Press began publishing in 2002 with its first book, The Hidden Key. By the summer of 2002, it was in its second printing, The Hidden Key has been enjoyed by thousands of children.
Sheepdog Press was the brainchild of a beautiful champion Old English Sheepdog, Nelly. After a successful career in the show ring, she settled down to her full time job, taking care of the Tweedie family. In 2002, she decided to try her paw at the publishing business. Always fond of children, she thought a children's' book would be the place to start. Her first idea was to publish her autobiography, A Tale Without a Tail, but when she reviewed the first few chapters of The Hidden Key , she was hooked. She worked tirelessly alongside the author, Karen, encouraging her every step of the way. Nelly was there from beginning to end, editing, suggesting ideas for illustrations, and even licking all the envelopes when the books were mailed out
Nelly enjoyed the publishing business so much, she encouraged Karen to write a sequel to The Hidden Key. Nelly has now passed on, but left behind detailed outlines for Karen to follow for several more stories. The second book, Treasure on Chincoteague Island, was written in Nelly's memory.
Sheepdog Press now has a new publisher, the lovely sheepdog, Daisy. Daisy showed a great aptitude and interest in books from an early age. She ate a complete first edition copy of The Hidden Key when she was just a pup, and she listened to each chapter of the second book, Treasure on Chincoteague Island, as a bedtime story. She is excited that she was able to help get Treasure on Chincoteague Island, published and into the hands of eager readers. She is also working on a new story, but she's being doggone secretive about that right now! We'll just have to wait to see what she has in store for us.
Nelly. Sheepdog Press was her idea!
Author Karen Tweedie with publisher, Daisy, when she was a puppy. (Notice the painting in the background. It's the cover of The Hidden Key!)
