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At Adventure Writers Ink, we believe that adventure isn’t just out there
—it’s on every page we publish!
Whether true-life, true-to-life, or whimsical adventures—our stories are always true to heart.
True Life Adult Adventure Books
Covert Skies: Ron Sutphin’s Road to Civil Air Transport (CAT)
and Special Operations in Laos
From moonlit covert missions over the Mekong to high-speed test flights in the F-100 Super Sabre, Ron Sutphin’s aviation memoir spans nearly three decades of daring, discipline, and devotion to flight. Called “one of the greatest pilots in the history of aviation” by Brig. Gen. Heinie Aderholt, Ron’s story unfolds across war-ravaged Laos and Vietnam as well as the quiet corridors of commercial aviation—where he logged over 35,000 hours in the air.
Though tragically killed before completing his manuscript, Ron’s sister stepped in to finish the work with care, preserving Ron’s voice and adding historical context through footnotes and archival photos. Covert Skies captures only a portion of Ron’s legendary career, but every page reveals the heart of a fearless aviator and a quiet American hero.
For pilots, veterans, and lovers of true-life adventure, this is a story that belongs on your shelf—and in your heart.
No Sequel to Life: From the Heart of a Bush Pilot
From Yosemite’s cliffs to Alaska’s bear country, Jerry Jacques lived every day like it might be his last—and sometimes nearly was. No Sequel to Life chronicles the wild flight path of a bush pilot, guide, and adventurer who believed life should be lived to the fullest. With humor, grit, and gut-wrenching honesty, Jerry’s story is a tribute to fearless living and the unpredictable skies of Alaska.
The Grand Antipodes:
Africa & Alaska – Timeless Lands of Fire and Ice
Michael McBride brings these two seemingly disparate yet iconic landscapes together through stories of his lived experiences in both Alaska—his home, and Africa—his muse.
The Organic Treadmill:
And Other Great Powers of Wilderness
This book follows Idaho wilderness outfitter Steve Zettel, through some of his 45-year Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness (the Frank) journey, and how he got to Idaho and its backcountry. More often than not, Steve takes the humorous route for stories of his life, family, clients and friends, along with his views and commitment to the future of the “Frank.”
True-to-Life Stories for Young Readers
When we’re not out exploring, we’re busy writing empowering stories for young readers here at the Ranger Station!
There’s so much to do and so much to look forward to.
Our next great adventure is
Station WIL~
What It’s Like to Find Your Way.
These books are in-the-works!
Station WIL ~ What It’s Like to Sail the Wind,
Station WIL ~ What It’s Like to Journal Your Journey, and Station WIL ~ What It’s Like to Find Your Star!
Station WIL ~ What It’s Like to Keep a Bee
Station WIL ~ What It’s Like to Keep a Bee opens the hive to wonder, weaving facts and feelings into every frame. With gentle humor and vivid illustrations, adopted siblings Teo and Patty explore the world of bees—guided by their curious hearts and the grown-ups who help them answer the Station WIL question: What’s it like?
Created by CS Norwood and AI companion, Copilot Jack, this collaboration blends heart, humor, and hive-minded curiosity. A perfect read for budding naturalists, backyard dreamers, and anyone who finds joy in small things.
Whimsical Adventures for Children
High Seas Bunny
by Cara Dancer (Author)
In the family swimming pool, nine-year-old Sofia and her chatty best friend, a rabbit named Abby, pretend to be pirates in search of lost treasure: a necklace belonging to Sofia’s mother. Their imagination carries them and their ship, The Wild Strawberry, into deep waters. While on their adventure, they meet all kinds of critters that play a role in their quest for the necklace—a gentle manatee, a large chatty bird, a rat swim team, and even a hungry alligator that threatens to beat them to the treasure. Through the power of a young girl’s imagination, child’s play is transformed into a rollicking high-seas adventure.
Beach Rangers
by Cara Dancer (Author)
When Sofia and her talking rabbit, Abby, arrive for a family beach day, they’re not planning to build sandcastles—they’re on a mission. As Beach Rangers, Captain and Skipper, they patrol the shore in a borrowed toy convertible, ready to protect beachgoers from danger (and maybe snack along the way).
Their first rescue? A daring dash to save Ratena the rat from the clutches of a greedy seagull named Fayleen. But just as the sand settles, a giant sea turtle begs for help: her baby hatchling has vanished in the dunes. What follows is a whirlwind adventure involving a runaway umbrella, a crab with a serious snack attack, and marshmallows flying through the air like confetti. Can two brave rangers—and one speedy dune buggy—save both rat and hatchlings before the tide turns?
Ballerina Bunny
by Cara Dancer (Author), Sharon Liu (Illustrator)
Delight in this playful tale of Sofia, a young girl, and Abby, her pet rabbit and BFF (best furry friend). They share a magical secret — they can talk to one another. And Abby usually has a lot to say.
When Sofia begins ballet lessons, her bunny insists on learning to dance. Weeks of practice and determination to “just try” leads the pair to a surprise performance in The Beachside Ballet Studio’s first recital.
Space Bunny
by Cara Dancer (Author), Sharon Liu (Illustrator)
After recovering from a head cold, 9-year-old Sofia and her chatty rabbit, Abby, decide to venture into outer space. They’re going to Mars. Abby wants to know if the Red Planet is made of red dirt or hopefully, deliciously filled with red strawberries.
With the help of Sofia’s sister and her toys, the pair lay out a make-believe mission to Mars with stops at the International Space Station and the Moon. As Chomp, the astronaut, Abby struggles to focus on her mission while Sofia, as flight director Hazel, tries to keep their rocket on course.
Relish Chomp’s visit to the Space Station where she nibbles on space veggies and laughs when she does a giant tumble for rabbit-kind onto the Moon’s surface. But danger lurks when the engineering team warns Chomp she may not have enough boost in her boosters to return safely to Earth. It takes a bit of ingenuity and bunny brains to bring the furry astronaut home.
Tangles
by Cara Dancer (Author), Sharon Liu (Illustrator)
After a family visit to a west coast aquarium, Sofia, a young girl, and Abby, her talking rabbit, decide to rescue an unhappy octopus from its aquarium home. Their backyard adventure begins when Sofia’s sister, Zo, organizes their stuffed toys for the mission. Sofia’s toy octopus, Tangles, joins the fun while Zo’s new toy starfish, Astra, her twin teddy bears, and trusty toy rat, Ratena, are enlisted to the team.
Trouble starts when they arrive at the make-believe aquarium located on their gazebo. The aquarium director, a doll named Dr. La Mer, challenges the team to consider whether or not the octopus is really unhappy. an inside game of hide-and-seek leads them to a surprise answer and a wild ride to the ocean.
Don’t miss the touching homecoming for both Abby and Tangles.
Talking to Spiders
by Cara Dancer (Author), Driss Chaoui (Illustrator)
Unlikely characters help a young girl understand the meaning of friendship. In Talking to Spiders, it is the unlikely support of a talking rabbit, spider, and a fairy, that helps a young girl understand the meaning of true friendship.
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