Riverfeet Press Books

23/08/2024

Super stoked to see this! Our latest Riverfeet Press Books publication - A YARD LONG - hit the #1 New Release Best Seller in its category! Congratulations to Susan Sampson - WAY TO GO!!

While it's cool to see this happening on Amazon, it's always best to order directly from our website. Your price is the same, the only difference is more money goes into the hands of the author rather than a corporate bank account.

Check it out here: https://www.riverfeetpress.com/

16/05/2024

I'm really digging this first draft of a cover for our new book, "A Yard Long," by Susan Sampson! Available for preorder now, 10% off the cover price. Find it here: https://www.riverfeetpress.com/

“I resolved to stop and smell the roses, see the mammals, hear the birds, feel the sun’s warmth and the wind’s chill. I would remember the invertebrates.”

On a small urban lot in North Central Washington state, Sampson searches for “the universe in a grain of sand.” She searches amidst the regional geology formed by cataclysms of unimaginable magnitude, including volcanic eruptions, mountains thrust up by shifting tectonic plates, carving by ice caps, and the inundation of floods after the disappearance of that ice. From the finite to the infinite, she explores the interconnectedness of subterranean insects, weeds and edible plants, lizards, birds, fungus, mammals and weather. Glowing with words of marvel and appreciation for the variety and persistence of life, and its relationship to organisms from around the world, like moss spores carried in the river of air, all observed in a small plot of land.

06/03/2024

I'm super excited about this new book we're ready to share with you! It's the second installment of the Lee Jarrett odyssey, following the 2020 book, 'Burnt Tree Fork.'

“In Bonnell’s gripping tale of revenge, murder, and redemption, he also takes an insightful look at human suffering and truth. Felt like, at times, I was battling the tarpons myself in those fly fishing scenes ... a good read.” —DALE SEXTON, owner of Dan Bailey’s Fly Shop

This new novel picks up several years after Lee voyaged deep into the mountains of West Virginia searching for clues about his grandfather and an alleged double-murder. Now Lee is living in the Florida Keys, recovering from the death of his wife, and learning to fly fish for tarpon. He discovers a new romantic interest, both in fly fishing, and in Mary Lou who is also in the process of breaking free from her past. Together they develop a plan that leads them to Montana where they can start fresh. They are joined in the adventure by Lee’s aging uncle, who acts as sort of a spiritual mentor, and also a young man they adopted from a monastery, who may be clairvoyant, may be a savant, or may just be crazy.
This novel is written in the style of classic literature that readers of Sinclair Lewis, Saul Bellow, or Norman Mailer will appreciate.

First printing will be available April 10th. Order early and save 10% off the cover price with the pre-publication sale.
Find and order the pre-pub discount here:
https://www.riverfeetpress.com/product-page/it-also-takes-the-rain

Also, super excited about this cover painting by our pal Erica B!

From the pages:
"In the failing light far upriver, he caught a movement. Sliding out of the fog, like in some mushroom-laced dream, was the tipped-up prow of a wooden drift boat, the perfect symmetry of its curving gunwale unmistakable, and also with that same fine, wondrous arc along its prow ... he saw something else about the shape in the darkening mist that troubled him. Running from the water up through the figure and over its head was a long, thin silhouette, a dark skipping line, its missing parts shrouded in the thickening fog. Lee realized it was most likely a pole being used to push and steer the boat, as Josh occasionally did … but also like Charon, the boatman in Egyptian mythology used to ferry the souls of the dead to the other side. Lee tried shoving that last notion from his mind, but it continued to nag at him."

25/01/2024

In a recent interview with NPR, Riverfeet author, Mike McTee (Wilted Wings: A Hunter's fight for Eagles), joins reporter Carolyn Hutcheson on National Eagle Day to talk about effects that lead ammunition has on bald and golden eagles.

https://www.npr.org/podcasts/946279880/in-focus-with-carolyn-hutcheson

NPR MPG Wildlife

01/09/2023

Check out this review in Terrain.org of Mike McTee's book, "Wilted Wings," which was a finalist for the Western Writers of America Spur Award this year.
https://www.terrain.org/2023/reviews-reads/wilted-wings/

Wilted Wings: A Hunter’s Fight for Eagles By Mike McTee Riverfeet Press | 2022 | 170 pages      merican conservation, much like the history of America, is entwined with guns. The Pittman-Robertson Fund is an excise tax on fi****ms and ammunition that provides the lion’s share of the support s...

28/08/2023

Tomorrow, in Great Falls, MT.

Please join us tomorrow, Tuesday, August 29 at 6 p.m. to hear Montana author Maggie Anderson discuss her memoir 'Between Rock and a Hard Place.' The book details her struggles with her husband's Parkinson's Disease. The book is a very real discussion of the difficulties a couple face when given this diagnosis, have to live through years of doctor visits and treatments, and deal with daily domestic life and running a homestead. It brings to the fore a lot of the issues that we, as a society, as families, and as individuals are dealing with. It's also a great read--hope you can make it.

28/08/2023

There’s a new Montana Poet Laureate in town! Chris La Tray, author of ‘One-Sentence Journal’ (Riverfeet Press, 2018), which won the Montana Book Award and the High Plains Book Award. We couldn’t be happier for him, or more proud to have been a part of his work. But more than that, this nod couldn’t have gone to a better dude. Beyond his words in print, Chris continues to demonstrate support for the writing community and the written word. We hope you get a chance to meet him, and in the meantime, if you haven’t read his work, you can find his first book ‘One-Sentence Journal’ on our website, as well as our two anthology collections that he has contributed poems to: ‘Awake in the World V.1,’ and ‘Awake in the World, V.3’ which also included the work of Mark Gibbons, the previous MT Poet Laureate.
Find the books here: https://www.riverfeetpress.com/
Read the Montana Poet Laureate announcement here: https://art.mt.gov/poet_laureate

10/08/2023

Check out the latest review of Maggie Anderson's book, "Between Rock and a Hard Place" in the Big Sky Journal.

You can read the review here: https://bigskyjournal.com/books-reading-the-west
And order the book here: https://www.riverfeetpress.com/

“When her larger-than-life, high-adventure, and high-adrenaline husband, Rockey, is diagnosed with Parkinson’s, their life of wilderness trekking and backcountry sports gives way to one of hospitals, treatments, and medical bureaucracy. Their love for each other, though put to the test, guides them to the very end. Beyond the tears this book may foster in readers, its joy of life and power of love will remain.” -Big Sky Journal

Maggie Anderson
Big Sky Journal

25/05/2023

Here's some pics from Maggie Anderson's book release party for "Between Rock and a Hard Place" which went down last week at Elk River Books in Livingston, MT. Look at all those great people in the crowd -- what a wonderful ride this book has been, and it's only just begun!
You can get your copy from our website, or order any place books are sold.

06/03/2023

Congratulations to Mike McTee!
His first book is a finalist for a pretty major award. We're looking forward to seeing more from this writer.
Not only is this a thoroughly researched and well-written book, but he is also doing important work to help to understand and minimize the risk of lead-poisoning in eagles and raptors.
Find it on our website, or from your favorite bookseller.

31/01/2023

Get your pre-publication orders in now! This is a powerful debut memoir from long-time Montana resident and adventurer, Maggie Anderson.
“As fine a Montana memoir as I’ve read in a long time . . . Maggie’s courage is as strong as her heart. I can’t wait for more from this writer.” —Doug Peacock, author of 'Was it Worth it?' (National Outdoor Book Award winner)
https://www.riverfeetpress.com/product-page/between-rock-and-a-hard-place

11/01/2023

NOW AVAILABLE for pre-pub orders! This third installment of the best-selling anthology will hit shelves April 28. You can order early from our website to receive 10% off the cover price and be among the first to receive the new book.

05/12/2022

Poke-Poke!
Are you looking for that perfect stocking stuffer for the outdoor adventurer and/or reader on your list? Give the gift of vicarious wilderness exploration! Order a copy of "The Unpeopled Season" by Daniel J. Rice direct from Riverfeet Press, your local bookstore, or favorite online retailer. (Links below)
Here's what a few readers have said:
"The author takes us on an amazing journey of wilderness and his way of living in harmony with it. While reading this, I felt as though I was right there in the woods. Highly recommend!"
"This is a wonderful journal about life off the grid. It makes you dig deep into what it would be like if you did the same thing. Emotional, funny, and down to earth."
"I found this book to be a delightful read. It made me want to spend more time in nature and set up my tent along a river and listen to the call of the wild."

https://www.riverfeetpress.com/product-page/the-unpeopled-season-ten-year-anniversary-edition

https://www.amazon.com/Unpeopled-Season-Journal-northcountry-wilderness/dp/1736089412/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

06/09/2022

National Publication Day for Wilted Wings, by Mike McTee.

In this groundbreaking work, McTee, a hunter and wildlife researcher in western Montana, exposes a terrifying link between humans and eagles, while building the framework for how to safeguard these iconic raptors.

Find it anywhere books are sold. Learn more on our website: https://www.riverfeetpress.com/product-page/wilted-wings

“I wish I could put McTee’s book in the hands of every hunter and bird conservationist.” —Matt Miller, Cool Green Science

08/08/2022

Looking for your next Indie read? Check out this list of titles from our community of literary presses, all releasing in August.

Support independent literary publishers by picking a read from the list below, which features new books forthcoming in August 2022 from CLMP members.   The Future Perfect: A Fugue by Eric Pankey Tupelo Press | August 1, 2022 Winner of the Snowbound Chapbook Award, this long polyphonic poem is, acco...

27/07/2022

Quote and cover concept from the new edition of "This Side of a Wilderness" which will be released late 2023 for its ten year anniversary. This cult-contemporary has reached readers around the globe, and helped people discover their place in this wild world.

11/07/2022

When life seems complex or convoluted, return to nature, and discover your Teachers in the Forest.
From these pages: "We must stop seeing the natural world as a commodity, and start seeing as we would a family member--something to love, protect, care for, and cherish." - Barry Babcock

06/07/2022

In this groundbreaking work, McTee, a hunter and wildlife researcher in western Montana, exposes a terrifying link between humans and eagles, while building the framework for how to safeguard these iconic raptors.
Now available for pre-order from our website, online retailers, or your favorite book shop.
https://www.riverfeetpress.com/product-page/wilted-wings

23/05/2022

We like sharing words.
It's really that simple.

19/05/2022

Do you search for a deeper connection to the natural world? When you find yourself silent in wild places, do you discover questions about the meaning of it all, and your place in it? Do you wonder what we can do to help preserve these majestic places?
In this monumental book, Babcock guides the reader through the journey of how he lived more than 2 decades off the grid in some of the wildest and harshest landscapes of the U.S. Along the way he reflects on the lessons learned from his neighbors in the forest; from chickadee to wolf, bunchberry to maple, including the Teachings of the Seven Grandfathers he learned from an Ojibwe elder named Chi-Ma’iingan.
Pick up a copy and discover why readers are saying this is the best book written in the past twenty years about the natural world.

16/05/2022

Springtime means the birds are filling the air with beautiful song and colorful feathers. They are a serenade for our senses. In Beaudin's book, "Life List" we experience the synchronicity of how birds can play a role in our lives...if we pay attention.

13/05/2022

Readers are raving about the Ten Year Anniversary Edition of The Unpeopled Season!

Discover how this cult classic is encouraging people from across the country to spend more time outdoors. You can join the conversation by sharing your thoughts to your favorite book review media. Here's what a few other recent readers are saying:

"This is a fantastic exploration of people as much as an exploration of nature."

"This book is written in beautiful detail, and the descriptions can resonate with anyone."

"I found it a really great read for anyone who is trying to get a different perspective on life."

Available wherever books are sold.

Learn more on our website: https://www.riverfeetpress.com/

13/05/2022

Readers are raving about the Ten Year Anniversary Edition of The Unpeopled Season!
Discover how this cult classic is encouraging people from across the country to spend more time outdoors. You can join the conversation by sharing your thoughts to your favorite book review media. Here's what a few other recent readers are saying:
"This is a fantastic exploration of people as much as an exploration of nature."
"This book is written in beautiful detail, and the descriptions can resonate with anyone."
"I found it a really great read for anyone who is trying to get a different perspective on life."
Available wherever books are sold.
Learn more on our website: https://www.riverfeetpress.com/

10/05/2022

It's time for the highly anticipated and long awaited pub day of TEACHERS IN THE FOREST!
“This book will heighten the way you interpret and value our remaining wild places.”
Discover these lessons from Barry Babcock about the Teachings of the Seven Grandfathers, listening to the language of the forest, communicating with wild animals, and living off the land. Find it from your favorite bookseller, anywhere in the world.

https://www.riverfeetpress.com/product-page/teachers-in-the-forest

02/05/2022

“Infused with historical and military detail ...this is a rich story of everyday soldiers.”—The Denver Post

Look for it wherever books are sold ... or you can order early from our website and save 10% off the cover price.

29/04/2022

Because there's more to fishing than catching fish...but catching fish certainly enhances the experience! In Stuver's book, 'Familiar Waters', we get a bit of both. At times it is a scientific examination of aquatic insects, and at others, descriptions about the joys of streamside companions. And as any wise angler may do, he spices each section up with a bit of humor to keep us humble.

This is the perfect read for sunny days and a streamside camp chair....

25/04/2022

We step outdoors to play, relax, study and listen. While experiencing the world around us in its natural form, we learn more about ourselves. The teachers are there, outside, and they have much to share.
"Understanding the natural world is like learning a foreign language. If you cannot speak it, you will not understand what it’s telling you." -Barry Babcock
'Teachers in the Forest' releases to national sales outlets on May 10, but you can order now from your local bookseller, online retailer, or from our website: https://www.riverfeetpress.com/

23/04/2022

"No words by the tongue of man, can express the simplicities of a quiet land, so I return to the river. "
from 'The Unpeopled Season '

20/04/2022

Now available for pre-publication sale on our website!

In this groundbreaking work, McTee, a hunter and wildlife researcher in western Montana, exposes a terrifying link between humans and eagles, while building the framework for how to safeguard these iconic raptors.

"A heartfelt call to action, 'Wilted Wings' makes the compelling case that our choices matter—for humans, our winged fellow hunters, and many other wild species." —Tovar Cerulli, author of 'The Mindful Carnivore: A Vegetarian's Hunt for Sustenance'

https://www.riverfeetpress.com/product-page/wilted-wings