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What sets us apart

Rook Creek Press and Creative Pathworks, together, create unique opportunities for creative individuals. With years as independent publishers, workshop and convention organizing, and heaps of artistic knowledge, we are here to help you plan your journey of artistic fulfillment and success.

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Blake Hausladen

Spawned in the wilds of Wisconsin and tempered in the shadowed depths of the financial industry, Blake can best be found in the darkness of night testing the longevity of pens and keyboards.

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Deanna Sjolander

Deanna Sjolander is a  multi-dimensional creative force--a watercolor artist, sci-fi author, and Rook Creek Press editor. She's survived running countless writing workshops and conventions, which basically qualifies her for anything. 

Blake Hausladen drawing a map at a convention

Where to find us

February 6 - 9 | Capricon | Chicago, IL

April 11 - 13 | C2E2 | Chicago, IL

May 2 - 4 | Demicon | Des Moines, IA

July 17 - 20 | Readercon | Boston, MA

August 13 - 17 | Worldcon | Seattle, WA

Deanna Sjolander posing in front of her books at a convention
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