Gloria Hildebrandt’s fiction has been published in literary magazines, newspapers and in chapbook format.

What is a chapbook?

A chapbook is a book collectors’ name for a small pamphlet of popular tales, ballads, tracts and other writing that used to be sold by itinerant dealers or pedlars called chapmen. Now, chapbooks are having a revival. They are usually self-published in small quantities, and are considered collectors’ items.

What’s special about Orchard House chapbooks?

Gloria Hildebrandt writes, designs, prints and binds these chapbooks at Orchard House, using a combination of computer technology and antique bookbinding techniques. Each chapbook contains one or two original short stories, and is handmade, sewn in signature with cotton thread coated in beeswax, stamped, numbered and autographed.

Some chapbooks are suitable for children and some contain adult themes.

A collection of useful, informative professional techniques for communications that bring results, first published in the Orchard House Communications newsletter.
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A Twelfth Night story about rejection and acceptance, suitable for all ages.
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How does a dog regard his owner and her cosmetic fragrances? Who’s in control? In this story, a dog reveals his life from his perspective. This chapbook is suitable for all ages.
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Two stories with a touch of mystery: Christianity and Judaism meet in a church; The power of a tropical island.
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A park triggers a lifetime of memories; Two cousins’ true feelings.
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Two stories about sexual attraction to men.
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A selection of uplifting quotations from writers and public figures, for encouragement in work and personal life, gathered into the categories True Love, Pleasure, The Physical, Self Awareness, Optimism, Courage, and Persistence. The quotations have been collected throughout 24 years of reading in a wide area.
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Selected quotations from women writers on the process of writing, gathered over 24 years of reading and organized into the categories Keeping At It, Feeling Good, Being Female, Good Writing, Technique, Below the Surface, and Praise and Fame. Thoughtful and inspiring encouragement for all writers.
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Selected thoughts of male writers on aspects of writing, found during 24 years of wide reading, and organized into the categories Art, Ego, Effort, Good Writing, Keeping At It, and Truth. Encouraging ideas for all writers.
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Send your name, postal address, and choice of chapbooks, plus $10.00 (Canadian) for each chapbook ordered, to:

Gloria Hildebrandt
Orchard House
R.R.1 Georgetown
Ontario, Canada
L7G 4S4

The price includes shipping, handling and taxes.