Billy lived in a driftwood shanty in a windy little village on Bought A Knee Bay, right on the rim of the Wide Whim Sea. Every morning, rain or shine, sleet or snow, Billy said goodbye to his family and slipped out the wooden gate, then ran down the windblown walkway between the dunes to reach the shore of the sea.
Some days, Billy would help the fisherfolk from the village with their nets. Other days, he would walk the beach looking for treasures for a while, then hike up the hill into the village and help out with the work at his mother and father’s pub in the center of town. But most days, Billy would set sail on the calm green waters of Bought A Knee Bay in his boat, the Tugboat SallyForth.
We Have a Publisher!
We are thrilled to announce that we have signed a contract with T. Willingham Publishing as the latest
addition to their Sea Otter Books childrens’ imprint!
Many thanks to Brad and Tim from TWP for their support and confidence in our books. From here on out,
Billy & Tugboat SallyForth will be available from TWP/Sea Otter Books via IngramSparks.
We look forward to working with the Sea Otter team to publish the next book in our World of Whim Sea
series, Lucy & the Accidental Animal Parade, in 2025!
Where? Portland Book Festival
When? Nov. 2 2024
What? Whim Sea at the Portland Book Festival
J.N. will be hanging out with Tim from T. Willingham Publishing at the Portland Book Festival on Saturday, November 2nd
If you’re in the area, come see us and check out TWP and Sea Otter Books’ fine selection of books, t-shirts, and other literary goodies. We will have copies of Billy & Tugboat SallyForth signed by Jimmy and Johnny, as well as an array of World of Whim Sea wares including sea shanty zines, coloring books, greeting cards, and stickers.
For more information go to https://pdxbookfest.org/