Ten Gallon Sam Packs a Big Punch!

Yesterday afternoon, as I was coming home from a lunch break I discovered a special surprise waiting for me at my front door. An overnight package from our publisher (Warner Press). I ran inside and Allan joined me for the ceremonial opening of the first... Read more

The Making of a Movie - Part 2

Follow "Gid the Kid" from book to DVD movieSo just how exactly do you fund a DVD movie production?Traditionally, back in the hayday of direct-to-video releases (1990's), distributors themselves would pay a handsome amount up-front to secure distribution rights.... Read more

The Making of a Movie - Part 1

Follow "Gid the Kid" from book to DVD movie"Is this a movie?"That is the #1 question we are asked when people see our book, "Gid the Kid", for the first time.Those of you who know Chris and I are probably familiar with our long-standing affinity for animated films. It goes far beyond just watching them. Even as kids, we had set up our own "animation studio" with drawing boards and light tables for studying and practicing the art of animation. It was that same passion for the... Read more

Millions Meet The Miller Brothers

[Allan writes:] Earlier this week, on Wednesday morning, Chris and I appeared as guests on a "live" international TV show called The Harvest Show. Our publisher, Warner Press, arranged to have us on the show for a 10 minute interview; even flying us all the... Read more

Our First Interview!

As part of our whirlwind experience at the International Christian Retailers Show (ICRS) in July, we were given the chance to record an interview for the show Deeper Living. This interview aired coast-to-coast on August 14th (check out their listed broadcast stations).You might think we were in some fancy downtown high-rise studio, but the truth is we were just in a conference room at the convention with a false backdrop behind the set... (sneaky, sneaky). Thanks to our publisher,... Read more

Our Backstory

[Allan writes:] To quote a famous movie line: "Let's start at the very beginning. That's a very good place to start."Fairbanks, AK 1976-78 - Chris and I were born into a Christian bookstore. Well, we were both born in a hospital, but soon after our respective births were a part of running a Christian bookstore which our grandparents and parents owned and operated for 10+ years. That meant we got to sleep behind the counter and, as we grew older, make forts behind the bookshelves.... Read more

Ten-Gallon Sam Slated for January 2008 Release!

Good News, Gid Fans! Warner Press has approved our manuscript for the next book in the Heroes of Promise Series (Ten-Gallon Sam and the Perilous Mine). The story is based on the Biblical account of Samson, and deals with the concept of using your gifts to... Read more

Christian Retailing Magazine Gives Gid the Kid Top Review!

Christian Retailing Magazine, one of the premier sources for christian products, spotlighted the anticipated release of "The Legend of Gid the Kid and the Black Bean Bandits" as its top story for the children's section. The magazine article has led to increased... Read more