A b o u t M a y h a v e n P u b l i s h i n g, Inc.
Doris Replogle Wenzel established Mayhaven Publishing in May 1990. Since that time Mayhaven has introduced the works of many new and established authors to the marketplace. Mayhaven, and our imprint Wild Rose, offer fiction and nonfiction books and audio books for adults and children. Our books are listed in Books in Print and can be ordered through virtually any bookstore in the US and Canada or on the internet. Both commercial and individual customers around the world may also order directly from Mayhaven. We usually ship within 24 to 48 hours.
Teachers, Professors and Mentors have played important roles in Wenzel's life. They include: Helen Harrington, Glendon Gabbard, Dick Eastman, Donald Shanower, Anne Zeidman, Lilla Heston, and Wayne C. Temple. Wenzel is an active member of Urbana Rotary, Urbana, IL.
Author Todd Porter demonstrating Firefly Fred's attempts to fly.
Virtually all of the publisher's family have provided assistance to Mayhaven over the years through their various talents. Here the author's grown children at a casual family gathering, and notes on what they have provided.
Back row, left to right: Teresa Porter Hackler (photographer); Brian Porter (assistant editor, marketing consultant and audio reader); Todd Porter (author—Firefly Fred, artist, audio reader); Aaron Porter (graphic designer and tech support)
Front Row: left to right: Cullen Porter (author—Grandpa Grumpy Pants, graphic artist, editor, musician); Michelle Porter Petersen (typesetting, audio reader); Quintin Porter (audio producer/director).
Not shown is Kenneth Wenzel (musician). He wrote and performed original music for scenes of the PBS documentary: Ten Sisters: A True Story)
Other members of the family have assisted: Lynn Porter (proofer, marketing); Jennifer Porter (reader, internet research); Brett Petersen (designer, marketing); Elise Porter (proofer, marketing); Faye Porter (audio reader); Samantha Porter (reader); Ryan Porter (reader); Sydney Porter (talent—TV ad); Nicholas Porter (talent—TV ad); two of the ten sisters, Irma Allen and Deloris Hart, worked in the office for two years, and Tonya Abbott, has been the publisher's assistant for over fifteen years.
For information on books: see CATALOG Page
To Order books send us an email with your request and mailing information. There is an order form which automatically sends your order via e-mail. We will send an invoice with your order.
Mayhaven Publishing, Inc.
PO Box 557 Mahomet, IL 61853
Phone: 217 586 4493 Fax: 217 586 6330
Our books can always be ordered directly from Mayhaven or through most bookstores and internet sites.
We usually ship within 24 to 48 hours.
Mayhaven Phone: 217 586 4493Mayhaven Fax: 217 586 6330
Address: Mayhaven Publishing PO Box 557, Mahomet, IL 61853
—About Mayhaven's Awards for Fiction—
First-place winners receive publication and royalties.
Second-place winners receive a $200 prize
Third place winners receive a $100 prize
Established in 1997, Mayhaven's Awards for Fiction has introduced a number of excellent writers to the marketplace. This award is like no other. The author receives publication of the work and receives royalties on sales—an award that, literally, keeps on giving. Mayhaven promotes the work through our web site, our catalog, and other appropriate avenues.
To place in this competition is also important. Authors have reported that it has helped them publish elsewhere. On two occasions, when the first-place winner accepted other opportunities, the second-place winners received Mayhaven's award.
The closing date for Mayhaven's Awards for Fiction is a post-mark no later than midnight, December 31. If you are entering Mayhaven's Awards for Fiction, please remember that you may continue to offer the manuscript to other publishers. We do, however, ask that you advise us if you accept a publishing agreement elsewhere.
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For an application for Mayhaven Awards for Fiction:
see AWARDS page
For information on authors, see Authors Page
We invite you to visit our marketing office at 501 South Division, Mahomet, IL
Visits to our home office are by appointment only.
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Mayhaven publishes both fiction and nonfiction books and audio books. We provide publishing opportunities through Mayhaven's Awards for Fiction, through traditional publishing, through our unique co-op publishing, and through selected private publishing.
Please feel free to call or email us with any questions you might have:
mayhavenpublishing@mchsi.com
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In Appreciation of Booksellers!
Mayhaven is well on its way to our 1000th Commercial Customer (bookstores and other organizations). Purchasing from Mayhaven is easy. Order by phone, fax, US mail, or email. We ship cheapest way, provide Competitive discounts for Commercial Customers, and usually ship within 24 to 48 hours.
If you sell books and you are not now a customer of Mayhaven, this may be the time to consider purchasing from us. The 1000th Commercial Customer will receive their choice of $500 worth of books from our catalog (wholesale price).
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Mayhaven is pleased to have published many fine authors.
Interviews with the Authors
Interviews with the author is a feature we are building on Author's Page. If you go to the Author's Page and click on an author's name, you will see the interview. Please let us know how you feel about this feature. We think these interviews provide unique insight into the authors and their work.
See Authors page
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In addition to publishing books through a variety of options, including Mayhaven Awards for Fiction, Mayhaven also provides consulting and editing services. Information provided upon request. Our goals for the future include audio books and screenplays based on our titles. Most Mayhaven Books will also be recorded as Audio Books. Quintin Porter is our audio producer and director
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Mayhaven publishes both fiction and nonfiction books and audio books. We provide publishing opportunities through Mayhaven's Awards for Fiction, through traditional publishing, through our unique co-op publishing, and through selected private publishing.
Please feel free to call or email us with any questions you might have:
mayhavenpublishing@mchsi.com
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