Folktellers Literary Portfolio
Folktellers Studios is rapidly emerging as a leader in innovative storytelling and independent book publishing, with a robust catalog boasting over 100 ISBNs. Our growing portfolio includes the acclaimed titles The Chronicles of Silver Jack, Excerpts from an Unknown Guidebook, Hero’s Journey: The Series, Jack’s Mettle, and Mindset. Through this original intellectual property, we pioneer transmedia narratives that extend beyond the page into immersive experiences, continually expanding the possibilities of storytelling across books, audio, animation, comics, and live events.
Excerpts from an Unknown Guidebook
Excerpts from an Unknown Guidebook series
The Award-Winning Children's Fantasy, Adventure Series, By Josef Bastian.
Somewhere, between time and space; beside fantasy and fact, lies a universe undiscovered, until now.
The Folktellers Universe is an ever-expanding place where stories live, breathe and take on a life of their own. You are not alone in this world. There is evil. And there is good. The evil comes in shadow and takes on many forms. The good comes to guide, to teach and to learn along with you.
If I asked you to enter this realm, this new universe with me, would you? I promise adventure, danger and sights unseen by the human eye. But there are no guarantees. Death lurks around every corner and evil waits for your arrival. Eventually, we all have to choose.
Stay there, in the warmth and safety of your own, little world. Or come with me, and risk everything
The Chronicles of Silver Jack
The Chronicles of Silver Jack
A Children's Fantasy Adventure Series by Josef Bastian.
From the Folktellers Universe aether, Silver Jack was born.
There are plenty of unsung heroes… But very few who sing about it.
Silver Jack walks through the world carrying his magical silver-stringed guitar, honor bound to do two things - Fight evil where he finds it, and share the stories that need to be told through song.
It’s amazing how such simple duties can lead to so much adventure.
Hero's Journey The Series
Hero's Journey The Series
A Fantastical Journey Through Rock and Roll History and Coming of Age, By Josef Bastian and Stephen Sadler.
You’re about to take a rockin' ride alongside some of music’s greatest artists,…travelin’ along with them on their hero’s journey to fame and fortune.
Maybe you’ve never heard of "The Circuit.” This was the legendary tour route of juke joints and theatres that spread across the country. From the 1930’s to the 1960’s, it provided the place where black artists and musicians honed their chops and entertained the in-crowd. Here, the guitarist, drummer, bassist, keyboard player—and even the emcee—could really make the walls sweat and bring down the house.
Some of the greatest artists of all time came through this circuit. Notably, Jimi Hendrix, James Brown, Sam Cooke, Jackie Wilson, Marvin Gaye, The Jackson 5, BB King, Ike and Tina Turner, Little Richard, Aretha Franklin, Gorgeous George and many more.
Jack's Mettle
The Indomitable Spirit of a 1912 FA Cup Hero
A Sports History and Ghost Novel by Stephen Sadler.
Jack’s Mettle is the true story of Jack Cooper, born John Holloway, a legendary goalkeeper who led Barnsley F.C. to victory in the 1912 FA Cup Championship. Within the Sadler family he stood as a mythic hero, a man of fierce toughness and deep thoughtfulness. From facing hostile Millwall supporters alone to cherishing friends and family, Jack’s indomitable spirit shone on and off the pitch. Author Stephen Sadler draws on family lore and careful research to bring his great uncle’s remarkable life into sharp focus.
This is more than a biography. It is a testament to ancestral legacy. Sadler traces his own path from growing up English in Canada to building a life and coaching football (soccer) the United States, showing how Jack’s example of perseverance, faith, and quiet strength carried him through every trial. Blending memoir and inspiration, Jack’s Mettle reminds us that true courage lives in steadfast love and the stories we pass down.
Nain Rouge: The Red Legend
Nain Rouge: The Red Legend
A Children's Fantasy Graphic Novel By Josef Bastian.
The Nain Rouge, or “Red Dwarf,” was once the benevolent Steward of the Straits, preserving harmony along the waterway that became Detroit. Peace ended when French settler Antoine de Mothe Cadillac brutally beat him in a quarrel. Fleeing in fury, the creature cursed the region, growing stronger with every act of human evil. Over centuries, he evolved into a harbinger of doom, appearing before disasters. Today, amid Detroit’s mounting crises, sightings have surged, signaling his rising power and an impending day of reckoning.
On a school trip to the Detroit Institute of Arts, middle schoolers Elly and Tom are suddenly thrust into this ancient mystery. Fate pits them against the malevolent Nain Rouge in a web of centuries-old intrigue. As his influence swells, the teens must unravel the curse to save their city and themselves. Can they stop a force fueled by generations of malice, or has the Red Dwarf’s time of dominance finally arrived?
Mindset
Mindset
A Science Fiction Adventure Thriller By Stephen Sadler
Mindset is a science fiction thriller that explores the boundless reaches of the human imagination and the innovations that are best left confined within our minds.
Jack Cooper, a brilliant neuroscientist, invents the Mindset: a revolutionary wireless mobile device that effortlessly converts thoughts into text through a smartphone interface. Unbeknownst to Jack, his groundbreaking technology is secretly sold to a powerful venture capital firm, which repurposes it for sinister purposes.
When Jack refuses to allow his creation to be hijacked, he is thrust into a heart pounding journey of deception, abduction, and psychological manipulation.
In the end, Jack discovers he alone possesses the knowledge to navigate this terrifying new reality and halt a nightmare that never should have been unleashed.
One haunting question lingers: Is it already too late?
Book Publishing
The Art of Storytelling & Publishing. Folktellers Studios offers full-spectrum publishing services, from concept development and professional editing to design, distribution, and transmedia adaptation. Our impressive catalog has left a lasting global impact, cultivating a deep appreciation for meaningful narratives while highlighting the transformative power of collaboration. Whether launching new authors or amplifying established voices, we deliver books that inspire, entertain, and resonate worldwide.