Vanishing Choirs: Avian Elegies of Human-Driven Extinction

Rediscover the vanished and celebrate the enduring in this stunning visual and poetic anthology. Cover design by August E. Allen. Illustration —John Gould. 1832-1837. Numenius tenuirostris (Slender-billed Curlew). Note: The original artwork and lithographic plate were drawn and prepared by his wife Elizabeth Gould. The Slender-billed Curlew is widely recognized as the most recent avian … Continue reading Vanishing Choirs: Avian Elegies of Human-Driven Extinction

The Easter Egg Debacle

January 27, 2026April 4, 2026 ~ intheshadowofthewolf

Written and illustrated by award-winning author, August E. Allen's The Easter Egg Debacle is a beautifully hand-drawn picture book for children about an unforgettable Easter celebration. This title includes a complimentary audiobook! (The audiobook file can be found at the bottom of this post.) Cover illustration Back cover illustration Synopsis: A delightful group of bunnies living in the … Continue reading The Easter Egg Debacle

Silly Cats

December 3, 2025January 9, 2026 ~ intheshadowofthewolf

Silly Cats, the third title in the THAT CAT series, was released on May 9th, 2025, in paperback. The Kindle edition is also available and may be purchased here. Your purchase also includes a complimentary audiobook! Scroll to the bottom of this page to download. We are delighted to mention that the purchase of any book in the THAT … Continue reading Silly Cats

The Twelve Days of Christmas

November 1, 2025May 22, 2026 ~ intheshadowofthewolf

In this bright, humorous rendition of a favorite Christmas song, award winning author August E. Allen celebrates the countdown to Christmas a bit differently. Cover artwork View on Amazon here. A unique and humorous approach to The Twelve Days of Christmas: On the first day of Christmas, my true love did not offer a partridge … Continue reading The Twelve Days of Christmas

Boo, The Scaredy-Cat’s Spooky Night

September 22, 2025August 16, 2026 ~ intheshadowofthewolf

Now available, and just in time for Halloween: Boo, The Scaredy-Cat's Spooky Night! A Halloween book for children ages three through twelve written in verse! Click here to view on Amazon Listen to a selection from the audiobook here: BOO, THE SCAREDY-CAT: SAMPLE AUDIO Your purchase also includes a complimentary copy of the audiobook, the … Continue reading Boo, The Scaredy-Cat’s Spooky Night

Saphyrux: Sentinel of the East

December 28, 2024October 14, 2025 ~ intheshadowofthewolf

Book release! The third in the Alpine Dragon Legends series!

I Love Dandelions Author’s Page for Parents

October 13, 2022April 24, 2024 ~ intheshadowofthewolf

For the sake of the natural world, and for that of your children's and pet's health, please read on!

Whimsical Wolves

March 17, 2021March 6, 2022 ~ intheshadowofthewolf

Meet our whimsical wolf collection, with artwork by August Allen! We have a small (but growing!) selection of "whimsical wolf" greetings and gifts (environmentally friendly). We have special occasion designs, and several for any occasion, each is unique and offered in a variety of items! For more information on a particular piece simply tap on … Continue reading Whimsical Wolves

nowhere

July 23, 2020October 17, 2025 ~ intheshadowofthewolf

Nowhere by A. E. Allen This is my latest and inspiration for my more recently published book, titled nowhere, and is with my very first poem. I would like to tell you a little more about nowhere. At face value the message is clear, however, I endeavor to provide a pathway to a deeper meaning … Continue reading nowhere

Creative Coffee Mugs

April 18, 2019October 17, 2025 ~ intheshadowofthewolf

All our creative, unique mugs in one spot. Right here.