As any self published author will know, your books live inside you and become extremely precious. When I decided to publish The Wise Bear Stories I knew for several reasons it would be challenging… I wanted to launch a collection of several books at the same time, and because of the timeless principles shared in the books I wanted the illustrations and quality to match this. I wanted the production to be good enough that families would pass the books on to younger generations. Dan Bernard from Tricorn Books helped me manage this complex process. He gave superb professional advice throughout and pulled a team together who were patient and professional and who enabled me to deliver my vision. Dan’s support did not end after the book was published, he continues to be a great source of information and encouragement as I continue to grow the brand.