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Sign Up Page for Halloween Skull Pattern Journal with Orange Paper

8/28/2023

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SIGN UP FOR
HALLOWEEN JOURNAL

I've posted on social media channels about making Halloween themed blank journals with orange paper. This is the official sign up post so I can know how much paper to order. 

If you'd like to get a softcover journal with skull pattern cover and orange paper interior, comment on this post and I'll add you to the tally. No money needed to reserve a copy. I just need a ballpark count. 

Size options will be pocket sized 4x5 inch or standard size 5x8 inch. Note which size you might like if you've decided on that part. Thank you. 

4x5 inch 48 page pocket sized softcover journal will be $15 shipped
5x8 inch standard size 48 page softcover journal will be $20 shipped

I can't wait to sew these Halloween journals. 

Click links below to check out finished journals with the skull paper. Thank you for supporting my 
​small business. 

4x5 inch 48 page softcover journal with Skull pattern cover

$15.00

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Hand sewn softcover journal

Smiling Skull Pattern cover

48 page parchment interior


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3x3.5 inch hardcover with skull pattern

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3x3.5 inch hand sewn hardcover blank journal

black skull pattern case cover

96 page gold parchment interior


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Available Cover Options and Hardcovers in Process

8/2/2023

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COVER OPTIONS FOR HAND SEWN JOURNALS
AND
HARDCOVERS IN PROCESS 

The craft store got two new papers in stock so I added those to the available cover options for both softcover and hardcover hand sewn books. I'm also adding photos of the hardcovers in process you can claim for yourself!
CURRENTLY IN STOCK - AVAILABLE COVER OPTIONS

BOOKCLOTH

NAVY BLUE
GRAY
CREAM
CHOCOLATE
LIMITED AMOUNT OF BLACK
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(SHOWN IN THE FIRST PHOTO)


DECORATIVE PAPER

PINK/ROSE
BLACK LEAF ON BROWN
RED AND GOLD
BLACK AND WHITE 
SMILING SKULLS
GOLD

(SHOWN IN THE SECOND PHOTO)

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HARDCOVERS IN PROCESS
AVAILABLE TO BE CLAIMED
(JUST PICK A COVER OPTION)

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PICTURED ABOVE 

3 MICRO HARDCOVERS (2.5X3.25 INCHES) - ONE EACH OF GOLD, IVORY, AND BLUE PARCHMENT
$20  

ONE POCKET SIZED HARDCOVER (4X5 INCH) WITH BLUE PARCHMENT 
$25

ONE SERVER PRINTED ON GOLD PARCHMENT (5X8 INCH)
$40

TWO 5X8 STANDARD SIZE HARDCOVER JOURNALS
ONE IS 160 PAGES GOLD PARCHMENT ($40) AND ONE IS 192 PAGES BLUE PARCHMENT ($40)


All of these hardcovers have chipboard cut to size, all they need is a cover, so the turnaround is approximately 3 days to ship.
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Two 5x8 80 page textblocks. One with 65 LB white paper ($30), One with 32 LB Cream paper ($30). These two hardcovers in process do not have boards cut to size - turnaround is approximately a week to ship

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4 80 page 5x8 text blocks without endpapers or boards cut. 2 ivory parchment , 1 gold parchment,
and 1 blue parchment ($30)
Turnaround approximately 10 days to ship.

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4 blue parchment text blocks in process - 4x6 inch 80 pages. $20. These don't have endpapers or boards cut so approximately 10 days to ship. 

If you are interested in any of these hardcover books in process or want to claim one, don't hesitate to contact Moran Press on Facebook/Twitter/or TikTok under the handle MoranPress. You can also comment on this post or email MoranPressGroup@gmail.com
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Three New Patterns Available for Hand Sewn Journals

3/29/2023

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THREE NEW COVER PATTERNS
HAND SEWN JOURNALS

The craft store that supplies my cover paper had three new patterns is stock. I've made each into a hand sewn softcover journal. Check out the available finished journals in the store or order a CUSTOM journal from the available materials. 

Each of the three new patterns are available now for custom journals or you can purchase a finished journal that will ship immediately. Custom journals take approximately a week to process/sew/ship.

Thank you for supporting my small business. 

4x5 inch 48 page softcover journal with blue/gold cover

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4x5 inch hand sewn softcover journal


blue and gold pattern cover


48 pages gold parchment interior

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4x5 inch 48 page softcover journal with orange/gold cover

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4x5 inch hand sewn softcover journal


orange and gold pattern cover


48 pages gold parchment interior

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4x5 inch 48 page softcover journal with black and white cover

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4x5 inch hand sewn softcover journal


white and black pattern cover


48 pages gold parchment interior

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CUSTOM HAND SEWN SOFTCOVER JOURNAL

$15.00

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A hand sewn softcover single signature blank journal with parchment interior.


4x5 inch pocket sized book.

48 pages.


Select from 6 COVER PATTERNS (SEE Photos)


Select from 3 Parchment color options for the interior


Blue

Gold

Ivory


Get a hand made book just how you want it. No two alike.

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New Patterns Available for Softcover Journals

2/15/2023

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NEW PATTERNS AVAILABLE
SOFTCOVER BLANK JOURNALS

There are now 12 patterns available for covers for hand sewn softcover blank journals. I hope you find one you love! 

Select the pattern you prefer and choose from Blue, Gold, or Ivory parchment for the interior and I'll sew you a book!

These books are 4x5 inch pocket sized, 48 pages.

$15 SHIPPING INCLUDED to a US address. 

Thank you for supporting my small business. Each purchase helps keep the lights on for another month. It's appreciated. 

CUSTOM HAND SEWN SOFTCOVER JOURNAL

$15.00

Only a few left!

A hand sewn softcover single signature blank journal with parchment interior.


4x5 inch pocket sized book.

48 pages.


Select from 6 COVER PATTERNS (SEE Photos)


Select from 3 Parchment color options for the interior


Blue

Gold

Ivory


Get a hand made book just how you want it. No two alike.

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NEW - Softcover Journals

2/4/2023

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SOFTCOVER JOURNALS

I'm excited to announce the official release of the softcover journals in the Moran Press store. These hand sewn books are offered in two sizes:

4x5 INCH POCKET SIZED
5X8 INCH STANDARD SIZED


There are three parchment color options for the interior:

BLUE
GOLD
IVORY


I make the covers by gluing decorative paper to a thick piece of cardstock. There's quite the assortment of decorative paper, no two journals alike. If you see a cover that strikes your fancy, be sure to message me on social  media and I'll let you know if I have it in stock. 

These hand sewn journals are being sold at an introductory price of $10 SHIPPING INCLUDED to a US Address.  (NOTE - INTRODUCTORY PRICE HAS ENDED - PRICE IS $15 SHIPPING INCLUDED. Thank you) 

I thank you all for the continued support of my small business. It's not easy selling hand made craft books or fiction. I couldn't do it without you. 

Stop by the store. See the latest books I've made. Thanks again for supporting small business. 


CUSTOM HAND SEWN SOFTCOVER JOURNAL

$15.00

Only a few left!

A hand sewn softcover single signature blank journal with parchment interior.


4x5 inch pocket sized book.

48 pages.


Select from 6 COVER PATTERNS (SEE Photos)


Select from 3 Parchment color options for the interior


Blue

Gold

Ivory


Get a hand made book just how you want it. No two alike.

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Making a Case Cover - A Story in Photos

1/31/2023

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MAKING A CASE COVER
FOR SOFTCOVER JOURNAL
PHOTOS

Follow the process of assembling and gluing a case cover for softcover journal - shown in photos. The most important thing to this process is to double and triple check the measurements!
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PURCHASE A HAND MADE BOOK

Each book 100% made by hand. 
Hand cut paper.
Hand sewn.
No two exactly alike - each with its own quirks and personality. 

Place an order in the online store and I'll get working to sew you a book!

CUSTOM HAND SEWN SOFTCOVER JOURNAL

$15.00

Only a few left!

A hand sewn softcover single signature blank journal with parchment interior.


4x5 inch pocket sized book.

48 pages.


Select from 6 COVER PATTERNS (SEE Photos)


Select from 3 Parchment color options for the interior


Blue

Gold

Ivory


Get a hand made book just how you want it. No two alike.

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AVAILABLE BOOK CLOTH COLORS

12/21/2022

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AVAILABLE BOOK CLOTH COVERS

THREE BOOK CLOTH COLORS AVAILABLE
NAVY BLUE
CHOCOLATE
​GRAY

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#Fiction - KING INCEL - LORD OF THE TROLLS

12/3/2022

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KING INCEL
LORD OF THE TROLLS

Amid the din of thunderous applause, King Incel appeared on the stage. He waved a hand in acknowledgement and waited for the cheers to subside. As the crowd settled into their seats, a voice cut through the talking and scuffling of chairs.

“We love you, King Incel!”

A fresh round of enthusiastic clapping swept over the crowd. King Incel smiled and held up both hands for silence. In moment, the room became quiet and still.

“Dear friends. I stand before you today a happy man.”

Scattered cheers and whispers, but King Incel motioned once again for silence.
     
“I was once the richest man in the world. All the finest things in life were thrown at my feet. Champagne, boats, planes, and yes, horses.
     
Laughter and pointing from the crowd.
     
“I will not deny that the accoutrements of success gave pleasure. In some ways, I miss parts of the life that came with fame and fortune. It’s sad to no longer possess horses to trade for goods and services.
More laughter from the crowd.
     
“Indeed, being the richest man in the world had its perks. I will not lie about that, but something was missing. The money became everything, dictating my every action. I could no longer be myself.”
     
Hushed murmurs and nods of approval. King Incel smiled.
   
“More than 400 years ago, Hamlet uttered the immortal advice, “To thine own self be true.”
     
“Actually…” a voice from the crowd said, but a thousand stares cut the speaker to pieces, and he could not continue.
     
“When forced to choose between being the richest man in the world and speaking my mind, it wasn’t a difficult decision. It wasn’t hard to pick a side. I chose FREEDOM!” King Incel roared the final word, bringing forth a raucous round of cheering as the crowd stood as one and chanted FREEDOM. FREEDOM!
     
“To be or not to be free, that is the question. Whether it’s nobler to be rich and famous, following rules and mores of society, or to throw off all the expectations and tyranny to be truly free.”
     
Aside from Mr. Actually, every man in the room screamed their approval.
     
“I chose to be free and urge you to follow me. But how, Aye there’s the rub.”
     
The crowd sat again, waiting for King Incel to continue.

"Society tells you what not to say and how to act. Pages upon pages of rules to follow, people not to offend. Special groups to not include in humor. As if jokes killed. Society will turn you into a robot! The first step is throwing off all of their rules. But what then?"
     
“This is why I wrote the twenty commandments of being a free man. You can acquire a copy today for the low price of $8. A bargain really. I’ve read all the important literature so you don’t have to – boiled everything essential down to the 20 Commandments for a woke free life.”
     
King Incel pointed above and behind him at a monitor on the wall of the auditorium.
 
TWENTY COMMANDMENTS FOR A WOKE FREE LIFE

"Don't live in fear of who not to offend - target everyone equally, that is the answer. Doesn't equality dictate everyone should be included in humor? The first thing a free man should do each day is scream obscenities and so called 'hate speech' into the mirror. You might call it the Two Minutes Hate. I made that up myself I'll have you know. You'll get this and other brilliant original advice on how to live free in my pamphlet. Did I mention it's only $8?" 

The crowd cheered and King Incel couldn't help smiling again. After a few moments the applause subsided, allowing him to continue. 
 
“Friends, at 60% off the regular price, this is not an opportunity you should miss. Let me show you the way. Choose freedom!”
         
“Freedom,” the crowd chanted in one voice.
         
“Come forward,” said King Incel. “Collect the red ticket, which can be taken to the bookshop to purchase the WOKE FREE LIFE Commandment Pack.”
         
The crowd formed into lines along the aisles of the auditorium with solemn piety, all men silent while waiting for his moment with King Incel.
         
Some wept when receiving the Red Ticket. Others began speaking in computer code, all the mysteries of universe explained in a jumble of 1s and 0s.
         
Within a few moments of the last man in line receiving his Red Ticket, the entire room began chanting in unison.
         
King Incel!
King Incel!     
King Incel!

"One last parting thought before I send you out into the world. The next time some government lackey tells you the price of freedom is eternal vigilance, correct them: freedom costs $8. Tell all your friends. Let them know they can download a pamphlet today at WOKEFREELIFE.COM. Thank you friends for your contributions to my freedom fund. You've taken the first steps to become free men. Go forth and spread the good word." 


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A hand sewn softcover edition of Server by Stephen Moran


5x8 inch standard size book


64 page white paper interior


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This item can be signed/inscribed for buyer if desired.




Description of SERVER


You Won't See It Coming. 


Scott Holden lives two lives. In one, he waits tables, enduring an unending siege of abuse from customers, co-workers, and bosses. Invisible to them, he also feels like there’s a target on his back. In the other, Scott is a writer during furloughs from his working-class nightmare. But the line between his work identity and his artistic one is blurring under the strain. Is his life filling his fiction with violent daydreams or is his writing fueling the real-life desperation and darkness in his soul?


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A Moment and Forever - Excerpt from SERVER by Stephen Moran

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CUSTOM HAND SEWN SOFTCOVER JOURNAL

$15.00

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A hand sewn softcover single signature blank journal with parchment interior.


4x5 inch pocket sized book.

48 pages.


Select from 6 COVER PATTERNS (SEE Photos)


Select from 3 Parchment color options for the interior


Blue

Gold

Ivory


Get a hand made book just how you want it. No two alike.

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SERVER HARDCOVER with Black Book Cloth cover

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Hand Sewn Hardcover Edition of SERVER by Stephen Moran


64 pages

Hand sewn

Hand cut

Hand made case cover with black book cloth

and dustjacket made from 110 LB cardstock

to protect the hardcover

70 PT Binders Board i


You will get 3 free add on softcover journals

(Moran Press will select from available inventory)


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You Won't See It Coming. 


Scott Holden lives two lives.


In one, he waits tables, enduring an unending siege of abuse from customers, co-workers, and bosses. Invisible to them, he also feels like there’s a target on his back.


In the other, Scott is a writer during furloughs from his working-class nightmare.


But the line between his work identity and his artistic one is blurring under the strain.


Is his life filling his fiction with violent daydreams or is his writing fueling the real-life desperation and darkness in his soul?

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CURRENTLY AVAILABLE BOOK CLOTH COLORS

11/5/2022

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HAND SEWN HARDCOVER BOOKS
​THE AVAILABLE BOOK CLOTH COLORS 

New Colors of Book Cloth are NOW IN STOCK!! 

Choose from 

NAVY BLUE
RED
BLACK
CHOCOLATE
CREAM
LIGHT GRAY

The process of getting a CUSTOM HAND SEWN HARDCOVER BOOK is simple.
Pick a book cloth color for cover. 
Pick from the available interior paper options and I'll sew you a hardcover book! 

CURRENTLY AVAILABLE PAPER

PARCHMENT IN 3 COLORS (INTENDED FOR WRITING WITH SOME SKETCHING)

GOLD
BABY BLUE
IVORY

65 LB CARDSTOCK IN WHITE (INTENDED FOR ART/WRITING)

To purchase - click the links pictured below or email MoranPressGroup@gmail.com

Thank you for supporting small business. I can't wait to sew you a hardcover!!

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NEW RELEASE - Benny the Haunted Toymaker Grows Up

12/29/2021

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MORAN PRESS PRESENTS
BENNY THE HAUNTED TOYMAKER GROWS UP
BY GABRIEL RICARD
HORROR STORIES

At long last - BENNY LIVES! This book was long delayed due to pandemic, something I know everyone reading can relate with - it's been one hell of a time the last two years. 

But the wait is indeed over - BENNY THE HAUNTED TOYMAKER GROWS UP - A collection of horror short stories by Gabriel Ricard is available for purchase from Amazon and Moran Press. 

Moran Press published the hand sewn hardcover edition first and you can purchase that from the store. Simply CLICK LINK OR ANY PICTURE in this post. 

So what's Benny all about? Here's the description and some praise for Benny. 

GABRIEL RICARD returns to fiction with a collection of 6 horror stories, including a young man’s surreal encounter with vampires, a desperate last date in a shimmering shopping mall, and the long-drawn consequences of a demon invasion.

PRAISE FOR BENNY THE HAUNTED TOYMAKER GROWS UP

“Gabriel Ricard’s debut collection of short horror stories, Benny the Haunted Toymaker Grows Up And Other Stories, is truly disturbing and trending beyond the norm. Intelligent and compelling, his tales really pull you into Ricard’s otherworldly and intriguing universe.”

Barbie Wilde - Actress, “Hellraiser 2”, Author, “The Venus Complex”

“The wit may be bone dry, but the dread conjured up by Ricard’s stories bleeds right on out from every page. Kelly Link fans take note.”

Clay McLeod Chapman - Author, Whisper Down the Lane

Congrats to Gabriel on publication of his first collection of horror stories. I hope you all love this book as much as I did. 
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GET A HAND SEWN 
HARDCOVER EDITION

During pandemic I dedicated myself to learning how to make hand sewn chapbooks and then hardcover editions. 

Benny the Haunted Toymaker Grows Up is available in trade paperback and kindle editions at Amazon and also in hand sewn hardcover at Moran Press. 

I make the hardcovers completely from scratch. 
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Hand cut paper. 
Hand sanded edges.
Hand sewn signatures. 
Hand made case cover wraps. 

You can't get *anything* like this in stores or anywhere else for that matter. 

Truly a one of a kind book lover's dream. 

​CLICK LINK OR PICTURE TO BUY 

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NEW RELEASE


A horror short story collection from Gabriel Ricard


BENNY THE HAUNTED TOYMAKER GROWS UP


Description:


GABRIEL RICARD returns to fiction with a collection of 6 horror stories, including a young man’s surreal encounter with vampires, a desperate last date in a shimmering shopping mall, and the long-drawn consequences of a demon invasion.


Get this new collection in a hand sewn hardcover edition.


80 pages

Hand cut paper

Hand sanded edges

Hand cut case cover wrap

Hand sewn signature text block


A book unlike anything else you'll ever buy.


This hardcover edition pays author $5 royalty per copy.


PRAISE FOR BENNY THE HAUNTED TOYMAKER GROWS UP


“Gabriel Ricard’s collection of short horror stories, Benny the Haunted Toymaker Grows Up And Other Stories, is truly disturbing and trending beyond the norm. Intelligent and compelling, his tales really pull you into Ricard’s otherworldly and intriguing universe.”


  • Barbie Wilde Actress, “Hellraiser 2”, Author, “The Venus Complex”


“The wit may be bone dry, but the dread conjured up by Ricard’s stories bleeds right on out from every page. Kelly Link fans take note.”


  • Clay McLeod Chapman Author, Whisper Down the Lane
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