2021 CEO Annual Report

Strengthening Foundations for the Future

 

The Ridge Publishing Group. CEO Annual Report

 

Editorial Contact:

Amanda Stills

Public Relations Manager

The Ridge Publishing Group, Phone: 208-416-1030, Email: press@RidgePublishingGroup.com

 

Coeur D’Alene, ID (January 14, 2022) – The Ridge Publishing Group is an up and coming American worldwide book, film, and board game Company.  It is positioned to becoming one of the largest theology teaching resources in the world in terms of books, textbooks, documentaries, board games and card decks.  The Ridge Publishing Group mission is to redefine learning, provide quality products and experiences, and invite others to join the conversation via various blog sites.  The Ridge Publishing Group imprints include Guardians of Biblical Truth, AuthorsDoor, and Rags to Riches Entertainment.  The Ridge Publishing Group subsidiaries include Education in Games and the Ethan Fox Books franchise.  The Ethan Fox Books franchise is an interactive online reading and entertainment site (website at www.EthanFoxBooks.com and blog site at www.KidsStagram.com) shaped around the Ethan Fox Books franchise.  Share and participate in the stories, showcase your own Ethan Fox Books-related creativity, and discover additional information about the world of Ethan Fox Books.  Our sites allow visitors to experience and explore an exciting new franchise brought to you by Ethan Fox Books.  We have an extensive library of content and own all rights to our content, which enables us to leverage our library to quickly launch brands and services into new markets and on new platforms.  Our content can be re-edited and updated in a cost-effective manner to provide topical versions of subject matter that can be utilized around the world on a variety of platforms.

 

Our content spans genres including fiction and non-fiction – middle-grade and young adult – science fiction and fantasy, action adventure, heroes, world-building, mysteries and investigation, unearthly wonders, and true friendships; all ages, general entertainment and education; and Christian books, the Holy Bible, dispensational theology, history, law, wisdom, poetry, prophecy, and apocalyptic literature.

 

Our brands consist of the following:

Ethan Fox Books

• KidsStagramCLUB Account – developed by character, Wordly Pagemore: kids and parents alike will have the opportunity to discover virtual currency (“Bonus Reward Dollars”) and virtual points (“World Point”) as you progress through the educational entertainment experiences and features available on our Site.
• Ethan Fox Books Contests – administered by character, Dorkin Drumbles, Curator of Exhibitions at the Gallery of Things Remembered: Welcome to The Arts for Ethan Fox Books, a competition where we invite kids, teens, and adults alike to use their artistic talents to think big and help bring the Ethan Fox Books original series – cast of characters, chapter scenes, and/or book cover(s) – come to life for millions to see.
• Character Email Addresses – administered by character, Bella Wentworth: Communicate with your favorite characters by email any time. When you submit an email to us, you automatically will be “opt-in” in our email marketing program. However, I can assure you, we will not send more than one unsolicited email a month to your email address. Of course, when we do, you can always unsubscribe – should you wish to.
• The Residential Daily Star – published by character, Irvin McGillicutty: Quarterly, Irvin reports on our homepage, The Residence daily news and upcoming events. In addition, we’ve provided a link to archived editions on the front page of The Residential Daily Star – in case you’ve missed an edition.
• Caretaker World Newsletter – administered by character, Brianna Tanglewood: If only there was a way to have all the latest Ethan Fox Books news, features, quizzes, puzzles and beyond, all in one place! But wait! There is . . . we’ve now launched a quarterly newsletter so you can have all your Ethan Fox Books news and exclusives, including a monthly newsletter, delivered straight to your inbox. It’s FREE!

• The Ethan Fox Books Official KidsStagram Blog – published by character, Nicholas Knight: In the KidsStagram blog, Nicholas keeps us up to date on news, editorials, interviews, discussions, fandom, event reports, and responds to a variety of rumors. It’s your source for everything Ethan Fox Books, the Caretaker Universe, and the KidsStagramCLUB.

• The Ethan Fox KidsStagram Magazine – flagship edition coming in 2023. It will be marketed as the Ethan Fox Books alternative Voice, continuing to bring stories and characters to life with an attention to education in games.  The band of characters in the Ethan Fox Books original series are the editors of the magazine.  Of course, E. L. Seer is the Editor-in-Chief – it will be a quarterly publication that is for purchase on Amazon or FREE to email subscribers.

Education in Games

• Creator Stravis’ Home World of Zephyr – formerly administered by character, Kepler; character, Jasper is substituting in Kepler’s absence: Kepler’s subject matters are History, Social Studies, and Geography – pre-K through 12th grade curriculum.
• Creator Zamalador’s Home Word of Hades – administered by character, Albert: Albert’s subject matter is Math – pre-K through 12th grade curriculum.
• Creator Driveous’ Home World of Atlantis – administered by character, Newton: Newton’s subject matters are Language Arts, Writing, and Reading Comprehension – pre-K through 12th grade curriculum.
• Creator Vraitor’s Home World of Ceres – administered by character, Linus: Linus’ subject matter is Science – pre-K through 12th grade curriculum.

• Guardians of Biblical Truth Publishing Group – is an imprint of The Ridge Publishing Group and publisher of the New Narrated Study Bible series – the Holy Bible told like never before: the first time at a glance (1 book), the second time in chronological order (7 books), and the third time by subject matter (12 books). The New Narrated Study Bible presents scripture (full unedited text of the Holy Bible: King James Version, 1611 Edition) in chronological order to provide a single, continuous account of biblical history and prophecy from Creation to End Times, along with key events as it relates to world history and Middle East history.

• Hoyle Theology Publishing Group – is a subsidiary of The Ridge Publishing Group and publisher of the Hoyle Theology Encyclopedia seminary textbooks series (an independent study program). The Hoyle Theology Encyclopedia was designed to cover all branches and topics of knowledge you would find offered at a traditional Theology Seminary or University.  The Hoyle Theology Encyclopedia consists of 44 volumes: Volumes 1–14 covers Systematic studies of theology and its numerous branches, Volumes 15–21 covers biblical studies, Volumes 22–28 covers Practical (Christian) studies, Volumes 29–35 covers Historical studies, Volumes 36–42 covers Apologetics studies, Volume 43 is the Text index, and Volume 44 is the Concordance (alphabetical list of words present in the Text with citations of the passages concerned.
• Documentaries in Print Publishing Group – is a subsidiary of The Ridge Publishing Group and publisher of the Defending the Faith – Two Worlds, Lost World, New World series (Documentaries – Mythology, Theology, and the Debate) comprising 31 books with an astute mix of cultural critique and biblical scholarship. The publisher presents and defends 31 propositions supporting a literary and theological understanding of the invisible world before Creation (the Universe), the visible world after Creation (habitable earth), following the New World after the Flood (cleansed earth) and beyond (new earth, new heaven).  The publisher does this within the context of the ancient near Eastern world and unpacks its implications for our modern scientific understanding of origins.

AuthorsDoor Group

• Roadmap Strategies for Startups series – this is a three book series: Business Structures and Incorporation: How-to and Do-it-Yourself, Trademark Protection and Prosecution: How-to and Do-it-Yourself, and Writing Winning Business Plans and Investor Presentations: How-to and Do-it Yourself.
• EntrepreneursOpen series – this is a three book series: Independent Publishing Author-Publisher Website and Blog: How to Develop, Optimize, and Monetize Your Sites, Independent Publishing and Social Media Platforms: How to Develop, Optimize, and Monetize your Social Platforms, and Independent Publishing with Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, and Others: How to Develop, Optimize, and Monetize Your Books.
• The Millionaire Mindset series – this is a five book series: The Millionaire Writing and Self-Publishing Mindset: Writing and Self-Publishing a Successful Book, The Millionaire Marketing Mindset: Marketing and Selling a Successful Book, The Millionaire Sales and Advertising Mindset: Advertising and Selling a Successful Book, The Millionaire Branding Mindset: Branding and Selling a Successful Story, and The Millionaire Public Relations Mindset: Influencers and Selling a Successful Book Story.
• The Millionaire Mindset series Companion Books – this is a four book series: The Millionaire Mindset Series Companion I: Writing Works of Non-fiction, Media Kits, and More, The Millionaire Mindset Series Companion II: Writing Works of Fiction, Media Kits, and More, The Millionaire Mindset Series Companion III: The Elements of Style by Strunk & White with AuthorsDoor Commentary, and The Millionaire Mindset Series Companion IV: Writing and Publishing Legalese, Sample Forms and Agreements.

Rags to Riches Entertainment

• Reimagine Self – Re-Discover You . . . The Insiders’ Lifestyle Guides program series provides a fresh start: Beauty makeover books 1–5, Health makeover books 6–10, Personal makeover books 11–16, and Professional makeover books 17– Transform Your Life – Insider’s Lifestyle Guides program of Renewal.  Think of this program as a kind of time-release supplement that does its magic over the course of 21 steps – one book at a time.  Each book contains lined blank pages and inspiration quotes after each major section within the chapters.  Use these pages to keep a diary or journal to record your restoration journey – and change your life into a NEW YOU!

2021 CEO Annual Report: The Ridge Publishing Group

Our content development strategy is designed to increase viewership, maintain innovation and quality leadership, and provide value for our network of fans.  Education in Content – As long as there have been religious texts, there have been theologians studying and writing about them.  St. Augustine and Thomas Aquinas are two of the most famous early theologians whose writings are still studied today.  Theological study in America had its start in the early 18th century when individual pastors would take one or two students under their tutelage.  In 1812, the Theological Seminary of the Presbyterian Church at Princeton in New Jersey was founded.  This was the first institution to focus on the education of theology in a systematic way.  Today, there are hundreds of seminary and university religious programs that focus on the study of God.

 

To make education available – to anyone at any age – Education in Games offers innovative and engaging books and board games, which provide education experiences that strengthen social bonds, encourage cooperation and interaction, and benefit everyone in our community.  For less than what it can cost to take the family to the movies for a couple of hours, you can bring home a book or board game that will provide years of education and enjoyment.  It’s the satisfaction of rereading or replaying an old favorite and realizing you’re an “expert” now.

 

For today’s media-centric society, books and board games are an appropriate and effective teaching tool.  Books and board games increase brain function and stimulate brain areas that are responsible for complex thought and memory formation.  Books and board games bring laughter, which decreases stress.  Books and board games facilitate happiness, which is a vital ingredient for creativity and an enjoyable learning experience.  Most important, books and board games engage in activities that do not involve staring at a smartphone, tablet, or computer screen.  Playing pushes people to develop a stronger sense of resourcefulness and individuality that leads to a greater self-esteem and fulfilling feeling of being informed, included, and noticed.

 

The Ethan Fox Books Franchise

Publishers and Hollywood are still simultaneously clamoring to fill the void left by the Harry Potter franchise. And publishers are offering big advances for debut novels that promise to lure young adults alike and reach fans of literary and commercial fiction.  Although E. L. Seer’s debut fantasy novel, Ethan Fox and the Eyes of the Desert Sand, book #1 in the Ethan Fox Books original series faces fierce competition in the industry’s ongoing search for the next big crossover fantasy book series, it may be the next great phenomenon . . .

 

The Night Circus claim they have it . . . Legend said they have it . . . The Age of Miracles hoped to have it . . . Other fantasy franchises pitched more squarely at young adults have been touted as more promising heirs to Harry Potter.

 

Percy Jackson and the Olympians series by Rick Riordan have more than 20 million copies in print. The fourth and final book of the Inheritance Cycle series by Christopher Paolini was next released. The book series has sold more than 20 million copies worldwide. In 2006, a feature film was released that was based on the first book in the cycle. Septimus Heap series by Angie Sage was optioned by Warner Bros. to produce a movie based on the first book. All three series have been bestsellers, but their combined sales don’t come close to J. K. Rowling territory.  See full Article – The Race to Discover the Next Harry Potter Franchise Continues on our website at https://www.EthanFoxBooks.com.

 

The Ethan Fox Books original series is a visually stunning read, set within a hidden universe with Earth at its center. Ethan Fox and the Eyes of the Desert Sand, book #1, tells the story of two young teens, Ethan and Hayley. The teens are mysteriously drawn together to solve the story’s biggest puzzle and unlock the door to the four portals – portals to the four elemental worlds of the Chrysalis.  It is chock-full of characters, creatures, situations, and complications. But what makes it all work is that you just love Ethan, Hayley, Gruggins, and many of the other protagonists while viewing the antagonists, Victor, Daavic, the Grimleavers, and others to the story with equivalent disdain.  Everything works because everything is built around them – Ethan and Hayley’s situation, their fears, their strengths, and their mistakes.  The new worlds, the new beings, the new ideas are wonderful creations but without those people, they mean nothing.  Romance, rivalry, and plenty of suspense ensue.  Along the way, E. L. Seer brings forth an alternate reality, and through his vision is sure to bring joy to millions.

 

The Ethan Fox Books original series has the key features that will help make these books a major franchise.  Like the Harry Potter franchise taught publishers how to make event publishing resemble event-film releases, the Ethan Fox Books original series publisher, The Ridge Publishing Group, is becoming a presence that cannot be ignored either. Their aggressive marketing plan includes numerous licensing deals, and extensive interactive websites developed for children and young adults resulting in an enhanced reading experience, a free to join KidsStagramCLUB, an Ethan Fox KidsStagram™ official blog, an Ethan Fox KidsStagram Magazine, and philanthropy work within children’s hospitals – making a difference everywhere we go – see https://www.KidsStagram.com/Pilanthropy, and much, much more, from the onset.  With that said, excitement is building, and predictions are that high level excitement will continue.

 

In fact, we are no stranger to HarperCollins, MacMillan, and Warner Bros. In 2011, Warner Bros. Pictures, Courtenay Valenti, Executive Vice President Production at that time reviewed “Chrysalis Chronicles: The Eyes of the Desert Sand by Edwin Wolfe” and kept it for more than a month before being rejected.  And there were others too – the following press releases are available upon request:

 

• September 29, 2011 – HarperCollins Shows NEW Interest in Fox Hunt Publishing Group’s Chrysalis Chronicles series: HarperCollins Children’s Book Group
• October 11, 2011 – St. Martin’s Press Requests ARC: MacMillan Children’s Book Publishing Group
• October 15, 2011 – The Charlotte Gusay Literary Agency: Requests Book Submission
• October 27, 2011 – Henry Holt Books for Young Readers Shows Interest: MacMillan Children’s Book Publishing Group
• November 11, 2011 – HarperCollins Respectfully Declines – Edwin Wolfe responds . . . HarperCollins Children’s Book Group
• November 30, 2011 – HarperCollins Goes on Record . . . HarperCollins Children’s Books
• December 5, 2011 – Chrysalis Chronicles: The Eyes of the Desert Sand Catches the Eyes of Warner Bros., Barry Meyer Submission.
• December 7, 2011 – Charlotte Gusay Literary Agency Advance praise for Chrysalis Chronicles: The Eyes of the Desert Sand
• January 4, 2012 – Warner Bros. Pictures: Courtenay Valenti, Executive Vice President Production: Responds One Month later.

 

Why 2011 and 2012 references?  Since then, life had gotten in the way (cancer, caregiving, burying parents, relocation, and so on).  For the next few years, E. L Seer would refine his original work and become a phenomenal writer, working with content editor, Felicity Carter – a referral from HarperCollins.  We officially, launched our new Company in 2021 with the release of book #1, Ethan Fox and the Eyes of the Desert Sand in the Ethan Fox Books original series.  Book #2, Ethan Fox and the Shadow Princess will be released in 2022.  Other upcoming titles include book #3, Ethan Fox and the Kraken’s Fury scheduled to be released in 2023, book #4, Ethan Fox and the Trinity of Darkness thereafter, and so on.  Along with each of these books are companion books (Wordly Pagemore’s Early Worm Activities & Games), Chapter books (character backstories from the original series, e.g., Mayhem in the Moongarden), coloring books, magazines, etcetera.

 

Our 2021 CEO Annual Report Achievements and Milestones

In 2021, we launched four websites and one blog site: (1) The Ridge Publishing Group, (2) Rags to Riches Entertainment, (3) AuthorsDoor Group, (4) Ethan Fox Books, and (5) the KidsStagram™ blog site.  We also released E. L. Seer’s debut novel, Ethan Fox and the Eyes of the Desert Sand, book #1 in the Ethan Fox Books original series.  As well, as a companion book to book #1 in the Ethan Fox Books original series, Wordly Pagemore’s Activities & Games: The Ethan Fox and the Eyes of the Desert Sand edition was released in 2021. In addition, the Ethan Fox Books original series released its first illustrated Chapter book, Mayhem in the Moongarden in 2021.  Moreover, The Ridge Publishing Group released several books from two imprints in 2021: AuthorsDoor Group released a three book series titled, Roadmap Strategies for Startups series.  Rags to Riches Entertainment released a 21 book series titled, Insiders’ Lifestyle Guides program series.

 

Competition

Providing content across various distribution platforms is a highly competitive business worldwide.  Our ability to produce popular content is an important competitive factor for the distribution of our content, attracting viewers, and advertising.  Our success in producing popular content and creativity depends on various factors such as the number of competitors providing content that targets the same genre and audience, the distribution of our content, viewership, and the production, marketing and advertising.  Our publishing house competes with other publishing houses.  Our publishing house and paper products and digital products also compete for their target audiences with all forms of content and other media provided to viewers.

 

Intellectual Property

Our intellectual property assets include copyrights in content, trademarks in brands, names and logos, technology platforms, websites, and licenses of intellectual property rights from third parties.

 

We are fundamentally a content company and the protection of our brands and content is of primary importance.  We have also made and will continue to make investments in developing technology platforms to support our digital products and offerings, and consider these platforms to be one of our intellectual property assets.  To protect our intellectual property assets, we rely upon a combination of copyright, trademark, unfair competition, trade secret and Internet/domain name statutes and laws, and contract provisions.  However, there can be no assurance of the degree to which these measures will be successful.  Moreover, effective intellectual property protection may be either unavailable or limited in certain foreign territories.  Policing unauthorized use of our products and services and related intellectual property is difficult and costly.  We seek to limit unauthorized use of our intellectual property through a combination of approaches.  However, the steps taken to prevent the infringement of our intellectual property by unauthorized third parties may not be effective.

 

Third parties may challenge the validity or scope of our intellectual property from time to time, and the success of any such challenges could result in the limitation or loss of intellectual property rights.  Irrespective of their validity, such claims may result in substantial costs and diversion of resources which could have an adverse effect on our operations.  In addition, piracy, which encompasses theft, and unauthorized use of our content, in the digital environment continues to present a threat to revenues from products and services based on our intellectual property.

 

For further information on The Ridge Publishing Group, go to our website at www.RidgePublishingGroup.com.

 

About The Ridge Publishing Group

The Ridge Publishing Group is an up-and-coming American worldwide book, film and board game Company.  It is setup to becoming one of the largest theology teaching resources in the world in terms of books, textbooks, documentaries, board games and card decks.  The Ridge Publishing Group owns the trademarks and copyrights of the Guardians of Biblical Truth Publishing Group, Hoyle Theology Publishing Group, Documentaries in Print Publishing Group, and Education in Games Publishing Group.  The Ridge Publishing Group also supports small press imprints: Ethan Fox Books, Rags to Riches Entertainment, and AuthorsDoor Group. The Company is headquartered in Coeur D’Alene, Idaho.

The Ridge Publishing Group’s list of sites:

Parent Website: https://www.RidgePublishingGroup.com and blog site https://www.PublisherAndHerWorld.com

Publisher Website: https://www.GuardiansofBiblicalTruth.com and blog site https://www.Jesus-Says.com

Author Website: https://www.LAMoeszinger.com and https://www.NewYouniversityChronicles.com site:

https://www.UrbanChroniclesPublishingHouse.com and blog site https://www.ManhattanChronicles.com

Bridge Website: https://www.AuthorsDoor.com and blog site https://www.AuthorsRedDoor.com

Entertainment Website: https://www.EthanFoxBooks.com and blog site https://www.KidsStagram.com

Press Contacts

press@RidgePublishingGroup.com

Trademarks

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