Small press blends “traditional expertise with indie creativity”
Four Myrtle Beach authors have come together to launch Green Ferns Publishing House, a new small press dedicated to blending traditional publishing expertise with indie creativity. With a shared mission to amplify amplifying authors with great stories to tell who may not have had the opportunity with larger publishers and the unique culture of the American southeast, Green Ferns is poised to bring a fresh perspective to the publishing landscape.
Green Ferns is rooted in collaboration, creativity, and community. By combining the experiences of its four founders—each a published author with —the press offers writers both the professional guidance of traditional publishing and the flexibility of independent innovation.
“Green Ferns was born out of a shared passion for stories that deserve to find their audience,” said Caleb Wygal, one of the press’s co-founders. “By working together, we’re able to create opportunities for new authors and bring something vibrant and meaningful to readers.”
Wygal, author of the popular Myrtle Beach Mysteries series, will serve as the Chief of Marketing and Distribution for Green Ferns. He is joined by Director of Operations and Acquisition Maegwen Salley-Massie and Creative Director Kelly Capriotti Burton, both local authors and entrepreneurs. Lisa Borne Graves, an author as well as a Lecturer of English at Coastal Carolina University will serve as Editor in Chief.
To celebrate its official launch, Green Ferns will release its debut title this October. Riptide: Stormy Stories from the Grand Strand is an anthology featuring original works from each of the four founders, showcasing local love and lore along with the unique storytelling styles that have made their books popular with audiences and inspired the creation of the press.
Riptide revisits familiar legends while breathing life into new ones and marks the beginning of Green Ferns’ commitment to publishing books that resonate deeply with both regional and national audiences.
The anthology hits shelves October 28th and is available for pre-order but in the spirit of their local community, they allowing locals to purchase advanced copies at the following locations and times:
Little River ShrimpFest Oct. 11th-12th 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
46th Annual Loris Bog-Off Festival Oct. 18th 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Riptide Anthology launch party at Tidal Creek Brewery Oct. 25th 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
The authors hope to see their readers soon!
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About Green Ferns Publishing House
Founded in 2025 by Myrtle Beach authors, Green Ferns Publishing House is a Myrtle Beach–based small press committed to amplifying authors with great stories to tell who may not have had the opportunity with larger publishers and enriching the literary world. By blending traditional publishing expertise with the innovative spirit of indie publishing, Green Ferns provides a platform for fresh voices, powerful stories, and meaningful community connection.