Why Calico Tales Publishing LLC? The answer is layered—like the cat who watched me work through countless nights, her patchwork fur a living metaphor for my own journey. Each patch was different—an archive of origins, a living proof of diversity. To many, she was just a pet. To me, she was a lesson: the sum of our differences is where our real story begins.

My life has always been about finding meaning in the unexpected, stitching together experience from city streets to silent country sides, hardship to hope. Calico Tales Publishing LLC is born from that spirit: the belief that every unique experience—no matter how raw or overlooked—deserves to be seen, heard, and valued.

I started this company not just to publish books, but to build a living testament to resilience and creativity. Like each patch on a calico, every story here is earned—brought together by hard work, dedication, and the faith that beauty is forged from difference.

If you’re reading this, you’re part of our tapestry now. No matter where you come from, your story belongs here.

— Michael Z Ouimet, Founder