Books published by Painted Gate Publishing

Bristol loved skating and helping with the family bee hives. But something scary was going on. Cancer had turned her world upside down. Would her life ever be normal again? Toddler Version of 'Bristol Goes To School'

If you are reading this book,You know whom we look.The hunter from MaineWho some call insane!His favorite tool a shovelA slingshot he keepsHis name is FowlerAnd he is a wilderness prowler!The first trip he madeWas on the TV show 'Alone'And He was made famous to manyBy taking the throne!This book is the unofficial 'Fowler' book, and is no way endorsed or supported by Zachary Fowler, or 'Fowler Makery and Mischief '.

I am extremely honored to have the privilege to share with you just a small piece of my life through the lens of my camera. I am the fourth of eight children in my family, so you can imagine the stories I have and which could through photos be told! I was raised in a small county in southern Ohio. My father is a retired dairy farmer, and my mother is a retired nurse. They both sacrifice many things to see each of their children were afforded many opportunities. My parents serve as a guiding light, believing and inspiring me to reach forward. As I watched their examples and drive to attain new goals, even today, they silently tell me I can do it. It is to them, as well, I dedicate this book. My personal story is filled with many avenues and pieces of the journey of life, to find a starting place is challenging. Many factors have contributed to my story, but that is for another place and time. So, being this is an introduction of myself, here it is. Hi, my name is Scott Polley, and I am a person who loves to hear stories. My favorite and chosen way to share stories is through pictures. They allow me the opportunity for my mind to explore the story and to create my own story of what I saw when I snapped the shot. The style of my work does not follow or fully represent any famous photographer. I don't look for common sites where many people take pictures. As you look through my entire gallery of images, not many famous places are found. I call myself an everyday photographer. What do ordinary people see as they go through life? I look through the eye of my camera and try to capture what the human eye sees and hopefully express their thoughts. I love looking at everyday items and places, then express the story as the ordinary person, or at least me, sees. I desire through my work to inspire others to see the stories all around them and find a way to share them. In this first volume of my work, I share stories that surround rivers and other bodies of water. There are a few who just express water in a somewhat irregular way. So, get yourself ready to take a journey and see the story. As you look and study each image, ask yourself, "What story do I see"?Here's to the story!- Scott Polley

"There are painted, red doors, On the barn that number four, Near the three, big, apple trees, That are flowering for the bees, Close to the cows that say moo, That number well more than two, Under one bright sun, For me to have fun, Here on the farm."

"It isn't uncommon for a Mom to want more than just cater to her growing family's daily needs. The middle-aged woman in More Than A Mom, dreams of going to college after raising her children in order to find a new purpose in life. Readers will make an emotional connection with this woman's journey and inspire readers to pursue their own new dream."-Pam Reed, Administrative Secretary, Delaware Department of Education