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El Burno Publishing is the storytelling branch of El Burno Productions, dedicated to books, essays, and written works that challenge, inspire, and spark conversation. Focused on democracy, public service, and the human connection to place, our authors explore the intersection of truth, creativity, and civic life. From thought-provoking nonfiction to imaginative fiction, El Burno Publishing amplifies voices that remind us why stories still matter.
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Publisher: El Burno Publishing, Ltd.
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Publication Date: December 2025
When park ranger Harlan Poe is ordered to take time off before Christmas, he heads home to the hills of Tennessee. He plans to rest. He plans to stay out of sight. He does not plan on crossing paths with Ellie McCarter, the woman he once loved and left behind.
Her family farm is at risk. The annual Christmas Market is the last anchor that can save it. With winter storms moving in and deadlines closing fast, Ellie needs help she never wanted to ask for. Harlan steps in, and the work draws them into the quiet truth they have both avoided for years.
Set against snow-covered mountains, small town traditions, and the steady warmth of Appalachian life, Christmas on the Ocoee is a heartfelt holiday novella about second chances, the pull of home, and the courage it takes to begin again.
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Publisher: El Burno Publishing
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Publication date: November 6, 2025
The Long Divide: Essays on Duty, Dissent, and Stewardship is a collection of reflections on conscience, leadership, and the quiet endurance that keeps a democracy alive.
Drawing on his experience as a veteran, attorney, and former National Park Service official, Chris Burnette examines how integrity survives within the machinery of modern institutions—and why it must.
These essays explore the tension between loyalty and truth, the decay of courage in bureaucracies, and the moral discipline required to hold the line when systems fail. Both personal and universal, Burnette’s voice carries the authority of service and the humility of stewardship.
In a time when outrage is louder than reason, The Long Divide reminds readers that the survival of a republic depends not on power, but on conscience.
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Publisher: El Burno Publishing, Ltd.
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Publication Date: May 27, 2025
No Longer Quiet by Chris Burnette is a call to conscience for an America at a crossroads. Blending personal experience, public service, and civic philosophy, Burnette explores what it means to defend democracy from the inside out. Through stories of leadership, duty, and dissent, he reminds readers that silence serves power—and that protecting our republic begins with the courage to speak up.
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Publisher: El Burno Pulishing, Ltd.
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Publication date: To Be Determined
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Available: To Be Determined
On My Honor is a leadership guide for those who still believe integrity matters. Drawing on lessons from the military, the National Park Service, and a lifetime of public service, Chris Burnette explores how character, duty, and humility shape real leadership. Grounded in the values of the Scout Law and the philosophy of stewardship, this book challenges readers to lead with courage, serve with purpose, and rebuild trust in the institutions that hold our democracy together.
Although not published by El Burno Publishing, this book is written by two of the contributors of El Burno Studios. We've decided to highlight it for our fans.
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Publisher: Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
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Publication date: May 28, 2016
Treat yourself to a tongue-in-cheek—but very practical—glimpse into the world of moonshine, from its history and American heritage to its uses and creation today. These 101 ways to interact with moonshine are wide-ranging and include practical housekeeping hints (glass cleaner, anyone?), medicinal uses, recipes, and more. In these pages you'll enjoy learning about moonshine's benefits and potential applications, and understanding what it means to produce a farm-to-bottle, artisanal distilled spirit. This great resource for adventurous foodies, homesteaders, and home distillers will bring whiskey out of the backwoods for the rest of us to enjoy.
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