About Quiet Harbor
Books Created for the Moments Worth Slowing Down For
Quiet Harbor Books began with a simple idea: some of the moments that matter most are also the easiest to overlook.
Life moves quickly
wHAT WE CREATE
Three simple invitations run through everything we publish.
REMEMBER
Everyday Moments
Preserve the moments and memories you don’t want to lose.
CREATE
Make It Yours
Make the page entirely your own.
PAUSE
Quiet Café Escapes
Step away from the rush and create somewhere beautiful.
Our Why
We don’t believe every meaningful moment has to be a big one.
Sometimes it’s a memory worth writing down, an idea waiting on a blank page, or simply an hour spent doing something you enjoy.
PAUSE ✦ REMEMBER ✦ CREATE
MEET THE PUBLISHER
Dale Weerts
I’ve always been drawn to things that give us a reason to slow down.
There’s something meaningful about sitting with a journal, reflecting on what’s happened, putting something on paper, or simply creating. For me, those moments have a way of helping us recenter—and that idea eventually became the heart of Quiet Harbor Books.
The name Quiet Harbor captures much of what I hope these books provide: a peaceful place to step away from the noise for a little while.
Each of our collections approaches that idea differently. Everyday Moments grew out of my belief that life isn’t just about the big occasions. The small things matter. The ordinary things matter. And I wanted a journal that would help us remember them without adding another obligation. That’s why reflection happens after every seven entries—not every seven days. Miss a day, a week, or longer, and there’s nothing to catch up on and no reason to feel guilty. You simply begin again.
Make It Yours came from another simple thought: you can buy blank paper anywhere, but there’s something different about creating in a journal that feels like you. That’s why the same open pages are available in covers inspired by different interests, places, and personalities.
And Quiet Café Escapes is about something simpler still—the pleasure of slowing down and creating. I love the illustrations and the sense of calm they bring. Each scene is meant to feel like somewhere you’d like to stay for a while.
Outside of Quiet Harbor, I’ve been married to my wonderful wife for 36 years. We have three sons, two daughters-in-law, and a goldendoodle named Penny. Some of our favorite things are pretty simple: spending time with family, reading, and finding a good coffee shop.
I don’t know exactly where Quiet Harbor will lead, and I’m okay with that. I simply want to keep creating things that are meaningful and beautiful and see where that takes us.
If someone finds one of our books and it gives them even a little peace and rest, then we’ve created something worthwhile.
— Dale Weerts
Publisher, Quiet Harbor Books
Part Of The NewLeaf Story
Quiet Harbor Books is an imprint of NewLeaf Story Company, an independent Texas publishing company that creates thoughtful books and experiences for diverse readers and seasons of life.
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