Children's Books
Whispering Forest Stories
Eight enchanting tales set in a magical forest where wise animals guide young readers through life's greatest lessons — courage, patience, kindness, and wonder.
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Gil Edwards
Author • Musician • Storyteller
A lifetime of stories, songs, adventures, and creative projects. From whispering forests to underground comics — there's always something new around the bend.
Creative Worlds
Three universes, one storyteller.
Comics
Depressed Chakra & The Knuckleheads
A raw, funny, and surprisingly heartfelt underground comic series about a ragtag band of misfits navigating life's absurdities with equal parts chaos and soul.
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Music
Music & Recordings
Over 55 years of performing, songwriting, and recording — from intimate campfires to international stages. Rooted in story, steeped in soul.
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The Publishing Imprint
Table Rock Press
Where stories find their voice.
Table Rock Press is the independent publishing home of Gil Edwards and Ray Gilbert — bringing children's stories, underground comics, and thought-provoking non-fiction into the world under one roof. Every book published here begins with a story worth telling.
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Whispering Forest Stories
Eight timeless tales from the heart of the forest. Each story stands alone. Together they build a world.
Sage Nut the Wise Little Squirrel
A curious little squirrel discovers that the greatest treasure isn't stored in hollow trees — it's the wisdom found by sharing what you have with others.
"A gentle, beautiful story every child should hear." — Placeholder Review
Buddy and the Whispering Forest
When Buddy wanders into the heart of the Whispering Forest, he learns that listening — really listening — can lead you home even when you feel lost.
"Warm, magical, and full of heart." — Placeholder Review
Oliver Owl and the Voice in the Wind
Old Oliver knows every secret of the forest — except one. When a mysterious voice rides the wind, he must decide what to believe.
"A masterful blend of mystery and tenderness." — Placeholder Review
Tully and the Flight of the Whispering Wind
Young Tully dreams of flying higher than anyone — until the winds teach her that the most important journey is the one within.
"Soaring and sweet — a perfect read-aloud." — Placeholder Review
Finn and the Echoes of the Canyon
Finn the fox discovers that every word he shouts into the canyon comes back to him — a lesson about the power of what we put into the world.
"Clever, resonant, and beautifully told." — Placeholder Review
Brindle and the River of Patience
Brindle wants everything now — but the river has been flowing for a thousand years and has a thing or two to say about that.
"A gentle antidote to our hurried world." — Placeholder Review
Rufus and the Hidden Path
Rufus has always followed the well-worn trail — until the day the forest shows him a hidden path that changes everything he thought he knew.
"Brave and beautifully written." — Placeholder Review
Lilly and the Song of the Stars
On the longest night of the year, Lilly discovers the forest has its own music — and that she has always been part of the song.
"Magical, luminous, unforgettable." — Placeholder Review
Table Rock Press
Ray Gilbert
Non-fiction that asks the hard questions and doesn't flinch from the answers.
The Bitter Pill
An Observation of Two Healthcare Systems
A clear-eyed, unflinching look at what happens when healthcare becomes a commodity — and what we lose when profit overtakes people.
What Fear Built
The American Dream
An unforgettable examination of how fear has shaped the American story — from cold war classrooms to modern culture — and what we've built in its shadow.
What Would Jesus Do?
And Why Did He Do It?
A return to the teachings and the way of the Gospels. Not religion. Not culture. But Christ — and what it actually means to follow him.
Underground Comics
Depressed Chakra & The Knuckleheads
Part gutter poetry, part spiritual slapstick — Depressed Chakra & The Knuckleheads is the comic series that refuses to be put in a box. Raw. Funny. Real. Occasionally profound. Always unforgettable.
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55+ Years of Music
Music & Recordings
From living rooms to world stages — Gil has been performing, writing, and recording for over five decades.
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On Stage
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Available for live performances, intimate listening events, school readings, and festivals.
What People Are Saying
Reviews
★★★★★
"Sage Nut is the kind of story that stays with you long after you close the book. My daughter asks for it every night."— Sarah M., Parent & Educator Whispering Forest Stories
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"Gil Edwards has a rare gift — he writes for children but speaks to the soul inside every adult reading along."— James T., School Librarian Whispering Forest Stories
★★★★★
"I didn't expect to laugh out loud and tear up in the same five pages. Depressed Chakra is unlike anything I've ever read."— Alex R., Comic Collector Depressed Chakra
★★★★★
"Seeing Gil perform live is like watching a man who has spent 50 years distilling everything he knows into music. Simply beautiful."— Dana L., Music Fan Live Performance
★★★★★
"Lilly and the Song of the Stars made my seven-year-old start looking at the night sky differently. That's the power of great storytelling."— Maria K., Parent Whispering Forest Stories
★★★★★
"Gil's songwriting feels lived-in and real. Every lyric sounds like it came from somewhere deep and true."— Chris B., Songwriter Recordings
The Man Behind the Stories
About Gil
Gil Edwards has been telling stories his entire life — through music, through words, through pictures, and through the kind of quiet wisdom that only comes from living fully and paying attention.
A performer for over 55 years, Gil has played stages from intimate living rooms to international venues, writing songs that stick to your ribs and performances that people talk about for years.
The Whispering Forest Stories series grew out of a lifetime of watching how stories shape children. Alongside the books, his underground comic series Depressed Chakra & The Knuckleheads reflects a different side of his creative personality: raw, funny, and refreshingly honest. Under the pen name Ray Gilbert, he writes non-fiction that asks the questions most people are afraid to put into words.
1970s
First Stage — Began performing music professionally, developing a style that blends storytelling with song.
1980s–90s
International Touring — Performed across multiple countries, building a loyal following through relentless touring and authentic connection.
2000s
Songwriting & Recording — Focused on writing and recording original material.
2010s
The Stories Begin — The Whispering Forest Stories series launches, bringing Gil's narrative gift to children's literature.
2020s
Full Creative Expansion — Table Rock Press, Depressed Chakra comics, and Ray Gilbert non-fiction all take shape. The stories keep coming.
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Whether you're booking a performance, ordering a signed book, or just want to say hello — Gil loves hearing from readers, fans, and fellow creators.