Welcome to the Avventura Press web site. Here you will find evidence of Jack Dale's enthusiasm for good literature and his love of writing. Click on one of the buttons above for a sample of his story telling, a poem or simply a comment on his view of the world today. If you enjoy what you find then you may enjoy one of Jack's published books. To find out more about these then click on any of the book covers shown below.

Man Who Lived Once Where The Tree Falls Cover Paleface Squaw Cover

Avventura Press registered as a small, independent imprint in 1996 as a vehicle for distributing Jack Dale's work. It now specialises in original paperback collections of short stories or novels.

Before becoming a full-time writer Jack worked as a printer, served as a soldier, became a teacher, lecturer and school inspector. In 1990, he was an award-winner in the BBC Radio Drama Competition. Books published include a volume of short stories and two novels. His first novel, "Where The Tree Falls" was received enthusiastically by many readers. A second novel called "Paleface Squaw" was published on the 20th June 2002 and is currently available from all good bookshops.