The Story
Gibby, a young turkey, is super excited about the Autumn Harvest Festival – and especially the feast! It’s a time when everyone in Butternut Bend comes together to give thanks.
Gibby wants to honor her grammy’s memory by continuing her tradition of decorating the table with a symbol for friends, family and love. When Gibby sees the sparkling Heart Rock perched atop Goat Mountain, she’s determined to make it this year’s centerpiece.
But there’s a catch: Stinky Brix, a sneaky raccoon, and his squirrely sidekick scheme against Gibby and her best friend Roni (a speedy rabbit). As they gather pecans for the pies, Gibby narrowly escapes hungry coyotes, losing her beautiful tail feathers in the process.
When Stinky Brix mocks slow Gibby for her missing tail, Roni defends her, issuing a challenge: Gibby and Stinky Brix will race to the top of Goat Mountain for the ultimate prize – the Heart Rock.
Despite Gibby’s self doubt, she trains with Roni only to have their friendship put to the test on race day. As the whole town gathers to cheer on the racers, this premiere fictional origin story of the Turkey Trot phenomenon erupts.
Mixing a blend of humor for ages 5 to 105, Turkey Trot is racing to become THE movie representing autumn and Harvest Festivals all over the world.
The Story of the Book
About the Authors
Syd Blue
Syd Blue has had over 40 articles published and two scripts optioned by producers with over 1.2B at the BO. She also produced an award-winning short film, award-winning documentary, local TV shows and ads.
Her two best-selling tween novels made Amazon’s top 1%. Producer Alan Glazer (The International, Get Smart, Seasons of the Witch, The Bank Job, Scooby Doo) is developing one as a family feature film.
As a commercial pilot, Syd wrote operation playbooks for her aerial surveillance corporation while flying low-level missions protecting national security assets.
She roosts in the mountains outside LA, occasionally speaking at schools, teaching writing and racing her hubby up Goat Mountain to find heart rocks. SydBlue.com.
Jeff Wilcox
Jeff Wilcox is a serial entrepreneur. He moved to California in 2001 from Michigan as a songwriter. After discovering Amazon early on, Jeff became a pioneer in using emotional language and imagery to sell products. Jeff has been a part of products that sold well over $1B on Amazon and other ecommerce websites working with brands like MrBeast, Bluey, and more.
Jeff has been writing stories for as long as he can remember. Beyond Amazon, he has recently co-founded a direct-to-consumer toy company with 15-year toy industry veteran Rich Mazel (Hasbro and Spinmaster). Jeff and Rich feel poised and confident to bring innovative plushies, compounds, books and other toys to market to meet the demand for Turkey Trot merch.
Jeff lives happily in Palos Verdes, California, with his family. ElevateGrowthGroup.com.
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