Zarfling

retired soldier writing books for kids & dads | geek, fledgling mythologist 🇺🇸 We donate our books in care packages to children's hospitals. "Mission: Community!

Zarfling Platoon is a veteran-owned independent publisher on a mission to provide community support with our children’s books. Other veteran-owned businesses support our cause! We feature those businesses in online events. Objective: Fun!"

12/21/2024

Winter Solstice is here! Have a merry Yule, a merry Christmas, and happy holidays to all.

The first illustration is courtesy of my friend, . The second picture is of the setting I arranged for the holiday. It is for reflecting on my personal growth over this past year as well as considering what seeds I want to plant for the future. Juniper and Matilda also like it.

11/08/2024

This isn’t a secret—these are book bundles! Hey dads and other guardians, our “confidential” envelopes are meant for you and your young kid to enjoy together to help strengthen your kid’s reading confidence.

Secret items inside for kids and guardians to discover are exclusive to each envelope (learn about them at Zarfling.com).

09/17/2024

Those in the central TX area: is available at Dragon’s Lair Comics and Fantasy of Austin! They’ve all of the starter decks (bottom left) as well as packs, and say there’s enough of a growing demand already that they might schedule a weekly event.

And yes, if I’m broadcasting stuff I like then this is my shirt. I’m more motivated to exercise in the afternoon if I’m wearing a workout shirt. 🪓

10/07/2023

Get Going Goblin Gone, our book about an ambitious goblin, at Amazon or at our site! Illustrated by . Also, support our friends at by using code ZARFLING for 10% your order! Matilda likes the book and the syrup.

08/11/2023

Nosy Bones is our new interview series about asking someone six questions based on the roll of dice. Find the video at YouTube (link in the description). Our first guest is Kevin Dees of Six Forms!

Made by , this is a tactical high-fantasy trading card game that I’m sure will be a hit with fellow gamers and anyone interested in tactics. Let’s get to know Kevin with some off the wall questions, sponsored by .

Follow us here and on YouTube to see more interviews. We are a veteran-owned business, and all for telling tales and providing support.

06/14/2023

Starting this , we are providing half of sales from every copy of Discovering Lexi to The Trevor Project. This is exclusive to sales at our site and will happen year round. Take a moment to browse Zarfling.com for this book and others for children and guardians.

06/09/2023

A coworker suggested I feature my animals when discussing my children’s books. What do you think? Please add one of either a 🐐🐓🐕 or ❤️ if you agree.

06/06/2023

Today I donated ten of our children’s picture books to the ER of Ascension Seton Hays Hospital. The front book, I Love Drums, was written by and (of Instagram)! Illustrators of these books are: , , , and .mills.illustration (also of Instagram).

Find out books at Amazon under our Zarfling Platoon imprint. For every two books sold from Zarfling.com, we donate one.

05/29/2023

This a moment will be given to remember the fallen brothers with whom I deployed. It was an honor to have stood in the ranks alongside you, and I still make sure to wear the uniform with pride to respect your sacrifices. 🇺🇸

05/18/2023

Meet Dyna, an assertive warrior seeking threats. Learn about the Champions of ElseRoot and others from the lands of Mythflict by following us here.

Artwork by . Are you a designer? Visit The Voyager’s Workshop for fantasy maps and other storytelling artifacts.

05/15/2023

Meet Esoh, a mysterious mage seeking knowledge. Learn about fraufs and other creatures from the lands of Mythflict by following us here.

Artwork by The Voyager's Workshop based on the concept by Flatt Bear. Are you a designer? Visit The Voyager’s Workshop for fantasy maps and other storytelling artifacts.

05/02/2023

Meet Knav, a cunning rogue in search of relics. Learn about sweedyrs and other creatures from the lands of Mythflict by following us here.

Artwork by The Voyager's Workshop. Are you a designer? Visit The Voyager’s Workshop for fantasy maps and other storytelling artifacts.

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The Story of Zarfling Platoon

My name is Travis, and I started this children’s book and educational product company. I am a husband and father of three, living in Austin, TX. After serving ten years in the US Army, I chose to leave the military to try civilian life. Writing has been a passion of mine since I was in elementary school, so after several years of being an “aspiring” author I decided to pursue my passion.

Back when I got out of the Army after a decade of service, I felt disconnected. I did not have any Army buddies around, no longer had a purpose motivating me, and I was not quite sure of a direction to take. I felt like I was standing fast. Deciding to stoke my interest in writing, I spent evenings writing in many of the coffee shops around town. I also stumbled upon the webcomic community. The talented people creating comics that so many of us find funny when escaping to social media, are those who helped me march forward. I made a few good friends along the way that are now creating with me.

Why are we called Zarfling Platoon? A zarf is that cardboard sleeve used to protect your hand while holding a hot cup of coffee. I learned this when I spent late nights writing at the 24 hour coffee shops in Austin. A Zarfling is each of us creating children’s books and educational products, to make topics in education easier for kids to grasp. We are a Platoon because we are a tight-knit group that provides support. We support independent creators that join the platoon by offering several publishing services. We support other veteran-owned businesses that provide products for us to display in our virtual monthly retail gathering, Zarfling Market.

Interested in selling books and games made by Zarfling Platoon? Contact us at [email protected].