Cover genesis for Kingmaker’s Sword

Thought we’d share the cover genesis for book one of Ann Marston’s Rune Blades of Celi series, Kingmaker’s Sword. There were a few iconic images we wanted to incorporate into the cover, and indeed the series, the primary one being a sword. But not just any sword. According to Ann she was fascinated as a girl by her grandfather’s claymore, “that hung over the fireplace in the living-room when we lived in Manchester,” she says. “It…

Intern positions open

We’ve grown to the point at Five Rivers that we find ourselves in need of more staff to assist in various departments. Please understand these are intern positions, and as such you’re working for Five Rivers for love and glory, and unfortunately not for remuneration. Having said that, there’s an opportunity here for the right people to join a dynamic, developing publishing house during a pivotal year, and gain what we think is rewarding and…

Cover for Things Falling Apart

The cover for J.W. Schnarr’s forthcoming collection Things Falling Apart has just landed in our In Box. Have to say we’re pleasantly creeped out by it. The artist, Gavro Krackovic, is a 22 year old native of Podgorica, Montenegro. From the time he was a boy he’s been in love with visual arts, and while still in secondary school, at the age of 17, branched out into freelance work. Can’t help but admire that kind…