Interviewed on Goodreads

Over the past month there has been an open question and answer session with me on the book network, Goodreads. Some interesting and challenging questions were posed regarding my work, my views on writing and publishing. With 54 posts in the feature, it’s a little large to post here, but I thought I’d give you the link so you can peruse at your leisure. http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/202318-questions-for-lorina As a follow-up to the launch of From Mountains of…

Successful Word on the Street

Much to everyone’s relief the constant rain that has plagued the Great Lakes Basin this year held off on Sunday for an overcast but otherwise fine day at Toronto’s Word on the Street. Five Rivers’ booth, although minuscule and in the Fringe Beat of the festival, presented quite well if I do say so, and certainly drew interest from crowds. Paul Lima, Kelly Stephens and I met colleagues and visitors throughout the day, made some…

Debut and Launch at Word on the Street

Getting ridiculously excited Five Rivers’ debut at Word on the Street on Sunday, September 27! The book festival is one of Canada’s largest consumer book fairs. The Toronto venue is held annually at Queen’s Park and this year marks 20 years. I remember attending the first WOTS when it was held near the old Bakka Books. Spider Robinson was there that year, and when I had him sign one of my books he looked up,…

Five Rivers Author’s Events

Thought I’d take a moment today to update you on all the appearances our authors will be making through to the close of the year. September 27 – Word on the Street, Queen’s Park, Toronto, Ontario, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Both Lorina Stephens and Paul Lima will be in attendance, signing and selling books. Booth FB18 on the Fringe Beat, Queen’s Park Crescent East. October 10 – Book Signing, Smith Books, Heritage Place, 1350…

Welcome to Patrick Lima

Well known gardener and author Patrick Lima joins our enclave of writers here at Five Rivers with the re-issue of a revised and updated version of The Organic Home Garden: How to Grow Vegetables & Fruits Naturally. Patrick is the author of seven gardening books previously published by Key Porter and Camden House, as well as owner, with his partner John Scanlan, of the well-known Bruce Peninsula oasis, Larkwhistle. With over 30 years of organic…