In the heart of digital books

I received a wireless Kobo reader for Christmas. Have to say, quite emphatically, I’m ecstatic about this gift from my husband. I can’t think of a single piece of new technology I’ve been this excited about, and impressed by, in a very, very long time. The hardware itself is quite small and thin, smaller and thinner than I’d originally thought, although it should be noted I do have problems with spacial relationships. Still, it sits in…

Navigating the mystery of submissions

Recently a rejected author commented, “I don’t understand what you’re looking for.” Subsequent to that, I learned this particular author wasn’t in the minority. Allow me to elucidate from our submission guidelines: Non-fiction:   All work must be solidly researched using primary references as a foundation.   Canadian history: this covers a broad spectrum, from stories of national significance to regional, from community to individual. For example, biographies of notable Canadians the quirky and esoteric field…

The Gift

By way of a gift to Five Rivers supporters, readers, fans, we’re offering you this excerpt from Lorina Stephens’ collection of short stories, And the Angels Sang. The work is held under copyright by Lorina Stephens, and may not be reproduced in any form without direct permission of the author. The Gift Without Laura’s environmental data the geological report meant little. Again Brian glanced at the calendar on the computer. A dark square outlined today….

Goodreads Festive Season Sale

Exclusively at Goodreads, all of Five Rivers eBooks are available from now until January 1, 2011 for a mere $1.00. It’s our way of saying thank you to all the people who support and believe in indie presses, and who love interesting and eclectic books. The eBooks are all in ePub format, and so easily read on most readers and computers. If you do avail yourself of this special offer, we’d love to read your…