Five Rivers represents in the 2014 Prix Aurora nominees

The 2014 Prix Aurora Award Ballot nominee list was released yesterday, and Five Rivers is pleased to have two of our publications short-listed, as well as two of our team nominated for work in other categories. Susan MacGregor’s The Tattooed Witch has been short-listed in the Best English Novel category. D.G. Laderoute’s Out of Time has been short-listed in the Best English Young Adult Novel category. Susan Forest’s The Gift has been short-listed in the…

Interview with Aaron Kite, author of A Touch of Poison

ISBN 9781927400593 $19.99eISBN 9781927400609 $4.99Releases August 1, 2014 August 1, 2014 Five Rivers releases a captivating YA novel from Calgary author, Aaron Kite, A Touch of Poison, winner of the 2012 Watty for Most Popular Fantasy. The story revolves around Gwenwyn, who is the most miserable princess ever, and for good reason. Merely brushing up against her or touching her exposed skin is enough to cause painful burns, or worse. And if that wasn’t enough, she’s…

Shakespeare for Slackers: Romeo and Juliet available for pre-order

The zany, irreverent and completely relevant interpretation of one of Shakespeare’s most beloved, tragic love-stories is now available for pre-order: Shakespeare for Slackers: Romeo and Juliet.  available in print and eBookfrom Five Rivers Publishingand booksellers worldwide The book releases May 1, 2014, and is available in both print and eBook versions. 7 x 10 Trade paperback, 150 pagesISBN 9781927400555$21.99 eBook, EPUBISBN 9781927400562$4.99 Format Print $21.99 CADeBook $4.99 CAD

Re-scheduled signing for D.G. Laderoute

D.G. Laderoute’s recently scheduled book signing at Chapters, Thunder Bay had to be quickly cancelled due to the arrival of his first grandchild. Congratulations to all the family! To quote Laderoute’s recent post on Facebook: The third time’s the charm, as they say. So, my book signing event at Chapters in Thunder Bay for my novel Out of Time will now be on Saturday, April 26 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. This is the…

When Words Collide Festival, Aug 8-10, 2014

The When Words Collide Festival, August 8-10, 2014, is an excellent Western Canadian writers conference. Five Rivers has always had a presence at WWC and this year will be launching all six of its Spring Releases at the conference. Three other Five Rivers authors and two staff have already confirmed they will be at WWC. If you are going to WWC this year, make sure you attend the Five Rivers Book Social at 2 PM,…