Introducing: Indigo Time, by Sally McBride

We’re pleased to introduce you to a debut novel by author Sally McBride, Indigo Time. McBride approached Editor-in-Chief Robert Runte at last years When Words Collide. Runte liked what he saw and Five Rivers entered into a publishing agreement with McBride. Now, a year later, we’re proud to present this fascinating fantasy read. The novel chronicles a fascinating story part fantasy, part speculative fiction, part science fiction, exactly the sort of hybrid writing Five Rivers…

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Jul 2013

By Lorina StephensBooks, Indigo Time, Newsletter, Sally McBrideComments Off

A rainbow of skittles to celebrate…and leather

Being the self-centred, avant-garde Evil Genius that I am, people, my priorities may seem a little out of whack to you peons. Be that as I may, at least I’m not a Republican and TOTALLY out of whack and out of touch with reality. Let me make it quite clear that although I am all for World Domination, I’m only for it if I’m the one doing the dominating. Well, unless of course one of…

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Jul 2013

By Lorina StephensA Method to the MadnessComments Off

Fabulous review for Type

Dr. Paul Socken Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the University of Waterloo, Dr. Paul Socken, recently wrote the following review of Alicia Hendley’s second novel, Type. I just finished reading Alicia’s novel, Type, and was impressed. It’s a kind of Brave New World for our time. It reminded me somewhat of Philip Roth’s The Plot Against America. In both novels, what seems unimaginable (“It couldn’t happen here”), does happen and is made to appear believable. The characters…

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Jun 2013

By Lorina StephensAlicia Hendley, Reviews, TypeComments Off

Successful launch at Q for 88 and Type

Yesterday, despite a deluge, the launch of 88, by Michael R. Fletcher, and Type, by Alicia Hendley was a great success. Hosted at Toronto’s College Street bistro/salon, Q Space, the launch was highlighted by readings, anecdotes, and signings. Special thanks to author Nate Hendley for being such a great Master of Ceremonies, and to Luciano Iacobelli at Q, for helping to make the afternoon so memorable. Michael R. Fletcher reading from his debut novel, 88…

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Jun 2013

By Lorina Stephens88, Alicia Hendley, Books, Events, Michael R. Fletcher, Nate Hendley, TypeComments Off

Duo Launch for 88 and Type at Q

This Saturday, June 22, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. don’t forget to join authors Michael R. Fletcher and Alicia Hendley, along with some of Five Rivers Publishing’s crew for the duo-launch of 88, by Michael R. Fletcher, and Type, by Alicia Hendley. Fun, food, beverages, readings, signings, and yes — even purchasing your very own copy of either or both of these fabulous novels. The event is being hosted by the good folks at Q Space, 382 College Street, Toronto,…

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Jun 2013

By Lorina Stephens88, Alicia Hendley, Events, Michael R. Fletcher, Nate Hendley, TypeComments Off