Nate Hendley Nate Hendley was kind enough to take time out of his busy schedule to talk to us about his new book, John Lennon: Music, Myth & Madness. The biography of Lennon is a quick, concise and informative overview of the legendary pop musician, and was released October 1, 2012. Q: Given you’ve written a book about John Lennon, I’m going to take a chance and suggest you were likely a huge Beatles, but…
Last week we reached a deal to publish Alicia Hendley’s new YA novel, Type.Type is targeted for the 16-20 YA crowd and could be compared to a melange of The Hunger Games and 1984.Synopsis: During the Social Media Era, rates of divorce, crime, and mental illness were sky-rocketing and civilization was at its breaking point. As a result, prominent psychologists from around the globe gathered together to try and regain social order through scientific means….
Calgary-based fantasy novelist, Aaron Kite, and Five Rivers reached an agreement late in October to publish his Wattpad phenomenon, A Touch of Poison, in both print and eBook. The story, aimed at older YA, is a delicious twist within a twist. Gwenwyn 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…
Jeff Minkevicsposing with one of his paintings We’re pleased to announce Jeff Minkevics has agreed to join Five Rivers’ staff as Art Director.Jeff is a graduate of the Drawing program at the Alberta College of Art and Design, and has studied Visual Communications, as well as other courses at the University of Calgary. His work has been displayed in the Illingworth kerr Gallery, the Marion Nicoll Gallery, and the Liebenstraum Gallery.He is currently a graphics…
David Laderouteauthor of Out of Time Another gem landed in our submissions folder a few months ago, this time from Dave Laderoute. What unfolded was an honestly written, engaging YA novel, Out of Time, targeted for the 8-12 reader, absolutely Canadian in content and outlook. It’s always a joy when you forget you’re reading as an editor, and become engaged as a reader. Dave Laderoute and his wife, Jackie, live in Thunder Bay, Ontario, along…