New E-scapes Book for Christmas

In time for Christmas, we’re pleased to present you with a garland of three, tender seasonal short stories by Lorina Stephens, Memories, Mother and a Christmas Addiction. Set against the backdrop of the Great Depression, WWII, and the indigence of a fatherless home, the stories explore the character of Barbara Brown, from ages four through fifteen, and the excitement and challenges she faces. Now available for Kindle through the link provided here, as well as…

New Editor at Five Rivers

We’re pleased to announce Barb Geiger has accepted the position of editor at Five Rivers, promoting her from an editorial intern. You can read more about Barb on Five Rivers’ website. Welcome aboard, Barb!

Spinning the Spud

 Available at Indigo and Kobo This morning brings me to the latest McDonald’s commercial I’ve seen, in their attempt to health-up their image. So the commercial features some alleged mommy group visiting the potato farms from which McDonald’s allegedly buys their potatoes, and the women are like, “I like the fact this is all family run.” and “I had no idea raising potatoes was like this” (and I’m thinking you’re a moron!), and then…

Five Rivers Report

It’s been awhile since I’ve updated our followers regarding upcoming titles and happenings here at Five Rivers. That silence is in direct relation to how busy we’ve been around here. By the close of the week galleys for North by 2000+ had been prepared and sent off to H.A. Hargreaves for review. One step closer to release, which is slated for late winter 2012 in both print and eBook. Right on the heels of that…