In the Face of Diminished Retail Shelf Space

According to an article published yesterday in Canada’s Quill & Quire, Indigo’s new business strategy may have far-reaching consequences. Not only has Indigo decreased the floor space it allots to books to 50% (which begs the question: how can you call yourself Indigo BOOKS and Music, when half your inventory is giftware destined for garage sales and landfill?), but it now will return books to publishers within 45 days, depending on sales performance. Just how…

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Jul 2011

By Lorina Stephensfuture of publishing, PublishingComments Off

Smashwords Summer/Winter Sale

We’re participating this year in Smashwords’ annual Summer/Winter Sale by offering 50-75% discount on all our eBooks. All you need to do is click here, and that will take you through to Five Rivers’ catalogue on Smashwords. Discounts and promotional coupons appear under each individual book’s page. There’s some great year round reading here and some incredible prices, in all digital formats.

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Jul 2011

By Lorina StephensEventsComments Off

Stonehouse Cooks, Another Great Release for Five Rivers

After much editing, testing, fussing, and organization we’re pleased to announce the release of Stonehouse Cooks, by Lorina Stephens. The recipe book, compiled from years of cooking and experimentation, offers recipes, meal plans and strategies to bring nutrition, delicious food and fun into the kitchen and on to the table. Lorina Stephens examines the real food revolution from both a modern and historical perspective. Approximately 200 recipes make up the collection, from the most simple of concoctions…

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Jun 2011

By Lorina StephensLorina Stephens, Stonehouse CooksComments Off

Organic Home Garden Now Available in Canada

We’re ridiculously excited to announce the Canadian availability of Patrick Lima and John Scanlan’s updated, revised, simply fabulous The Organic Home Garden. This is simply the ultimate gardening book. In the Organic Home Garden, Patrick and John, take readers step-by-step through the engaging process of growing the best possible food – from spring’s first spinach, asparagus and salad greens, through the summer abundance of tomatoes, cucumbers, melons and all, right into fall’s harvest of squash,…

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Jun 2011

By Lorina StephensPatrick Lima, The Organic Home GardenerComments Off

Twitterview with Nate Hendley, author of Crystal Death

Novel Publishing Group Twitterviewed Nate Hendley, author of Crystal Death, on Friday, June 3, 2011. The graphic transcript of that interview appears below. Crystal Death is a hard-hitting look at the most dangerous illegal drug in North America. A fact-based account featuring up to the minute interviews and life stories from users, dealers and doctors, with a Canadian perspective on the problem and its potential solutions. An important book for teachers, parents and anyone interested…

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Jun 2011

By Lorina StephensCrystal Death, Nate HendleyComments Off