Apple, Kindle, Smashwords and The Docket

Let’s first deal with the bad news. It would appear there is some confusion at Smashwords regarding their relationship with some of their international clients. While many individuals who use Smashwords as a delivery system for their eBooks are independent authors, there are also many small publishers using Smashwords. Five Rivers is one of those. As a foreign individual using Smashwords (as with Lulu) the IRS requires a 30% withholding tax, unless a requisite ITIN…

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Apr 2010

By Lorina StephensUncategorizedComments Off

Genesis of a cover

We thought we’d share some insight today on the genesis of a cover here at Five Rivers; that is, the process through which we take a design idea. In this instance the subject is Simon Rose’s upcoming YA novel, The Insistence of Memory. The story is targeted for the 14 to 16 age group, an action-packed speculative fiction starting in present day Canada and ending up in the dark machinations of the Cold War Era…

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Apr 2010

By Lorina StephensBooks, Simon Rose, The Insistence of MemoryComments Off

Virtual Event: Ahead of Our Time?

We pitched an idea to Indigo this week. It’s a beautifully elegant, but simple solution to environmental and economic considerations: The Virtual Event. Environmental Impact As part of Five Rivers’ commitment to reduce our carbon footprint, and increase our environmental support, we’re looking for an alternative to the traditional book signing and reading which sees an author travel to a location and meet face to face with fans and potential buyers. Recently, we did a…

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Apr 2010

By Lorina StephensEvents, Views from the Old Stone House2 Comments

(re)Discover the Joy of Creative Writing: Revised, Updated and Re-issued

We’re pleased to announce the release today of the newly revised and updated (re)Discover the Joy of Creative Writing, by Paul Lima. Part of the Workshop in a Book series, (re)Discover the Joy of Creative Writing, is ideal for new writers looking to overcome writer’s block or boost their creativity, or for experienced writers looking to reignite their creative fuse. With over 50 exercises to get you started and to keep you writing, (re)Discover the…

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Apr 2010

By Lorina Stephens(re)Discover the Joy of Creative Writing, Books, Paul Lima, PublishingComments Off

Profile Series: Alicia Hendley

Alicia Hendley came to Five Rivers’ attention when she submitted her debut novel, A Subtle Thing, to us for consideration. We liked what we saw and are pleased to be releasing the novel later this year. As part of your introduction to Alicia Hendley, we thought you might appreciate this interview we recently conducted with her. Q: The Hendley household appears to have been an extremely creative, vibrant and literate one in which to grow,…

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Mar 2010

By Lorina StephensA Subtle Thing, Alicia Hendley, Books, Interviews2 Comments