Another great review for Alicia Hendley’s novel, A Subtle Thing, this time from The Sunday Review. I was blown away by this debut novel. We follow a young woman prone to deep depression as she is suddenly forced to change her ways once getting major news. Alicia has managed to connect us with the main character within the first couple of pages (if that) and we end up caring about her and her actions.This book…
Debut novelist, Alicia Hendley, appears at Chapters, on January 29, 2011, 428 King Street North, Waterloo, ON, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. She will be signing copies of her novel, A Subtle Thing. A Subtle Thing is receiving five star reviews from readers on Chapters/Indigo, and is available in both print and digital formats. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to meet Alicia Hendley and acquire your own signed copy of A Subtle Thing. View…
Have to say 2010 was likely the best year to date. There were no serious problems. Our wee enterprise (both divisions) realized significant, positive growth. Our publishing arm expanded distribution into Kindle, Kobo and Apple, with sales now appearing not only in Canada, the US and UK, but Australia. I think that’s something to crow about, especially for a microscopic, indie press. Some of our titles continue to receive four and five star ratings from…
I received a wireless Kobo reader for Christmas. Have to say, quite emphatically, I’m ecstatic about this gift from my husband. I can’t think of a single piece of new technology I’ve been this excited about, and impressed by, in a very, very long time. The hardware itself is quite small and thin, smaller and thinner than I’d originally thought, although it should be noted I do have problems with spacial relationships. Still, it sits in…
Recently a rejected author commented, “I don’t understand what you’re looking for.” Subsequent to that, I learned this particular author wasn’t in the minority. Allow me to elucidate from our submission guidelines: Non-fiction: All work must be solidly researched using primary references as a foundation. Canadian history: this covers a broad spectrum, from stories of national significance to regional, from community to individual. For example, biographies of notable Canadians the quirky and esoteric field…