It is one of the very rewarding joys of being a publisher, a least for me, to find a gem among the unsolicited queries and manuscripts that arrive in my email. That was the case with Michael R. Fletcher’s 88. Fletcher first approached Five Rivers in 2011 with a very raw, gritty near-future dystopia about an autistic boy who was sold for the ability of his brain. Not his body. Just his brain. And that…
Two great reviews showed up on LibraryThing, as a result of their Early Readers Program, for Alicia Hendley’s Type, and Michael R. Fletcher’s 88. This review was written for LibraryThing Early Reviewers. What an amazing novel. Alicia Hendley is an awesome writer. I was hooked from the beginning and didn’t want to put this book down until I finished, I believe this story will stay with me for a long time to come. I received this…
Susan MacGregor, author of the Reconquista-influenced fantasy novel, The Tattooed Witch, recently interviewed Michael R. Fletcher, author of the startling dystopia, 88. We think you’re going to find the interview over at Suzenyms fascinating.
Yesterday, despite a deluge, the launch of 88, by Michael R. Fletcher, and Type, by Alicia Hendley was a great success. Hosted at Toronto’s College Street bistro/salon, Q Space, the launch was highlighted by readings, anecdotes, and signings. Special thanks to author Nate Hendley for being such a great Master of Ceremonies, and to Luciano Iacobelli at Q, for helping to make the afternoon so memorable. Michael R. Fletcher reading from his debut novel, 88…
This Saturday, June 22, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. don’t forget to join authors Michael R. Fletcher and Alicia Hendley, along with some of Five Rivers Publishing’s crew for the duo-launch of 88, by Michael R. Fletcher, and Type, by Alicia Hendley. Fun, food, beverages, readings, signings, and yes — even purchasing your very own copy of either or both of these fabulous novels. The event is being hosted by the good folks at Q Space, 382 College Street, Toronto,…