2008 Book SigningsWe’re ramping up here at Five Rivers for the 2008 book signings of Recipes of a Dumb Housewife, and, Shadow Song. The tentative schedule looks like this: Ø March 29 – Coles, Orangeville, OntarioØ April 26 – Coles, Waterloo, OntarioØ May 31 – Coles, Newmarket, OntarioØ June 28 – Indigo, Richmond Hill, OntarioØ August 30 – Chapters, Markham, OntarioØ September 27 – Chapters, Yonge & Steeles, Ontario As these dates are confirmed we’ll…
CBC News reported today Raincoast president/CEO Allan MacDougall’s announcement to close B.C. based Raincoast Books publishing division, thereby marooning several Canadian authors such as Cynthia Nugent (Francesca and the Magic Bike). Nugent is quoted as saying: “Everything I have will cease to be in print, once the ones they have are sold out and the current project has been cancelled.” Raincoast Books were the Canadian printer and distributor of the massive retail phenomenon Harry Potter…
There’s a fascinating new article up at Publisher’s Weekly, which for the first time looks at the world of Print on Demand and authors who are self-publishing in a positive light. In my opinion, clear evidence of the growing acceptance and trend toward bucking the traditional publishing system and allowing readers to be the judge of what they will, and will not, read.
We’ve put up a new poll here at Five Rivers, in which we’re inviting all of you to participate. Three days left until it closes. Information gathered here will help us formulate our future publishing plans. How likely are you to purchase an e-book over a hard copy? Navigate to our blog and cast your vote.
The Everyman’s Cookbook Lorina StephensLulu PublishingISBN 978-1-4303-1789-0158 pagesTrade Paperback$24.95 Retail Price What makes Recipes of a Dumb Housewife (RoaDH) different from the plethora of celebrity and health-wise cookbooks is that it’s the Everyman’s cookbook with a pinch of quirk. Lorina Stephens, author of RoaDH declares herself a simple domestic cook. But don’t mistake simple for dull or even dumb. Her cooking philosophy is simple ingredients treated simply, working in harmony with the demands of flavour,…