Prix Aurora Awards 2013

It’s that time of year again when publishers scramble to ship books to awards committees, and nominate their titles for peoples’ choice awards. In this latter category is Canada’s Prix Aurora Award. The Prix Aurora Awards are given out annually to honour the best Canadian science fiction and fantasy literary works, artwork, and fan activities from the previous year. This year Five Rivers has several works eligible for recognition. Mik Murdoch: Boy Superhero, by Michell…

Ponoka Book Store carrying Mik Murdoch

If you live near Ponoka, Alberta, Canada, the Ponoka Book Store is now carrying the hilarious, endearing and popular YA novel (8-12 years), Mik Murdoch: Boy Superhero, by Michell Plested. View Larger Map You can contact the Ponoka Book Store at:5014 51 Ave.Ponoka, AB T4J 1R4403-783-5300

Three titles now available as audiobooks

Three of our titles are now available for pre-order from Iambik as audiobooks. Kingmaker’s Sword, by Ann Marston, narrated by Kirk ZieglerMik Murdoch: Boy Superhero, by Michell Plested, narrated by Anthony St. PierreFrom Mountains of Ice, by Lorina Stephens, narrated by Diana Majlinger Coming soon are:Downshift, by Matt HughesShadow Song, by Lorina Stephens All titles will soon also be available through Audible.com.

J.W. Schnarr interviewed at Get Published

J.W. Schnarr Horror writer, J.W. Schnarr was recently interviewed at Get Published, a podcast created and broadcast by author Michell Plested. We thought some of you would find the interview of interest. Click here to listen. Things Falling Apartby J.W. Schnarravailable through online retailers everywhereand Five Rivers

Another 5-star review for Mik Murdoch

Mark Leslie Lefebvre, Kobo Director of Self-Publishing & Author Relations, and author in his own right, recently reviewed Michell Plested’s YA novel, Mik Murdoch: Boy Superhero, giving it 5 stars. Here’s his review from Goodreads: Mark Leslie‘s review  Dec 01, 12 Read from November 27 to 29, 2012 This delightful romp brought me right back into my own nine year old shoes. I was right there with Mik, thirsting for a way to become a…