Debut novel from Albertan author Susan Bohnet

When Five Rivers’ Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Robert Runté heard Susan Bohnet’s pitch for My Life as a Troll at Calgary’s When Words Collide, he was immediately taken by the concept.August 1, 2014 sees the realization of several years of hard work from Bohnet and that successful pitch, in the release of a deliciously humorous and captivating YA novel, My Life as a Troll. available August 1, 2014from Five Rivers Publishingand online booksellers internationallyISBN 9781927400630, 344 pages, 6×9…

Jun 2014

By Lorina StephensMy Life as a Troll, Newsletter, Susan Bohnet, When Words Collide1 Comment

Mik Murdoch: The Power Within releases August 1

The much-anticipated sequel to Mik Murdoch: Boy Superhero, by Calgarian author Michell Plested, releases August 1, 2014. Michell Plested has been reading science fiction and fantasy since he was six years old, and writing for almost as long. He is an author, blogger, and podcaster living in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. He writes in multiple genres, spending most of his time with science fiction, fantasy, and YA adventure. He is the host of the writing podcast…

May 2014

By Lorina StephensMichell Plested, Mik Murdock, NewsletterComments Off on Mik Murdoch: The Power Within releases August 1

Out of Time on Wattpad’s Time and Eternity Reading List

Recently short-listed for the YA Prix Aurora Award, Out of Time, by D.G. Laderoute is now one of 14 titles listed on Wattpad’s Time and Eternity reading list. The list is compiled and maintained by Wattpad’s team, and reflects stories Wattpad feels worthy of notice. Congratulations, Dave!

May 2014

By Lorina StephensDavid Laderoute, Newsletter, Out of TimeComments Off on Out of Time on Wattpad’s Time and Eternity Reading List

Five Rivers represents in the 2014 Prix Aurora nominees

The 2014 Prix Aurora Award Ballot nominee list was released yesterday, and Five Rivers is pleased to have two of our publications short-listed, as well as two of our team nominated for work in other categories. Susan MacGregor’s The Tattooed Witch has been short-listed in the Best English Novel category. D.G. Laderoute’s Out of Time has been short-listed in the Best English Young Adult Novel category. Susan Forest’s The Gift has been short-listed in the…

Apr 2014

By Lorina StephensAwards, David Laderoute, Newsletter, Robert Runte, Susan Forest, Susan MacGregorComments Off on Five Rivers represents in the 2014 Prix Aurora nominees

Shakespeare for Slackers: Romeo and Juliet available for pre-order

The zany, irreverent and completely relevant interpretation of one of Shakespeare’s most beloved, tragic love-stories is now available for pre-order: Shakespeare for Slackers: Romeo and Juliet. available in print and eBookfrom Five Rivers Publishingand booksellers worldwide The book releases May 1, 2014, and is available in both print and eBook versions. 7 x 10 Trade paperback, 150 pagesISBN 9781927400555$21.99 eBook, EPUBISBN 9781927400562$4.99 Format Print $21.99 CADeBook $4.99 CAD

Apr 2014

By Lorina StephensAaron Kite, Newsletter, Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare for SlackersComments Off on Shakespeare for Slackers: Romeo and Juliet available for pre-order

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