Dave Duncan We’re pleased to welcome Dave Duncan to our cadre of writers, with the release next year of his novella, The Runner and the Wizard, in both print and eBook formats. At 16 Ivor of Bracken would rather be a housecarl in the hird like his other nine brothers. Instead, he pounds across Alba as Thane Carrak of Glenbroch’s messenger. And this time he’s ridden into the mountains, racing a storm, to find the…
I never thought the day would come I’d say we have an embarrassment of riches and would have to close our doors to submissions. That’s exactly what’s happening. As of today, Five Rivers Publishing will not consider any new proposals or submissions until July 1, 2013. This does not apply to any submissions currently in-house. For those of you who are in the midst of contract negotiations, or who have work waiting to be vetted…
Last week we reached a deal to publish Alicia Hendley’s new YA novel, Type.Type is targeted for the 16-20 YA crowd and could be compared to a melange of The Hunger Games and 1984.Synopsis: During the Social Media Era, rates of divorce, crime, and mental illness were sky-rocketing and civilization was at its breaking point. As a result, prominent psychologists from around the globe gathered together to try and regain social order through scientific means….
Calgary-based fantasy novelist, Aaron Kite, and Five Rivers reached an agreement late in October to publish his Wattpad phenomenon, A Touch of Poison, in both print and eBook. The story, aimed at older YA, is a delicious twist within a twist. Gwenwyn is the most miserable princess ever, and for good reason. Merely brushing up against her or touching her exposed skin is enough to cause painful burns, or worse. And if that wasn’t enough, she’s…
Jeff Minkevicsposing with one of his paintings We’re pleased to announce Jeff Minkevics has agreed to join Five Rivers’ staff as Art Director.Jeff is a graduate of the Drawing program at the Alberta College of Art and Design, and has studied Visual Communications, as well as other courses at the University of Calgary. His work has been displayed in the Illingworth kerr Gallery, the Marion Nicoll Gallery, and the Liebenstraum Gallery.He is currently a graphics…