If you think 2015 was a dynamic year for Five Rivers, wait till you see what’s ahead in 2016. We presently have in production some truly exciting titles, both fiction and non-fiction. And we’re also giving you a sneak peek at some of the fabulous covers Jeff Minkevics has designed for our 2016 catalogue. In addition to what we’re previewing below, we will also release several more books in the Prime Ministers of Canada series….
We apologize for any stuttering of the heart our Canadian fans and readers may have experienced recently when perusing the prices for our print books. But truly, it’s not our fault. While there has been a slight increase in printing cost which took effect January 1, the real problem is our falling Loonie. In its most simple analysis, it would seem world markets seem to think the Canadian economy is in tight tandem with the…
Five Rivers is pleased to welcome layout artist, Éric Desmarais to the crew. Éric Desmarais Éric graduated in 2006 with a BA in Communications and no idea what to do with his life. He decided to narrow his job search to anywhere that would hire him. He luckily found a great position in the federal government as a desktop publisher, which is a cross between a layout artist and a webmaster. Once he’d finished writing his first…
Kim Greyson We’re ever so pleased to welcome to Five Rivers’ editorial staff Kim Greyson. Kim Greyson is a retired high school Social Studies and English teacher. As an educator, he has done numerous presentations on how to engage reluctant readers. As an editor, he has been a beta reader for numerous established authors, and a writing coach for first time writers. He has been part of the Speculative Fiction world for over twenty years…
Grace Wirzba We’re continuing to develop our creative crew here at Five Rivers Publishing, and are very pleased to welcome in the capacity of Art and Creative Assistant, Grace Wirzba. Grace is a student and artist at the University of Lethbridge. She wasn’t one of those people who drew since she could hold a pencil. High school was where she fell in love with art. Encouraged by teachers, professors and fellow artists she pursued the…