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What the Kite Saw: Stories of Children and Crisis
"Children have their own unique ways of facing a crisis. Yes, they need protecting, but they are also resilient. They ha …
Shelf Talkers: Spring 2021
One of the best pieces of news in an otherwise dark year was the word that, despite the growth of online giants during t …
Persian-Canadian Writers You've Got to Read
So, where were all the Persian Canadian writers? It turns out, here all along, but not as represented as one might hope; …
Tough Like Mum: An Essential Picture Book for Kids *and* Adults
Picture books are often written with young children as their intended audience. In Tough Like Mum, Lana Button provides …
Aimee Wall on The Great Canadian Abortion Novel
"I didn’t want the plot to turn on an abortion or the decision to have one. Any conflict or tension is rooted elsewher …
Poetry That's Going to Grab You
Great books to read before for National Poetry Month is out.
The Chat with Christopher DiRaddo
Christopher DiRaddo’s sophomore novel, The Family Way, is a dynamic and rich exploration of queer family, parenthood, …
Fighting for the Planet: Inspiring Books for Earth Day
An eclectic list of inspiring books about fighting to protect the planet.
Other Beings, Other Minds
A recommended reading list by author of the new book Hour of the Crab.
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5 Debut Authors in Search of a Book Launch
Natalie Jenner's debut novel, The Jane Austen Society, will be released on May 26.
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Seeing one’s novel on a bookstore shelf for the very first time is so often the dream and the work of a lifetime. Sadly, debut authors have been hit particularly hard by the publishing industry repercussions from the current virus outbreak. New writers lack established audiences for their work, which makes it that much harder to see their release dates, marketing initiatives and in-person events postponed or even cancelled. The necessary news focus on the pandemic gripping our world also means, unfortunately, even less opportunity for book reviews and media interviews, a key component of increasing awareness of new authors and their books.
The following five Canadian authors (Anita Kushwaha, Ava Homa, Deborah Hemming, Erin Ruddy and Eddy Boudel Tan) have seen the cancellation of most if not all of the marketing events planned for their debut books and are trying to launch their books and their careers amidst tremendous uncertainty and stress. From wondering if physical copies of books will even get made or official release dates will hold firm, to seeing the cancellation of first-time speaking appearances at such noted industry events as the LA Times Book Festival, the Ottawa …
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5 Debut Authors in Search of a Book Launch
Natalie Jenner's debut novel, The Jane Austen Society, will be released on May 26.
******
Seeing one’s novel on a bookstore shelf for the very first time is so often the dream and the work of a lifetime. Sadly, debut authors have been hit particularly hard by the publishing industry repercussions from the current virus outbreak. New writers lack established audiences for their work, which makes it that much harder to see their release dates, marketing initiatives and in-person events postponed or even cancelled. The necessary news focus on the pandemic gripping our world also means, unfortunately, even less opportunity for book reviews and media interviews, a key component of increasing awareness of new authors and their books.
The following five Canadian authors (Anita Kushwaha, Ava Homa, Deborah Hemming, Erin Ruddy and Eddy Boudel Tan) have seen the cancellation of most if not all of the marketing events planned for their debut books and are trying to launch their books and their careers amidst tremendous uncertainty and stress. From wondering if physical copies of books will even get made or official release dates will hold firm, to seeing the cancellation of first-time speaking appearances at such noted industry events as the LA Times Book Festival, the Ottawa …
