Bird on a Wire
Canadian small press publishing is an incredibly dynamic and exciting business, frought with incredible highs and frustrating lows. Turnstone's Bird on a Wire is part blog, part rant, and part resource. It's our place on the web to share our thoughts and experiences while working in Canadian publishing.
Thursday, 31 January 2013 20:22
Prix Aurora Awards -- Thunder Road and Food for the Gods Eligible for Nomination
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New to the speculative fiction and urban fantasy community, Ravenstone joins the efforts of others in announcing that the 2013 Aurora Award nominations are now open. Our titles, Thunder Road by Chadwick Ginther and Food for the Gods by Karen Dudley, qualify for the category of Best Novel. From January 1, 2013 through to April 15, 2013 any Canadian Science Fiction or Fantasy work conducted or produced in 2012 is eligible for nomination. A work…
Saturday, 22 September 2012 05:20
Vote Autumn, One Spring for Manitoba Reads Champion!!
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The Manitoba Reads panel discussions were great, but the show isn't quite over. CBC is currently tallying votes for the winner of Manitoba Reads 2012. Voting is open until 5pm, Saturday, September 22nd so head on over to: http://www.cbc.ca/manitoba/scene/books/2012/09/21/post-35/ Cast your vote for Autumn, One Spring and show Patti Grayson how much we're behind her.
Monday, 17 September 2012 15:27
What about the Fans? NHL lockout might hurt but On The Fly can ease the pain
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September 15th has passed and hockey fans around the world have had their worst fears confirmed. Professional hockey is over, at least for now. Where does that leave the fans? How are they supposed to respond? Check out On the Fly by Wayne Tefs to get your fix while hockey is on hiatus.
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Thunder Road Tattos are here!!
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Tuesday, 17 July 2012 17:08
Check out W. D. Valgardson's blog for background notes on the INL Reads Program
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For those following the INL Reads Program, W. D. Valgardson has posted some interesting background notes on his stories The Troll Wife and Windigo on the Facebook page for What the Bear Said.
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Which book by a Manitoba writer should be considered for this year’s On The Same Page read? Cast your vote today: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/RFSBRJB On The Same Page, a project of The Winnipeg Foundation and Winnipeg Public Library, encourages all Manitobans to read, and talk about, the same book at the same time. The program includes book giveaways, author appearances and special events inspired by the novel to take place early in 2013. Consider voting for a…
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Tuesday, 21 February 2012 17:52
Turnstone's Associate Publisher Jamis Paulson interviewed by Maple Tree Literary Supplement
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Check out this interview, "The Child is Father of the Pressman: Amatoritsero Ede in conversation with Jamis Paulson" in the Maple Tree Literary Supplement: http://mtls.ca/issue11/impressions
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CKUW's Fundive 2012 begins Feb 10th at noon. Consider tuning in to CKUW 95.9 FM in Winnipeg during the week of Fundrive to support community radio. Programs like Ron Robinson's Pages and John Herbert Cunningham's Speaking of Poets feature local and visiting authors in Winnipeg. Turnstone appreciates volunteer-run CKUW!
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If you haven't already seen The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore, it is definitely not to be missed.
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Wednesday, 11 January 2012 19:14
We love Joy of Books -- check out this amazing video!
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Catch the "Joy of Books" video that went viral recently? Toronto's Type Books is featured in this video that has been described as a love letter to the physical book. Turnstone loves this video, too! If you haven't seen it for yourself, check it out: http://youtu.be/SKVcQnyEIT8
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