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New site is up!

2007-09-05T10:08:00.000-04:00

Our new website is up and running. Please visit us at www.ecwpress.com for all our news and reviews.

The Canadian in America in CARP and the Windsor Star

2007-08-27T11:28:00.000-04:00

The Canadian in America by Brian D. Wruk with Terry F. Ritchie has been positively reviewed in the September 2007 issue of CARP Magazine: For the 50 Plus. They called the book, "A valuable resource for anyone who has moved to the U.S. Questions answered include those about U.S. laws, taxation, investment, health care, wills and estates."

The July 9 edition of the Windsor Star included an article about Brian D. Wruk and The Canadian in America. Wruk was quoted throughout.

Benoit editorial update

2007-08-27T10:26:00.000-04:00

The book has been with the copy editor since last Friday, we should have it back today.

We have a top-notch design in hand. We’ve got photos. We’ve got a cover. And we’ve got back cover copy.

The book should be on press by the first week of September, if not before.

We're satisfied there's nothing sensationalizing or exploitative about our book. The timing? Well, it is what it is. We can live with being the "first" because the book deserves to be done.

ECW is going to execute the production and proofing with alacrity and we’re 150% committed to pushing it through.

If you’re reading this, we thank you for your interest. Keep checking in for more updates.

Online World of Wrestling reviews The Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame: The Heels

2007-08-21T11:14:00.000-04:00

The Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame: The Heels has been positively reviewed on the Online World of Wrestling website. Reviewer Brad Dykens gave the book a rating of 9.5/10 and called the book "a fascinating journey that manages to maintain a positive twist despite the focus on debauchery that occurs within the professional wrestling realm." Read the entire review here.

RIP Dewey

2007-08-16T13:17:00.000-04:00

ECW is saddened to announce that early this morning, in Hamilton, Ontario, cancer claimed the life of Byron John "Dewey" Robertson. He was 68. Under a mask as The Crusader, or wrestling as the clean cut Canadian Champ Dewey Robertson, and finally as the mysterious, ferocious Missing Link, Robertson entertained thousands. Recently, ECW published the candid and compelling Bang Your Head, the biography he co-authored with Meredith Renwick.

Robertson is survived by his sons Jason and Mark and their families, and companion Karen Antoniak. ECW offers them and all his friends our sincerest condolences.

Funeral arrangements are not known at this time.

Jeff Rybak on Ontario Today

2007-08-16T10:26:00.000-04:00

Jeff Rybak, author of What's Wrong With University, will be a guest on CBC Radio One's "Ontario Today." The interview will air on August 29th at 1:00pm ET.

Calgary Herald reviews Sign of the Cross

2007-08-14T15:26:00.000-04:00

Sign of the Cross by Anne Emery was positively reviewed in the July 29 edition of the Calgary Herald. Reviewer Joanne Sasvari said, "This first novel by a Halifax lawyer is a smart, elegantly written courtroom drama that will, I hope, be the first of many."

R.M. Vaughan reading at York University

2007-08-07T11:37:00.000-04:00

R.M. Vaughan will be participating in the Canadian Writers in Person series at York University next January.Vaughan will be reading from Ruined Stars. The event details can be found below.

Thursday, January 24
7:00pm
Room 206, Accolade West Building
Keele Campus
4700 Keele Street
York University
Toronto, ON

This event is free and open to the public.

Media attention for Benoit

2007-08-07T11:29:00.000-04:00

Benoit: Wrestling with the Horror That Destroyed a Family and Crippled a Sport by Heath McCoy, Irvin Muchnick, Steven Johnson, and Greg Oliver (October 2007) has received a large amount of pre-publication media attention.

Publishers Weekly posted an article on their website announcing Benoit on July 25. Michael Holmes was quoted.

Canada.com announced the book in a July 26 article, which also quoted Holmes.

On July 31, Quill & Quire Omni included an article announcing the book. Editor Michael Holmes was quoted.

The August 1 edition of the Globe and Mail included a brief announcement of the book.

Pre-publication coverage of Robber Baron

2007-08-07T11:19:00.000-04:00

On July 30, the Globe and Mail published a lengthy article about the forthcoming book, Robber Baron: Lord Black of Crossharbour (October 2007) by George Tombs. The article, by James Adams, announced the book's new title and quoted Tombs and Jack David. Adams wrote, "For David and Tombs, the new, blunter title is simply a case of truth in advertising." The entire article can be read here.

Robber Baron: Lord Black of Crossharbour (October 2007) was briefly mentioned in the August 2 edition of the Chicago Sun-Times. The piece can be read here.

Shelf Monkey article in Prairie Books Now

2007-08-07T11:08:00.000-04:00

The Summer 2007 issue of Prairie Books Now includes an article about Corey Redekop and his novel, Shelf Monkey. Redekop was interviewed for the article and is quoted throughout. Redekop has posted a scan of the article on his blog.

FolkWax reviews Steve Goodman

2007-08-07T10:58:00.000-04:00

Steve Goodman: Facing the Music by Clay Eals has been positively reviewed by FolkWax. The reviewer, Arthur Wood, gives the book a rating of 10 (out of 10) and writes, "nineteen chapters containing over seven hundred pages of detailed and informative, nay, jaw-dropping, biographical text."

Bookviews reviews Obit by Anne Emery

2007-08-07T10:54:00.000-04:00

Obit by Anne Emery has been positively reviewed by Alan Caruba on Bookviews.com. He says, "For anyone who loves a good mystery, this one will prove more than satisfying." Read the entire review here.

Skullring.org interviews Corey Redekop

2007-08-07T10:36:00.000-04:00

Skullring.org has posted an interview with Corey Redekop, author of Shelf Monkey. Read the interview here.

The Tablecloth Trick and Songs for the Dancing Chicken in Geist

2007-08-02T17:01:00.000-04:00

The Tablecloth Trick by Rick Crilly and Songs for the Dancing Chicken by Emily Schultz were both excerpted in the Findings section of the Summer 2007 issue of Geist.

Publishers Weekly covers Benoit

2007-07-27T13:34:00.001-04:00

PublishersWeekly.com has posted an article about Benoit: Wrestling with the Horror that Destroyed a Family and Crippled a Sport (October 2007) by Steven Johnson, Greg Oliver, Irvin Muchnick, and Heath McCoy. Editor Michael Holmes is quoted extensively. Read the entire article here.

Shelf Monkey reviewed on une nouvelle vie de boheme

2007-07-26T15:49:00.000-04:00

Shelf Monkey by Corey Redekop has been positively reviewed on the blog une nouvelle vie de boheme. She says, "Redekop has moments of real wit and he isn't afraid to push his plot to entertainingly ludicrous extremes . . . [Redekop] reminds us of the pleasure, joy, and even lunacy a true love of books can inspire." Read the entire review here.

From the Flight Deck reviewed in Wings Magazine

2007-07-26T11:30:00.000-04:00

From the Flight Deck by Doug Morris was positively reviewed in the July/August issue of Wings Magazine. They said, "Morris's easy to understand explanations and anecdotes coupled with facts, trivia and humour make From the Flight Deck an informative and most enjoyable read." Read the entire review here (scroll down to PLANE TALK FROM A COMMERCIAL AIRLINE PILOT).

From the Flight Deck review in Globe and Mail travel section

2007-07-23T16:48:00.000-04:00

From the Flight Deck by Doug Morris was positively reviewed in the Travel section of the July 21 edition of the Globe and Mail. John Mather said, "Morris, an Air Canada pilot, flight instructor, meteorologist and general airplane guru, offers an easy-to-digest guide to commercial air travel." Read the entire review here.

Steve Goodman review in Winnipeg Free Press

2007-07-23T16:34:00.000-04:00

Steve Goodman by Clay Eals was positively reviewed in the July 8 edition of the Winnipeg Free Press. Reviewer Al Simmons wrote, "Almost all of the big-name folksingers Eals quotes have played the Winnipeg Folk Festival, and his book should be essential reading for anyone who attends the festival. It will serve as a reminder that, not too many years ago, a mainstage audience could sit spellbound listening to a man playing a guitar and singing a song, and it would be so quiet that you could hear a pin drop on the Prairie." Read the entire review here.

Songs for the Dancing Chicken review in The Annex Gleaner

2007-07-23T16:28:00.000-04:00

Songs for the Dancing Chicken by Emily Schultz was positively reviewed in the July 2007 edition of The Annex Gleaner, a Toronto community paper. Reviewer Maria Serra wrote, "Her poems, like snapshots of everyday life, tell us poignant moments do exist and genius can be found in the most absurd and reckless actions that we humans perform...SFTDC is fun to read and the titles themselves are intriguing enough to gain your attention."

Rabble.ca reviews Shelf Monkey

2007-07-23T16:07:00.000-04:00

Shelf Monkey by Corey Redekop has been positively reviewed on Rabble.ca. Reviewer Melanie Redman writes, "this book will challenge your intellect while tickling your funny bone." Read the entire review here.

Chronicle Herald article on From the Flight Deck

2007-07-11T12:08:00.000-04:00

The July 8 edition of the Chronicle Herald (Halifax, NS) included an article about Doug Morris and his book, From the Flight Deck. Morris was quoted extensively throughout the article. Read the entire article here.

Utne.com reviews Heavy Metal Fun Time Activity Book

2007-07-11T11:51:00.000-04:00

A positive review of Heavy Metal Fun Time Activity Book (September 2007) has been posted on Utne.com. They say, 'Never has "fun time" been so charged with such raw, terror-fueled rock power. The Heavy Metal Fun Time Activity Book by Aye Jay Morano, to be published in September by the Canadian ECW Press, doesn't invite you to enjoy its mélange of hard rock marginalia -- it dares you not to.' Read the entire review here.

The Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame: The Heels PWInsider.com review

2007-07-06T16:18:00.000-04:00

The Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame: The Heels by Greg Oliver and Steven Johnson has been positively reviewed on PWInsider.com. Reviewer Mike Johnson called the book, "an awesome addition to the collection of any wrestling fan" Read the entire review here.

Rosalie Wise Sharp at Indigo, Manulife Centre

2007-07-03T16:03:00.000-04:00

Rosalie Wise Sharp, author of Rifke: An Improbable Life, will be in conversation with Heather Reisman, CEO of Indigo.

Monday, July 9
7:00pm

Indigo Manulife Centre
55 Bloor Street West
Toronto

For more information, visit Indigo Manulife Centre's events page.

NOW Magazine reviews Brother Dumb

2007-07-03T12:50:00.000-04:00

The June 21 issue of NOW Magazine included a very positive review of Brother Dumb by Sky Gilbert. Reviewer Susan G. Cole said, "Tender? Reflective? Subtle? These aren't the first words I'd usually use to describe anything coming out of Sky Gilbert's imagination. But his new novel, Brother Dumb, is all of those things . . . A great leap forward for one of Toronto's most important queer artists." Read the entire review here.

Brian D. Wruk in Edmonton Journal

2007-07-03T12:34:00.000-04:00

The June 29 edition of the Edmonton Journal included a feature article on Brian D. Wruk and his book, The Canadian in America. Read the entire article here.

Shelf Monkey review on Skullring.org

2007-07-03T12:18:00.001-04:00

Shelf Monkey by Corey Redekop has been positively reviewed on Skullring.org. Reviewer Matt Staggs said, "Shelf Monkey is by turns hilarious and disturbing . . . the nihilistic cheer that permeates throughout this book is going to make it a big hit among fans of Chuck Palahniuk." Skullring.org is a website devoted to horror and suspense, interviews, reviews, creepy culture, strange news, books, movies, comics and more. Read the entire review here.

Irvin Muchnick media

2007-07-03T11:56:00.000-04:00

Macleans.ca has posted a lengthy Q&A with Irvin Muchnick, author of Wrestling Babylon. The interview focuses on Muchnick's book, the Chris Benoit double murder-suicide, and the media coverage surrounding the events. Read the interview here.

Muchnick was interviewed about the Benoit tragedy on the CNN Headline News program "Nancy Grace" on Friday, June 29.

Muchnick made a second appearance on MSNBC's "Scarborough County" on Monday, July 2.

Planet S reviews Shelf Monkey

2007-06-27T16:32:00.000-04:00

Shelf Monkey by Corey Redekop was positively reviewed in the June 21 issue of Planet S, Saskatoon's news, arts, and entertainment magazine. Reviewer Kelly Brownlee called Shelf Monkey, "a crazed tale of justice for the literary world . . . it's a very fun ride." The entire review can be read here.

Momscape reviews Love, Mommy

2007-06-27T16:25:00.001-04:00

Love, Mommy: Writing Love Letters to Your Baby by Judy Siblin-Librach has been positively reviewed on Momscape, a popular Mom blog. Reviewer Susie Cortright said, "Siblin-Librach's writing style is elegant, perfectly capturing the depth of emotion that all of us mothers feel at one point or another . . . Judy Siblin-Librach has written a beautiful and heartfelt book." The entire review can be read here.

Muchnick media

2007-06-27T15:14:00.000-04:00

Irvin Muchnick, author of Wrestling Babylon will be a guest on the Fox News show, "The O'Reilly Factor" this evening. The interview will air tonight (June 27) at 8:00pm ET.

Last night (June 26), Muchnick was interviewed on MSNBC's "Scarborough County" about the double murder-suicide involving pro wrestler Chris Benoit, his wife, and 7-year-old son. The interview can be found online here (go to the box "Killer wrestler?").

The Sun Times reviews Shelf Monkey

2007-06-27T11:34:00.000-04:00

Shelf Monkey by Corey Redekop was positively reviewed in the June 22 edition of The Sun Times (Owen Sound, ON). Reviewer Andrew Armitage called Shelf Monkey, "howlingly funny" and said, "if you love books and really need a good laugh in your life, track it down." Read the entire review here.

Dimensions Behind the Twilight Zone reviewed in the Winston-Salem Journal

2007-06-25T14:44:00.000-04:00

Dimensions Behind the Twilight Zone by Stewart T. Stanyard was positively reviewed in the June 21 edition of the Winston-Salem Journal. Reviewer Tim Clodfelter stated, "The documents [in Dimensions] in particular are fascinating rarities, including network correspondence, contracts and casting call sheets -- things that diehard fans will find intriguing . . . There are plenty of intriguing anecdotes about Serling throughout the book." The entire review can be found online here.

Gordon j.h. Leenders at Plank Road Bookstore

2007-06-25T13:48:00.000-04:00

On July 7, Gordon j.h. Leenders, author of the To Be Continued series, will be doing a reading and signing in Caledonia.

Saturday, July 7
1:00pm

Plank Road Bookstore
62 Argyle Street North
Caledonia, Ontario

This event is free and open to the public.

For more information, call the bookstore at 289-284-0351.

Obit reviewed in Globe and Mail

2007-06-25T13:25:00.001-04:00

Obit by Anne Emery was reviewed in the June 23 edition of the Globe and Mail. Reviewer Margaret Cannon said, "it's good . . . the characters are intriguing and the plot works."

Irvin Muchnick on CNBC

2007-06-20T17:22:00.000-04:00

Irvin Muchnick, author of Wrestling Babylon, will be interviewed on CNBC's "On the Money" tonight. The interview will air at 7:41pm ET and will focus on wrestling promoter Vince McMahon's faked death.

Shelf Monkey review in Scene

2007-06-19T10:59:00.000-04:00

Shelf Monkey by Corey Redekop was positively reviewed in the June 7 edition of Scene magazine, a London, ON news, arts, and entertainment publication. Reviewer Ursula Molin said, "This book is an entertaining and mildly insightful look at the world of books and words . . . Funny and strange all at the same time, Shelf Monkey is an addictive read by a talented writer."

National Wrestling Alliance in New York Daily News

2007-06-15T13:58:00.000-04:00

Today, New York Daily News wrestling columnist The Slammer devoted his column to National Wrestling Alliance: The Untold Story of the Monopoly that Strangled Pro Wrestling by Tim Hornbaker. The Slammer called the book, "well-researched" and recommended it as a Father's Day gift. Read the entire column here.

Judy Siblin-Librach On the Line

2007-06-12T15:22:00.000-04:00

Love, Mommy author Judy Siblin-Librach will appear on the CTS TV program "On the Line" on Wednesday, June 27, 2007.

Corey Redekop in Quill & Quire

2007-06-12T15:18:00.001-04:00

The July/August 2007 issue of Quill & Quire includes this photo of Shelf Monkey author Corey Redekop and his new tattoo.

Judy Siblin-Librach on Fine Print

2007-06-12T15:12:00.001-04:00

Judy Siblin-Librach, author of Love, Mommy, was interviewed for a 10-minute segment about her book that will air on "Fine Print". The segment will air repeatedly this week.

National Wrestling Alliance review on 411mania.com

2007-06-12T15:05:00.000-04:00

National Wrestling Alliance by Tim Hornbaker was positively reviewed on 411mania.com. The review, posted on June 7, states that "Tim Hornbaker's in-depth new book finally gives the real story of the NWA . . . With its incredible detail and excellent writing, National Wrestling Alliance is one of the best wrestling books ever written . . . I highly recommend this book for any wrestling library." Read the full review here.

Shelf Monkey review on Bookgasm

2007-06-12T15:00:00.001-04:00

Shelf Monkey by Corey Redekop has been positively reviewed on Bookgasm, a popular literary blog. Reviewer Rod Lott writes, "There are entire scenes that are so funny, I wish I could reprint them in their entirety. This is not all the book has going for it, though, as Redekop displays a surprising literary depth in this brutally witty slice of wickedness . . . there's no mistaking SHELF MONKEY's subversive brilliance." Read the full review here.

Clay Eals on CKUT

2007-06-12T14:56:00.001-04:00

Clay Eals, author of Steve Goodman: Facing the Music, will be interviewed by John Maciel on CKWR's "KW Magazine" on Wednesday, June 20th at 6:50pm. This live interview will be approximately 10 minutes long. CKWR is based in Waterloo, ON and is broadcast on 98.5FM.

Love, Mommy review on "Mama Drama"

2007-06-12T14:48:00.000-04:00

Love, Mommy by Judy Siblin-Librach was positively reviewed on "Mama Drama", the parenting blog on the Austin American-Statesman website on June 8, 2007. Reviewer Nell Carroll writes, "The book is positive, sweet and reminding me of scrapbooking without the photos and geegahs." Read the entire post here.

Baron Black mentioned in Toronto Star

2007-06-12T14:37:00.000-04:00

Baron Black of Crossharbour (October 2007) by George Tombs was mentioned in an article discussing Conrad Black books in the June 6 edition of the Toronto Star. The full article can be read here.

National Wrestling Alliance review in The Rocky Mountain News

2007-06-12T14:27:00.000-04:00

National Wrestling Alliance: The Untold Story of the Monopoly that Strangled Pro Wrestling by Tim Hornbaker was praised in the June 8 edition of The Rocky Mountain News. Syndicated wrestling columnist Alex Marvez said, "One outstanding new release I highly recommend is National Wrestling Alliance ($19.95, ECW Press), a comprehensive look at the history of the industry's leading cartel of territories from the late 1940s until Vince McMahon's national expansion of WWE in the mid-1980s. Author Tim Hornbaker details each of the NWA's major champions." Read the article here.

Four More Wars! wins Gold Medal - ForeWord Book of the Year Awards

2007-06-07T09:55:00.000-04:00

Four More Wars! by Mike Luckovich was awarded a gold medal in the humour category in the 2006 ForeWord Book of the Year Awards contest.

Shelf Monkey in Chatelaine

2007-06-07T09:45:00.000-04:00

Shelf Monkey by Corey Redekop was positively reviewed in the July 2007 issue of Chatelaine. Reviewer Nathalie Atkinson said, "This satire has enough snooty literary schadenfreude to satisfy even the most seasoned bibliophile."

Apostrophe shortlisted for the ReLit Awards

2007-06-04T17:01:00.000-04:00

Apostrophe by Bill Kennedy and Darren Wershler-Henry has been shortlisted for the 2007 ReLit Awards in the Poetry category. The winners will be announced sometime in June.

Doug Morris on "KW Magazine"

2007-06-04T16:08:00.000-04:00

Doug Morris, author of From the Flight Deck, will be interviewed by John Maciel on CKWR-FM's "KW Magazine" on Wednesday, June 13 at 6:40pm EDT. CKWR-FM is based in Waterloo, ON.

To Be Continued...Volume Three in Vancouver Sun

2007-06-04T16:04:00.001-04:00

To Be Continued . . . Volume Three by Gordon j.h. Leenders was named as an Editor's Choice in the May 26 edition of the Vancouver Sun. They call Leenders, "a writer with a gift for dialogue."

Corey Redekop in Uptown Magazine

2007-06-04T15:58:00.000-04:00

An interview with Corey Redekop, author of Shelf Monkey, has been posted on Uptown Magazine Online. Writer Quentin Mills-Fenn calls Shelf Monkey, "a savage and funny book, like Fahrenheit 451 meets Revenge of the Nerds . . . It's a Fight Club for bookworms." The entire article can be read here.

Emily Schultz on Taste T.O.

2007-06-04T15:51:00.000-04:00

Emily Schultz, author of Songs for the Dancing Chicken, was interviewed by Taste T.O. The article mentions Songs for the Dancing Chicken and Joyland and and can be read here.

Jeff Rybak in Maclean's

2007-06-04T15:43:00.000-04:00

Macleans.ca posted a lengthy interview with Jeff Rybak, author of What's Wrong With University, on May 31. The article mentions the book and discusses a topic from the book. The entire interview can be read here.

Winnipeg Free Press review of Rifke

2007-06-04T15:34:00.001-04:00

Rifke: An Improbable Life by Rosalie Wise Sharp was positively reviewed in the Sunday, June 3 edition of the Winnipeg Free Press. Reviewer Brenlee Carrington said, "Sharp's autobiography is brutally honest, and she's a terrific storyteller . . . This is a five-star book." The entire review can be read here.

Doug Morris on Live at 5

2007-06-04T15:30:00.001-04:00

Doug Morris, author of From the Flight Deck, will be interviewed on CTV Atlantic's "Live at 5" on Tuesday, June 12 between 5:00pm and 6:00pm.

Love, Mommy on Publishers Weekly's Annex

2007-06-04T15:21:00.000-04:00

Love, Mommy by Judy Siblin-Librach was positively reviewed June 4, 2007 on Publishers Weekly's Annex. They said it "makes a fine resource for parents looking to make a very personal record of their child's early years."

Doug Morris on "Maritime Noon"

2007-06-01T15:29:00.000-04:00

Doug Morris, author of From the Flight Deck: Plane Talk and Sky Science, will be interviewed on "Maritime Noon" on CBC Radio on Wednesday, June 13. Morris will be on the show between 1:00 and 2:00pm ADT and will be taking calls from listeners.

"Maritime Noon" can be heard on CBC Radio One in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and PEI.

NEW LOCATION: Sky Gilbert at Proud Voices, Proud Stories

2007-05-30T11:04:00.000-04:00

Sky Gilbert will be reading from Brother Dumb at Proud Voices, Proud Stories, which is a new series that is being produced by Pride Toronto and The Word on the Street. The event will take place on Saturday, June 23 from 1:00 - 7:00pm in the Beer Store parking lot, across Church Street from the 519 Community Centre.

Upcoming Rifke events

2007-05-29T12:44:00.000-04:00

Monday, July 9th
7:00pm
!ndigo Books and Music
Manulife Centre
Toronto

Rosalie Wise Sharp, author of Rifke: An Improbable Life will be in conversation with Heather Reisman, President and CEO of !ndigo Books, Music, and More.

Wednesday, November 7
1:30pm
Beth Tzedec Congregation
Max and Beatrice Wolfe Library
1700 Bathurst Street
Toronto

Rosalie Wise Sharp will speak about her experiences growing up Jewish in Toronto. For more information, please visit Beth Tzedec's website or email library@beth-tzedec.org.

Saturday, November 17
8:30pm
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada
Marriott Yorkville Hotel
90 Bloor Street East
Toronto

Rosalie Wise Sharp will be giving the opening address at the NCJWC's Triennial Convention (and 110th anniversary). For more information, please visit NCJWC's website.

Nikki Stafford in New York Post

2007-05-25T17:19:00.000-04:00

Nikki Stafford, author of Finding Lost, was interviewed for an article published in today's New York Post. Stafford is the exclusive source for the piece, written by Don Kaplan. Kaplan notes that Stafford is the author of Finding Lost and quotes her extensively throughout the article.

Read the full article here.

Nikki Stafford interviews

2007-05-23T17:10:00.000-04:00

Nikki Stafford, author of Finding Lost, will be a guest on "The Derek and Romaine Show" this evening at 6:30pm ET. "The Derek and Romaine Show" is an evening drive time talk show broadcast on Sirius Satellite Radio (Out Q Channel 109).

Nikki will also be interviewed on "The Bear's Breakfast" on Thursday, May 24 at 8:00am ET. "The Bear's Breakfast" is broadcast in the Ottawa area on 106.9FM.

Also on May 24, Nikki will be interviewed on Shane Foxman's morning drive time program. The interview will take place at 7:00am PT. Shane Foxman's program is broadcast weekdays from 6:00 - 9:00am on 1410AM.

Steve Goodman article in Chicago Sun-Times

2007-05-18T13:31:00.000-04:00

Today's Chicago Sun-Times included an article about Clay Eals and his new book, Steve Goodman: Facing the Music. Reporter Dave Hoekstra called the book, "the definitive biography of the beloved Chicago singer-songwriter . . . immaculately researched." Read the entire article here.

The Tablecloth Trick review on Lucid Culture

2007-05-18T12:52:00.000-04:00

The Tablecloth Trick by Rick Crilly has been positively reviewed on Lucid Culture, an online arts and culture magazine. Reviewer Philippa Scowcroft writes, "This is a refreshingly crafted quick read. Though its form is unconventional, its author convinces you of its worth from the get-go. The content is heart-wrenching and funny, and it is delivered in a manner that, though not of standard fabrication, is charming and warm all the same." Read the entire review here.

Corey Redekop in Thompson Citizen

2007-05-18T12:47:00.000-04:00

The May 2 edition of the Thompson Citizen included an article about Corey Redekop, author of Shelf Monkey. Corey has posted a scan of the article on his blog.

Black Sabbath: Doom Let Loose reviews

2007-05-18T12:32:00.000-04:00

Black Sabbath: Doom Let Loose received a positive review in the May issue of Maximum Ink magazine. The review states, "this exhaustive book looks deep into the souls of the inventor of heavy metal . . . Popoff is not just a writer, but a die-hard metal fan and metal historian (yes, such an occupation now exists). His book goes deep, but never leaves the reader bored or overwhelmed. The excellent photos give reinforcement to the story Popoff reveals."

Universal Wheels reviewed Black Sabbath in their May issue. Review Kevin Julie writes, "Popoff presents a thorough history of the band and the music. Also included are numerous rare live photos, tour and concert adverts and rare releases . . . Doom Let Loose is a must-read for new and old Sabbath fans."

Songs for the Dancing Chicken Georgia Straight review

2007-05-18T12:23:00.000-04:00

Songs for the Dancing Chicken by Emily Schultz was positively reviewed in the May 17 issue of the Georgia Straight.

Reviewer Jacqueline Turner said, "Someone...wrote that the fan letter is the genre of these times and if thats so, Schultz takes that genre one huge step further. Her love of Herzog's work is evident, but her understanding is demonstrated with ecstatic hyper-lyrical language that knows beauty can be built but also abandoned." Read the entire review here.

Scott Thomas CKWR interview

2007-05-16T10:06:00.000-04:00

Scott Thomas, author of The Making of the Potterverse, will be interviewed this evening, May 16, by John Maciel on 98.5 CKWR FM's "KW Magazine". The live interview will take place at 6:30pm ET.

Obit review in Quill & Quire

2007-05-15T14:49:00.000-04:00

Obit by Anne Emery was reviewed in the June 2007 issue of Quill & Quire. Revier Jeff George said, "Emery has concocted an interesting plot . . . Her depiction of the gregarious Burke clan rings true . . . it is a pleasure to spend time with them."

Obit & Flight Deck launch

2007-05-15T14:31:00.000-04:00

Please join us for the launch of

Obit by Anne Emery

and

From the Flight Deck by Doug Morris

Saturday, May 26
7:00 - 9:00pm

The Masthead Room
Ryan Duffy's
5640 Spring Garden Road
Halifax

The Book Room will be selling books.
Refreshments will be served.

Songs for the Dancing Chicken Toronto Star review

2007-05-14T14:41:00.000-04:00

Songs for the Dancing Chicken by Emily Schultz was positively reviewed in the May 13 edition of the Toronto Star. Reviewer Barb Carey said the book's "images and turns of phrase are often striking. Schultz's best poems have claws, and they dig in." Read the full review here.

The Making of the Potterverse mentioned in Wall Street Journal

2007-05-10T16:18:00.000-04:00

The Making of the Potterverse was included in a Wall Street Journal article about Harry Potter-related books. Read the full article here.

The St. Paul Pioneer Press's Big Harry Deal Blog included a link to the Wall Street Journal article and called The Making of the Potterverse "a revealing timeline of the series." Read the entire blog entry here.

Steve Goodman article in West Seattle Herald

2007-05-10T16:16:00.000-04:00

The May 5 edition of the West Seattle Herald included an article about Clay Eals and his new book, Steve Goodman: Facing the Music. Read the entire article here.

Emily Schultz reading at Nicholas Hoare

2007-05-10T12:08:00.000-04:00

Emily Schultz will be participating in a George Brown College event at Nicholas Hoare on Wednesday, May 23. The other readers are Jay MillAr, Richard Scarsbrook, Scott Gardiner, and Caro Soles. Schultz will be reading from her novel, Joyland.

Wednesday, May 23
6:00pm
Nicholas Hoare Books
45 Front Street East
Toronto

Dimensions Behind the Twilight Zone reviewed in Monday Magazine

2007-05-10T12:02:00.000-04:00

Dimensions Behind the Twilight Zone by Stewart T. Stanyard was positively reviewed in Monday Magazine. Reviewer Greg Pratt writes, "Stanyard has produced a well-written, gorgeous-looking and wildly entertaining read."

How to Swallow a Pig review in The Pacific Rim Review of Books

2007-05-10T11:52:00.000-04:00

How to Swallow a Pig by Robert Priest was positively reviewed in the Spring 2007 issue of The Pacific Rim Review of Books. Reviewer Jamie Reid calls Robert Priest, "one of the most imaginatively inventive poets in the country" and says, "though he cunningly and entertainingly makes use of the techniques of mass pop art, his work at its best transcends them, and enters a world of a wider imagination, and a deeper socialy critical commentary."

What's Wrong With University reviewed in Winnipeg Free Press

2007-05-10T11:41:00.000-04:00

What's Wrong With University: And How to Make It Work for You Anyway by Jeff Rybak was reviewed in the May 6, 2007 edition of the Winnipeg Free Press. Reviewer Graeme Voyer called the book, "a sobering look at Canadian post-secondary education." Read the full review here.

The Bond's Revenge review in The Canada Post

2007-05-10T11:17:00.000-04:00

The Bond's Revenge by Alex Doulis was reviewed in the May 2007 issue of The Canada Post, a U.K. newspaper for Canadian ex-pats. They call The Bond's Revenge, "a good refresher lesson . . . and an entertaining read."

Wrestling Babylon review in Shelf Life

2007-05-10T11:12:00.000-04:00

Wrestling Babylon by Irvin Muchnick was positively reviewed in the June 2007 issue of Shelf Life. They say, "Wrestling Babylon is informative for the wrestling lover, and packed with information about the wonderful world of wrestling!"

Steve Goodman article at East Valley Living.com

2007-05-07T16:04:00.000-04:00

East Valley Living.com has posted an article about Steve Goodman: Facing the Music by Clay Eals. They call the book, "a comprehensive look at the captivating, Chicago-based troubadour." Read the full article here.

Love, Mommy on Yummy Mummy

2007-05-03T16:15:00.000-04:00

Judy Siblin-Librach, author of Love, Mommy, has contributed an article to Erica Ehm's popular Web site, The Yummy Mummy Club. Read the article here.

All in This Together in Fort Worth Star-Telegram

2007-05-02T14:39:00.000-04:00

All in This Together: The Unofficial Story of High School Musical was mentioned in an April 17 Fort Worth Star-Telegram article about High School Musical. Author Scott Thomas was interviewed for the article, which can be read here.

Rifke media

2007-05-02T12:37:00.000-04:00

Rosalie Wise Sharp, author of Rifke: An Improbable Life, will be a guest on CBC Radio's "Metro Morning" on Friday, May 4 between 6:00 and 8:30am (ET).

On Monday, May 7, Sharp will be interviewed on "The John Moore Show" on CFRB Newstalk 1010AM at around 4:30pm (ET).

Steve Goodman upcoming media

2007-05-02T11:59:00.000-04:00

Clay Eals, author of Steve Goodman: Facing the Music, will be a guest on the TV show "Chicago Tonight" on Thursday, May 17, between 7:00 and 7:30pm (CT). Eals will be interviewed live about the release of his book and the launch events at the Old Town School of Folk Music. "Chicago Tonight" is broadcast Monday - Thursday on WTTW-TV.

Clay Eals will a guest on "The Frank and Tracy Show" on Friday, May 18 at 9:00am. Eals will be interviewed live by hosts Frank Scott and Tracy Dillon about the release of Steve Goodman: Facing the Music. The Frank and Tracy show is a radio show heard weekdays from 6:00 - 10:00am (ET) on WHOG 95.7FM in Daytona Beach, Florida.

On Sunday, May 27, Clay Eals will appear as a guest on the radio program "Sunday Folks" to talk about his new book. Eals will be interviewed live by show host, Dru Druzianich, at 11:00am (PT). "Sunday Folks" is broadcast on KBCS, 91.3FM, Bellevue-Seattle, Washington.

Clay Eals will be interviewed on NBC5 in Chicago on Tuesday, May 15, at 4:30pm (CT). Eals will be in-studio for this live segment with host Bob Sirott. He will promote Steve Goodman: Facing the Music, and plug the launch and signings at Old Town School of Music.

On Sunday, May 20, Clay Eals, will be a guest on the radio program "The Sunday Papers" with host Rick Kogan. The interview will be broadcast live from 8:00 - 9:00am (CT). "The Sunday Papers" is broadcast in Chicago on 720 WGN-AM.

Rifke launch in Hello!

2007-05-01T16:49:00.000-04:00

The May 7 issue of Hello! magazine features a number of photos from the launch party for Rifke: An Improbable Life by Rosalie Wise Sharp.

Brother Dumb review at UntilMonday.com

2007-05-01T13:54:00.000-04:00

Brother Dumb by Sky Gilbert has received a glowing review from Stacey May Fowles on the Web site UntilMonday.com. Fowles calls Brother Dumb, "undeniably a 'best of 2007' pick . . . sheer brilliance — the kind of book a writer yearns a lifetime to create" and says the book, "should successfully solidify [Sky Gilbert] as a vital creative force not only in the queer scene, but in Canadian literature in general." Read the entire review here.

Songs for the Dancing Chicken article in Vue Weekly

2007-04-30T13:26:00.000-04:00

The April 26 edition of Vue Weekly features an article by Josef Braun about Emily Schultz and her book of poetry, Songs for the Dancing Chicken.

Rosalie Sharp profiled in Globe and Mail

2007-04-30T12:16:00.000-04:00

Today's Globe and Mail includes of profile of Rosalie Wise Sharp, author of Rifke: An Improbable Life, by Sarah Hampson.

The Canadian in America in Winnipeg Free Press

2007-04-30T12:11:00.000-04:00

The April 27 edition of the Winnipeg Free Press featured a column by David Christianson about The Canadian in America by Brian D. Wruk with Terry F. Ritchie. Christianson called the authors, "two of the best cross-border specialists" and said, "These two know of which they speak . . . the book covers every topic I can think of that would be relevant."

Brother Dumb review in Globe and Mail

2007-04-30T10:34:00.000-04:00

Brother Dumb by Sky Gilbert was reviewed in the April 28 edition of the Globe and Mail. Reviewer Mark Cochrane said, "Gilbert's prose (which has always been Salingeresque) skips along as smartly and readably as ever . . . the authorial presence that pervades other Gilbert monologues and performances continues to provoke and compel in this one." Read the entire review here.

Obit review in Atlantic Books Today

2007-04-30T10:06:00.000-04:00

Obit by Anne Emery was reviewed in the Spring 2007 issue of Atlantic Books Today. Reviewer Shirley Gueller called the book, "a romping good ride through Halifax and New York . . . the racy writing style and quick repartee makes for a captivating tale."

Rosalie Wise Sharp profile in National Post

2007-04-24T15:12:00.000-04:00

The Saturday, April 14 issue of the National Post included a profile of Rosalie Wise Sharp, author of Rifke: An Improbable Life, by Linda Frum. Frum writes, "In Rifke: An Improbable Life, Mrs. Sharp does not shy away from painful episodes in her life . . . Throughout her memoir Mrs. Sharp assumes a tone of an astonished onlooker who can't quite believe how well the story has turned out . . . The clash of lifestyles between the one she enjoys today and the 'shtetl' existence she broke away from, the first in her family in 20 generations, gives the memoir its substance."

What's Wrong With University in The Varsity

2007-04-23T16:17:00.000-04:00

The March 29 issue of The Varsity, The University of Toronto's Student Newspaper, featured a front-page article about Jeff Rybak and his book, What's Wrong With University. Writer Mike Ghenu says, "He (Rybak) sheds light on the inner workings of the university system, from the outsider experience of a mature student. Throughout it, he encourages students to discover for themselves why they decided to attend university, presenting what he considers the five archetypes of university students." The entire article can be read here.

The Daily Collegian Review of Wrestling Babylon

2007-04-20T12:35:00.000-04:00

Wrestling Babylon: Piledriving Tales of Drugs, Sex, Death, and Scandal by Irvin Muchnick was positively reviewed in Friday, April 20 edition of The Daily Collegian, Pennsylvania State University's student newspaper. Reviewer Steve Hughes writes: "ECW Press is one of the best publishing companies that documents professional wrestling. Irvin Muchnick is one of the best writers to have ever covered wrestling. Now these two forces have combined to create one of the best books ever published about professional wrestling . . . Any true fan of wrestling, or of great writing and reporting, will get more than his or her money's worth. Grade: A"

The entire review can be read here.

Rosalie Wise Sharp article in Toronto Star

2007-04-19T15:02:00.000-04:00

The Wednesday, April 19 edition of the Toronto Star included an article by Martin Knelman about Rosalie Wise Sharp and her new book, Rifke: An Improbable Life. The entire article can be read here.

Björk: Wow and Flutter review in Lucid Forge

2007-04-19T14:41:00.000-04:00

A positive review of Björk: Wow and Flutter by Mark Pytlik has been posted on Lucid Forge, an online arts and entertainment magazine. Reviewer Philippa Scowcroft calls the book "a comprehensive account of an artist whom many have heard of, but few truly understand . . . Pytlik gives us a look at each facet of the artist: daughter, singer, writer, lover, mother, actor, and revolutionary." Read the entire review here.

Rifke launch photos on Quill site

2007-04-18T15:56:00.000-04:00

The good folks at Quill & Quire have posted photos from last night's Rifke launch and called the event, "one of swankiest Canadian book launches on record." See all the photos here.