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2024
Flanker Press and Rink Rat Productions are excited to announce that the Operation book series by Helen C. Escott has been optioned for film and television!
Flanker Press and Rink Rat Productions are excited to announce that the Operation book series by Helen C. Escott has been optioned for film and television!
That’s right! These bestselling and award-winning novels may be headed your way on the small screen or the silver screen. If you haven’t read the entire series, now’s your chance. The novels are set in Newfoundland and Labrador and follow the careers of Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Sergeant Nicholas Myra and RCMP Corporal Gail McNaughton as they chase down criminals and bring justice to the victims of these perpetrators.
Flanker Press is celebrating 30 years in publishing and continues to provide a quality publishing service to the local and regional writing community. From publisher Jerry Cranford: “I would like to congratulate Helen C. Escott on taking this huge step in her professional writing career. When I published Operation Wormwood in 2018, I felt right away that this talented writer is going places. Adaptation of her novels into film and television seemed inevitable to me.”
Rink Rat Productions has produced high-quality programing for over 25 years. Most recently they co-produced the critically acclaimed feature film Maudie, an international co-production between Newfoundland (Rink Rat), Ontario (Screen Door), and Ireland (Parallel Films). Rink Rat also produced the movie-of-the-week A Christmas Fury for CBC. Mary Sexton, president of Rink Rat Productions, has a new feature film being released in the Fall: Skeet, which she produced and is written and directed by her son Nik Sexton.
Sexton is thrilled to be optioning Helen C. Escott's Operation series. She added, “We are very much looking forward to working with Helen and a local scriptwriter to bring the Operation series to Life! The best part of my job is telling Newfoundland and Labrador stories. Helen is an amazing writer. I have high expectations!”
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2024
Change to shipping rates for retail accounts, and local deliveries
Effective as of April 1, 2024, due to rising rates with Canada Post, along with rising fuel costs, we have made the decision to change our shipping rates to $25.00 per order to retail accounts outside of St. John’s, and $15.00 delivery fee for local orders. Thank you for understanding, please reach out to us if you have any questions.
2024
Love Our Local Authors Month - February 2024
2023
November 2023 Top 5 Local Sellers at Chapters Indigo in the Atlantic Provinces
2023
Limited time special, 2 for 20, Word Search of NL volumes 1 and 2
2 FOR 20!
Starting today, and ending Friday, December 22, you can get copies of Newfoundland and Labrador Word Search volumes 1 and 2 for a special combo price of $20.00!
To take advantage of this deal, you can place orders over the phone by calling us at 709-739-4477, or by email at sales@flankerpress.com. You can also come to the Flanker Press office to get the combo.
We’re located at 1243 Kenmount Road, Unit 1, in Paradise.
Open Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm.
We accept cash, credit, and debit.
As an added bonus, Nick will personalize your copies for you, or whoever will be receiving them as gifts.
This is a limited, one-time offer for the holidays. Don’t miss your chance!
2023
June 2023 Top 5 Local Sellers at Chapters Indigo in the Atlantic Provinces
2023
May 2023 Top 5 selling titles in Newfoundland and Labrador, via Indigo, Coles and Chapters
The top 5 selling titles in Newfoundland and Labrador for the month of May 2023 from Indigo, Chapters and Coles are in via Atlantic Books Today, and four Flanker Press titles made the list!
2023
Book Launch for Hunting Helena by Natalie Carter-Giles
2023
Operation Masonic, by Helen C. Escott, shortlisted for 2023 APMA Best-Atlantic Published Book Award.
The books shortlisted for the 2023 Atlantic Book Awards are a testament to the incredible diversity and richness of Atlantic Canadian literature, with everything from poetry to scholarly writing, books for young adults, short stories, adult fiction, and three titles in contention to be named the best Atlantic-published book.
Helen C. Escott's best selling crime thriller, Operation Masonic, has been shortlisted for the APMA (Atlantic Publishers Marketing Association) Best Atlantic-Published Book Award.
The winners will be announced at the Atlantic Book Awards Gala, taking place Wednesday, June 7, at the Halifax Central Library.
For more information on the awards, and the shortlisted titles, click here
2023
NEW ARRIVAL - The Life of a Pilot: Bush Planes and Water Bombers by Glen G. Goobie
Our first title of 2023 has arrived to our warehouse, and is now available for purchase.
For more information on the book, and to purchase, click here
2023
Book Launch for The Life of a Pilot: Bush Planes and Water Bombers by Glen G. Goobie
The official launch for The Life of a Pilot: Bush Planes and Water Bombers by Glen G. Goobie will be held in the world renowned International Lounge of the Gander International Airport. (1000 James Blvd, Gander)
The launch will be held on Saturday, March 11, from 2:00pm to 4:00pm.
All are welcome to attend. Books will be on hand and available for purchase.
2023
Limited edition Saltwater Joys hardcover available now!
Saltwater Joys, the collaboration between songwriter Wayne Chaulk, and illustrator Dawn Baker, is now available in a limited edition hardcover, click here for more details.
2023
January 2023 top 5 selling titles in Newfoundland and Labrador
The top 5 selling titles in Newfoundland and Labrador for the month of January 2023 from Indigo, Chapters and Coles are in via Atlantic Books Today, and two Flanker Press titles made the list!
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2023
NL Snowmageddon 2020 - Flanker Press Office Special
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2023
December 2022 top 5 best selling titles in Newfoundland and Labrador, from Atlantic Books Today
From Atlantic Books Today. The top 5 selling titles for the month of December 2022 from Indigo, Chapters, and Coles in Newfoundland and Labrador are in and 4 Flanker titles made the list this month, amazing!
At number 1 is The Good Thief, by Leo Furey. The Good Thief has consistently been in the top 5 since its release in April, 2022.
At number 2 is Operation Masonic, by Helen C. Escott.
At number 3 is The Last Days of Smallwood by The Honourable Edward M. Roberts.
At number 4 is Trains of Newfoundland by Kenneth G. Pieroway.
Congratulations to all of the authors, and thank you all for supporting local books and local authors, we greatly appreciate it!
For more information, visit:
https://atlanticbooks.ca/stories/december-2022-top-five-local-sellers-from-chapters-coles-indigo-in-each-atlantic-province
2023
2022 top 5 selling titles in Newfoundland and Labrador from Atlantic Books Today
The top 5 selling titles in Newfoundland and Labrador for the year 2022 from Indigo, Chapters and Coles are in via Atlantic Books Today, and four Flanker Press titles made the list!
2022
Flanker Press closed for holiday season
The Flanker Press office will be closed for the holiday season. We will be closing at 12:00pm Friday, December 23, and re-opening on Wednesday, January 4th, at 9:00am.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has picked up a book, come out to a signing, shared a story on our social media, or has supported local Newfoundland and Labrador authors and artists in any way, we greatly appreciate all of you, and can’t wait to share what we have in store for next year. We’ll have new books from some of your favourite authors, as well as some debuts novels from some fresh faces, very exciting things happening in 2023.
From all of us at Flanker Press, Garry, Margo, Jerry, Nick, Shelley, Caroline, Pat, and Peter, we wish you a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a very Happy New Year.
2022
Flanker Press Holiday Gift Bag contest
2022
12 Book of Christmas Giveaway winner!
The winner of our 12 Day of Christmas Giveaway was Tracey Maher. Congratulations, Tracy! Enjoy your new books. Thank you to everyone who participated.
2022
November 2022 top 5 best selling titles in Newfoundland and Labrador, from Atlantic Books Today
From Atlantic Books Today. The top 5 selling titles for the month of November 2022 from Indigo, Chapters, and Coles in Newfoundland and Labrador are in and 4 Flanker titles made the list this month, amazing!
At number 1 is The Good Thief, by Leo Furey. The Good Thief has consistently been in the top 5 since its release in April, 2022.
At number 2 is Dear Billie: A World War II Love Story, by Karen Lundy.
At number 3 is Trains of Newfoundland by Kenneth G. Pieroway, which has consistently been in the top 5 since its release earlier this year.
At number 4 is Operation Masonic, the latest crime thriller from best selling author, Helen C. Escott. Operation Masonic has also been in the top 5 selling titles since its release in August, 2022.
Congratulations to all of the authors, and thank you all for supporting local books and local authors, we greatly appreciate it!
2022
October 2022 top 5 best selling titles in Newfoundland and Labrador, from Atlantic Books Today
From Atlantic Books Today. The top 5 selling titles for the month of October 2022 from Indigo, Chapters, and Coles in Newfoundland and Labrador are in and 4 Flanker titles made the list this month, amazing!
At number 1 for the second month in a row, Operation Masonic, the latest crime thriller from best selling author, Helen C. Escott.
At number 3 is Kenneth G. Pieroway's new book, Trains of Newfoundland, a gorgeous photographic journey by rail across the island.
At number 4 is The Good Thief by Leo Furey, which has consistently been in the top 5 since its release earlier this year.
At number 5 is the recently released, Skipper Ches: As Tough as It Gets, by Fred Dyke. Skipper Ches tells the story of the life and times of Captain Chesley Dyke and Elsie Stanford Dyke, of Pool’s Island, Bonavista Bay.
Congratulations to all of the authors, and thank you all for supporting local books and local authors, we greatly appreciate it!
2022
Flanker Press at the 1st Annual Harbour Book Festival
Flanker Press is proud to announce we will be participating in the first annual Harbour Book Festival.
The event will feature local authors, illustrators, publishers, printers, distributors and other key figures in the publishing industry.
The festival will be taking place at the SandMan Hotel (227 Kenmount Road) in St. John's on Friday, December 2, from 6:00 to 9:30 pm and on Saturday, December 3, from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.
2022
Flanker Press hits all 5 spots on the ABT Best Seller list - AGAIN...for September 2022
From the folks at Atlantic Books Today (ABT), the top 5 best-selling titles from Indigo, Chapters and Coles in Newfoundland and Labrador for the month of September 2022 are in, and Flanker Press is excited and thrilled to see 5 of our titles make the list, AGAIN! 2nd month in a row!
In the Number # 1 spot is Operation Masonic by Helen C. Escott.
In the Number # 2 spot is The Good Thief by Leo Furey.
In the Number # 3 spot is The Last Days of Smallwood by the Honourable Edward Roberts.
At the Number # 4 spot is Barry Porter with his memoir, Adventures of a Lightkeeper.
And, at the Number # 5 spot, is Patrick J. Collins with his new book, Murder at Lover's Leap.
Congratulations to all the authors, and as always, thank you to everyone for selecting Flanker Press books, we greatly appreciate it.
For more information, visit:
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2022
A Newfoundland Maple makes the Longlist for the 2022 Bruneau Family Children's/Young Adult Literature Award
Congratulations to author, Samantha Baker and illustrator Dawn Baker whose book, A Newfoundland Maple, has been longlisted for the 2022 Bruneau Family Children’s/Young Adult Literature Award!
2022
Flanker Press returns to the Christmas at the Glacier 2022
Flanker Press will be at the "Christmas at the Glacier 2022" this year from October 19th to 23rd. Drop by and pick up a copy of your favourite Flanker Press book and say hi to the Flanker Press author & staff.
Information regarding the list of author book signings is as follows:
Wednesday, October 19
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Ida Linehan Young
Thursday, October 20
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Helen C. Escott
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Kenneth G. Pieroway
Friday, October 21
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Kenneth G. Pieroway
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Nick Cranford
Saturday, October 22
11:00 am - 1:00 pm - Patrick J. Collins
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Christopher Tobin
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Samantha Baker
Sunday, October 23
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Karen Lundy
All current Covid-19 health regulations, as per the Provincial Government, must be adhered to in order to attend.
2022
Flanker Press hits all 5 spots on the Atlantic Books Today (ABT) Best Seller List for August 2022
From the folks at Atlantic Books Today (ABT), the top 5 best-selling titles from Indigo, Chapters and Coles in Newfoundland and Labrador for the month of August 2022 are in, and Flanker Press is excited and thrilled to see 5 of our titles make the list.
In the Number # 1 spot is The Last Days of Smallwood by Edward Roberts.
In the Number # 2 spot is Operation Masonic by Helen C. Escott.
In the Number # 3 spot is The Good Thief by Leo Furey.
At Number # 4, Emily Hepditch is back with her best-selling & award winning novel, The Woman in the Attic.
And, at the Number # 5 spot, is Karen Lundy's book, Dear Billie.
For more information, visit:
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2022
Book Launch for Trains of Newfoundland
Flanker Press will be holding a book launch for Trains of Newfoundland by Kenneth G. Pieroway at Chapters, St. John's ( 70 Kenmount Rd).
The launch will be held on Tuesday, October 11 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Social distancing practices & facial masks, as per provincial guidelines, are encouraged.
2022
Flanker Press hits ABT Top 5 Best Seller List with 2nd, 3rd & 5th spots for July 2022
From the folks at Atlantic Books Today, the top 5 best-selling titles from Indigo, Chapters and Coles in Newfoundland and Labrador for the month of July 2022 are in, and Flanker Press thrilled to see 3 of our titles make the list.
In the Number # 2 spot is Karen Lundy's new title, Dear Billie.
At Number # 3, Emily Hepditch is back with her best-selling & award winning novel, The Woman in the Attic.
And, at Number # 4 spot, is Ida Linehan Young's book, If I Cry, I’ll Fill the Ocean: The Catherine Linehan Story
For more information, visit:
2022
Book Launch for Murder at Lover's Leap in Harbour Grace
Flanker Press will be holding a book launch for Murder at Lover's Leap by Patrick J. Collins at the Masonic Lodge, Harbour Grace (18 Victoria St).
The launch will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2022, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
Please note – all health guidelines, as per the current Provincial Department of Health, MUST be adhered to. Social distancing and wearing a face mask are encouraged.
2022
Book Launch for The Last Days of Smallwood
Flanker Press will be holding a book launch for The Last Days of Smallwood by Edward Roberts at Chapters – St. John’s ( 70 Kenmount Road ).
The launch will be held on Thursday, August 4, 2022, from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm.
Please note – all health guidelines, as per the current Provincial Department of Health, MUST be adhered to. Social distancing and wearing a face mask are encouraged.
If you are unable to wear a mask for any reason, we are able to serve you via our online/express pick-up option. If you would like a signed copy, call the store with your order number and we will have the author personalize your copy.
2022
Book Launch for Dear Billie: A World War II Love Story
Flanker Press is excited to announce that we will be holding a book launch for Dear Billie: A World War II Love Story by Karen Lundy at Chapters – St. John’s ( 70 Kenmount Road ).
The launch will be held on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm.
Please note – all health guidelines, as per the current Provincial Department of Health, MUST be adhered to. Social distancing and wearing a face mask are encouraged.
If you are unable to wear a mask for any reason, we are able to serve you via our online/express pick-up option. If you would like a signed copy, call the store with your order number and we will have the author personalize your copy.
2022
Book Launch for Operation Masonic - The Lost Cathedral
Flanker Press will be holding a book launch for Operation Masonic - The Lost Cathedral by Helen C. Escott at Chapters – St. John’s ( 70 Kenmount Road ).
The launch will be held on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm.
Please note – all health guidelines, as per the current Provincial Department of Health, MUST be adhered to. Social distancing and wearing a face mask are encouraged.
If you are unable to wear a mask for any reason, we are able to serve you via our online/express pick-up option. If you would like a signed copy, call the store with your order number and we will have the author personalize your copy.
2022
Flanker Press authors attending Writer's on the Square Event, Gander
The following Flanker Press authors:
Dawn Baker - East Coast Counting and other titles
Barry Porter - Adventures of a Lightkeeper
Gary Collins - Redjack and other titles
Mac Moss - Flown Into the Arms of Angels
will be part of the Writer's on the Square Event at the Town Square Book Store, Gander ( C-73 Elizabeth Dr ) on Saturday, July 30th from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm. This is part of the 2022 Gander Festival of Flight.
2022
Book Launch for A Baby Whale Ventures North
Flanker Press is excited to announce that we will be holding a book launch for A Baby Whale Ventures North, written by Samantha Baker and illustrated by Dawn Baker, at Chapters – St. John’s ( 70 Kenmount Road ).
The launch will be held on Saturday, August 27, from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm.
Please note – all health guidelines, as per the current Provincial Department of Health, MUST be adhered to. Social distancing and wearing a face mask are encouraged.
If you are unable to wear a mask for any reason, we are able to serve you via our online/express pick-up option. If you would like a signed copy, call the store with your order number and we will have the author personalize your copy.
2022
Flanker Press hits ABT Top 5 Best Seller List with 2nd, 3rd & 4th spots for June 2022
From the folks at Atlantic Books Today, the top 5 best-selling titles from Indigo, Chapters and Coles in Newfoundland and Labrador for the month of June 2022 are in, and we’re thrilled to see Ida Linehan Young's new book, If I Cry, I’ll Fill the Ocean: The Catherine Linehan Story in the number 2 spot.
At number 3 is Dale Jarvis, Storyteller and Author, Place Names of Newfoundland and Labrador. Dale’s newest book is an entertaining and at times cheeky look at the towns we love and why we call them what we do.
At number 4 is Barry Porter's new book, Adventures of a Lightkeeper. His memoir describes the isolation, the history of the lighthouses, the hardy pioneers who first kept the light, marine rescues, near misses, and vicious storms and other stories.
For more information, visit:
2022
Alone on the Trail and The Woman in the Attic by Emily Hepditch available as Kobo Exclusive audiobooks.
Flanker Press is very excited to announce that Rakuten Kobo has acquired the audiobook rights (World English) for Alone on the Trail by Emily Hepditch! And narrating this crime thriller are some familiar voices you may know: Shaun Majumder and Jaquelyn French!
The audiobook of Alone on the Trail was published on June 3, and can be ordered here.
We are also very excited to announce that Rakuten Kobo has acquired the audiobook rights (World English) for Emily Hepditch's bestselling, multiple-award-winning first novel, The Woman in the Attic! And narrating this crime thriller is yet another familiar voice you may know: Krystin Pellerin!
The audiobook of The Woman in the Attic will be published on July 12.
2022
Shipping rate changes - effective July 1, 2022
After much review and research on where other publishers are, along with the rising costs in our shipping, we have decided that effective this coming Friday, July 1st, to raise our shipping cost to a flat rate of $22.00 for all orders under $50.00.
2022
Flanker Press Hits ABT Top 5 Best Seller List with 1st, 2nd & 4th spots - May, 2022
From the folks at Atlantic Books Today, the top 5 best-selling titles from Indigo, Chapters and Coles in Newfoundland and Labrador for the month of May 2022 are in, and we’re thrilled to see Ida Linehan Young's new book, If I Cry, I’ll Fill the Ocean: The Catherine Linehan Story in the number one spot, again! Congratulations, Ida.
At number 2 is Leo Furey and The Good Thief. Set in and around St. John's, Newfoundland, in the late 1960s, The Good Thief is the story of eighteen-year-old Sonny McCluskey, the son of an eccentric father, a man on a mission.
At number 4 is the latest from Dale Jarvis, Storyteller and Author, Place Names of Newfoundland and Labrador. Dale’s newest book is an entertaining and at times cheeky look at the towns we love and why we call them what we do.
For more information, visit
2022
Book Launch for Rig Wives by Kelly Earle
Flanker Press is excited to announce that we will be holding an "in person" book launch for Rig Wives by Kelly Earle at Chapters – St. John’s!
The launch will be held on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm.
Please note – all health guidelines, as per the current Provincial Department of Health, MUST be adhered to. Social distancing and wearing a face mask are encouraged.
Further details to follow.
If you are unable to wear a mask for any reason, we are able to serve you via our online/express pick-up option. If you would like a signed copy, call the store with your order number and we will have the author personalize your copy.
2022
Father's Day Author Signings at Coles, Avalon Mall
Flanker Press, in partnership with Coles - Avalon Mall will be hosting a Father's Day Author Signing on Saturday, June 18th from 12:00 noon - 5:30 pm.
The following authors will be in attendance:
Patrick Collins - The Body on the Beach- 12:00 noon - 1:30 pm
Helen C. Escott - Operation Trafficked - 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Leo Furey - The Good Thief - 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
2022
Flanker Press Hits ABT Top 5 Best Seller List with 1st, 2nd & 4th spots.
From the folks at Atlantic Books Today, the top 5 best-selling titles from Indigo, Chapters and Coles in Newfoundland and Labrador for the month of April 2022 are in, and we’re thrilled to see Ida Linehan Young's new book, If I Cry, I’ll Fill the Ocean: The Catherine Linehan Story in the number one spot! Congratulations, Ida.
At number two is the latest from Dale Jarvis, Storyteller and Author, Place Names of Newfoundland and Labrador. Dale’s newest book is an entertaining and at times cheeky look at the towns we love and why we call them what we do.
At number 4 is Emily Hepditch’s runaway hit, debut novel, The Woman in the Attic, which has officially been in the top 5 for 23 months in a row, amazing! Thank you to all who are picking up and enjoying The Woman in the Attic.
For more information, visit
2022
Flanker Press Named Benetech Global Certified Accessible™ Publisher
Flanker Press Named Benetech Global Certified Accessible™ Publisher
Publisher achieves Global Certified Accessible designation through eBOUND Canada’s Accessible Certification Program.
Paradise, Newfoundland and Labrador - Monday, April 25, 2022
Flanker Press is now a Benetech Global Certified Accessible™ (GCA) publisher. Benetech, a nonprofit that empowers communities with software for social good, issues this accreditation to those publishers who produce EPUBs that meet a full range of accessibility features required to support the needs of all readers, including those with disabilities and learning differences. Flanker Press completed certification through eBOUND Canada, a not-for-profit that enables independent Canadian publishers to engage in the digital marketplace.
“We are very pleased to announce that we have reached this important milestone,” says Jerry Cranford, publisher at Flanker Press. “Making books and ebooks accessible to as many individuals as possible, while enabling a more pleasant reading experience for them, is a worthy goal toward which all publishers should strive. And we will continue to pursue such initiatives, keep abreast of advances in technology, upgrade our software and hardware accordingly, and broaden our knowledge base to achieve just that.”
“We’re very happy to be certified as an accessible publisher,” says Peter Hanes, Digital and Social Media Coordinator at Flanker Press. “I would like to personally thank Ashley Cowell from Ebound Canada, and Leah Brochu from the National Network for Equitable Library Services, for their help and guidance throughout the training and certification process. Accessibility is essential in all aspects of life, and we’re happy that our ebooks will be available to a wider readership going forward.”
“All digital content can - and should - be born accessible,” said Brad Turner, Vice President and General Manager of Global Education and Literacy at Benetech. “Readers can select Flanker Press’ Global Certified Accessible ebooks trusting that they meet a wide range of accessibility needs.”
Benetech’s GCA publisher certification program is the first ever, third-party EPUB certification program to verify ebook accessibility. All approved publishers have demonstrated success consistently producing files in accordance with Benetech’s GCA certification standard, meeting the EPUB Accessibility 1.0 Conformance and Discovery specification and exceeding a publishing standard level of WCAG 2.0 AA. Benetech recognizes these publishers as creators of fully accessible EPUBs. eBOUND Canada, a GCA international partner, completed the evaluation.
“eBOUND believes that all content born digital, should be born accessible so that all people can have access to all content. As such, eBOUND is delighted to have formed a partnership with Benetech to support our Canadian independent publisher clients as they go through the important process of having all content born accessible. eBOUND’s goal is to have 80% of our publishing clients producing accessible content by 2024, supporting the goal of the Department of Canadian Heritage, who’s generous support has made this work possible” said Deborah Nelson, CEO of eBOUND Canada.
Independent Canadian publishers interested in becoming a Global Certified Accessible publisher through eBOUND Canada’s accessible certification publishing program can visit: www.eboundcanada.org
To learn more about Benetech’s Global Certified Accessible Program visit: http://bornaccessible.benetech.org
About Flanker Press
Flanker Press is a bright spark in the Newfoundland and Labrador publishing scene. As the province’s most active publisher of trade books, the company now averages twenty new titles per year, with a heavy emphasis on regional non-fiction and historical fiction.
The mission of Flanker Press is to provide a quality publishing service to the local and regional writing community and to actively promote its authors and their books in Canada and abroad.
Now located in Paradise, Flanker Press has grown from a part-time venture in 1994 to a business with eight full-time employees. In the fall of 2004, Flanker Press launched a new imprint, Pennywell Books. This imprint includes literary fiction, short stories, young adult fiction, and children’s books.
About eBOUND
eBOUND Canada is a not for profit organization that works with Canadian independent publishers to help them navigate and compete in the digital landscape. Accessible content creation is foundational to the work eBOUND does.
About Benetech
Benetech is a nonprofit dedicated to reducing social and economic inequity in partnership with the communities that we serve through software for social good. Benetech’s initiatives are transforming how students, jobseekers, and older adults across the globe read, learn, and work. Benetech believes that access to information is a human right, and no person should encounter barriers to education, literacy, or employment due to differences or disability.
Visit www.benetech.org
2022
Flanker Press Mother's Day Author Signing at Coles - Avalon Mall
Flanker Press, in partnership with Coles - Avalon Mall will be hosting a Mother's Day Author Signing on Saturday, May 7th from 11:00 am - 3:30 pm.
The following authors will be in attendance:
Susan Flanagan - Supermarket Baby - 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Helen C. Escott - Operation Trafficked - 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Ida Linehan Young - The Stolen Ones - 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
2022
The Woman in the Attic hits Top 5 Best Seller List - 22nd Month
Flanker Press is very excited to announce, The Woman in the Attic by Emily Hepditch, has hit the Top 5 Best Sellers list for Newfoundland and Labrador, according to Atlantic Books Today for March, 2022.
This is the 22nd consecutive month
And, joining the list is Emily's other title Alone on the Trail.
Congratulations Emily !!
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2022
Flanker Press celebrates World Book Day at Coles - Avalon Mall
Flanker Press, in partnership with Coles - Avalon Mall, is extremely excited to announce we will be at Coles - Avalon Mall on Saturday, April 23, from 11 am to 5:00 pm with our authors doing book signings.
Given that April 23 is World Book Day, we can't think of a better way to celebrate the day, than hosting book signings with the following authors:
11:00 am - 12:00 pm - Helen C. Escott - Operation Trafficked
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm - Ida Linehan Young - The Stolen Ones
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm - Dale Jarvis - Place Names of Newfoundland and Labrador
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Patrick Collins - The Body on the Beach
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Leo Furey - The Good Thief
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Harry Ingram - Don't Be Talkin'
2022
Book Launch for The Good Thief by Leo Furey
Flanker Press is excited to announce that we will be holding an "in person" book launch for The Good Thief by Leo Furey at Chapters – St. John’s!
The launch will be held on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm.
Please note – all health guidelines, as per the current Provincial Department of Health, MUST be adhered to. Social distancing and wearing a face mask are encouraged.
Further details to follow.
If you are unable to wear a mask for any reason, we are able to serve you via our online/express pick-up option. If you would like a signed copy, call the store with your order number and we will have the author personalize your copy.
2022
Book Launch for If I Cry I'll Fill the Ocean
Join author Ida Linehan Young for the launch of her new book, If I Cry, I'll Fill the Ocean - The Catherine Linehan Story, on Sunday, May 1, 2022 from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm at North Harbour Community Hall, North Harbour, St. Mary's Bay, NL.
For more information, please visit the author's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/idalinehanyoung
Please note: all public health guidelines must be adhered to, as per the Provincial Department of Health guidelines for gatherings during Covid-19.
2022
Book Launch for Place Names of Newfoundland and Labrador
Flanker Press is excited to announce that we will be holding an "in person" book launch for Place Names of Newfoundland and Labrador by Dale Jarvis at Chapters – St. John’s!
The launch will be held on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm.
Please note – all health guidelines, as per the current Provincial Department of Health, MUST be adhered to. Social distancing and wearing a face mask are encouraged.
Further details to follow.
If you are unable to wear a mask for any reason, we are able to serve you via our online/express pick-up option. If you would like a signed copy, call the store with your order number and we will have the author personalize your copy.
2022
The Woman in the Attic hits Top 5 Best Seller List - 21st Month
Flanker Press is very excited to announce, The Woman in the Attic by Emily Hepditch, has hit the Top 5 Best Sellers list for Newfoundland and Labrador, according to Atlantic Books Today for February 2022.
This is the 21st consecutive month!
Congratulations Emily !!
For more information please visit:
2022
The Stolen Ones by Ida Linehan Young - Winner of NL Reads 2022
Flanker Press is very excited to announce The Stolen Ones by Ida Linehan Young has won the NL Reads 2022 award presented by the Newfoundland Labrador Public Libraries & CBC - Newfoundland and Labrador.
NL Reads is a celebration of Newfoundland and Labrador books, authors and readers! Four new books by local authors are selected to compete for the title of Newfoundland and Labrador’s “must-read” book of the year. Four months, four books, four opinions, one winner.
For more information about NL Reads, please click on this link - NL Reads.
2022
Flanker Press has 2 titles in the ABT 2021 Round Up - Top 5
Flanker Press is very excited to announce two of our titles, The Woman in the Attic and Alone on the Trail by Emily Hepditch, made the Atlantic Books Today (ABT) Round Up - Top 5 for 2021.
Congratulations Emily.
For further information please visit:
2022
The Woman in the Attic hits Top 5 Best Seller List - 20th Month!
Flanker Press is very excited to announce, The Woman in the Attic by Emily Hepditch, has hit the Top 5 Best Sellers list for Newfoundland and Labrador, according to Atlantic Books Today for January 2022.
This is the 20th consecutive month!
Congratulations Emily !!
For more information please visit:
2022
Redjack Book Launch
Flanker Press, in partnership with Hare Bay Adventures, will be co-hosting a book launch for Gary Collins and his new book, Redjack. The launch will be on Friday, February 25 at 7 pm and is being held at Hare Bay Adventures, located in Hare Bay.
All provincial guidelines regarding Covid-19 protocols will be followed.
The books will be available for purchase and Gary will be in attendance to sign copies and read an excerpt.
For more information, please contact Flanker Press at 709 739 4477 ext. # 26. or Renee with Hare Bay Adventures at 709 537 2028.
2022
Flanker Press Hits Top 5 Best Seller List with 3 titles..Again!
We did it again!
Flanker Press is very excited to announce we have hit # 1, # 4 and #5 in the Top 5 Best Sellers for Newfoundland and Labrador in the December 2021 edition of Atlantic Books Today.
The titles and authors listings are: 1st place - The Woman in the Attic by Emily Hepditch; 4th place - Alone on the Trail by Emily Hepditch and 5th place - In the Shadow of the Long Range Mountains by Adrian Payne.
For further information, visit
2022
The Woman in the Attic hits Top 5 Best Seller List - 19th Month!
Flanker Press is very excited to announce, The Woman in the Attic by Emily Hepditch, has hit the #1 spot in the Top 5 Best Sellers list for Newfoundland and Labrador, according to Atlantic Books Today for December 2021. This is the 19th month in row!
And, joining the list is Emily's other title, Alone on the Trail, is in the # 4 spot!
Congratulations Emily !!
For more information please visit:
2021
World Arabic Translation Rights for The Woman in the Attic acquired by The Mahrousa Centre for Publishing
Flanker Press is very happy to announce that world Arabic translation rights for The Woman in the Attic by Emily Hepditch have been acquired by The Mahrousa Center For Publishing, based in Cairo, Egypt.
Emily Hepditch’s thrilling debut novel has consistently appeared in the top 5 bestsellers list in Newfoundland and Labrador since its release in April 2020. That’s 18 months in a row!
Other recognition includes:
- Winner of the Rakuten Kobo 2021 Emerging Writer Prize - Mystery
- Gold Medal winner for the Independent Publisher Award in Canada East
- Regional Fiction - Winner of the NL Reads 2021 competition (and winner of the Margaret Duley Award for Fiction)
- Finalist for the Crime Writers of Canada Awards - First Crime Novel - Long-listed for the BMO Winterset Award
We’d like to thank Livres Books Canada for their assistance.
And finally, congratulations to Emily Hepditch on another milestone in her writing career!
The Arabic edition of The Woman in the Attic will be released in 2022.
2021
Flanker Press hits Top 5 Best Seller List with 3 titles
We did it again!
Flanker Press is very excited to announce we have hit # 2 # 3 and #4 in the Top 5 Best Sellers for Newfoundland and Labrador in the November 2021 edition of Atlantic Books Today.
The titles and authors listings are: 2nd place - The Woman in the Attic by Emily Hepditch; 3rd place - Operation Trafficked; 4th place - Alone on the Trail by Emily Hepditch.
For further information, visit https://www.facebook.com/AtlanticBooksToday/videos/2678512732454609
2021
The Woman in the Attic hits Top 5 Best Seller List - 18th Month!
Flanker Press is very excited to announce, The Woman in the Attic by Emily Hepditch, has hit the Top 5 Best Sellers list for the 18th month in a row, for Newfoundland and Labrador, according to Atlantic Books Today. And, joining the list is Emily's other title, Alone on the Trail in # 4 spot!.
Congratulations Emily !!
2021
Susan Flanagan Book Launch
Flanker Press, in partnership with Running The Goat, Books & Broadsides, will be hosting a joint book launch for Susan Flanagan and her new books for 2021, Supermarket Baby & The Degrees of Barley Lick. The launch will be on Thursday, November 18, at 7 pm and is being held at the Bally Haly Country Club, located at 100 Logy Bay Road, in St. John's.
Bar service will be available.
All public health measures must be adhered to
The books will be available for purchase and Susan will be in attendance to sign copies and read an excerpt.
For more information, please contact Flanker Press at 709 739 4477 ext. # 24.
2021
The Woman in the Attic hits Top 5 Best Sellers List - 17th Month !
Flanker Press is very excited to announce, The Woman in the Attic by Emily Hepditch, has hit the Top 5 Best Sellers list for the 17th month in a row, for Newfoundland and Labrador, according to Atlantic Books Today.
Congratulations Emily !!
2021
The Stolen Ones chosen as a Finalist for 2022 NL Reads
We're absolutely thrilled to announce that the The Stolen Ones by Ida Linehan Young has been chosen as a finalist for the 2022 edition of NL Reads! Follow Flanker Press on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for updates along the way including a Q&A and author reading video from Ida.
For more information on the 2022 Edition of #NLReads, including voting links, and the finalists, see the link below.
https://guides.nlpl.ca/nlreads
Congratulations again to all, and special congrats to Ida for The Stolen Ones being chosen.
2021
Flanker Press Titles hit #1, #2, & # 3 in Top 5 Best Sellers List, Again!
We did it again!
Flanker Press is very excited to announce we have hit # 1 # 2 and #3 in the Top 5 Best Sellers for Newfoundland and Labrador in the September 2021 edition of Atlantic Books Today. The titles and authors listings are: 1st place - Operation Trafficked by Helen C. Escott; 2nd place - Flown Into the Arms of Angels by Mac Moss; and 3rd place - The Woman in the Attic by Emily Hepditch. For further information, visit
2021
The Woman in the Attic hits Top 5 Best Seller List again - 16th Month!
Flanker Press is very excited to announce that The Woman in the Attic by Emily Hepditch has hit the Top 5 Best Sellers list, again, for the 16th month in a row, for Newfoundland and Labrador, according to Atlantic Books Today.
Congratulations Emily !!
2021
Mac Moss Fall 2021 Book Tour
Flanker Press presents a Book Signing and Readings province wide tour with author Mac Moss and his new title, Flown Into the Arms of Angels.
Mac will be signing and doing various readings from his book at various locations. Drop in, pick up a copy or two and have a chat with Mac at the following venues:
Thursday, November 4th - 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM - Lewisporte Public Library, Town Hall -152 Main St, Lewisporte. Call to register - 709 535 2519.
Friday, November 5th - 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM - Harmsworth Public Library, 1 Cromer Ave, Grand Falls - Windsor. Call to register - 709-489-2303.
Friday, November 5th – 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM - Springdale Public Library, 10 Grant Ave, Springdale. Call to register - 709 673 4169.
Monday, November 8th - 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM - Pasadena Public Library, 16th Tenth Ave, Pasadena. Call to register - 709-686-2792.
Tuesday, November 9th - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM - Corner Brook Public Library, 4 West St, Corner Brook. Call to register - 709-634-0013.
Tuesday, November 9th - 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM - Kindale Public Library, 45 Carolina Ave, Stephenville. Call to register - 709-643-4262.
Tuesday, November 9th - 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM - Arlim's Store, 107 Main St, Stephenville.
Wednesday, November 10th - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM - Deer Lake Public Library, 4 Poplar Rd, Deer Lake. Call to register - 709 635 3671.
Saturday, November 13th - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM - Farm and Market - Clarenville, 134 TransCanada Highway, Clarenville
All provincial health guidelines for COVID-19 must be adhered to. Mask must be worn at all times. Registration is required at all library events.
2021
Official Book Launch for The Body on the Beach
Flanker Press is excited to announce that we will be holding the official book launch for The Body on the Beach by Patrick J. Collins at The Old Court House in Harbour Grace on Harvey Street.
The launch will be held on Sunday, October 3, 2021, at 2:00 pm.
The book will be for sale and the author will be signing copies.
Please note – all health guidelines, as per the current Provincial Department of Health, MUST be adhered to. Masks must worn at all times.
2021
The Woman in the Attic hits Top 5 Bestsellers List ... 15th month in a ROW!
Flanker Press is very excited to announce that The Woman in the Attic by Emily Hepditch has hit the Top 5 Best Sellers list for the 15th month in a row, for Newfoundland and Labrador, according to Atlantic Books Today.
Congratulations Emily !!
2021
The Woman in the Attic and Alone on the Trail in the Top 5 Best Seller.. Again!!
Congratulations and a big shout out to Emily Hepditch for having a top 5 Best seller in Newfoundland and Labrador for 14 MONTHS in a row with #NLReads 2021 winner The Woman in the Attic!! and 4 months in a row with Alone on the Trail.
From the folks at Atlantic Books Today, the top 5 best sellers from Indigo/Coles/Chapters in Newfoundland and Labrador for the month of July were announced on August 16, and Emily takes spots #2 and #3 with, The Woman in the Attic, and Alone on the Trail, respectively.
Congratulations Emily, and thank you to everyone who has been picking up Alone on the Trail and The Woman in the Attic.
2021
Official Book Launch for Flown Into the Arms of Angels
Sponsored by the Town of Gander, the official book launch of Flown Into the Arms of Angels by Mac Moss, will be held on Friday, September 10, from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm at the Royal Canadian Legion in Gander at 193 Elizabeth Dr.
Mac will be on hand to sign copies of his book and the book will be available for purchase as well.
Please note – all current health guidelines, as per the Provincial Department of Health, MUST be adhered to. Hand sanitizers will be provided.
2021
Official Book Launch for Operation Trafficked
Flanker Press is excited to announce that we will be holding the official book launch for Operation Trafficked by Helen Escott at Chapters – St. John’s!
The launch will be held on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at 7:00 pm.
As per the Provincial Health Guidelines, there will be a limited number in attendance. To attend, you must RSVP by August 25 before 5 pm to Ed Oldford - eoldford@flankerpress.com. Please note – all health guidelines, as per the current Provincial Department of Health, MUST be adhered to.
Further details to follow.
If you are unable to wear a mask for any reason, we are able to serve you via our online/express pick-up option. If you would like a signed copy, call the store with your order number and we will have the author personalize your copy.
2021
Bonavista Book Premiere
Please join us for the virtual Premiere of, Bonavista, written by author Bruce Whiffen, on Wednesday, August 25 at 7:00 pm.
The event will take place, via Facebook Live, on the Flanker Press Facebook page or visit our Flanker Press YouTube page link - TBA.
Copies of the book can be pre-ordered on-line at www.flankerpress.com or by calling Flanker Press at 1 866 739 4420 ext # 26.
For more information, please contact Flanker Press at 709 739 4477 ext. # 26.
2021
Twine Loft Book Premiere
Please join us for the Premiere of, Twine Loft - Stories and Sayings of the Oral Tradition, written by author Rex Brown, on Thursday, July 22, at 7:00 pm.
The event will take place, via Facebook Live, on the Flanker Press Facebook page or click on our Flanker Press YouTube page link - https://youtu.be/AOzrQJjTFwA
Copies of the book can be pre-ordered on-line at www.flankerpress.com or by calling Flanker Press at 1 866 739 4420 ext # 26.
For more information, please contact Flanker Press at 709 739 4477 ext. # 26.
2021
The Stolen Ones Official Book Launch
Join author Ida Linehan Young for the launch of her new book, The Stolen Ones, on Sunday, August 15, 2021 at 2:00 pm at John's Pond, St. Mary's Bay, NL.
For more information, please visit the author's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/idalinehanyoung
Please note: all public health guidelines must be adhered to, as per the Provincial Department of Health guidelines for gatherings during Covid-19
2021
Emily Hepditch hits the top 5 Best Sellers list .. AGAIN!
From the folks at Atlantic Books Today, the top 5 best sellers from Indigo/Coles/Chapters in Newfoundland and Labrador for the month of June were announced, and Emily takes spots #2 and #3, AGAIN, with, Alone on the Trail and The Woman in the Attic, respectively.
And, more great news and congratulations to Emily Hepditch for having a top 5 seller in Newfoundland and Labrador for 13 MONTHS in a row with #NLReads 2021 winner The Woman in the Attic!!
https://www.facebook.com/flankerpress/posts/10165387929730461
Congratulations Emily, and thank you to everyone who has been picking up Alone on the Trail and The Woman in the Attic.
2021
In the Shadow of the Long Range Mountains Book Premiere
Please join us for the Premiere of, In the Shadow of the Long Range Mountains, written by Adrian Payne, on Wednesday, July 7, at 7:00 pm.
The event will take place, via Facebook Live, on the author's page. Visit the page and click on "attending", if you plan to attend.
Copies of the book can be pre-ordered on-line at www.flankerpress.com or by calling Flanker Press at 1 866 739 4420 ext # 26.
For more information, please contact Flanker Press at 709 739 4477 ext. # 26.
2021
The Woman in the Attic by Emily Hepditch wins Rakuten Kobo 2021 Award
The incredible news keeps rolling in . . .
Emily Hepditch has won the 2021 Rakuten Kobo Emerging Writer’s Prize for Mystery for her bestselling, debut novel, The Woman in the Attic!
The Rakuten Kobo Emerging Writer Prize is now in its seventh year. The winners were selected from a shortlist of talented Canadian writers chosen by Kobo’s team of booksellers, with book completion rates, customer ratings, and reviews taken into consideration.
Author Amy Stuart, this year’s Mystery judge, said of the book: “The Woman in the Attic is the sort of confident and assured mystery you’d expect from a seasoned writer, not one in the very early stages of a promising career. In this twisty and compelling novel, Emily Hepditch takes readers to the windswept and remote corners of Newfoundland, where her young narrator, Hannah, has returned home to a mother struggling with dementia and a house in just enough disrepair to begin revealing its secrets. A modern thriller with gothic touches, The Woman in the Attic ends on such a propulsive note that I found myself reading the final pages over and over again. With this truly surprising mystery under her belt, I can’t wait to read what Emily Hepditch conjures up next.”
Congratulations Emily on your well deserved success.
2021
The Woman in the Attic hits Top 5 Best Seller list for 12th Month!
HUGE congratulations going out to Emily Hepditch for having a top 5 seller in Newfoundland and Labrador for 12 MONTHS in a row with #NLReads 2021 winner The Woman in the Attic!!
From the folks at Atlantic Books Today, the top 5 best sellers from Indigo/Coles/Chapters in Newfoundland and Labrador for the month of May were announced today, and Emily takes spots #2 and #3 with, Alone on the Trail and The Woman in the Attic, respectively.
https://www.facebook.com/flankerpress/photos/a.10150559431415461/10165303281235461
Congratulations Emily, and thank you to everyone who has been picking up Alone on the Trail and The Woman in the Attic.
2021
The Woman in the Attic wins Gold IPPY Award
Congratulations to Emily Hepditch for receiving the Gold medal from the Independent Publisher Book Awards ( IPPY Awards ) in the category of Canada - East - Best Regional Fiction, for her bestselling, debut novel, The Woman in the Attic.
To say we're thrilled with all of the recognition Emily has been getting for her debut novel would be an understatement. Thank you to everyone who has been reading The Woman in the Attic!
https://www.facebook.com/flankerpress/photos/a.10150559431415461/10165264017230461/
2021
Ida Linehan Young wins Silver IPPY Award
Congratulations to Ida Linehan Young for receiving the Silver medal from the Independent Publisher Book Awards ( IPPY Awards ) in the category of Book Series - Fiction, for her novels Being Mary Ro, The Promise, and The Liars.
Thank you to everyone who has been reading Ida's incredible series of books. The next novel from Ida, The Stolen Ones, is coming July 21, another powerful entry into Ida's body of work.
https://www.facebook.com/flankerpress/photos/a.10150559431415461/10165264039520461
2021
The Woman in the Attic hits Top 5 Best Sellers List for the 11th month!
Flanker Press is very excited to announce that The Woman in the Attic by Emily Hepditch has hit the Top 5 Best Sellers list for the 11th month for Newfoundland and Labrador, according to Atlantic Books Today.
Congratulations Emily !!
2021
Emily Hepditch hits # 1 and # 2 in the Top 5 Best Sellers List!
Congratulations to Emily Hepditch for hitting the # 1 and # 2 spots on the Top 5 Best Sellers List for April, 2021.
According to Atlantic Books Today, Emily Hepditch has the top 2 selling titles in Newfoundland and Labrador for the month of April via Indigo/Chapters/Coles. Her latest, Alone on the Trail sits at number 1, while The Woman in the Attic is at number 2, which makes it 11 straight months in the top 5!
Congratulations Emily!
2021
Flanker Press hits top 3 spots on the Top 5 Best Sellers List for April 2021!
Flanker Press is very excited to announce that 3 of our titles have hit the top 3 spots of the Top 5 Best Sellers list for April, 2021.
According to Atlantic Books Today, via Indigo/Chapters/Coles, Emily Hepditch has the top 2 selling titles in Newfoundland and Labrador for the month of April, 2021. Her latest, Alone on the Trail, sits at number 1, while The Woman in the Attic is at number 2, which makes it 11 straight months in the top 5.
And, rounding out the top 3 is The Hanged Woman’s Daughter by Nellie P. Strowbridge.
Congrats to Emily and Nellie, and thank you to everyone who has been picking up these fantastic titles.
2021
The Woman in the Attic Shortlisted for 7th Annual Rakuten Kobo Emerging Writer's Prize
This is some very exciting news to share . . .
The Woman in the Attic by Emily Hepditch has been shortlisted for the 7th Annual Rakuten Kobo Emerging Writer's Prize in the Mystery category!
Congratulations Emily on another well deserved recognition.
We're beyond thrilled with the response to The Woman in the Attic.
https://www.kobo.com/news/seventh-annual-rakuten-kobo-emerging-writer-prize-shortlist-announced
2021
The Woman in the Attic makes shortlist with Crime Writers of Canada
Exciting news from Crime Writers of Canada.
Crime Writers of Canada (CWC) is pleased to announce the Shortlists for the 2021 Crime Writers of Canada Awards of Excellence in Canadian Crime Writing. Formerly known as the Arthur Ellis Awards, the Awards started in 1984. The annual Crime Writers of Canada Awards of Excellence recognizes the best in mystery, crime, and suspense fiction, and crime nonfiction by Canadian authors. On behalf of CWC, Judy Penz Sheluk, Board Chair, wishes to congratulate all the finalists.
Winners will be announced Thursday 27 May 2021.
And, Flanker Press is very excited to announce that
The Woman in the Attic by bestselling author Emily Hepditch,
has been shortlisted for the
Best Crime First Novel category.
This award is sponsored by Writers First and comes with a prize of $500.
Congratulations Emily!
About Crime Writers of CanadaCrime Writers of Canada was founded in 1982 as a professional organization designed to raise the profile of Canadian crime writers. Our members include authors, publishers, editors, booksellers, librarians, reviewers, and literary agents as well as many developing authors. Past winners of the Awards have included such major names in Canadian crime writing as Mario Bolduc, Gail Bowen, Stevie Cameron, Howard Engel, Barbara Fradkin, Louise Penny, Peter Robinson and Eric Wright. We would like to thank ECW Press, Rakuten Kobo, Mystery Weekly Magazine, Shaftesbury, Simpson and Wellenreiter LLP (Hamilton), and the Howard Engel family for their sponsorship, and the many participating publishers for their continued support.
2021
The Woman in the Attic hits Top 5 Best Seller List for the 10th Month
Flanker Press is very excited to announce that The Woman in the Attic by Emily Hepditch has hit the top 5 Best Sellers list for the 10th month for Newfoundland and Labrador, according to Atlantic Books Today.
Congratulations Emily !!
2021
Flanker Press titles make 3 of Top 5 Bestsellers List spots for March 20201
Incredible news!
Flanker Press titles make 3 of the Top 5 Bestseller List Spots for March 2021, according to Atlantic Books Today!
The latest sales stats from Atlantic Books Today are in for the month of March, and The Woman in the Attic by Emily Hepditch has made the top five for the 10th month in a row and she is also back in the number one position. Emily's 2nd novel, Alone on the Trail, will arrive this week and we can't wait for you all to read it.
Also, in the top five are The Hanged Woman's Daughter by Nellie P. Strowbridge at number 2, and Supermarket Baby by Susan Flanagan at number 5.
We're very grateful for the support you're showing our authors - Thank you!
Congratulations Emily, Nellie, and Susan!
2021
Flanker Press recognizes the 3 winners of the NL Reads Competition
Flanker Press would like to honour and recognize the 3 winning titles of the NL Reads Competition for 2018, 2020 and 2021 and the authors.
The winning titles and authors are as follows:
The Last Beothuk by Gary Collins - 2018
The Sign on My Father's House by Tom Moore - 2020
The Woman in the Attic by Emily Hepditch - 2021
NL Reads is a celebration of Newfoundland and Labrador books, authors and readers. It is our provincial “Battle of the Books,” inspired by CBC’s popular annual literary event Canada Reads. Over four months, four new local books compete for the title of Newfoundland and Labrador’s “must-read” book of the year, as determined by the reading public of our province.
Thanks to a generous sponsor, since 2019 the author of the winning title also receives a cash prize: the Margaret Duley Award.
2021
Rough Justice Official Book Launch
Please join us for the official launch of, Rough Justice, written by Keith Mercer, foreward by Edward Roberts, on Thursday, April 22, 2021, at 11:00 am.
The launch will take place at the RNC Memorial Campus, Lecture Theatre, 1 Fort Townshend, St. John's, NL and will also be broadcast online on various social media platforms.
Here is the Link:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO6hDapQIPvbuGtZtWbdX3w
Due to very limited space and adhering to health regulations, the in-person event is by invitation only.
Social distancing practices, as per provincial health guidelines, will be in place, and a mask/facial covering must be worn at all times for those in attendance.
Copies of the book can be ordered on-line at www.flankerpress.com or by calling Flanker Press at 1 866 739 4420 ext # 26.
For more information, please contact Flanker Press at 709 739 4477 ext. # 26.
2021
Alone on the Trail Book Premiere
Please join us for the Priemiere of, Alone on the Trail, written by Emily Hepditch, on Wednesday, April 28, at 7:30 pm.
The event will take place, via Facebook Live, on the author's page. Visit the page and click on "attending", if you plan to attend.
Copies of the book can be pre-ordered on-line at www.flankerpress.com or by calling Flanker Press at 1 866 739 4420 ext # 26.
For more information, please contact Flanker Press at 709 739 4477 ext. # 26.
2021
The Woman in the Attic hits Top 5 Best Seller for 9th month
Flanker Press is very excited to announce that The Woman in the Attic by Emily Hepditch has hit the top 5 Best Sellers list for the 9th month for Newfoundland and Labrador, according to Atlantic Books Today.
Congratulations Emily !!
2021
NL Snowmageddon 2020 Hits # 1 Best Seller for 2nd month
Flanker Press is very excited to announce that NL Snowmageddon 2020 by Nick Cranford has hit the #1 spot for the top 5 Best Sellers list for the 2nd month for Newfoundland and Labrador, according to Atlantic Books Today.
Congratulations Nick !!
2021
The Hanged Woman's Daughter Official Book Launch
Please join us for the official Virtual Launch of, The Hanged Woman's Daughter written by Nellie P. Strowbridge, on Wednesday, March 24, at 7:00 pm.
The launch will take place, via Facebook Live, on the author's page. Visit the page and click on "interested", if you plan to attend.
Copies of the book can be ordered on-line at www.flankerpress.com or by calling Flanker Press at 1 866 739 4420 ext # 26. Or you can pick up copies at local retail outlets across the province.
For more information, please contact Flanker Press at 709 739 4477 ext. # 26.
2021
The Woman in the Attic hits Top 5 Best Sellers 8th Month
Flanker Press is very excited to announce that The Woman in the Attic by Emily Hepditch has hit the top 5 Best Sellers list for the 8th month for Newfoundland and Labrador, according to Atlantic Books Today.
Congratulations Emily !!
2021
The Woman in the Attic hits 7 months on the Bestseller Lists!
Flanker Press is very excited to announce that The Woman in the Attic by Emily Hepditch has hit the top 5 Best Sellers list for the 7th month in a row for Newfoundland and Labrador, according to Atlantic Books Today.
Congratulations Emily !!
2020
The Woman in the Attic hits Top 5 for 6th month!
Flanker Press is very excited to announce that The Woman in the Attic by Emily Hepditch has hit the top 5 Best Sellers list for the 6th month in a row for Newfoundland and Labrador, according to Atlantic Books Today.
Congrats Emily - great job!
2020
The Woman in the Attic hits Top 5 Best Sellers list, again!
Flanker Press is very excited to announce that The Woman in the Atttic by Emily Hepditch has been in the top 5 Best Sellers list for the 5th month in a row for Newfoundland and Labrador, according to Atlantic Books Today.
Congrats Emily - great job!
2020
Fights, Film & Folklore Official Book Launch
Please join us for the official book launch of, Fights, Film and Folklore, on Thursday, October 15, at 6 pm. The launch will be held at TJ's ( formerly Turkey Joe's ) on 7 George Street in St. John's.
Social distancing practices, as per provincial health guidelines, will be in place and a mask/facial covering must be worn. Hand sanitizers will be available.
The book will be available for purchase and Terry will be in attendance to sign copies and read an excerpt.
For more information, please contact Flanker Press at 709 739 4477 ext. # 29.
2020
Operation Wormwood: The Reckoning Official Book Launch
Please join us for the official book launch of, Operation Wormwood - The Reckoning, on Friday, September 18, at 8 pm. The launch will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 1, on 57 Blackmarsh Rd in St. John's.
Social distancing practices, as per provincial health guidelines, will be in place and a mask/facial covering must be worn at all times. Hand sanitizers will be available.
The book will be available for purchase and Helen will be in attendance to sign copies and read an excerpt.
For more information, please contact Flanker Press at 709 739 4477 ext. # 29.
2020
A Newfoundland Maple Official On-Line Virtual Book Launch
Please join us for the official On-Line Virtual Launch of, A Newfoundland Maple, written by Samantha Baker and illustrated by Dawn Baker, on Wednesday, September 30, at 7:00 pm.
The launch will take place, via Facebook Live, on the author's page. Visit the page and click on "interested", if you plan to attend.
Copies of the book can be orderd on-line at flankerpress.com.
For more information, please contact Flanker Press at 709 739 4477 ext. 29.
2020
M is for Murals Official Book Launch and Signing in Botwood
Please join us for the Official Launch of, M is for Murals, written by Trudy Stuckless, calligraphy by Boyd Chubbs and design by Craig Goudie, on Wednesday, August 19, from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm & 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm at the Royal Canadian Legion - Branch # 5, 7 Circular Road, Botwood.
2020 marks the Botwood Mural Arts Society's 10th anniversary and the launch of this very special publication. Through cheerful rhyme and colourful imagery, M is for Murals, tells the story of Botwood's murals, the artists who painted them, and the seaport town in NL that supported their creations. Though written with children in mind, M is for Murals, an Alphabet Storybook published by Flanker Press, will also appeal to adults interested in knowing the details of the murals completed to date.
Boyd Chubbs has pre-signed 224 books and Trudy Stuckless & Craig Goudie will be on site to add their signatures. All proceeds from sales of the book will go to the Botwood Mural Arts Society to support the creation of new murals.
Please note there are two time slots for the book launch - 3-5 pm and 7-9 pm.
Please remember to follow proper hand hygiene and physical distancing practices. Masks are recommended when getting your book signed.
See you there!!!
2020
M is for Murals Virtual Book Launch
Please join us for the official On-Line Virtual Launch of, M is for Murals, written by Trudy Stuckless and illustrated by Craig Goudie and Boyd Chubbs, on Thursday, July 30, at 8:00 pm.
The launch will take place, via Facebook Live, on the author's page. Visit the page and click on "interested", if you plan to attend.
Copies of the book can be orderd on-line at flankerpress.com.
For more information, please contact Flanker Press at 709 739 4477 ext. 24.
2020
In Search of Adventure Virtual Book Launch
A Facebook live event!
Please join us for the Virtual Book launch of In Search of Adventure - 70 Years of the RCMP in Newfoundland and Labrador on Saturday, August 1st at 2:00 pm Newfoundland Time.
On August 1, 2020, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police will celebrate 70 years of policing in Newfoundland and Labrador with the launch of: In Search of Adventure – 70 Years of the RCMP in Newfoundland and Labrador, written by Helen C. Escott and published by Flanker Press. Award winning author Helen C. Escott has captured the stories from the Veterans behind the police lines. This historical collection will be released on August 1, 2020 to mark the anniversary and will be available in soft cover and ebook at stores throughout the province and online.
These RCMP Veterans had a front row seat to history. From UFO encounters, to moments of sheer terror, to discovering innovative ways to connect with the communities they policed, to investigating the murders of two of their own. As well as personal stories from two constables who were in the middle of the Badger Riot on March 10, 1959 when 24-year old RNC Constable William Moss was fatally injured.
These Veterans built the foundation of the world renowned RCMP and Escott was proud to take on the project, “These police officers lived by The Principles of Law Enforcement. They worked toward our collective success with crime prevention, community trust and engagement, never being above the law, always believing - the police are the public and the public are the police.”
On March 22, 1949, nine RCMP officers arrived in Canada’s newest province and opened a Divisional Headquarters on Kenna's Hill in St. John's. On August 1, 1950, the RCMP was officially recognized with an agreement between RCMP Deputy Commissioner Gray and the Attorney General for the province, the Honourable L. R. Curtis.
Escott, a retired Civilian Member of the RCMP, interviewed each Veteran and documented their stories. Including three of the last living Newfoundland Rangers, the first female police officer to serve in this province and the first Mounties to arrive in 1949 to Canada’s newest province.
In Search of Adventure is Helen C. Escott’s first historical memoir. Her bestselling crime thriller, Operation Vanished, was awarded a Silver Medal – Best Regional Fiction at the 24th annual Independent Publisher Book Awards. Her first crime thriller, Operation Wormwood, was a top five finalist for the 2019 Arthur Ellis Awards, Best First Crime Novel, by the Crime Writers of Canada.
In Search of Adventure and Escott’s other novels are available at: Costco, Chapters, and Coles. Also, online at indigo.ca Apple – iTunes, Nook – (Barnes & Noble), Amazon, and Kobo. National and international orders can be placed by calling 1-866-739-4420 ext. #22 or you can send an e-mail to eoldford@flankerpress.com
For media interviews, contact Shawna Butler, Publicity and Marketing Coordinator with Flanker Press, at 1-709-739-4477 ext # 24 or email her at sbutler@flankerpress.com
2020
On This Day Virtual Book Launch
Please join us for the official On-Line Virtual Launch of, On This Day, by Dale Jarvis, on Wednesday, June 10, at 8:00 pm.
The launch will take place, via Facebook Live, on his author page. Visit the author page and click on "interested", if you plan to attend.
NOTE: This book will be available in e-book format only, as of June 8, 2020. Paperback edition to be released on August 5, 2020.
Copies of the book can be pre-orderd on-line at flankerpress.com.
For more information, please contact Flanker Press at 709 739 4477 ext. 24.
2020
The Liars On-Line Book Launch
Please join us for the official On-Line Launch of, The Liars, by Ida Linehan Young, on Wednesday, May 6, at 8:00 pm.
The launch will take place, via Facebook Live, on her author page. Visit the author page and click on "interested", if you plan to attend.
Ida will be answering questions after the reading. Signed copies of the book will also be available for purchase on-line at flankerpress.com.
For more information, please contact Flanker Press at 709 739 4477 ext. 24.
2020
The Woman in the Attic On-Line Book Launch
Please join us for the official On-Line Launch of, The Woman in the Attic , on Wednesday, April 29, at 8:00 pm.
The launch will take place, via Facebook Live, on her author page. Visit the author page and click on "interested", if you plan to attend.
Emily will be answering questions after the reading. Signed copies of the book will also be available for purchase on-line at flankerpress.com.
For more information, please contact Flanker Press at 709 739 4477 ext. 24.
About Flanker Press
Turning pages since 1994
Flanker Press is a bright spark in the Newfoundland and Labrador publishing scene. As the province’s most active publisher of trade books, the company now averages twenty new titles per year, with a heavy emphasis on regional non-fiction and historical fiction.
The mission of Flanker Press is to provide a quality publishing service to the local and regional writing community and to actively promote its authors and their books in Canada and abroad.
Now located in Paradise, Flanker Press has grown from a part-time venture in 1994 to a business with eight full-time employees. In the fall of 2004, Flanker Press launched a new imprint, Pennywell Books. This imprint includes literary fiction, short stories, young adult fiction, and children’s books.
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We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Canada Book Fund (CBF) and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation for our publishing activities.
We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts, which last year invested $157 million to bring the arts to Canadians throughout the country. Nous remercions le Conseil des arts du Canada de son soutien. L’an dernier, le Conseil a investi 157 millions de dollars pour mettre de l’art dans la vie des Canadiennes et des Canadiens de tout le pays.