27/07/2024
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OC Publishing was established in 2016 by Anne Louise O'Connell, author & developmental editor.
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I am an author, developmental book editor and partner publisher, happily writing away and teaching and mentoring other authors though the writing, publishing, and author platform development process. I am both traditionally and self-published and after years of researching and learning this ever-changing industry, and coaching several authors through the self-publishing process, I started OC Publi
shing in 2016. The partner publishing model I established is now better known as hybrid publishing, a cross between self and traditional publishing, which follows the same process as traditional publishing but is a fee for service model. We provide support to authors from story concept and plot development, through several phases of editing, followed by professional layout and design, and finally a published book. I also lead an annual writing retreat every October, so if you'd like to join the Paradise Writers' Retreat, email me and I'll send you more info ([email protected]).
21/07/2024
First hard copies in hand of our next release, The Last Witch on Skye written by Carolyn J. Nicholson, illustrated by E.M. Gales. If you’ve requested an advance review copy, it is on its way!!
19/07/2024
Woo hoo! Nurse! a Memoir by Francene Cosman made it to the best seller tree this week at the Partridge Island Publishing shop at the container village in Saint John. The book is set in Saint John so it's obviously a good choice! Fingers crossed it stays there :)
It's Wednesday. There are some new books on the tree this week and a few are back after a little break.
Competition is fierce this year with so many new titles. Congratulations to the authors on the tree.
18/07/2024
The Last Witch on Skye is available to pre-order on Chapters/Indigo. They aren't showing the cover yet but we'll get there!
Buy the book The Last Witch on Skye by carolyn j nicholson at Indigo
18/07/2024
Two months to go to the launch of The Last Witch on Skye, written by Carolyn J. Nicholson, illustrated by E.M. Gales. A middle grade novel set on the Isle of Skye in Scotland, where the author's ancestors are from and fairy lore lingers. It's coming September 17th but is available for pre-order now! https://tinyurl.com/yfummh6y . If you want to check and see if your local indie bookstore can pre-order for you, check out https://www.indiebookstores.ca/
13/07/2024
Yeehaw!! Amazon finally has The Last Witch on Skye Available for pre-order :) You'll see the ebook is Globally Certified Accessible!
The Last Witch on Skye
11/07/2024
Pre-orders for The Last Witch on Skye are now available on Barnes & Noble. I will share new sales links as they come on board :)
A delightful middle-grade fantasy, set on the Isle of Skye and featuring eight full-page illustrations (including a map).The Ban the Witches and Fairies (BW&F) Party has chased all the supernatural beings out of the Isle of Skye. Only Magaidh, a young witch, remains, hiding in a castle...
09/07/2024
Woo hoo! Something I've been working towards for a while is an online shop :) All of our accessible ebooks will now be available to purchase directly from OC Publishing, thereby cutting out another layer of distribution, and getting more $$$ into the hands of our authors :) Thanks to the hard work of lead designer, David Edelstein, all ebooks published by OC Publishing moving forward will be 'born accessible' as a Global Certified Accessible Publisher. There are three titles certified now - Nurse! A Memoir by Francene Cosman, Shanti Fights for Her Rights by Marcia E. Barss, and By the Light of the Crescent Moon my Ailsa Keppie. Our newest title coming in September, The Last Witch on Skye by Carolyn J Nicholson, will also be availalble in accessible ebook format so stay tuned!
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06/07/2024
I got a little behind on this month's bookversaries this holiday week but don't want to miss celebrating our OC Pub author's milestones. So...Happy 1st Bookversary to Elizabeth M. Gales!! One year ago, we released her companion colouring book for Orange Kitty and the Mouse Parade. While the kids are home for the summer, colouring is a great rainy day activity! Or, you can even bring it along on a picnic. I spent many a happy hour filling up colouring books as a child so this brings back so many great memories. And, who doesn't love an Orange Kitty?!! Order today! Amazon https://bit.ly/4cSSG1R or order from Kings Co-op bookstore in Halifax https://bit.ly/4bsY6je. Check indiebookstores.ca to check if your favourite indie bookstore can order one for you!
06/07/2024
Learn more about author, Carolyn J. Nicholson and her upcoming middle grade novel, The Last Witch on Skye (illustrated by Elizabeth M. Gales), coming in September, by visiting our website. Sign up for our newsletter while you're there ;)
Carolyn was born in Bridgetown, Nova Scotia, worked in the health information management field, taught in post-secondary education, and was in ministry in The United Church of Canada. After her retirement, she began researching her ancestors; after many years she discovered her Nicolson ancestors we...
04/07/2024
So true! A very happy place :)
Most of our customers have told me at one point or another that Dartmouth Book Exchange is their happy place. Who can blame them? We are surrounded by books. Great condition paperbacks, hardcovers, and trade paperbacks. Teas inspired by classic literature. Even a collector’s edition a time or two. Book bundles, boxed sets, bookmarks, and canvas totes. A treasure trove for book lovers. Friendly customer service is always the utmost priority. It is a great place to visit, wander down aisles, or spend the afternoon on a rainy day. Attending our events is a guaranteed good time, with discussions about local books, their authors, and future projects.
04/07/2024
What a fabulous interview with the brilliant, passionate and funny, Heather Hendrie, creator of the awfully hilarious series, in which I am a contributor :) I also worked closely with Heather on the publishing of her books and am so proud to see her doing such incredible work on promoting her message. Way to go Heather! https://holisticcounselingpodcast.com/podcasts-1/188-menstruationmenopause/
Tune in tomorrow June 3rd for Episode 188: Breaking the Silence with Menstruation and Menopause & the Impact of Becoming an Author on Your Holistic Practice with guest Heather Hendrie 🎙️
Listen at holisticcounselingpodcast.com/podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts 🎧
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30/06/2024
If you're wandering around St. John (my birth city), why not check out Area 506 Container Village on the waterfront? You may see a few OC Pub titles at the Partridge Island Publishing book shop, along with lots of other Atlantic Canadian authors. Which of our titles do you spy? What other familiar folks' books to you see? Thanks PIP for supporting local authors and other small presses :) You guys are awesome! https://www.area506.ca/container-village
28/06/2024
Fabulous 5-Star review for Honour Above All on Goodreads! Thank you Sarah Butland :)
Mary Clark, a promising young lawyer, is asked to handl…
25/06/2024
This episode of The Author Journey features Nova Scotia born journalist and author Vernon Oickle. Growing up in a small rural town, he had always wanted to be a newspaper reporter. After a 33-year career as a journalist, he amassed many awards as a reporter and editor, and is the author of 37 books, many best-sellers. Hope you tune in because there's lots to learn from this lifelong writer! Learn more about Vernon and engage with him on his page https://www.facebook.com/vernon.oickle.7/ and if you have true ghost stories to share with him for an upcoming book, you can email him at [email protected]. This is our last episode of the season! We'll be taking a summer break for July and August, back in September. In the meantime, enjoy some past episodes of The Author Journey on our YouTube channel, youtube.com/ocpublishing
24/06/2024
23/06/2024
Another very thought-provoking blog post from OC Pub author Lynda Faye Schmidt. I so look forward to her posts every month as her deep thinking philosophy always makes me pause and think about my own life journey and where I can 'bless and release' and grow and learn from past experiences :)
“Let’s shake free this gravity of judgment and fly high on the wings of forgiveness .” — India Arie Simpson Don’t let the poison of negativity infect your thoughts. Let go of all of your hurts and wounds from the past and the present and learn to live in a state of perpetual for
20/06/2024
Next on The Author Journey (our last broadcast before summer break) we feature Vernon Oickle. Vernon is an award-winning journalist and editor, and is the author of 37 books (a few of which we're showing here...couldn't fit all the covers!) many of which collect and preserve the heritage and culture of Atlantic Canada. His best-selling books include Ghost Stories of the Maritimes, Ghost Stories of Nova Scotia, More Ghost Stories of Nova Scotia, the Nova Scotia Outstanding Outhouse Reader, South Shore Facts and Folklore, Strange Nova Scotia, The Bluenosers’ Book of Slang, Red Sky at Night, Forerunners: Harbingers of Death in Nova Scotia and the popular “Crow” series. It's going to be such a great show! Hope you can tune in next Tuesday at 4 pm Atlantic, 3 pm Eastern. Catch up on all of our past Author Journey interviews on youtube.com/ocpublishing. Why not subscribe too and leave a comment? See you there!
18/06/2024
In this episode of The Author Journey we chat with literary fiction author, Amanda Crewe, about her debut novel, Of Peat Moss + Prayers, set in an Acadian village nestled at the foot of the highlands of Cape Breton, and about La Petite Maison, also in Cape Breton, where she hosts intimate writing retreats. She'll also share what's coming next for her.
17/06/2024
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16/06/2024
An ode to fathers everywhere from OC Pub author Lynda Faye Schmidt. Happy Father's Day!
When I was born My father’s hands were young hands. They held me when I cried And patted my back to sleep. They tickled me on my tiny toes And held my bottle while he fed me. My father’s hands were perfect For encompassing a baby girl. When I was small My fat
14/06/2024
On the next Author Journey, we are pleased to have indie author, Amanda Crewe, following the release of her debut novel, Of Peat Moss + Prayers. Amanda is originally from Cape Breton but is now based in Halifax and works as an osteopath, while raising two children...and fitting in writing somewhere in between! A real inspiration :)
Her book, a coming home story set in an Acadian village neslted at the foot of the Highlands where the main character, Leanna, once called home, is a "searing, heart-wrenching journey of discovery," according to reviewer Beatrice MacNeil.
Can't wait to have Amanda on! Hope you can join us next Tuesday at 4 pm Atlantic.
11/06/2024
Today we celebrate the launch of Yvette Ward MaDonald's debut novel, Honour Above All (historical fiction). Along with the author we will celebrate the team who brought her book to life - Marianne Ward, editor/associate publisher, and David Edelstein, designer. Available from all your favourite online retailers and can be ordered in to your local bookstore. Find purchase links on Yvette's author page on the OC Publishing website - https://ocpublishing.ca/yvette-ward-macdonald
11/06/2024
The real star of the children's book Zig Zag Zeffy (by Barbara Ann Miller, Author) turned 13 this week! Happy birthday Zeffy :) This is after I gave him lots of birthday smooches! Photo credit to Zeffy's HuMom!
11/06/2024
Happy Launch Day to Yvette! We will be celebrating the launch of her debut novel, Honour Above All, today on The Author Journey. Please join us at 4 pm Atlantic to congratulate Yvette on the release of her book.
"An Ottawa setting in the sixties, a young lawyer named Mary Clark struggling for a niche in a male-dominated field, a rich businessman’s will contested by his two unscrupulous children, and a mysterious trunk: these are some of the ingredients of Honour Above All. Add to these a thoughtful exploration of what it means to have integrity, Mary’s suspense-ridden trial for fraud, a dash or two of romance, and you’re ready to put your feet up and turn to page one of Yvette MacDonald’s debut novel."
- Jill MacLean, award-winning author of The Arrows of Mercy
09/06/2024
Honour Above All releases this Tuesday, June 11! Find it on most online retailers or ask your local bookstore to order one in for you. Here it is on 49th Shelf. We will be celebrating on The Author Journey this Tuesday with the author, Yvette Ward MacDonald, editor and associate publisher, Marianne Ward, and designer David Edelstein. See you then!
Young lawyer Mary Clark is asked to handle the estate of a wealthy friend. Her integrity is called into question and she is charged with fraud. Set in ...
09/06/2024
June is National Indigenous History Month and a good time to take a pause and learn about the first peoples of this land. I love the sound of the Mi'kmaw language and we were fortunate to have one of our children's books translated and narrated by a Mi'kmaw elder. Here's the narration of Angela Jeffreys' The Purple Frog (Nɨsqnanamuksit Sqolj). The book is available at Dartmouth Book Exchange, Vickery House Books, Glooscap Trading Post in Millbrook, and from most online retailers, and can be ordered in to your favourite local book store using ISBN 9781775275671 for hard cover and ISBN 9781775275664 for soft cover.
UPE’J na sqolj sma’tewit, nɨsqnanamuksit sqolj ta’n te’sikiskɨk ki’kajeyaji witapji’jk sku’lk aq ma’w elt wsisl aq wmisl. Nekmow na stoqnamuksijik aq ki’kaje...
07/06/2024
On the next Author Journey we will be celebrating the launch of Yvette Ward MacDonald's debut novel, Honour Above All, along with the team who made it all happen: Marianne Ward who led the project and edited the book, and David Edelstein the amazing designer. Hope you can join us as we discuss all the stages of book publishing and congratulate Yvette on the release of her first book!
07/06/2024
As we celebrate book-versary month of Rachel Boehm's memoir, I Am NOT! I thought it would be fun to look back at the Author Journey interview we did for the launch in 2020. I think you'll agree that she is an amazing, dynamic, inspiring woman. Enjoy! And, while you're there, why not click on the subscribe button? :)
Rachel Boehm, wellness advocate and author of I Am NOT! set to launch on June 26th, shares the story of her triumph over verbal and emotional abuse, bullying...
05/06/2024
How beautiful is this cover?! We're spooling up for the pre-launch excitement around our newest author, Carolyn Nicholson's debut middle grade novel, The Last Witch on Skye, coming this September. The original cover illustration (and the illustrations inside) are by the very talented E.M. Gales, and book design by David Edelstein. More to come as we approach launch day!
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The Author Journey interview with Vernon Oickle
This episode of The Author Journey features Nova Scotia born journalist and author Vernon Oickle. Growing up in a small rural town, he had always wanted to be a newspaper reporter. After a 33-year career as a journalist, he amassed many awards as a reporter and editor, and is the author of 37 books, many best-sellers. Hope you tune in because there's lots to learn from this lifelong writer! Learn more about Vernon and engage with him on his page https://www.facebook.com/vernon.oickle.7/ and if you have true ghost stories to share with him for an upcoming book, you can email him at [email protected]. This is our last episode of the season! We'll be taking a summer break for July and August, back in September. In the meantime, enjoy some past episodes of The Author Journey on our YouTube channel, youtube.com/ocpublishing
The Author Journey interview with Amanda Crewe
In this episode of The Author Journey we chat with literary fiction author, Amanda Crewe, about her debut novel, Of Peat Moss + Prayers, set in an Acadian village nestled at the foot of the highlands of Cape Breton, and about La Petite Maison, also in Cape Breton, where she hosts intimate writing retreats. She'll also share what's coming next for her.
The Author Journey - Celebrating the Launch of Honour Above All
Today we celebrate the launch of Yvette Ward MaDonald's debut novel, Honour Above All (historical fiction). Along with the author we will celebrate the team who brought her book to life - Marianne Ward, editor/associate publisher, and David Edelstein, designer. Available from all your favourite online retailers and can be ordered in to your local bookstore. Find purchase links on Yvette's author page on the OC Publishing website - https://ocpublishing.ca/yvette-ward-macdonald
The Author Journey - Celebrating Atlantic Book Festival Week
In this episode of The Author Journey I'm joined by Atlantic Books Today editor and award-winning journalist and author, Jon Tattrie, Sue Slade, Manager of the Dartmouth Book Exchange and East Coast Advocate for The Mirimachi Reader, and Karen Pinchin, a 2024 double award nominee and winner, author of Kings of Their Own Ocean, as we celebrate Atlantic Canadian authors who have been nominated for Nova Scotia and Atlantic Book Awards and have a look at the events that are going on around town.
The Author Journey interview with Dr. Renee Asarraf
In this episode of The Author Journey we welcome Dr. Renee Alsarraf to talk about her book, Sit, Stay, Heal - What Dogs Can Teach us About Living Well. It's a book that will make you laugh, cry and ponder, all at once. Even if you're not an animal lover, the messages in Dr. Alsarraf's book will linger and percolate.
The Author Journey interiew with Heather Fegan
In the episode of The Author Journey we meet double Nova Scotia Book Award nominee Heather Fegan, and learn about her book Gutsy - Living My Best Life with Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.
The Author Journey interview with Deborah Toogood
In this episode of The Author Journey our featured guest is middle grade author, Deborah Toogood, whose two novels, Chasing the Phantom Ship and Wild Ghost Chase (Nimbus 2016 and 2022), were both Hackmatack Award nominees. She taught highschool in New Brunswick, Ottawa and Montreal but a move to Halifax in the late eighties brought her back to the Maritimes. Listen in and learn more about Deborah and her books as we chat about her author journey, her writing processes, where her ideas originate, where her world travels have taken her, and more.
The Author Journey interview with Michelle Wamboldt
Today on The Author Journey our guest is Michelle Wamboldt, author of Birth Road, her first novel that has been nominated for the prestigious Nova Scotia Book Awards' Margaret and John Savage First Book Award for Fiction. Listen in and learn more about her new historical fiction. "Beautifully written, expertly told. CanLit has found its latest shining star." Donna Morrissey, best-selling author of The Fortunate Brother. In each episode of The Author Journey we explore the world of writing and publishing from the perspective of both authors and publishing industry experts, including other book publishers, editors, graphic designers, illustrators and more. Learn more about OC Publishing at www.ocpublishing.ca
The Author Journey interview with TP Wood
In today's Author Journey we feature Nova Scotia-based writer, award-winning poet, and novelist, TP Wood, "suitor of words and spinner of imagination" with a writing career that spans five decades. His debut novel, 77° North, is full of cultural and international intrigue, mixed with moral and supernatural conundrums. Tune in and learn more about TP and visit his website at tpwood.ca.
The Author Journey interview with author, Hollay Ghadery
Today's episode features poet and memoirist, Hollay Ghadery, in an exploration of growing up in a bi-racial/bi-cultural household, while simultaneously struggling with anxiety disorders. Hollay has an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Guelph and is the poet laureate of Scugog Township. Learn more about Hollay at hollayghadery.ca and listen in on our Author Journey discussion.
The Author Journey interview with donalee Moulton
Mystery, short-story and poetry writer, and award-winning freelance journalist, donalee Moulton, joins us today to chat about her author journey.
The Author Journey Interview with Dr. Jacalyn Kerbeck
In this Author Journey we chat with multi-talented, award-winning author (of the Lady Ella the Listening Mentor series and more), producer and founder of USA Global TV & Radio, life and career coach, and listening mentor, Dr. Jacalyn Kerbeck-The Listening Mentor. Listen in and learn more about Dr. Jacalyn and visit drjacalyn.com.
The Author Journey interview with Keonte Beals
Today we chat with singer/songwriter/author/publisher Keonte Beals (K Beals Entertainment) about his latest children's book, I Am So Worthy, and his "I Am..." experience tour he's doing at schools throughout the province and beyond.
The Author Journey interview with Tresa Chambers
Today we will explore the world of book launches and ongoing book marketing with publishing and marketing strategist, Tresa Chambers, founder and CEO of Tenth Muse Enterprises. Learn more about Tresa at tenthmuseenterprises.com
The Author Journey gets awfully hilarious
In today's episode of The Author Journey, we celebrate the launch of the next in the awfully hilarious series, period pieces, coming out on March 8th, International Women's Day. We are joined by the series creator, Heather Hendrie, and contributors Katherine Matthews and Lindsey Harrington.
The Author Journey interview with DA Brown
Today's Author Journey celebrates the launch of DA Brown's latest novel, Spit & Polish, an historical fiction set in the 1940s and based on the author's own experience as a nursing student in Kingston, ON. The author is also the publisher/founder of Somewhat Grumpy Press.
The Author Journey interview with Hope Dalvay
In this episode of The Author Journey we escape into the daydreams of children's author, Hope Dalvay, and the inspiration for her books - Welcome to Camp Fill-in-the-Blank, My Year as a Space Cadet, and The Multiplication Rap (Acorn Press). Learn more about Hope at www.hopedalvay.com
The Author Jouney interview with Mark Shupe
In this episode of The Author Journey we join author, Mark Shupe, in celebrating the launch of his debut novel, The Wish Doctor. What if wishes you made turned out wrong, and you didn't even know it? That's a question to be answered as we delve into the magical world of the Wish Doctor's school.
The Author Journey interview with Pamela Callow
We kick off The Author Journey for 2024 with an interview with the author of the Kate Lange Thriller series, Pamela Callow. Pam is an author (whose best-selling, award-winning books have been translated into eight languages), publisher, screen writer, international script consultant, and emerging writer/director. Learn more about Pam at pamelacallow.com.
The Author Journey - Holiday Special
Today on The Author Journey, OC Pub authors Marcia Barss, Francene Cosman, EM Gales, Ailsa Keppie and Barbara Ann Miller will join in on a special broadcast in support of those who may be struggling over this holiday season. Each has chosen a charity to donate to and during our show will share why. Our chosen charities include Souls Harbour Rescue Mission, The North Grove, Feed Nova Scotia, Doctor's Without Borders, North Mountain Animal Sanctuary, The Club Inclusion and the IWK Foundation. Join us and learn more about these worthy organizations and please share in the comments if you have a non-profit organization you are supporting this season.
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The OC Publishing Story
Founded by award-winning author and Halifax native, Anne Louise O'Connell, OC Publishing is a hybrid publishing company that mentors new authors and provides coaching, editing and publishing services tailored to the individual author’s needs. From story idea and outline, through plot and character development to finished manuscript and publication, OC Publishing can create a book development program just right for your personal author journey. The genres that we publish include women’s fiction, mystery/suspense, memoir, historical fiction and children’s books.
The books published by OC Publishing are distributed worldwide and are available to order from most online retailers (i.e. Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Indigo/Chapters) and can be ordered in through your local bookstore. Bookstores, libraries, schools and other book buyers can order books through the Ingram catalogue or by contacting OC Publishing directly at [email protected].
We also do an annual in-residence writing retreat in October. Visit www.ocpublishing.ca for more information on our publishing model, our authors and books published and for details on upcoming retreats.
