From writing & publishing advice to author interviews, the FriesenPress Blog is where you'll find industry-leading insights on all facets of self-publishing.
Fred Kennedy is author of the award-winning book Firstborn, weaving together the histories of the 100-year-old GraceKennedy corporation, Jamaica as a country, and the Kennedy family. As part of our 15th anniversary celebration, we spoke with Fred about what led him to immortalize his father’s legacy in print, the freedom that came from publishing with FriesenPress, and much more.
Read MoreSerena Virk is the author of We Remember the Black Battalion, a picture book exploring the history of the No. 2 Construction Battalion, an all-Black labour unit of soldiers during WWI. We recently spoke with Serena about her unexpected journey from book idea to the cover of the Toronto Star, the incredible impact of her book on young readers, and so much more.
Read MoreFormer MuchMusic VJ Bill Welychka is topping the charts – as a bestselling author. As part of our 15th anniversary celebration, we interviewed Bill about his FriesenPress memoir A Happy Has-Been, what’s driving the current wave of MuchMusic nostalgia, and much more.
Read MoreWith over 70,000 copies sold (and counting), 13 Ways to Kill Your Community has driven Doug Griffiths’s success in business since 2016. As part of our 15-year celebration, we spoke with the professional speaker, CEO, and FriesenPress author about sustaining his book’s runaway success, advice to consultants on publishing a book, and much more.
Read MoreFoot Canada Training has trained over 5,000 Canadian nurses since 1993, but it’s the textbook they published with FriesenPress that helps them make a global impact. As part of our 15-year celebration, we spoke with Executive Director Julie Gauthier about Foot Canada Training’s success, how a textbook like the ‘Art & Science of Foot Care’ comes together, and why print on demand is perfect for academic authors.
Read MoreIn celebration of our 15th year in the publishing services business, we’re catching up with some of our many remarkable authors from over the years. Our first interview with award-winning author Andrew Snook discusses his evolution as a writer, why he started an author-focused magazine, and much more.
Read MoreFriesenPress authors’ books can take them to some amazing places. In the FriesenPress Author Spotlight, we pass the mic to our authors to celebrate their experiences in their own words. Here’s a compilation of three authors we recently featured for their extraordinary stories.
Read MorePride Month is a time to build a more inclusive and compassionate future, but LGBTQ+ activist, academic, and author Alyy Patel embodies those values year-round.
Don’t Tell My Parents is Alyy’s debut poetry collection – a book that challenges prevailing narratives and sheds light on the complex experiences of being a South Asian queer person. We recently spoke with Alyy to learn more about her healing journey, what this book means to her and her community, and so much more.
Read MoreMark Thunderchild is the author of Kohkum's Kitchen, a heartwarming children's book celebrating Indigenous culture and the traditional knowledge passed down across generations. We recently spoke with Mark about why National Indigenous History Month is the perfect time to release this book, the inspiring role his family played in its creation, and so much more.
Read MoreFriesenPress authors’ books can take them to some amazing places. In the FriesenPress Author Spotlight, we pass the mic to our authors to celebrate their experiences in their own words. Here’s a compilation of three authors we recently featured for their extraordinary stories.
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