Father's Day

Sunday, June 18th is Father's Day. I don't know about you but as I get older I find it difficult to find the right gift. There are only so many things you can buy for the golfing dad or the fishing dad until they have everything they'll ever need for their hobby. So what about a book? Here is an opportunity to introduce your dad to a great summer read or a book on a subject he might not have pursued himself. He can broaden his horizons without ever leaving his favourite chair.

So here are a few great summer reads from Windshift Press:

Tales From the Man in the Black Hat






Falconer's Last Voyage






The Coffin Ship Legacy

The Amazing Truth about Book Launches

Here is a very nice wall display in a famous chain of Canadian Bookstores. It is in fact Canada's largest independent bookseller.





Still stumped? Look a bit closer...



Hey, I know her!

Yes! Yes, I do.

Of course, it's Windshift Press' own Lenore Hellum, author of Nine Lives: The Adventures of Peripatetic Pookie and His Pals.

Check out Pookie!

Well, that's just awesome. But, where is it?


McNally Robinson in Saskatoon!

Never been there? Oh, you should really...

Visit McNally Robinson!


When two great pros get together, there is invariably a smashing good party!!

Children's Day

June 9th is Children's Day. How and where it will be celebrated will take many forms.

Being a book lover I wanted to think about children and books. I remember my own discovery of books and those stories that became lifelong favourites. So I would like to offer my congratulations to the librarian at The Donnell Central Children's Room in Manhattan. She's gone online with an extremely entertaining blog about children's books that is filled with perceptive thoughts. A Fuse #8 Production includes book reviews, opinions about publishing news, and lots of links.

As for me ... my favourite children's book read remains The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams, part of which can be found here, complete with illustrations.


But wait a minute ... there is Where The Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak and Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss and ... so many more ...

United Nations World Environment Day

According to the United Nations website World Environment Day is commemorated each year on 5 June. It is an opportunity for the the United Nations to raise worldwide awareness of the environment and to encourage politicians and people everywhere to take action. In 2005 the focus was on greener cities.

On a local level my small city has recently instituted a garbage collection programme that includes compostable domestic waste. At Windshift Press we have increased our level of recycling and continually discuss ways to make the office a greener place to work.

The theme for World Environment Day 2006 is Deserts and Desertification. The slogan is Don't Desert Drylands! The focus this year is to emphasize the importance of protecting drylands, which cover more than 40% of the planet's surface. This ecosystem is home to one-third of the world's population, who are some of the most vulnerable members of our society and to many endangered species of plants and animals. Algeria is hosting the main international celebrations of the United Nations World Environment Day.

As a writer have you been submitting articles and essays to keep us focused on the state of the planet? The environment is a 'hot topic' and most media outlets are always looking for newsworthy articles on the state of the planet. Check in and let us know where positive change is happening in your area.