New Book Coming from DA Brown

Comment on Fifth Anniversary Giveaway! by BaleighMcWade

Magic in Her Blood looks very appealing. The synopsis implies the main character is immortal but doesn’t know she has magic powers….. or maybe this particular magic is new to her. Either way, a fantasy in which the protagonist herself is also a mystery is intriguing. Looking forward to the book’s release!

Comment on Fifth Anniversary Giveaway! by trc

In reply to <a href="https://somewhatgrumpypress.com/2025/02/20/fifth-anniversary-giveaway/comment-page-1/#comment-74">Nicholas Morine</a>. We only sell the eBook version of Tales from the Darkside, but you can get the paperback from Dartmouth Book Exchange.

Comment on Fifth Anniversary Giveaway! by Nicholas Morine

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Comment on Fifth Anniversary Giveaway! by Corinne Lewandowski

I love the Open Heart Forgery 10th anniversary collection. Had this been the kind of poetry we had to read in school, I would have been writing poetry a lot sooner. I love all the different styles and the book reflects the vibrant poetry community.

Comment on Fifth Anniversary Giveaway! by Cathy MacKenzie

I loved DA’s RECYCLED VIRGIN. I have yet (sorry!) to read her SPIT AND POLISH; it’s on my TBR pile. I’d like to read one of Tim’s some time. Hoping I win the contest!!!

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Fifth Anniversary Giveaway!

Fourth anniversary giveaway! See blog post for full contest details.

Fifth Anniversary Contest Teaser

This month marks our fifth anniversary since our first book, Recycled Virgin, by DA Brown! We’re planning an even bigger giveaway than last year. Hope to post details in about a week – subscribe to our blog posts or newsletter so you don’t miss that.

Comment on Tariffs Note by Cathy MacKenzie

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Tariffs Note

Our books are printed and distributed in North America by an American company, and we ship books into the USA and from the USA to Canada. At this time we have no idea how the coming trade war may affect the cost of our books, shipping, or availability, in either country. Once we have more… Continue reading Tariffs Note

The Marketing Marathon

When an author publishes their first book, they expect the world to take notice. After all, when a celebrity or famous author releases a book, it’s news. There are national radio and TV interviews, and the book’s appearance on best seller lists is more news. The local bookstore has a display of the hot new… Continue reading The Marketing Marathon

Glenn Burwell’s Vancouver

A quick photo tour through some locations, in Vancouver and beyond, that are mentioned or inspired fictional locations in Glenn Burwell’s novels about Detective Robert Lui. The Chapel of Retribution takes place largely in Eden Gardens, a fictional competitor to VanDusen Botanical Gardens. A Sin Offering starts on the Fraser River near Finn Slough, and… Continue reading Glenn Burwell’s Vancouver

The Mall Walkers

Somewhat Grumpy Press is proud to announce we’ve signed a publishing contract with author R. Brian Howe, for his debut fiction novel, The Mall Walkers. In the summer of 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic is spreading, and a mall bookstore clerk is found dead in a washroom, a blue facemask stuffed into his mouth. That’s only… Continue reading The Mall Walkers

Magic in her Blood

Somewhat Grumpy Press is proud to announce we’ve signed a publishing contract with debut author Alicia Doyle, to publish her fantasy novel, Magic in her Blood. “For nearly four centuries, immortal Freydis has struggled to live among humans. When her long-time human companion dies, Freydis reluctantly travels to an unfamiliar city where she meets an… Continue reading Magic in her Blood

DA Brown Reading

DA Brown Reading this Fall

Comment on Fourth Birthday Giveaway! by Wyman Moase

I have not read any of your book but Greenside and Ocean Lure sound very interesting.

Comment on Fourth Birthday Giveaway! by Lynda Stewart

I am in the Canary Islands and just bought and read a James Patterson book. It was okay. I am desperate for a good book. Although I haven’t read any of your books I look forward it. Especially interesting looking are Ocean’s Lure and Recycled Virgin (love the title).