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St. John's, NL
Joined November 2010
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PSA — FINANCIAL FRAUD ALERT: Unfortunately, we have had recent discussions with some of our retail accounts, wherein they received fraudulent emails asking for account payment via EMT. Flanker Press ***does not send*** these email requests to our accounts.
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Bud Davidge and Paul Hamilton from Hamilton Sound performing the timeless classic, Music and Friends, at a songs and stories session at Chapters St. John's, celebrating the release of All for a Song: The Lyrics and Legacy of Bud Davidge, written by Bud and Alex Hickey.
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It's an action packed week for us at Flanker Press! Tomorrow evening (Oct 14) we're celebrating the launch of All for a Song: The Lyrics and Legacy of Bud Davidge, written by Bud with long time friend Author Alex Hickey, at Easter Seals NL from 6pm to 8pm.
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On Thursday, Oct. 15, Chapters St. John's will also be hosting an evening of songs and stories with Bud and Alex, from 6pm to 8pm. Great opportunities to come out, have a chat with Bud and Alex, and pick up some signed copies of their new book. See you there!
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Bud Davdige and Author Alex Hickey came to the Flanker Press office recently to take a look at their book, All for a Song: The Lyrics and Legacy of Bud Davidge, for the first time. Check out this video to see their reaction!
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All for a Song is available now at our office, and is making its way to store shelves. Congratulations, Bud and Alex, on a lovely book. All are welcome to join us for the official launch taking place on Wednesday, October 14, at Easter Seals NL in St. John's.
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All are welcome to join us at Easter Seals Newfoundland and Labrador, 206 Mt. Scio Road, on Wednesday, October 14, from 6-8PM for the official launch of All for a Song: The Lyrics and Legacy of Bud Davidge.
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Authors Bud Davidge and Alex Hickey will be there to greet guests and sign copies, and we'll have stories, songs, and refreshments to enjoy. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to support ESNL. Please note: Easter Seals has a scent-free policy.
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PLEASE SHARE: We're still experiencing customers and retailers who have been contacted with fraudulent emails, posing as a team member of Flanker Press, asking for payment via EMT. We ask anyone who receives an email for payment to NOT RESPOND and PLEASE CONTACT US BY PHONE.
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Below is part of a follow up conversation we had with a client who was tricked into sending payment: "I sent that EMT off as soon as you gave me the new email address and password and it was automatically accepted by a Paul Asante . . . (cont)
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The songs you know. The stories behind them. The book you’ve been waiting for. All for a Song: The Lyrics and Legacy of Bud Davidge brings together, for the first time, the complete lyrical legacy of one of Newfoundland and Labrador’s most celebrated songwriters.
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Spanning five decades of music – from the iconic Simani years to Bud’s ongoing solo work – this landmark collection includes song lyrics, QR codes to recordings, behind-the-song stories, and reflections from some of Newfoundland and Labrador’s music icons.
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Coming in October! The new novel from Michelle T Clemens-Writer, A Respectable Woman. Available for order now on our website. flankerpress.com/product/a-r…
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Barry Porter (Adventures of a Lightkeeper) was recently featured in a documentary by Australian filmmaker Mikaela Zuiderduyn, a contestant on ABC iview's Race Around The World, as part of the competition.
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All of the documentaries from the latest episode are now available to watch on YouTube. Mikaela's segment is a beautiful piece which showcases the area where Barry spent his career manning lighthouses for the Canadian Coast Guard.
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Please note: The Flanker Press office will be closed Monday, August 3 for the August Civic Holiday. We will return Tuesday, August 4 at 9am, and, we will be open on Regatta Day! Have a great weekend, and we hope to see you soon!
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Coming Soon!
Hope Cove is where you go when you’re lost. It’s where you go to find your self. Christmas in Hope Cove - A Newfoundland and Labrador Yarn from Helen C. Escott that celebrates the culture and heritage of an outport Christmas. Coming this August from @flankerpress
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All are welcome to join us at the historic Vindicator Press in Brigus on Sunday, August 30, from 2:30pm to 4:30pm as we celebrate the launch of To Kill for Julia: A Brigus Duel, 1834, the new book from Patrick J. Collins.
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Pat will be present to greet guests, sign copies, and read from his new book. Books will be available for sale. We hope to see you there.
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Great article from the folks at @abtmagazine on the ever growing amount of spam emails targeting writers with promises of publication and promotion. These emails having been increasing at a surprising rate, learn to recognize these for the scams they are atlanticbooks.ca/stories/sop…
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All are welcome to join us at Chapters St. John's on Friday, July 3, from 6pm to 8pm as we celebrate the launch of Whispered Secrets: From Fortune Bay to Emerald Bay, the new book from Alex Hickey.
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Alex will be present to greet guests, and sign copies. Snacks and refreshments will be available. We hope to see you there.
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Tune in to The Signal with Adam Walsh on CBC Radio today at noon, where William C. Malone will be talking with Adam about End of Watch: A Mountie’s True Story of War, Kidnappings, and the Breaking Point, which will be coming this summer from Flanker Press. Don't miss their chat!
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William C. Malone was at the Flanker Press office recently signing a contract for his new book, End of Watch: A Mountie’s True Story of War, Kidnappings, and the Breaking Point.
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Bill will be on @THESIGNALCBC with Adam Walsh this coming Monday, June 15 at 12pm island time, to speak about his new book, and reflect on his time overseas.
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Join us at Chapters St. John's tomorrow where we'll have two authors signing books. Kelly Traverse will be there from 10am-12pm signing copies of Dory the Doodle. After Kelly, Hayward C. Blake will be signing copies of Outport Woman: Life on the Ocean's Edge from 12pm to 2pm.
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Regrettably, this event is cancelled. We sincerely apologize for the short notice, and any inconvenience. Please note: the Tea and Talk with Hayward and Raymond taking place tomorrow afternoon at The Rooms is still taking place, see link for more details therooms.ca/events/outport-w…
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Dory the Doodle: Backpacking in Newfoundland, the new children's book written by Mark Hiscock, lovingly completed by Kelly Traverse-Hiscock, and beautifully illustrated by Corey Majeau is now available.
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Kelly Traverse-Hiscock, her son Daniel, Mark's brother Matthew, and parents Norman and Linda Hiscock came by the Flanker Press office today to unbox the first copies, and see the completed book for the first time. We were also happy to host Dory himself, the star of the show!
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Flanker Press will be at the Spring Book Fair Market this coming Sunday, April 12, taking place at the St. John's Farmer's Market, 245 Freshwater Road, from 10am to 3pm.
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We're thrilled to announce that we'll have Natalie Carter-Giles, Author with us at our booth from 10am to 12pm, and, we have a show only special!
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