For Immediate Release:

Caitlin Press is pleased to announce our forthcoming books in fall 2009.

Betsy Trumpener, author of The Butcher of Penetang, has been named a finalist for the Danuta Gleed Literary Award for short fiction.

It is with great sadness that we note the passing of author Kuldip Gill on Sunday, May 10, 2009. Gill authored Valley Sutra, a collection of poetry forthcoming from Caitlin Press this fall 2009. MORE

Fiona Lam launched Enter the Chrysanthemum on April 8, 2009 at 7:30 pm, The Bistro in the Sylvia Hotel. Here her read a poem on YouTube.

Jeremy Stewart launched (flood basement at Books and Company in Prince George on Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at 7:00 pm.This book is a raw and revealing journey of a young artist reminiscing on his childhood and youth spent in Prince George.

Kate Braid read from A Well-Mannered Storm: The Glenn Gould Poems on Thursday, April 9, 2009 at 7:30 pm, at the Robson Reading Series, UBC Library/Bookstore at Robson Square.

Anne Edwards launched Seeking Balance: Conversations with BC Women in Politics in Victoria at the Parliament Buildings, Ned de Beck lounge on November 27, 2009 and in Richmond on November 28. Please contact vici@caitlin-press.com for invitations or review copies.

Betsy Trumpener launched her new collection of short stories The Butcher of Penetang on Saturday, November 8, 2008 in Prince George.

Ken Belford launched his new collection of poetry Lan(d)guage on Friday, October 3, 2008 at 8:00 pm, College of New Caledonia.

Kate Braid launched A Well-Mannered Storm: The Glenn Gould Poems on Thursday, September 25, 2008 at 7:30 pm, The Bistro at the Sylvia Hotel, 1154 Gilford St (Vancouver).

News Archive:

Gillian Wigmore wins the ReLit Award for Soft Geography, July 2008

“Wigmore is a fresh and powerful voice for BC North,” says publisher Vici Johnstone. “We are confident that the success of Soft Geography is just the beginning for this exciting new author.”

Gillian says she is “amazed and delighted to have won” and adds, “I'm so glad that Soft Geography, which is kind of a love song for north central BC, will reach a bigger Canadian audience than I'd even hoped for.”

The ReLit Awards, short for Regarding Literature, Reinventing Literature, Relighting Literature, were founded in 2000 and emphasize the importance of ideas over big-money prizes. The winners will be celebrated at a special ReLit event during the Ottawa Writer's festival on October 26. Winners receive the ReLit Ring, which features four moveable dials, each one struck with the entire alphabet. According to The Globe & Mail the Relit Award is “the country’s pre-eminent literary prize recognizing independent presses.”

The other 2008 winners are Roberta Rees for short fiction piece Long After Fathers, and Gil Adamson for his novel The Outlander.Two Caitlin Poets shortlisted for the 8th Annual ReLit Awards.

Caitlin Authors Shortlisted for ReLit Poetry Award, July 2008

Caitlin Press congratulates Gillian Wigmore and Marita Dachsel who have both been shortlisted for the 8th Annual ReLit Poetry Award. Gillian Wigmore's poetry collection, Soft Geography was published by Caitlin in 2007 and was a also finalist for the Dorothy Livesay Poetry Prize. Marita Dachsel's book of poetry, All Things Said & Done was published by Caitlin Press in 2007.

The ReLit Awards, short for Regarding Literature, Reinventing Literature, Relighting Literature, were founded in 2000 and emphasize the importance of ideas over big-money prizes. The winners will be celebrated at a special ReLit event during the Ottawa Writer's festival in October. Winners receive the ReLit Ring.

Vici Johnstone, New Publisher/Owner of Caitlin Press, April 2008

Vici Johnstone, currently the general manager for Harbour Publishing, one of Canada's leading regional publishers, has just announced the purchase of Caitlin Press. She is now the sole owner and publisher.

Johnstone began her diverse career in the arts over 30 years ago as a stage manager and sound designer for theatre. In 1989 she moved to the CBC Radio, where she worked as a technical engineer and designer in Current Affairs and the Arts. She wrote and produced Sounds of the Disappearing Prairies, a mini-documentary series for Calgary's Wild Rose Country.

After 20 years in Alberta, Johnstone moved her family back to her native province and re-established her roots in BC. Since moving to the Sunshine Coast she has gained extensive publishing experience in media and entertainment, first as a new media producer for Basis Applied Technology, and then as the production and general manager for Harbour Publishing.

"As the publisher of Caitlin Press I intend to support and develop both of the press's original mandates. The voices coming from BC's Central Interior are fresh and real and reflect the heart and soul of BC. And, after 30 years of working in the arts it is clear to me that we still have a lot of work to do to bring women's stories to the forefront. I am excited about re-establishing a press for BC's women writers."

Caitlin Press will operate from Halfmoon Bay on the Sunshine Coast with a regional editorial advisory board based in Prince George. The press will focus on both literary and non-fiction work that reflects the lives and adventures of interior British Columbians and BC women.

Caitlin will continue to be distributed by Harbour Publishing. Johnstone plans to publish two to three books each season.

For more information about Caitlin Press, please contact
Vici Johnstone at 1 877-964-4953 or 604-885-9194
vici@caitlin-press.com

Last Updated 07/03/2009

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