Flanker Press Ltd.
Unit # 1 - 1243 Kenmount Road West Paradise, NL, Canada

Betsy Elliott First Newfoundland Woman on the Moon! Flanker Press is very excited to announce that our very own author, Carolyn R Parsons, has taken her writing to new heights. As part of an unprecedented literary initiative, Writers on the Moon, her novel The Forbidden Dreams of Betsy Elliott (St. John’s: Flanker Press, 2019) will be going to the moon. With a tentative launch date of fall 2021, the digital payload carrying the written work of 125 different authors (and a ...considerable amount of stowaway work), a lander called the Peregrine Lander, built by an American company called Astrobotic, with a payload of scientific equipment and a bunch of great books, will be launched on a rocket called Vulcan Centaur by NASA toward the lunar surface. The literary time capsule will be encased in the lander and left on the surface of the moon for some future explorer to find. This digital library will contain works from around the globe and have the distinction of being the first of its kind on the moon. Carolyn R. Parsons Three Canadian writers have secured a place on the lander, but Carolyn is the only one from Newfoundland and Labrador. The direct link to the page where Carolyn is listed with the 125 others who are sending their writing to the moon: https://www.writersonthemoon.com/all-125-slots-filled

A Flanker Press book is going to the moon...out of this world!

NOW HIRING! Warehouse Coordinator Flanker Press is looking for a dedicated candidate to fill a Warehouse Coordinator position. This is a permanent full-time position (35 hours/week) with some overtime required. Starting salary is $15 per hour. A delivery vehicle is provided, and it can be used for travel to and from the Flanker Press warehouse.... Job duties: - receive shipments - unload trailers when books arrive - verify received product against paperwork - order fulfillment - produce invoices - produce shipping manifests (using Canada Post online) - order picking and packing - mailing books via Canada Post and delivering books to locations in the St. John’s area - maintain EDI with vendors and purchasers - process returns - perform yearly inventory count - coordinate warehouse - maintain inventory of shipping materials and office supplies Requirements: - demonstrated computer proficiency, obtained either through education or previous work experience - thorough knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Office suite and data entry - knowledge of Sage/ Simply Accounting would be a must - good organizational and time-management skills would be a must - the ability to perform physical labour related to duties weighing approximately 50 lbs - a valid driver’s licence TO APPLY, please email a cover letter and a resume outlining your qualifications and relevant job experience to [email protected]. Please submit your application as soon as possible. This position will be filled as soon as a suitable applicant has been found. Flanker Press thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Application deadline: 2021-02-19 Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Why not love a local author at your book club? Our NL Book Club Kits contain 10 copies of the title, discussion questions and background information. During Feb...ruary, we will feature a different kit daily from our collection Today's book is "The Woman in the Attic" by Emily Hepditch (Also a #NLReads 2021 Nominee!). For a full list of available kits, visit https://guides.nlpl.ca/bookclubs #LOLANL

We have some fantastic news to share... The Woman in the Attic by Emily Hepditch has been long-listed for the 2020 BMO Winterset Award! The award is designed to celebrate and support Newfoundland and Labrador writers and writing, and to commemorate St. John's-born social historian Sandra Fraser Gwyn, OC, who did so much to promote a national awareness of the arts of this province.... The prize awarded to the annual winner is $12,500, while the finalists will each receive $3,000. The award project, managed by ArtsNL, has gained a quality of permanency by the generous support being provided by BMO, which has renewed its award partnership for another five years. Congratulations to Emily, and to all the authors for this recognition of your hard work and talent. http://www.nlac.ca/news/longlist2020.htm

Kenneth Pieroway will be doing a presentation tonight at The Rooms in St. John's about a time when streetcars transported St. John's citizens across town. His book, Streetcars of St. John's, features many then and now photos of the streetcars, the routes, and how those streets look today. Capacity is limited, get your ticket early to secure your spot. You can reserve your ticket online, at the front desk or by calling visitor services at 757-8000.

Great review of Commander Gander Goes to Come From Away via CM: Canadian Review of Materials. Commander Gander is written and illustrated by Dawn Baker, check out the link for the review! https://cmreviews.ca/node/1990

Flanker Press Twelve Books of Christmas: Book number 6 M is for Murals by Trudy Stuckless, Boyd Chubbs, and Craig Goudie To participate in the giveaway, Like the Flanker Press page on Facebook, follow Flanker Press on Twitter, or Instagram, and leave the comment Christmas Giveaway.... Keep track of the books we list. On the twelfth day (Sunday, December 20), email us with a list of the twelve books in the order in which they were featured (for example: Book 1 Book Title by Author’s Name). Submit your list, along with your name and mailing address, to [email protected] with The Twelve Books of Christmas Giveaway in the subject line. Entries must be received by 4:00 pm NST on Monday, December 21, 2020. One winning entry will be randomly drawn from all correct entries received. The prize? A gift pack that includes one copy of each of the twelve books featured in the giveaway! Good luck!

Congratulations Justin! Can’t wait to see this series.

Excellent choice!

A poem I wrote about the Railway Coastal Museum: The Railway Coastal Museum One hundred and seventeen years I have stood... To honour those men who understood That railway blood is in my stone They know that their fight is not alone Robert Reid built me proud and tall Brick by brick I will not fall To countless men whose names I bear Of railway men through the years History will forever mark the day When many tried to turn away This heritage in a city bright To honour these men and their given right I drew life and breath from these men before Who rode the rails a thousand times or more Some gave their lives to dedicate A museum that now sees an uncertain fate I stand alone on this site To bond with those that take my plight We shall not waver in this senseless demand To close my doors because they can Author - Robert Hunt

Author Robert Hunt has two titles currently available at Costco St. John's, The True Meaning of Christmas and The Bullet: Stories from the Newfoundland Railway. They're selling quick. Be sure and grab some while supplies last!

Now, more than ever, it's important to support local businesses and artists. The folks at Business and Arts Newfoundland and Labrador have put together a fantastic holiday gift guide of wonderfully diverse NL products, a PDF of the guide is available for download from their site. https://businessandartsnl.com/holiday-gift-guide/