What’s Taking Shape This Year - 2026
“It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end.”
— Ursula K. Le Guin
Unlike a traditional business, the start of the year doesn’t bring a reset for publishers and authors. In Canada it does bring a few new areas of focus that are administrative like PLR registration while continuing to produce new content.
Registering Books for the First Time
Our books that were published in 2025, that we sent to the LAC, will be eligible for registration with Public Lending Right and Access Copyright when those portals open over the next few months. This will be the first year titles from the press are registered through these programs and we'll be sharing that process when it happens in future blog posts.
While largely administrative, this work supports long-term library presence and reflects a continued emphasis on accessibility and sustainability rather than short-term visibility. You can read about why libraries are important to authors and their communities here.
Continuing to Publish New Books
Of course, it goes without saying, that publishing continues this year across existing projects and new work already in progress.
It's so interesting to see how some books move through production quickly. Others take longer, particularly when multiple editions or formats are involved (proof copies can take over a month to arrive as we learned last year). Why proof copies matter.
Unlike traditional publishing houses, there is no single release schedule for us to match. Our titles are published as they reach a point where they are ready to exist on their own and that is one of the perks of being an indie press.
French Editions in Progress
Excited to share that French editions are also part of this year’s publishing work, starting with Bye-Bye, Boobies! Bye-bye, les tétées in early 2026.
Ongoing Library Outreach
Library outreach remains an active part our ongoing publishing goals. This includes expanding outreach to additional libraries, supporting existing placements, and ensuring books remain available in both print and ebook formats. Much of this work happens quietly, but it shapes how and where books are ultimately found.
We appreciate everyone who has visited our libraries page and used that information by requesting books for their local library, it means the world to us!
Attending the Toronto Indie Author Conference
Later this year, two of our authors will attend the Toronto Indie Author Conference for the first time! This will be a listening-focused experience, with the goal of learning from other independent authors and small presses. The reviews from past conferences seem like it is a good fit, can't wait!
You can explore all of our current titles on our Books Page.
If you'd like to help share our works, visit our Libraries Page for circulation details and ISBNs.
Our books are available through major retailers including Chapters, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Bookshop, and Waterstones.
You can explore all of our current titles on our Books Page.
If you'd like to help share our works, visit our Libraries Page for circulation details and ISBNs.
Our books are available through major retailers including Chapters, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Bookshop, and Waterstones.
