Forty Years of Ink is an anthology celebrating the Estevan Writers Group.Contributors: Joanne Bannatyne-Cugnet, Joyce Beggs, Bessie Brekke, Kyle Brokenshire, Marie Calder, Katina Chapman, Nicole Flaman, Maggie Mae Holmes, Elaine Hjorteland, Victoria Koops, Ashley Lilley, Andrea McClelland, Betty McGillivray, Suzanne McNabb, Scott Miller, Norm Park, Kathleen Ricard, Irene Roy, William Sinclair, Danita Stallard, Rhonda Stock, Shauna Stock, Maureen Ulrich.

Eleven-year-old Kimeto has never been more than a days walk from his Maasai village at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro. On his way to school one morning, Kimeto helps rescue a baby elephant from an abandoned well with the help of two park rangers. Later, worried that the calf will not survive the ordeal, Kimeto begins a journey by himself to the wildlife sanctuary in Nairobi. Will Kimeto find his elephant?

Why did I let Jodi and Greg mix my drinks? And why did I drink them?Jodi offers me her cup. "How about a sip of the water of life?""I'll have a coke," I say."Come on, Jessie Mac. Freakin' summer is right around the corner."Mark scowls at me. What right does he have to approve or disapprove of everything I do?On impulse, I grab Jodi's drink, and I guzzle it. Every last drop. It leaves a warm glo...

“If everyone already thinks I’m an outlaw, why can’t I act like one?”Seventeen-year-old Gabrielle March crosses the Great Sea seeking justice, redemption, and a future she’s no longer sure she deserves. With her loyal blacksmith and newfound love, Thomas Smithson, at her side, she expects danger—but nothing prepares her for what awaits in Anglia.A pirate queen, a highwayman with a silver nose, an opium underworld, and a plague creeping ever closer… every st...

Seventeen-year-old Gabrielle March sets out to deliver an important message to Emperor Sebastian of Berengaria, only to be waylaid by the Muscovan navy. Once deep in hostile territory, Gabrielle uses her wits to survive the brutality of Tsar Nicolai, the vengeance of a diabolical enemy, and the devastating knowledge that she may never have the man she loves. While the wolves of war howl, she searches her heart to discern where her love and loyalty lie.

A murdered father, a city on the verge of revolt, and a beloved brother arrested—sixteen year old Gabrielle March may be surrounded by powerful enemies, but she’s not going down without a fight. Gabrielle and the Rebels is a page turner with colourful characters and countless twists.

"War makes monsters of us all."Gabrielle March returns home to her beloved town of Lille, seeking peace and quiet after the untimely death of her father, war hero Simon March, and riots in Andwarf. However, Gabrielle’s mother and the local populace aren’t ready to accept a sixteen-year-old girl stepping into her father’s boots. Furthermore, Gabrielle has important secrets to keep—such as her role in overthrowing Andwarf’s governor and her growing affection for a handsome young blac...

Jessie McIntyre, 14, is new to Estevan Junior High, and she's having trouble fitting in. By signing her up with the local girls hockey team, her parents hope to give her a fresh start and help her make new friends, but bullies can be found everywhere-including the dressing room. Power Plays, a gritty tale about the problems facing today's teens, is sprinkled with humour, heart-pounding hockey action, life lessons, and positive female role models. Power Plays is the first book in the Jessie...

Damn you, Liam MacArthur.My vision has adjusted to the darkness, and I can see his face more clearly now. He's frozen in place, dark eyes intent."If you won't go out with me," he says, "don't go out with anybody else. Okay?" He grabs my hand and squeezes it. His palm is calloused."Look, it's not you that's the problem." I try to take my hand back, but he threads his fingers through mine. "It's me."He steps closer. "How about I kiss you? That...

In Shootout, Courtney McIntyre navigates Grade Nine at Estevan Comprehensive School while playing boys hockey for the first time. Meanwhile her sister Jessie is in her second year with the University of Saskatchewan Huskies, discovering the hard way what it takes to be an elite player in an elite league. Will the McIntyre girls have positive impacts on their teams? One thing's certain. Life-and hockey-are bound to throw some blindside hits.Shoo...