What's more Canadian than this?A beaver that's lost its tail, dancing moose and canoe trips are just the beginning. There are also haunted islands, mystical ferry crossings, giant mosquitos, shifters, lake monsters, aliens, super heroes, and icons of the past.Come drive vast distances, drink coffee at Tims, laugh at the Leafs, and celebrate the joys of new Canadians.This collection of new Canadian tall tales is sometimes nostalgic, often funny, and ...

The Marshal is a collection of tales that show you how he got his man, told by fifteen talented new writers that are sure to revive the western genre.Which will be your favorite?

The eight short stories included in this anthology offer a glimpse at Canada’s geographic landscape—spanning the Yukon, Canadian Prairies, Great Lakes, and metropolitan Toronto while starring protagonists who are well-storied in loss, yet not all choose to grieve.You will crunch across sub-zero tundra and bake on the beach alongside our hero(in)es. You will live like hermits and populate condos. You will search the remains of a knocked down church and dig up a decades old box. You ...

Embark on a journey through loss, discovery, heartache, and possibility in this powerful collection featuring the work of eight talented Canadian authors as they explore the complexities of life, love, aging, and mortality.Set against the backdrop of the vast question — WILL THERE BE A SUNSET? — each story will leave a lasting impression, with vivid imagery and compelling characters that will linger long after you’ve finished the last page.

A stunning second collection of short stories from Ace BakerFire fascinates. Fire destroys. Fire transforms.In these thirteen stories, ordinary people discover the flames that define them—the slow burn of desire, the sudden flare of violence, the smouldering aftermath of loss. Some fires warm us. Others consume everything we thought we knew about love, loyalty, and survival.With unflinching honesty and surprising tenderness, Bat...

Utilizing an arsenal of tools amassed from years of study and teaching, Ace Baker unleashes a powerful collection of 12+1 tales.Always compelling, sometimes irreverent, often shocking; revealing layers and levels not often achieved through short stories.How to Make a Killing Jar will linger long after the last page is read, proving the world of fiction can unveil some harsh, hard, and sometimes humorous truths about the human condition.