PRESS RELEASE: Tong Ge’s The House Filler is a 2025 Maxy Award Winner

In conjunction with Asian Heritage month, Tong Ge’s historical epic, The House Filler is a 2025 Maxy Award Winner

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Ironically and in conjunction with Asian Heritage Month, critically acclaimed author Tong Ge’s debut novel, The House Filler, was the recipient of the prestigious 2025 Maxy Award in the Historical & Adventure category. 

This recognition of acknowledgement in a contest of this magnitude complements her latest accomplishments including award wins at the 2024 Independent Press Award for new fiction, the National Association of Independent Writers and Editors (NAIWE) Award for Literary Fiction, as well as being a finalist at the 2023 Eyelands Book Awards, the 2024 Canadian Book Club Awards for fiction, and second place for 2025 BookFest Award for literary-historical fiction. 

About The Maxy Awards

The Maxy Awards were designed to not only support writing and reading, but also to help those who may not have been fortunate enough to hold an iconic book in their hand and read it from cover to cover a hundred times

More information can be found at: Maxy Awards

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About Tong Ge

Born and raised in China, Tong Ge moved to Canada in the late 1980s as an international student, earning a Master of Science degree from the University of Saskatchewan in 1992. Since 2012, she has written under both her real name and the pen name Tong Ge, publishing poetry, prose, and short stories in English and Chinese across North America, England, and Taiwan. A recipient of six literary awards and a finalist for five others. Her debut novel, “The House Filler,” was published in Canada in 2023. It is a finalist for the 2023 Eyelands Book Awards and the 2024 Canadian Book Club Awards for fiction and won the 2024 Independent Press Award for new fiction and National Association of Independent Writers and Editors (NAIWE) Award for Literary Fiction and second place for 2025 BookFest Award for literary -historical fiction. To learn more about her work, please visit her website at tong-ge.com.

PRESS RELEASE: FINDING COLOR: THE BACK IN A YEAR SERIES BEGINS WITH THE STUNNING DEBUT OF AUTHOR CANDACE MACPHIE

A hilarious and messy backpacking adventure in the ’90s

The Back in a Year series begins with the stunning debut of author, Candace MacPhie

The book is available worldwide in print and e-book format

Grab your backpack and get ready for an adventure in the ’90s when the Internet was scarce but laughs weren’t. Finding Color is book one in the five-part Back in a Year series, the true story of a young woman traveling around the world. Each book can be read independently, but it’s more fun to take the full trip.

More From Candace!

Then the sun finally comes out. With the help of my friends, George Michael’s music, and laughter we tackle culture shock, wild interactions, changing plans, and uncover gems I never thought I would see with my own eyes.

But the leers, catcalls, and gropes are never-ending. Regardless we persevere … until a vicious and humiliating encounter causes me to question if life on the road will save me or break me.

Back in a Year Series (2 book of series) Kindle edition (amazon.ca)

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About Candace

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Born in Montreal, Quebec, I spent years backpacking and working around the world. I have a Bachelor of Commerce degree, an MBA, and worked for twenty years on four different continents and now call Calgary, Alberta home.

I got married, had kids, and things got busy. Time was moving by quickly and my kids were growing up fast. I shifted gears and quit my job to spend time at home. During the COVID lockdown, I had time on my hands, decided to try writing, and started writing the Back in a Year series.

When I’m not at my computer yelling “Just a few more pages, then I’ll make dinner,” I love hiking in the Rocky Mountains, hot yoga, reading romance novels, and making up new cake recipes. I especially like to laugh and spend time with my husband, the self-proclaimed grumpy motherf*%ker, and my three awesome kids.

www.candacemacphie.com 

PRESS RELEASE: Nuggets Of Hope Cultivate Kindness: AN AWARD FINALIST IN THE GLOBAL BOOK AWARDS BY CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED AUTHOR, KIM LENGLING


Kindness is a beacon of hope and connection in a world often overshadowed by stress and uncertainty. Nuggets of Hope invites you to embark on a journey of compassion towards others and yourself. The author reveals the transformative power of simple acts of kindness through heartwarming personal stories and practical advice.

In Nuggets of Hope, you will find Personal anecdotes of sharing physical “Nuggets of Hope,” illustrating the profound effects of kindness. Practical tips for integrating kindness into your daily life, regardless of how busy or stressed you might feel. Insights into the importance of self-compassion and how being kind to yourself enhances your ability to be kind to others.


Join the author in spreading hope and positivity. Remember, it costs nothing to be kind, and its rewards are immeasurable. Choose to cultivate kindness and watch your part of the world transform into a more connected, compassionate, and hopeful place.

More from Kim Lengling:

Nonetheless, we celebrate the moments shared with our pets and the memories that will always be with us. What would our world be without our furry friends?

The stories acknowledge the joy that comes with opening your heart and home to a furry companion and is a testament to the eternal bond between humans and our animal companions.

With tales of loyalty, bravery, and above all, unconditional love, this book is a reminder of the powerful impact pets have on our lives. So grab a blanket, curl up with your own furry friend, and let the charming stories within “Paw Prints on the Couch” touch your heart and soul.

“Unconditional love is just a belly rub away! Paw Prints on the Couch is a collection of touching pet stories from individuals whose hearts have been forever marked by a furry friend and includes bonus perspectives from furry storytellers, Dexter and Kitsie. From the humorous to the sad, Paw Prints on the Couch shares personal memories that refuse to fade.” _ LitPick Reviews    

                

  

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About Kim

Kim is a multi-published author who shares her love of nature and animals, her life with PTSD, and her mission to toss out Nuggets of Hope through her writing and podcast, Let Fear Bounce.

Kim is the lead author and coordinator of six anthologies, with her newest, the Paw Prints Series: Paw Prints on the Couch and Paw Prints on the Kitchen Floor, with the third, Paw Prints on the Front Porch, coming August 2025.

Her newest book, Nuggets of Hope, was released in November 2024.

In addition to writing, she hosts the podcast Let Fear Bounce, which spotlights people who have faced and overcome personal fear(s) to make a difference in their slice of the world through writing, coaching, film production, music, philanthropy, teaching, founding non-profits, public speaking, or simply being an amazing human being.

You can regularly find Kim drinking coffee, reading, and taking long walks with her dog, Dexter.

Visit her website, www.kimlenglingauthor.com, to keep up with everything happening in her realm.

PRESS RELEASE: Sanctity Of Freedom: An Inspector William Fox Adventure BY PETER PONTSA

While Inspector William Fox and girlfriend Tracy Jordan cruised on his cigarette
boat The Midnight Fox, a crackle of the police scanner informed him a body had
washed up on a beach. Much to Tracy’s disapproval, William chose to investigate. The
Montreal police investigator already on the scene discovered a note on the body
intended for William’s friend and taekwondo master, Mr. Kim. He is certain the note
was from his long-lost sister, Mi-Cha. Kidnapped, while still a child, and trapped in
North Korea, Kim is convinced she is still alive and implores William to help get her
home.

Sanctity of Freedom plunges RCMP Inspector Fox and FBI Special Agent Patrick
Reilly into an investigation of a savage assassination of a Canadian diplomat and two Australian intelligent agents.
Meanwhile, Kim and his old friends chase down leads to find his sister that point to Pyongyang, the North Korean
leadership, and the shadowy operatives of Bureau 39 who skirt the NATO sanctions.
All of them get drawn into a murderous game of cat and mouse leading Mr. Kim to face the man who took his sister
and William Fox to match wits with the cunning killer.

The Book that started it all!

Sometimes Inspector William Fox likes to go off script, like when chasing
gangsters in his cigarette boat on the St. Lawrence River. For one case, the RCMP
officer with a penchant for luxury fashion finds himself teamed up with FBI Special
Agent Patrick Reilly, an Irish lad who prefers absinthe to Guinness. The pair travel
overseas to track down members of a gang who have kidnapped Tracy Jordan, an
American academic and archeologist with teenage ties to William. In China, Tracy
has been stealthily searching for evidence of Admiral Zheng He’s 15th-century
connections to the area that would later be known as Nova Scotia. It’s here that
Tracy and her team discover what might be Ming dynasty artifacts transported by
Zheng He’s “massive treasure ships” left behind on Mi’kmaq peoples’ ancestral
land.

Outfoxed — a William Fox Adventure is a slick, globe-trotting adventure that involves the RCMP and FBI chasing
the Foo Dog Triad operating in Hong Kong, mainland China, and New York City. Like Tracy and Kevin Steptoe, a
Mi’kmaq lawyer, the gangsters are after the ancient Chinese treasures. Outfoxed is also a political thriller, diving
deeply into the power struggles of the Communist Party of China and its shadowy operatives. It wades into the Fox
family’s political past in South Korea, where a tragedy took place that still haunts William years later.
https://bit.ly/Outfoxed-inspectorfoxadventure


About Peter Thomas Pontsa:

During the years Peter Thomas Pontsa operated his dental supply business, he shared
his knowledge writing dental articles which appeared in many dental journals. He was
president of the College of Dental Technologists of Ontario, where he helped develop
the quality assurance program and was an associate publisher for a denturist
magazine. He is an avid British sports car enthusiast and while president of the
Headwaters British Car Club, wrote numerous stories about cars in the club’s
newsletter, “British Driven.” Peter spent two seasons racing with Jagged Edgers
Motorsports and is a student of Taekwondo and holds a second degree blackbelt. He
belongs to the Wordsmiths and is a member of the Crime Writers of Canada. Peter
Pontsa lives in Loretto, Ontario, with his wife, Angela, and their orange tabby, Mr.
Tee, where he combines his passions—British cars and writing.

More information can be found at his website: Welcome – Peter Thomas Pontsa

Breakfield and Burkey, critically acclaimed writing duo and now multiple Book Award Winners

The remarkable writing Duo, Charles Breakfield and Rox Burkey have been acknowledged as
Award Winners with two separate books in two separate awards. Their critically acclaimed novel,
Enigma Forced, which is the second book in their Enigma Heirs trilogy, was the recipient of the
2025 Independent Press Award in the Techno-Thriller category. In addition, their short story
collection, Trusted Friends and Lovers, was the winner of the 2025 Pencraft Seasonal Book Award
Winter edition.


These awards are the latest highlights in several accomplishments, including positive Five-Star
reviews by Publishers Weekly and Readers Favorite along with other Award wins including the
reputable Page Turner Awards, the ABR Award, which focuses on audiobooks and is sponsored by
Audio Book Reviewer, and Gold and Bronze Award recognition at the prestigious Global Book
Awards.

https://www.independentpressaward.com/subscribe

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About Charles and Rox:

Rox Burkey is a technology professional who excels at optimizing technology and business
investments. She works with customers all over the world, focusing on optimized customer
experiences. Rox writes white papers and documentation but has a marked preference for fiction. 
Together these Texas authors create award-winning stories that resonate with males and females
and young and experienced adults. They bring a fresh new view to technology possibilities today in
exciting stories. Visit their website for more information and free
stuff. Https://www.EnigmaSeries.com

PRESS RELEASE: Tong Ge, critically acclaimed author and now multiple Book Award Winner

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Critically acclaimed author Tong Ge is now a multiple Award Winner. Her critically
acclaimed historical epic, The House Filler was the recipient of the prestigious 2024
National Association of Independent Writers and Editors (NAIWE) Award for Literary
Fiction.
This recognition of acknowledgement in a contest of this magnitude is a first for this up-
and-coming author and is the latest highlight in a number of accomplishments including
an award win at the 2024 Independent Press Award for new fiction as well as being a
finalist at the 2023 Eyelands Book Awards and the 2024 Canadian Book Club Awards
for fiction.

2024 National Association of Independent
Writers and Editors Award for Literary Fiction
“We are pleased to share with you that your book, The
House Filler, was selected from ​over 100 entries in the
2 nd  Annual NAIWE Book Awards Contest! And it was
selected to represent this category because ​of the literary
skills you used to successively develop the story and the
descriptive language you wrote in to allow the reader to
understand the community in which the main character
lives!”

About NAIWE


NAIWE is a professional association for all publishing professionals! We exist to help
members succeed with our unique focus on creating multiple streams of income.
We’ll cheer you on when your first novel hits the shelves or the first printing of your
business book sells out. We’ll support you as you add new skills to your repertoire and
learn to make a great living doing what you do best.


We believe in professional freelancers and in-house publishing professionals who love
the rhythm and cadence of the language and are committed to polishing even the
humblest prose to its highest luster.


At NAIWE, we know that a career in the publishing industry isn’t all about the art. It’s not
all about the money either. Your work is about the joy of creativity, the freedom of
working independently, and the fulfillment that comes from creating an authentic,
abundant life, earning a living doing what you love to do. We believe that taking the road
less traveled is often the best way to go.


We encourage everyone in the publishing industry to belong to two professional
organizations. The first is a large, general, career-building association such as NAIWE,
and the second is a smaller craft- or genre-focused association that will help develop
additional skills in the minutiae of your craft.

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About Tong Ge

Born and raised in China, Tong Ge moved to Canada in the late
1980s as an international student, earning a Master of Science degree
from the University of Saskatchewan in 1992. Since 2012, she has
written under both her real name and the pen name Tong Ge,
publishing poetry, prose, and short stories in English and Chinese
across North America, England, and Taiwan. A recipient of five literary
awards and a finalist for five others. Her debut novel, “The House
Filler,” was published in Canada in 2023. It is a finalist for the 2023
Eyelands Book Awards and the 2024 Canadian Book Club Awards for fiction and won the 2024
Independent Press Award for new fiction and National Association of Independent Writers and
Editors (NAIWE) Award for Literary Fiction.

Press Release: The Clash Inside Me by John Mondragon with Kelly Albinger

John Mondragon is the co-author of the new young adult novel, The Clash Inside Me, which he wrote with Kelly Albinger. The novel features a young man who is struggling with a complicated mental health disorder: dissociative identity disorder (DID), also known as multiple personality disorder. When a murder takes place in the area, the young man is forced to take a hard look at all of his personalities and face the jarring reality that he could be responsible. 

John Mondragon first came up with the idea for the book over ten years ago, when he was struggling with own his mental health as a 20-something. Societal stigmas around anxiety and depression made it difficult to speak openly about his struggles, so he turned to writing instead. 

Now, as a father of two young boys, John feels even more inspired to break down those stigmas and let young people know that it is okay to reach out for help. “Speak Up, Speak Out” is the book’s mantra and is featured in merchandise, such as t-shirts, sweatshirts, and yoga pants. 

John is a diverse author who speaks three languages, English, Arabic, and Spanish. This history is important to John and it is what inspired him to release the novel in Spanish as Mi Choque Interior, so that language was not a barrier. 

While the novel is fictional, John has created an official workbook to accompany the novel. The workbook is a 12-week journey to better mental health and he hopes that it will provide a creative and introspective outlet for anyone that finds it challenging to talk about their struggles. The workbook, as well as the novel, are available in paperback. 

You can find out more about John, Kelly, and their books at: https://www.subscribepage.com/theclashinsideme

Follow John on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mondragon.Author

And Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mondragon.author/

PRESS RELEASE: Harlequin Plus Subscription Service

I am so excited to be able to share this amazing news from Harlequin, that a brand new streaming service for romance readers is now live! Below you will see the official press release, as well as a trailer and more. Enjoy all you romance fans out there!


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Romance Fans, the Subscription Service You Have Been Waiting for Is Here!

New York, NY, January 11, 2022

Harlequin, the world’s leading publisher of romance novels, launches Harlequin Plus, a unique subscription-based service designed for fans of romance. A convenient, high-end app and website, Harlequin Plus subscribers will have access to a curated entertainment experience, where each month, romance experts will select and refresh content across the digital platform. A subscription to Harlequin Plus provides users with four entertainment options, including curated bundles of new book releases, an ebook library, romantic movies, and casual games.

“We’re excited to offer a variety of Harlequin content and complimentary entertainment all in one place,” said Brent Lewis, Executive Vice President and Publisher, Harlequin Brand Group. “Fans of romance looking for an uplifting experience are sure to find it within this relaxing and beautifully designed digital platform.”

Harlequin Plus subscribers will have access to:

  • Book bundles: Each month, subscribers can select either an ebook bundle received instantly or physical copies delivered to their homes. Book bundle themes are curated monthly and they offer titles from bestselling authors, seasonal collections, and TV/movie tie-ins. Book bundles will also include titles from across Harlequin’s nine imprints and eleven category romance lines.
  • Ebook library: Free access to the ebook library, with 10-15 new books refreshed every month.
  • Movies: A selection of romantic movies, updated monthly.
  • Games: Fun games that offer relaxing entertainment, with new additions each month.

“Harlequin is proud to continue our reputation as a digital innovator in publishing,” said Eleanor Elliott, Senior Director of Digital Capabilities. “The release of Harlequin Plus is a major milestone for us, our authors and our entertainment partners, and I’m proud to work with the team to bring joyful entertainment to romance fans.”

Harlequin Plus is available in the U.S. at the cost of $14.99 per month. Subscribe to Harlequin Plus directly on HarlequinPlus.com or through in-app purchase on iOS devices in the Apple App Store and Android devices on Google Play.

For more information about Harlequin Plus and to sign up for a free seven-day trial, please visit HarlequinPlus.com.

Read, watch and play with Harlequin Plus!###

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About Harlequin

Harlequin (Harlequin.com) is a leading publisher of commercial fiction and narrative nonfiction. The company publishes more than 100 titles a month, in both print and digital formats, that are sold around the world. Encompassing highly recognizable imprints that span a broad range of genres, the publisher is home to many award-winning New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling authors. Harlequin is a division of HarperCollins Publishers, the second-largest consumer book publisher globally, with operations in 17 countries and 16 languages. For more information, please visit Harlequin.com. Follow Harlequin on Facebook: @HarlequinBooks, Twitter: @HarlequinBooks, Instagram: @HarlequinBooks and on TikTok: @HarlequinBooks

https://www.harlequinplus.com/shop/index.html

PRESS RELEASE: Save the Cat!® Goes Anime With Netflix

Los Angeles, CA – May 27, 2021  – Save the Cat!, the world’s leading storytelling method, has teamed up with Netflix, the world’s leading streaming entertainment service,  to co-produce a series of edutainment videos designed to provide tools to the next generation anime creators in helping them find and develop their stories. 

Leading anime and manga connoisseur, Akidearest, talks about the Save the Cat! “Fun and Games” story beat

“Save the Cat! Goes Anime” takes the 15 story beats coined by screenwriting guru and best-selling author of Save the Cat!, Blake Snyder, to break down the most popular anime stories ever told—from The Seven Deadly Sins, A Whisker Away, and Devilman Crybaby to Beastars—all through the lens of the biggest influencer names in anime, including anime and manga connoisseur, Akidearest, side by side with Save the Cat! expert instructor, Cory Milles.  

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The premier episode of “Save the Cat! Goes Anime” is now live on the Netflix Anime Youtube channel. 

“We couldn’t be happier to work with Netflix! No matter if you’re a fan of anime or want to write a script of your own, everyone creating and evaluating stories can now work from the same language,” says BJ Markel, co-owner of Save the Cat! and copy editor of the Save the Cat! books.

“There is a rich tradition in anime that draws on a thousand years of Japanese storytelling and craft. We’re excited to welcome Akidearest and Cory Milles to our growing Netflix Anime Channel to help put creative tools in the hands of a new generation of storytellers to help them bring their stories to life,” states Rob Pereyda, Head of Anime, Editorial & Publishing at Netflix.

“The Netflix Anime team is at the forefront of driving innovation. We are honored to work with their team to help guide the next generation of writers and producers in creating content,” adds Jason Kolinsky, co-owner of Save the Cat!, and co-writer and producer of “Save the Cat! Goes Anime.”

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About Save the Cat!

Save the Cat!® is the world’s bestselling story methodology introduced by screenwriter Blake Snyder in 2005 with his first book, Save the Cat!. Snyder’s acclaimed ideas, methods, and software have provided thousands of writers with the resources they need to develop their screenplays and novels.