The latest news from Donovan Street Press: A Booklist Starred Review; pre-orders open for 'Shadows and Reflections'; and we head to WordSpring 2026. #sf #fiction #indiepress #sciencefiction #substack mahoneyj.substack.com/p/booklist-s...

Cherry Whip: Twentieth Anniversary Edition by Michael Antman, which we published in June of last year, just received a coveted "Starred" review on Booklist. Amazing! An "... irreverent, poignant, and wondrously odd tale." — Alexander Moran #booklist #literaryfiction #indiepress

After their space station was destroyed by the Realm, the Doucette family was forced to flee. Marie-Josée Doucette and her parents Yolande and Bertrand have each been tested in their own way. But that story has already been told. Now it's Alain Doucette's turn. Robo Kun is his story.

In this episode of Re-Creative, Mark and I talk to singer-songwriter Jenn Grant about coffee, smoothies, and a whole lot more, including Jenn’s upcoming tour Cradled by the Waves. She also speaks about her own journey with visual art and her admiration for the work of Mi’kmaq artist Alan Syliboy.

On this episode of Re-Creative from our first season, Mark A. Rayner and I talk to John Corcelli about the work, life and genius of the comedian, actor, philosopher, social commentator, and just plain funny guy George Carlin. #podcast #standupcomedy mahoneyj.substack.com/p/john-corce...

I get at least five of these "opportunities" a day. This is the most enigmatic so far. So... understated. So... subtly ironic.

Mark and I talk to Diane Walton, a founding member and long-time managing editor of On Spec: The Canadian magazine of the Fantastic. #podcast #onspec #canadiansf mahoneyj.substack.com/p/diane-walt...

Lynda Williams of Reality Skimming Press invited me to contribute to her latest online series: "Things About Governance." So I wrote about good leadership. Which I think is one of the greatest challenges facing the world today. #essay #leadership www.realityskimming.com/post/leaders...

Back in her own body, Marie-Josée tries to help Commander Saito against impossible odds in the concluding chapter of Captain’s Away! A Strange Dimensions Book. #Serialization #sf #sciencefiction #spaceopera mahoneyj.substack.com/p/captains-a...

The correct response to this kind of solicitation is simply to report it as spam and block it. But this one time, I wanted to see where it would go. #writing #books #marketing #scams #fakebookclubs mahoneyj.substack.com/p/a-scam-or-...

Look what I just found. An alternate review of Mark A. Rayner's The Gates of Polished Horn (Donovan Street Press) by Toronto Star literary critic Alex Good on his own site, AlexonSF: #books #sf alexonsf.wordpress.com/2025/04/14/t...

Check out this gorgeous cover for our upcoming release of science fiction legend David Gerrold’s short story collection Shadows & Reflections: Diving in the Sea of Time (edited by Ira Nayman). #sciencefiction #startrek #davidgerrold #books #shortstories mahoneyj.substack.com/p/cover-reve...

Mark A. Rayner and I revisit childhood with Canadian author Arlene F. Marks, as Arlene introduces us to one of her favourite paintings, Children’s Games by Flemish Renaissance artist Pieter Bruegel the Elder. #podcast open.substack.com/pub/mahoneyj...

In this brand new episode of Re-Creative, Mark A. Rayner and I dive into a fascinating conversation with author and publisher Lynda Williams, the “obscure Canadian Tolkien.” For her "homework," Lynda chose Edgar Rice Burrough's Tarzan of the Apes series. #tarzan open.substack.com/pub/mahoneyj...

From the vaults! (As we wait for me to get off my butt and edit new episodes of Re-Creative). In this episode from the first season of Re-Creative, Mark and I discuss Cat’s Cradle, by Kurt Vonnegut. #novels #satire #fiction #kurtvonnegut open.substack.com/pub/mahoneyj...

Here's three books I enjoyed last year, up on Shepherd.com, a terrific site that's doing its best to help both readers and writers discover books. 👉 shepherd.com/bboy/2025/f/... #books

I should be writing about something seasonal but… that’s not how my brain works. This is what’s on my mind right now. How the limited, sporadic (but enjoyable) martial arts training I’ve received over my 60 years all dovetails together. #karate #shotokan mahoneyj.substack.com/p/shotokan-k...

There’s a Donovan Street Press title in here! Our own @markarayner.com’s The Gates of Polished Horn! Amazing! Congrats Mark. 🤓

We welcome back writer and editor Ira Nayman to discuss the work of actor, comedian and filmmaker Buster Keaton, in particular his stunning 1924 action/comedy Sherlock Jr. #busterkeaton mahoneyj.substack.com/p/ira-nayman...

My memoir about working at CBC Radio, Adventures in the Radio Trade, is featured in Toronto Metropolitan University's Alumni Gift Guide this year. Really appreciate the support from my alma mater! #books #tmuuniversity #memoir www.torontomu.ca/alumni/news-...

Author Michael Antman joins Mark Rayner and Yours Truly to talk about the recent release of his novel Cherry Whip: Twentieth Anniversary Edition, explain his love for Japanese culture, share with us some of his favourite haiku, and more! #podcast #haiku mahoneyj.substack.com/p/michael-an...

Every now and then you meet someone who knocks you back a step. Sensei Lucien was such a man. Literally. More than once he knocked me back a step with a twist of the hips and a perfectly executed tsuki-chuudan. Remembering Sensei Lucien Pomar. mahoneyj.substack.com/p/the-tiger #karate

Season Four of Re-Creative begins! Author and critic Michael Antman joins Mark and Joe for Michael's second appearance on Re-Creative. Michael tells the lads the origin of his love for Japanese culture, including his passion for haiku. #podcast re-creative.ca/episode-68-h...

A little chat with the world.

Remembering a pillar of the Canadian speculative fiction community. mahoneyj.substack.com/p/jean-louis... #sf #sciencefiction #canadiansf #speculativefiction

The traditional publishing industry is kinda nuts. My thoughts on how, and why, and what to do about it. #traditionalpublishing #agents #publishing #writing mahoneyj.substack.com/p/the-publis...

Two days away!

On this episode of Re-Creative, Mark and I talk to emergency physician and award-winning writer Melissa Yuan-Innes. We discuss balancing day jobs with the process of creating art, fringe festivals in Canada, and “reverse catfishing.” #writing #theatre #fiction mahoneyj.substack.com/p/melissa-yu...

Join me tomorrow for the first ever Pages in the Province book fair! 11am to 5pm Sat Nov 8th at the Capital Exhibit Centre, 355 Smythe St, Fredericton. A giant celebration of books, creativity, and community! #books #bookfair #newbrunswick

Donovan Street Press Inc. author Michael Antman on the podcast Heart of the Matter, talking about his recent release Cherry Whip: the Twentieth Anniversary Edition. Always fun listening to (and reading) Michael Antman! #podcast #books sharingtheheartofthematter.com/2025/10/24/e...

Coming up soon in Shediac New Brunswick! Hey, it’s not that far from whereever you are. :-) Come to this Christmas book sale and find unique books by talented local authors and publishers that are every bit as good as you'll find anywhere!

On this episode of Re-Creative, Mark and I talk to author Robert Chazz Chute about his work, and one of his greatest influences, well-known author and screenwriter William Goldman’s The Color of Light. #podcast #robertchazzchute #williamgoldman #novels mahoneyj.substack.com/p/robert-cha...

If you're anywhere near Casper, Wyoming this coming Nov 7th and 8th you might want to check this out: (Allow me to draw your attention to the "dramatized by" credit below the title The Cold Equations...) Sure wish I could be there! Alas... #sciencefiction #tomgodwin #theatre #sf

One day it will be possible to use a kitchen implement to remove a substance from another kitchen implement without then having to remove the substance from the first kitchen implement & then having to remove it from the second kitchen implement once again over and over again until the end of time.

As a big fan of Monty Python, I got a tremendous kick out of Eric Idle publicly accusing me and my colleagues of being “freeloading bastards.” #ericidle #montypython #humor mahoneyj.substack.com/p/that-time-...

In this episode of Re-Creative Mark and I talk to Mike McCormick: wit and a musician, songwriter and metallurgist, performer and sports fan, and one of the founding members of the Arrogant Worms, Canada’s premier musical comedy trio. #podcast #music mahoneyj.substack.com/p/re-creativ...

The train was late. Forty-five minutes late. Waiting for it, standing in the freezing rain, it occurred to me that I really had to pee. mahoneyj.substack.com/p/a-capital-...

In this episode of our podcast Re-Creative, Mark A. Rayner and I have a wide-ranging and mind-bending conversation with author and editor Ira Nayman about the multiverse, theories of time travel, the nature of satire, and, of course, cannibalism. #podcast mahoneyj.substack.com/p/re-creativ...

Yes, believe it or not it's that time of year already! I will be there! Hope you will too. #christmasmarket #books

Time to dust off the trailer for Matt Watts' Hope of the Wasteland! If you haven't read this "absorbing and electrifying dystopian tale" (Kirkus Reviews) then what are you waiting for? An apocalypse? youtu.be/EAplAWwHWOw #books

Cape Breton speculative fiction writer Sherry Ramsey joins Mark A. Rayner and me to talk about her work and a painting called The Traveler by an unknown artist that has long inspired her. Episode 5 of our podcast Re-Creative. #paintings open.substack.com/pub/mahoneyj...

At the Moncton Centennial Park CIBC Run for the Cure today.

Remembering my colleague Gregory J. Sinclair on what would have been his birthday, pictured here second from right in our old CBC Radio Drama studio 212. Like too many others, he left us way too young.

Marie-Josée Doucette, impersonating the captain of the Beausoleil, has failed in her mission to convince the T’Klee admiral Steelclaw to hand over its fleet. Now she must face the consequences. Chapter 43 of Captain’s Away! #spaceopera mahoneyj.substack.com/p/captains-a...

When Wildebear’s nephew is kidnapped to help fight a war halfway across the galaxy, Wildebear rolls up his sleeves & sets out to rescue the boy. But who knew there’d be time travelling, shape changing, & battling an evil Necronian named Jacques? #indiebook #SF www.kobo.com/ca/en/ebook/...

Don't feel bad. I didn't either.

The latest crazy marketing scams, book clubs, The Druid and the Dragon, The Cold Equations Stage Adaptation, our latest release Cherry Whip and... okay, that's about it. But surely that’s enough, isn’t it? #newsletter #marketing #books #radioplay mahoneyj.substack.com/p/marketing-...

Need I say more?

Episode 48 of Re-Creative in which Mark and I talk to author and critic Michael Antman on the occasion of Donovan Street Press having just published a special Twentieth Anniversary Edition of his terrific novel Cherry Whip. mahoneyj.substack.com/p/re-creativ... #podcast