Ask Rupert, our friendly and knowledgeable intern, about Donovan Street Press. Or about anything at all!
And see below for the answers to some (in)frequently asked questions.
Infrequently Asked Questions
What is Donovan Street Press exactly?
Originally created to publish the books of Joe Mahoney and his father, Tom Mahoney, Donovan Street Press Inc. is now publishing other writers including Mark A. Rayner, Tanah Haney, Matt Watts, Michael Antman, and more to come. We also produce a podcast about creativity called Re-Creative in association with Mark A. Rayner of MonkeyJoy Press. We plan to continue to create content in other media.
Is Donovan Street Press a traditional publisher?
Yes. We believe that money flows to our authors, not the other way around.
Is Donovan Street Press open to submissions?
DSP Inc. is invitation only for the time being.
How can I purchase one of your books?
All of our books are available online via Kobo, Amazon, Smashwords, Barnes & Noble, and so forth. Our books are also available in Chapters in Dieppe, NB, Cover to Cover in Riverview, NB, Coles in Summerside, PEI, and via Partridge Island Publishing in Saint John NB. They can also be ordered from most bookstores on the planet Earth and possibly elsewhere (you just never know). You can also purchase books directly from us by emailing contact@donovanstreetpress.com.
Do your authors accept reading and speaking engagements (e.g., book clubs, author events, interviews etc.)?
Yes. Please email contact@donovanstreetpress.com and we’ll try to make it happen.
Can you read my manuscript and help me get published?
Ah, no. We simply don’t have enough time. We will sometimes help close friends, but only ones we really, really like, and only if they provide copious amounts of chocolate.
What is some helpful writing advice?
A story is like a sand castle. The first draft is just shovelling sand. Don’t worry about shaping the castle until you have enough sand.