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pottersfieldpress.bsky.social @pottersfieldpress.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Author of Nova Scotia's Lost Century: Can We Change Course, Ian Thompson recently was interviewed on Atlantic News Halifax Podcast. You can listen here to learn more about this insightful book. Screen shot this post and copy and paste this irl into your browser -> podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/a...

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pottersfieldpress.bsky.social @pottersfieldpress.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Pottersfield Press honours The National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. A day to honour the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. 🧡

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pottersfieldpress.bsky.social @pottersfieldpress.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Busted! is a book about an ordinary woman with extraordinary true tales that will make you laugh, weep, grit your teeth, ask questions, or shake your head in wonder. Each of the 27 essays in this memoir sheds light on the human condition from a writer who has lived life to the fullest.

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pottersfieldpress.bsky.social @pottersfieldpress.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

New release out now in stores and online! Atlantic Anthems looks at eight songs that have come to be classics in Atlantic Canada. All of these iconic songs raise issues of importance in the story of the region.

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pottersfieldpress.bsky.social @pottersfieldpress.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

BOOK LAUNCH EVENT Meet author Sandra Phinney and get a signed copy of her new book, Busted! Confessions of an 80-Year-Old Tree Hugger. Enjoy some stories, inspiration and connection. Monday, September 28 4:30PM UNIVERSITY SAINT ANNE Gustave Blanche Building Room 303

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pottersfieldpress.bsky.social @pottersfieldpress.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I'll Be With You in a Moment is a bittersweet and darkly funny coming-of-age story about the strange power of friendship and the fear of being seen. What happens when time stands still? Eventually it has to start again, and then it goes all too fast.

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pottersfieldpress.bsky.social @pottersfieldpress.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

"Very entertaining - and educational! It also made me realize l need to be more observant as I walk around this city..." - Reader Review

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pottersfieldpress.bsky.social @pottersfieldpress.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

"This is 21st-century gonzo; iconoclastic, daring, insane, and thought-provoking. For anyone who has had a disappointment in travel, this is a humbling and liberating book." -Richard Bangs, author of The Art of Living Dangerously

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Katie Ingram @katieyingram.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Special thanks to Tidings, the University of King's College's alumni magazine, for mentioning The Undesirables! @pottersfieldpress.bsky.social #nonfictionbooks #halifaxhistory #novascotiahistory #halifax #novascotia

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pottersfieldpress.bsky.social @pottersfieldpress.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

For the 10th annual prize, Pottersfield Press is looking for submissions from writers who can provide a manuscript of 30,000 to 150,000 words in any existing or new category that uses the nonfiction medium to tell a story. More details here: www.pottersfieldpress.com/creative-pri...

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pottersfieldpress.bsky.social @pottersfieldpress.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Over a century, Nova Scotians lost ambition and confidence, both of which are now in ascendancy. Moving from a "have not" province towards a "have" province is a long, steep climb that won't be easy. But, if we commit to it, it can be done. All we have to do is seize the moment.

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Janice Landry @janicelandry.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Do the little things in life matter? In my new book, we’ll explore the transformative power of everyday objects like a favourite coffee mug or handwritten family recipe. This book celebrates small joys & big/little wins along life’s non-linear journey. Spring 2027! @pottersfieldpress.bsky.social

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pottersfieldpress.bsky.social @pottersfieldpress.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Winning Prizes is a collection of essays dealing with topics ranging from faith, murder, love of place as well as historical and literary individuals. David Adams Richards writes about individuality and the courage it takes to strike out on one’s own and to stand one’s ground against the odds.

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pottersfieldpress.bsky.social @pottersfieldpress.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Ruby Johnson, a North End Halifax woman in the 1950s, lives during a period of change for the port city, with the building of the first steel bridge from Halifax to Dartmouth. And great transformation comes to Ruby herself – a windfall she doesn’t want but one that will alter her life drastically.

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pottersfieldpress.bsky.social @pottersfieldpress.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

This coming Sunday, join the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 for a special edition of Canada's Storytellers featuring Montreal writer Alice Switocz Goldbloom, author of the award-winning memoir, Family Secrets. September 14 from 2-4pm. Register here -> pier21.ca/events-progr...

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pottersfieldpress.bsky.social @pottersfieldpress.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

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pottersfieldpress.bsky.social @pottersfieldpress.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

A witty, humorous and slightly magical novel about navigating the end of high school after losing a parent to ALS.

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pottersfieldpress.bsky.social @pottersfieldpress.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

New Release be Steven Laffoley now available! Getting lost in North End Halifax can be an adventure if you know where to look and have an open and inquiring mind. For Steven Laffoley who has already written several entertaining books about Halifax, it's much more than a Sunday stroll.

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pottersfieldpress.bsky.social @pottersfieldpress.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Join Sarah Emsley for a reading from her novel "The Austens" and learn about Jane Austen's exciting connections with Nova Scotia. Book signing and sales to follow. Sept 13, 1:30 PM, Uniacke Estate Museum Park Space is limited, to register, please phone 902-866-0032.

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pottersfieldpress.bsky.social @pottersfieldpress.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

September usually means getting back to routine. Why not start a routine of settling in with a good book during your evenings. A great way to unwind. 😉 We have so many great, local books to share by wonderful Canadian authors. Happy reading friends!

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pottersfieldpress.bsky.social @pottersfieldpress.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

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pottersfieldpress.bsky.social @pottersfieldpress.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

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pottersfieldpress.bsky.social @pottersfieldpress.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

"Her thrilling tales have ignited a fire in me to uncover even more hidden gems of our spectacular world. These are without a doubt the most awesome travel tales I've heard in years." Carolyn Ray, CEO of JourneyWoman

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pottersfieldpress.bsky.social @pottersfieldpress.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

We are getting so close to the release of our fall books! In fact, we hear that Lost in the Right Direction by Steven Laffoley is starting to hit the shelves! Ruby Johnson is also now available in stores. Check out our recent newsletter to learn about each book. mailchi.mp/8394428f1411...

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pottersfieldpress.bsky.social @pottersfieldpress.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

The author's discoveries reveal two remarkable journeys of survival, and the full tragedy of Nazi-occupied Poland-where 2.7 million Polish Christians died alongside three million Polish Jews, yet their stories remained largely untold for decades.

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pottersfieldpress.bsky.social @pottersfieldpress.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Ruby Johnson, a North End Halifax woman in the 1950s, lives during a period of great change, with the building of the first steel bridge from Halifax to Dartmouth. And great transformation comes to Ruby herself - a windfall she really doesn't want but one that will alter her life drastically.

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pottersfieldpress.bsky.social @pottersfieldpress.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

So many great books to choose from at your local bookstore. We challenge you to pick one and get lost in a book. It's such a great feeling. ❤️ 📖 #novascotiabooks #canadianbooktok

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pottersfieldpress.bsky.social @pottersfieldpress.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

"Sarah Emsley's The Austens is a remarkable work of historical reconstruction as well as a suspenseful, informative and often very moving entertainment, one that you don't have to be a Jane Austen enthusiast to enjoy." -- lan Colford, The Seaboard Review

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pottersfieldpress.bsky.social @pottersfieldpress.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

What seas sing through our bones is a journey poem and a queer love story co-created and recounted during a time of war, censorship and extreme border control.

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pottersfieldpress.bsky.social @pottersfieldpress.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Winning Prizes is a collection of essays dealing with topics ranging from faith, murder, love of place as well as historical and literary individuals.

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pottersfieldpress.bsky.social @pottersfieldpress.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Lesley Choyce's 105 book is now available and you don't want to miss this one. No More Fridays is about a young person's struggle to cope with alienation and grief through philosophy, science, nature, and relationship.

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pottersfieldpress.bsky.social @pottersfieldpress.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

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pottersfieldpress.bsky.social @pottersfieldpress.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

In case you missed it, our summer newsletter dropped last week.

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pottersfieldpress.bsky.social @pottersfieldpress.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

New book review from Canadian Cookbooks for one of our popular books, From Dulse to Donairs: An Irreverent History of Food in Nova Scotia by Steven Laffoley.

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pottersfieldpress.bsky.social @pottersfieldpress.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Our summer newsletter just dropped! Meet the new books coming this Fall, read an interview with the authors behind Willow Finds Her Wag, and much more! Read it here 👉 mailchi.mp/8394428f1411.... Remember, if you subscribe to our newsletter, but didn't receive it, to please check the spam folder.

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pottersfieldpress.bsky.social @pottersfieldpress.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Navigating endless olive groves, vineyards, bottles of wine, gypsy dogs, nudists, wild boars, the "Valley of the Moon" and cancelled flights, Camino Chaos is laced with Torti's signature sarcasm, Super Bock, watermelon-eating sheep, U-turns, profanity, insanity history and heroics.

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pottersfieldpress.bsky.social @pottersfieldpress.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

In poetry that bears witness to the wonders, preoccupations, and life and death matters of going to sea in waters often poorly charted, What seas sing through our bones is a hymn for everyone.

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Martin Bauman @martinbauman.com · 22/07/2026

This Saturday afternoon, I'll be at LaHave River Books for a reading and conversation about Hell of a Ride. I'd love to see you there. @pottersfieldpress.bsky.social @writersfedofns.bsky.social #booksky #canlit

A poster advertising a reading by 'Hell of a Ride' author Martin Bauman at LaHave River Books on July 25, 2026, from 4-5pm.

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pottersfieldpress.bsky.social @pottersfieldpress.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Ruby Johnson, a North End Halifax woman in the 1950s, lives during a period of great change for the port city, with the building of the first steel bridge from Halifax to Dartmouth. And great transformation comes to Ruby herself - a windfall she really doesn't want but one that will alter her life.

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Janice Landry @janicelandry.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

The first tiny tomato goes to Laura! This is a Roma variety. Laura and I are growing Roma & beefsteak tomatoes. I post this for the friends who know about “One Tiny Tomato,” a tribute written IMO of Baz Landry & the joy of laughter. nimbus.ca/store/the-no... @pottersfieldpress.bsky.social 🍅❤️🍅❤️🍅❤️

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pottersfieldpress.bsky.social @pottersfieldpress.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

"Brilliantly constructed with diary entries and letters, The Austens allows the reader to slip into the time period, giving insight into the lives and struggles of women during Austen's time. An essential companion for any Austen fan." - Reader Review

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pottersfieldpress.bsky.social @pottersfieldpress.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Lesley Choyce's 105 book is now available and you don't want to miss this one. A witty, humorous and slightly magical novel about navigating the end of high school after losing a parent to ALS. www.indigo.ca/products/no-...

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pottersfieldpress.bsky.social @pottersfieldpress.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

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Katie Ingram @katieyingram.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Looking for an unconventional summer read? I have extra copies of The Undesirables! $20 etransfer or cash in person. I'll sign them for you, and send it anywhere in Canada. DM me! @pottersfieldpress.bsky.social #summerreaads #halifax #halifaxhistory #canlit #nonfiction

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pottersfieldpress.bsky.social @pottersfieldpress.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

The winners of the Ninth Annual Pottersfield Prize for Creative Nonfiction are Betty McEachern for Code Blue Miracle: One Nova Scotian's Brush with Death and a Journey to the Other Side, and Education of a Rabbit Thief by Trenton Pomeroy. Both books will be published in the coming year.

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pottersfieldpress.bsky.social @pottersfieldpress.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Our summer newsletter is coming out next week. Sign up to have it sent directly to your inbox. tinyurl.com/7ysp43cj

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Martin Bauman @martinbauman.com · 09/07/2026

If you're in NS and looking for an excuse to visit the South Shore, I'll be doing a reading of Hell of a Ride at the lovely LaHave River Books on Saturday, July 25. What parts will I read? I have no idea yet, but it should be fun. @pottersfieldpress.bsky.social @writersfedofns.bsky.social

A poster advertising a reading of the book Hell of a Ride at LaHave River Books on July 25, 2025, from 4pm until 5pm.

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pottersfieldpress.bsky.social @pottersfieldpress.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Did you know? This entire high-seas smuggling story is based on the real-life adventures of author, Mossman's own uncle, Captain Winfred "Spinny" Spindler during prohibition? Excitement, camaraderie, and drama on the high seas, in Oceans of Rum.

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