“Passing It On before Passing Away” by H. L. Foster

January 31, 2022January 31, 2022 / Diane / Leave a comment

Quarter Castle Publishing has helped many writers see their dream of publishing a book come true. One of those writers is H. L. Foster, who wrote Passing It On before Passing On. The New Brunswick-born writer, who currently makes her home in British Columbia, published her Insights on Healing from Interpersonal Trauma and Addictions in 2018.

“Foster’s ability to tell her story of discovery and healing and share it with readers is matched with her ability to understand how the mind works to enable healing. It gets readers thinking about themselves and what they can do to improve their circumstances in life.” From Diana Tibert’s review

Amazon Reviews

The reviews on Amazon echo Tibert’s sentiment.

“Lori’s insights are helpful for individuals struggling with recovery from trauma and addictions, for therapists, para-professionals and family members affected by a loved one’s addiction. Most importantly it is accessible and understandable for individuals without a background in psychology.”

Continue reading →

Print Local – Buy Local – Support Local

January 6, 2021January 5, 2021 / Diane / 3 Comments

Last year was extremely difficult for small businesses. Many were forced by government orders to shut their doors temporarily, and this caused many to shut them permanently. Those surviving into 2021 need our help more than ever. It’s vital we support local businesses that in turn support our communities and our country.

Supporting local means buying from small businesses in your community, the ones just down the street. It means buying products and services from your province and when you can’t find what you need that close to home, buy within your country.

In the big picture, if what you’re looking for is not in Canada, look to the rest of North America.

Quarter Castle Publishing has always supported Canadian businesses. We buy office supplies from local shops, and our books are printed in Canada. The only exception is when readers buy from Amazon. Then Americans are supporting their printers because the books are printed in the USA.

Quarter Castle Publishing will never ship our printing business overseas, and we certainly won’t do business with communist countries. We do NOT support communist regimes in any way, that includes financially.

The next time you consider buying a book, first ask, “Where was this book printed?” If the book was printed by a country governed by a communist regime, put it back on the shelf and buy another, one printed in Canada or the USA. If you don’t live in one of these countries, buy one printed in your country.

This year, it is vital we support local. It’s no longer just a gimmick; it’s a necessity.

Let’s keep our money as close to home as possible. Look for Printed in Canada and Made in Canada.

Last Day of FREE Sale: Blade of Truth

August 31, 2019August 30, 2019 / Diane / Leave a comment

Today is the last day of the eBook sale. Blade of Truth, a fantasy short story, is free! That’s right. Free. Download your copy before it’s too late; read it any time.

Blade of Truth is Bronwyn Darrow’s back story. It’s short and bitter sweet.

Who is Bronwyn Darrow? He’s a member of Aruam Castle Guard at Maskil in the Castle Keepers epic fantasy series. He’s dwarf, and his love interest is Alaura of Niamh. He was born and lived his entire life (until Scattered Stones) in the small town of Maskil.

Where can you find it?

Sale ends tonight at midnight.

3-day eBook Sale: Blade of Truth

August 28, 2019August 27, 2019 / Diane / Leave a comment

From now until the end of August, we’re having an eBook sale. Blade of Truth, a fantasy short story, will be free! That’s right. Free. Download your copy today; read it any time.

Blade of Truth is Bronwyn Darrow’s back story. It’s short and bitter sweet.

Who is Bronwyn Darrow? He’s a member of Aruam Castle Guard at Maskil in the Castle Keepers epic fantasy series.

Where can you find it?

Sale runs from August 28 until August 31, 2019.

Shadows in the Stone: Isla and Liam’s 1st Scene Together

August 14, 2019August 15, 2019 / Diane / 2 Comments

Shadows in the Stone by Diane Lynn McGyver

Isla of Maura and Liam Jenkins meet in Shadows in the Stone, the first book in the traditional epic fantasy series Castle Keepers. They’re just kids, playing kid games in the forest. Yet there is wisdom in their thoughts and words.

This is the first scene in which they appear together. She’s 12, he’s 13, and they’ve known each other for about seven years.

Isla dove beneath the large fern. Her heart pounded against her chest as she struggled to hide from view. The cool moist ground kissed her cheek, stained her bare feet and knees, and soiled her clothes, but she didn’t notice. She waited here to catch her breath before setting out again for the safety of the great oak.

A bird screeched high above in the canopy of the trees. Eight, nine, ten. Isla slipped from beneath the fern and wove around a boulder in her path. The great oak grew nearby. Her eyes darted left and right, looking for the hunter. If he found her… She shuddered at the thought.

A shadow leapt from the depths of a leafy bush, driving her into soft moss. She rolled several times before crashing into the trunk of a tree where she lay on her back, gasping for breath and realising once again today, she had lost.

Liam lay beside her, wearing a big grin. “That makes two weeks’ worth of oatmeal raisin cookies!”

She laughed and slapped her friend in play. “I’m taking to the trees the next time.” Liam had grown faster, stronger. Alaura said he would, being a boy, but Isla still had a few tricks. It pleased her that his meeme had allowed him to join her and Alaura at Moon Meadow after the session hall closed for the day. Out here in the forest, they ran and played freely without the watchful eyes of adults. At twelve, she didn’t need constant supervision.

“You should be sneakier, less honourable,” said Liam.

“Sneakier, yes, but less honourable is not an option.”

He grinned. “At times life, not the person, dictates the level of honour. No use being honourable and dead.”

Interested in reading more? The eBook is free at these locations:

Market Event

May 9, 2015 / Diane / Leave a comment

Quarter Castle Publishing will attend the Crafter’s Train Vendors Market today, Saturday May 9, at the Hammonds Plains Community Centre, 2041 Hammonds Plain Road, Hammonds Plain, Nova Scotia.

The event runs form 10:00 am until 3:00 pm. Please drop by our table if you attend the market.

Continue reading →

Artisan Spring Fair

March 28, 2015 / Diane / Leave a comment

Quarter Castle Publishing will attend the Artisan Spring Fair at Cole Harbour Place on Sunday March 29, 2015. The facility was upgraded in the late 1980s. Before then it was called Scotia Stadium, and many great skaters used the single ice surface, including NHL-star Sydney Crosby.

The event runs form 10:00 am until 3:00 pm. Please drop by our table if you attend the show.

Continue reading →

The Market Today

March 14, 2015 / Diane / Leave a comment

We had a great time at the market today in Sackville, Nova Scotia, and met many wonderful readers and writers. Thank you to everyone who stopped at our table to say hello and to browse our books on display.

Happy Reading!

Market Sale Event

March 14, 2015 / Diane / Leave a comment

Quarter Castle Publishing will attend the Crafter’s Train Vendors Market taking place at Sackville Lions Club, 101 Old Beaverbank Road, Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia, today (Saturday March 14).

Available to purchase are copies of the following books:

Diane Lynn McGyver