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Sustainable Publishing vs E-waste
Starting May 20 th , 2026, Amazon will officially end the ability to purchase, borrow, or download new content directly from the Kindle Store on e-readers and Kindle Fire tablets released in 2012 or earlier. Their connection to Amazon's modern digital ecosystem will be largely severed. That's approximately 2 million e-readers (Kindles and Kindle Fire Tablets) either scheduled for the e-waste or obsolescence. Think this is good for the environment? Think again. So, e-book or p

Broken Keys Publishing
Apr 163 min read


Editor-in-Chief of Broken Keys Publishing Interviewed on Ottawa in the Know, with host Julie Findlay
Host Julie Findlay of Ottawa in the Know interviews Editor-in-Chief of Broken Keys Publishing & Press, Michel Weatherall April 9th, 2026 The release of Exhumed Ottawa: What Lies Beneath , a horror anthology, featuring Michael Parkes, George Foster, Erin Forget, Cee Lawrence, Laurie Stewart, Maya Valenzuela, Bernie O'Hara, Matt Lalonde, Diavian Gunner, Sara Scally, Codi Jeffreys, Dennis Stein, Michel Weatherall, with foreword by Jagjeet Sharma, guest editor Brigitte Pellerin

Broken Keys Publishing
Apr 111 min read


Sustainable Publishing is Growing
We are proud to announce another local bookstore now supports Sustainable Publishing! Re-Read Bookstore (their Stittsville location AND their soon to be open new location at Riverside South) will be sporting our Sustainable Publishing posters and logos! The Books Better Books hop , Smiths Falls Westboro Books , Westboro Re-Read Books , Stittsville Re-Read Books , Riverside South Want to learn more about Sustainable Publishing ? You can check out owe website here , or tune

Broken Keys Publishing
Mar 271 min read


What Does the Face of Broken Keys Publishing Look Like?
What does the face of Broken Keys Publishing look like? THIS is what the face of Broken Keys Publishing looks like!! As SO much more! Authors/Writers/Poets: Allysina Shinestone - Allan Carville - Anna Blauveldt - Brigitte Boulay - Jagjeet Sharma - Codi Jeffreys - Jana Begovic - Emma Schuster - Genevieve Georget - Dr. Marion Van Horn, Dr. Maria Zamfir - George Foster - Michael Adubato - Dr. Ian Prattis - Nancy Steele - Jim Davies - Pat Moore - Jocy Medina - Samantha Underhill
Michel Weatherall
Nov 5, 20252 min read


Psychological Horror/Thriller Now Available at The Book's Better Bookshop
Dawn is a night club singer – beautiful, seductive, confident, sure of herself – at least that's what the world sees. Beneath the sultry exterior we are forced to discover and witness the abuse and trauma that led her to become the thing she is slowly gravitating towards. "Is it better to out-monster the monster, or to be quietly devoured?" ―Friedrich Neitzsche, Good and Evil The descent into darkness and madness in this psychological horror/thriller is complete as we accompa

Broken Keys Publishing
Oct 29, 20252 min read


Discover and Explore How We See in The Latest Brain Colouring and Learning Book!
Maria Zamfir, PhD, and Marion Van Horn, PhD's latest title in their activity and educational book series, How We See: The Brain Colouirng...

Broken Keys Publishing
Oct 6, 20252 min read


Upcoming BKP Events & Releases
October 9th - How We See, Volume 3 (French & English) Maria Zamfir, PhD & Marion Van Horn, PhD The 28th VSRN Annual Meeting (Vision...

Broken Keys Publishing
Oct 2, 20251 min read


Submission Date Extended!
Due to interest and popular demand, Broken Keys Publishing & Press has now extended submissions deadline from October 15th to November...

Broken Keys Publishing
Sep 24, 20254 min read


The European Union Deforestation Regulation
In early 2024, Broken Keys Publishing launched our Sustainable Publishing Green Initiative , and were acknowledged for our efforts by...

Broken Keys Publishing
Sep 21, 20252 min read


Guest Editor Announced!
Broken Keys Publishing & Press are proud to announce the Jennifer Kirkwood of The Book's Better Bookshop (also known as Genuine Jenn)...

Broken Keys Publishing
Sep 9, 20251 min read


CTV Morning Live with Maria Zamfir, PhD
Join CTV Morning Live host Melissa Lamb as Maria Zamfir, PhD talks about their childrens' colouring and learning book series. The Brain...
Michel Weatherall
Aug 7, 20251 min read


Submissions Open for 2025 Horror Anthology
Exhumed Ottawa: What Lies Beneath Submissions open July 1st, 2025 and will run until October 15th 2025 . Short stories should be within...

Broken Keys Publishing
Jun 29, 20254 min read


Celebrating Excellence at the Ottawa Awards: Spotlight on Best Printing Company 2025
It is with great pride and pleasure that we at Broken Keys Publishing & Press announce that we have been recognized and won the Ottawa...

Broken Keys Publishing
Jun 20, 20253 min read


SATIR's Journey: A Captain Jake Foundling Adventure
Making his first appearance in From the Land of Dreams, Volume 1 , now Captain Jake Foundling has his own full length novel! SATIR's...

Broken Keys Publishing
Jun 7, 20252 min read


Upcoming Summer Events & Book Signings
June 7th Indigo Barrhaven – Jagjeet Sharma June 14th Elgin Hotel – Media Club of Ottawa – Jagjeet Sharma June 14th Indigo South Keys –...

Broken Keys Publishing
Jun 6, 20251 min read


2025 Green Initiative of the Year - Sustainable Publishing (Broken Keys Publishing & Press)
We at Broken Keys Publishing & Press are proud to announce our Sustainable Publishing initiative has been recognized and won the Ottawa...

Broken Keys Publishing
May 16, 20252 min read


Something for Everyone at The Book's Better Bookshop
At Broken Keys Publishing, we're sure to have something that tickles your fancy! With all of our titles available at The Book's Better...

Broken Keys Publishing
May 15, 20252 min read


Exploring the Exciting Sequels to Indigo Kanata's First Book
Broken Keys Publishing's authors are here at Indigo Kanata , and ALL here are primed for their sequels and follow-up titles! Get caught...

Broken Keys Publishing
May 12, 20251 min read


What is Sustainable Publishing?
What is Sustainable Publishing?

Broken Keys Publishing
Mar 16, 20251 min read


The Wild West of Publishing
We are witnessing the evolution of this entire market, from writing, printing, publishing, to retail. The Wild West of American history,...

Broken Keys Publishing
Feb 1, 202511 min read
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