Chicken House Press

11/15/2025

NOVEMBER 15 - Help launch this book into the world by joining Benjamin Rempel at Coles in Owen Sound as he releases this high-tension thriller into the world.

Missed book one? No problem! You can grab a signed copy of that one too!

Pop in between noon and 3:00 to meet the author and take home this nail-biter!

10/31/2025

Unboxing Mutate, the highly anticipated sequel to horror author Benjamin Rempel’s debut, Infect.

Pre-order now!

10/04/2025

Final line edits for MUTATE are happening and let me tell you, this book does not lose its punch, even after multiple reads. Stay tuned for the full cover reveal and make sure you’re caught up on the first book in the series. INFECT will get you hooked. MUTATE will blow your mind. Coming this November.

09/10/2025

Huge congratulations to author Jack Stilborn on the release of his debut novel today! If you're in the Ottawa area, consider joining him at Perfect Books this evening for a very special launch event.

Chicken House Press releases satirical debut celebrating democracy’s smallest battlefield.

08/10/2025

✨ There’s nothing quite like watching young readers discover a world where they truly belong ✨

Today we celebrate the release of HABITAN: The Parallel Place by Cheryl Skory Suma — a magical middle grade fantasy that weaves Cree language into spells, brings Canadian wilderness to life, and shows kids that being different isn’t just okay, it’s exactly what makes you capable of extraordinary things.

Born from bedtime stories and honouring Indigenous heritage, HABITAN is where C.S. Lewis meets Canadian Aboriginal storytelling. It’s a place where prairie dogs crack jokes, wise chickadees offer guidance, and young heroes learn that kindness and courage are always a choice — even when it’s hard.

For every child who’s ever felt different, who’s faced challenges, or who’s wondered if they have what it takes to make a difference… this story is for you. 💫

📖 Read the full press release at chickenhousepress.ca/press

📚 Available now in paperback and ebook wherever books are sold.

08/08/2025

Roots Before Branches 🌱

Hey there beautiful dreamers! This message went out to the CHP mailing list this morning, but in case you’re not part of that, I want to make it known that I’ve decided to keep traditional publishing submissions at Chicken House Press on pause to focus on what matters most: nurturing the incredible community I’ve already built.

Since going full-time in 2022, I’ve published 32 novels, 6 non-fiction titles, plus children’s books and magazines. I’m proud of this work, but that pace isn’t sustainable for a sole proprietorship.

When I started CHP, I led from scarcity—always saying yes because I wasn’t sure when the next opportunity would come. Now, with confidence blooming and CHP books winning international awards, I’m feeling called to nurture rather than over-extend.

I’m investing this time in stronger marketing for current authors, building distributor partnerships, and cultivating library relationships.

How you can help? Share the CHP books you love! Post about them, leave reviews, ask for CHP titles at bookstores and libraries. It may seem small, but it makes a tremendous impact.

Current authors: nothing changes for you. Your journey with me continues exactly as it has been - hopefully even better.

This is abundance, not scarcity. This is faith, not fear. This is choosing deep roots before wide branches. And this is trusting in an exciting future that is just around the corner.

You can read my full thoughts on this decision at chickenhousepress.ca/press