Purple Porcupine Publishing

06/17/2026

What if the moments we rush past are the very ones that matter most?

In “Seasons of the Heart”, Lana Shupe invites readers to slow down and rediscover the beauty, wisdom, and hope hidden in everyday life. Inspired by the landscapes of Nova Scotia and Alberta, this heartfelt collection of stories explores gratitude, resilience, love, loss, and the seasons we all experience along life’s journey.

📖 Now available for preorder on Indigo. https://www.indigo.ca/products/seasons-of-the-heart-a-tapestry-of-stories-woven-through-time

06/13/2026

We just received a digital copy of the New Brunswick Book Awards finalist seal. It is so awesome to be able to add the seal to the cover of Bruce Hughes inspirational stroke recovery memoir “A Stroke of Luck”.

Well done Bruce! We are so proud of you for this achievement! 🤩💫

06/11/2026

How wonderful! Libraries are so important to our communities! 😍

event: July 11 // tickets on sale June 20
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We are thrilled to announce that South Shore Public Libraries will be hosting New York Times bestselling author Rachel Reid as a fundraising event for the library!

Rachel will be heating up Lunenburg on Saturday, July 11th at 2:00pm at the Ice House Theatre! We will have a fun discussion, followed by a Q&A and signing. Our friends at Good Dog Books will be on site for all of your Rachel Reid book buying needs!

Tickets will go on sale on Saturday, June 20th at 9:00am at the Lunenburg Library. Tickets will be $30 each, available in person only and limited to 2 tickets per person. We only have 100 tickets, so this is first come, first served. Payment by cash (preferred) and e-transfer only.

06/05/2026

Congratulations to all the finalists and winners of the Atlantic Book Awards. If you weren’t able to attend the event here is a link to the recording of the live stream! 🤩💫

On Thursday, June 4, the four Atlantic book awards, including one o...

06/02/2026

Seasons of the Heart by Lana Shupe

06/02/2026

Sharing our Substack cover reveal for Lana Shupe’s “Seasons of the Heart”. It provides a more detailed look at our talented author and photographer.

Seasons of the Heart by Lana Shupe