Purple Porcupine Publishing

09/30/2025

It’s release day for Maryellen Strautmanis’ “Visible Ripples.” Looking for a fall escape? Experience the magic of “Visible Ripples!”🤩💫

09/30/2025

09/30/2025

Woo! Hoo! Today’s the day book two in the Reverse Ripples series “Visible Ripples” starts hitting bookstore shelves. A quick early scan of bookstores is showing stock available in most Indigo stores in Nova Scotia and Bookmark in Charlottetown and Halifax.

“A rip-roaring modern fantasy that combines heartfelt characters, supernatural powers, and the real-world magic of Vieques and Bioluminescence. Jump in with both feet and have a blast!” - Josh Siegal, Co-EP of 30 Rock and The Good Place.

Visible Ripples–the second wave of the Reverse Ripples Series

Dr. Pia Barnes is no ordinary forensic pathologist. By day, she examines the dead in New York City’s medical examiner’s office. By night, she tries to forget that death is no longer final—not for her. Ever since she fell into a glowing bioluminescent bay, Pia has possessed the impossible ability to reverse death itself.

Now, as her journey continues, Pia longs for a normal life and the kind of love her best friends Sam and Kash have found. But can she let go of the heartache from her childhood crush and trust enough to find a love that is both passionate and true?

Torn between the weight of her abilities and the desire for an ordinary existence, Pia must once again face the past, embrace her gift, and decide whether some things—like love and loss—are truly meant to be rewritten.

09/29/2025

Chapters Moncton

09/28/2025

We’ve arrived in Moncton. Author and former Global News Anchor, Bruce Graham will be here at Chapters Moncton signing copies of his new book “Coastal Healing” until 4pm! Pop on by and say hi!

09/27/2025

A little reminder that Bruce Graham will be at Chapters Moncton tomorrow from noon to 4pm! Drop in and say hi! Bruce is looking forward to chatting with you all!

09/26/2025

Woo! Hoo! Book 2 in the Reverse Ripples series drops on Tuesday! Pre-order your copy now or look for it in your favourite bookstore! 📕

Our Publisher, Vanda Jackson shares details on the series!

https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/visible-ripples/9781738899593.html

https://www.indiebookstores.ca/book/9781738899593/

https://www.amazon.ca/Visible-Ripples-Maryellen-Strautmanis/dp/1738899594

https://youtu.be/vBDlCV4XxjI?si=FPvjx0H9jzOavjjU

Purple Porcupine Publishing's Publisher, Vanda Jackson chats about the series. “A rip-roaring modern fantasy that combines heartfelt characters, supernatural...

09/25/2025

M.E. Strautmanis' much anticipated "Visible Ripples" releases on Tuesday, September 30th! It's book 2 in the Reverse Ripples Series! Maryellen is looking forward to meeting you all as she tours Indigo, Chapters and Coles stores throughout Nova Scotia.

Visible Ripples will begin appearing in bookstores next week.

NYC forensic pathologist Dr. Pia Barnes can reverse death, but as she longs for love and a normal life, she must face her past and accept that some fates — and feelings — can't be rewritten.

Pick up your copy at your favourite bookstore or have it delivered to your door by ordering it online.

https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/visible-ripples/9781738899593.html

https://www.indiebookstores.ca/book/9781738899593/

https://www.amazon.ca/Visible-Ripples-Maryellen-Strautmanis/dp/1738899594