Puddles of Sky Press

05/23/2025

The absolute first steps toward STUMPT issue 7.

The off cuts and loose ends publications often involve amalgamating papers/cards/envelopes originally used for other projects. Now, I need to find the combination that will allow for the optimal number of finished books, while also being aware of how the poems and the book will work together.

I think I‘ve got this one nailed down. It’s time to cut 192 3” x 4” cards that will fit into 64 envelopes.

New issue, coming soon!

12/19/2024

Now that the Canada Post strike is over (for now) we've updated the website with the fall titles: In the Briny by Jeff Blackman and Epistemology by Dale Tracy.

They can be purchased individually, or bundled with with the rest of the 2024 publications. Check 'em out here:

www.puddlesofskypress.com

11/27/2024

the indefatigable rob mclennan shares a few thoughts on Jeff Blackman’s new Puddles of Sky chapbook, ’In the Briny’. Thanks rob!
(chapbook will be available for purchase online once the Canada Post strike is over)

Here are some further items I recently picked up as part of our thirtieth anniversary ottawa small press book fair [ see part one of my not...

11/15/2024

After a few productive evenings, I’m able to sneak in a second publication for the fall— Epistemology by Dale Tracy. Most of the print run will be stamped this Saturday at the Ottawa Small Press Book Fair.

11/13/2024

The most recent current state: stamping is complete; sewing is up.

11/13/2024

the first copy is completely finished. 59 more to go!

11/13/2024

Tonight’s rubber-stamping soundtrack

11/04/2024

The new current state: about halfway through stamping the interior pages. This spread of two poems requires seven impressions in total. The platens are all set in a sequential order, working from bottom to top. It takes a few pages to get into a rhythm, but once I get into it the printing goes fairly smoothly.

11/03/2024

The new current state: stamping is well underway.

10/31/2024

Current State of things. Lots of paper cutting for a new rubber-stamped chapbook by Jeff Blackman. Coming soon!

07/12/2024

I’ve just updated the Puddles of Sky Press website with a section featuring all my publications I still have on hand from other small presses. I’ve had such great experiences working with friends and bookmakers, and I’m really proud of all these publications.

My most recent chapbook is A Sudden Change of Season, a chapbook of short fictions, from Proper Tales Press. You can find out more information and order a copy on my website, just follow the link in the comments!

Alternatively, you can send Zalman Razovsky a message and he can get you a copy along with a few other recent Proper Tales titles!

01/16/2024

We've just posted a Call for Submissions!

illiterature. issue 10. A Collaborative Asemic Novella.

Go to: http://puddlesofskypress.com/submissions.html for more information!