Baico Publishing

28/08/2026

Happy Birthday to the man behind Baico Publishing, Raymond! 🎂📚

For decades, Ray’s passion for books, belief in authors, and commitment to helping Canadian writers share their stories have shaped Baico into what it is today.

Those of us who know Ray know that Baico has never been just a business to him. It has always been about the people, the stories, and giving writers an opportunity to see their words become something they can hold in their hands.

Today, we celebrate the person who started it all. ❤️

Happy Birthday, Ray! Wishing you good health, happiness, and many more chapters ahead.

12/08/2026

Kinda Chic to…. ✨

07/08/2026

We’re honoured to introduce Ruby and Rosie’s Caregiving Journey by Sylvie Julien.

Inspired by her own experience as a caregiver, Sylvie has created a heartfelt story that gently opens the door to conversations about Alzheimer’s, caregiving, grief, hope, and the extraordinary comfort our four-legged companions can bring.

Beautifully written and deeply meaningful, this is a book for children, families, educators, caregivers, and anyone whose life has been touched by Alzheimer’s.

We can’t wait to share Ruby and Rosie’s journey with you.

🐾 Coming Soon

Nous sommes fiers de vous présenter Le parcours de proche aidance de Ruby et Rosie de Sylvie Julien.

Inspirée de sa propre expérience en tant que proche aidante, Sylvie a créé une histoire touchante qui ouvre avec douceur la porte aux conversations sur la maladie d’Alzheimer, la proche aidance, le deuil, l’espoir et le réconfort extraordinaire que peuvent apporter nos compagnons à quatre pattes.

Magnifiquement écrit et profondément émouvant, ce livre s’adresse aux enfants, aux familles, aux éducateurs, aux proches aidants et à toutes les personnes dont la vie a été touchée par la maladie d’Alzheimer.

Nous avons très hâte de vous faire découvrir le parcours de Ruby et Rosie.

🐾 À paraître bientôt

16/07/2026

Every story has a place. The world doesn’t need another copy. It needs your unique perspective. The most powerful stories aren’t written to sound like everyone else’s; they’re written with honesty, courage, and your authentic voice. The story only you can tell might be the one someone else needs to read.

14/07/2026

The Grow a Writer Contest is still accepting submissions, and we want to remind young writers (ages 8–18) that there’s still time to share their stories!

Created through the partnership between Baico Publishing and the National Capital Blues Foundation, this contest was founded on a simple belief: every young person has a story worth telling.

Whether your story is funny, adventurous, heartfelt, or imaginative, we encourage you to put pen to paper and let your creativity shine. Fifty finalists will have the incredible opportunity to become published authors and see their work in print.

🗓️ Submission Deadline: August 10, 2026

We’d love your help spreading the word. If you know a young writer with a story waiting to be told, please share this opportunity with them.

We can’t wait to read this year’s submissions and celebrate the amazing talent in our community. ✍️💙



Le Concours Fais grandir un(e) écrivain(e) accepte toujours les inscriptions, et nous souhaitons rappeler aux jeunes auteurs et autrices de 8 à 18 ans qu’il est encore temps de partager leurs histoires!

Créé grâce au partenariat entre Baico Publishing et la National Capital Blues Foundation, ce concours est né d’une conviction toute simple : chaque jeune a une histoire qui mérite d’être racontée.

Que votre histoire soit drôle, remplie d’aventures, touchante ou imaginative, nous vous encourageons à prendre la plume et à laisser libre cours à votre créativité. Cinquante finalistes auront l’incroyable occasion de devenir des auteurs publiés et de voir leur texte imprimé dans un livre.

🗓️ Date limite de soumission : le 10 août 2026

Nous vous invitons à partager cette belle occasion. Si vous connaissez un jeune qui aime écrire, n’hésitez pas à lui faire découvrir ce concours.

Nous avons hâte de lire les histoires de cette année et de célébrer le talent exceptionnel de notre communauté. ✍️💙

25/06/2026

The wait is over! Lee-Ann F. O’Brien’s second book, Raising Fire Igniting Resilience and Becoming Whole is officially available. Get your copy on Amazon 🎉

The anticipation is over. 😁You can find RAISING FIRE on Amazon 🔥 (link in comments) ⬇️

16/06/2026

What if resilience isn’t about simply getting through hard times—but about transforming because of them?

In Raising Fire: Igniting Resilience and Becoming Whole, Lee-Ann F. O’Brien draws on her lived experience as an Indigenous woman, trauma survivor, senior police leader, and resilience coach to explore what it means to rebuild from the inside out.

Through personal stories, reflection, and practical tools, she challenges the idea that resilience is about being unbreakable. Instead, she invites readers to embrace honesty, healing, and growth—finding strength not in perfection, but in purpose.

Raising Fire is a powerful reminder that we are not defined by what happened to us. We can reclaim our identity, rediscover our voice, and rise stronger, wiser, and more whole than before.

🔥 Launching June 25, 2026

09/06/2026

One of the things I’ve learned in more than four decades in publishing is that books are built on trust.

Trust between an author and a publisher is every bit as important as the manuscript itself. Authors are sharing something deeply personal their ideas, experiences and creativity. A publisher has the responsibility to respect that vision while providing honest guidance, professional expertise, and unwavering support throughout the journey.

When I founded Baico Publishing in 1997, my goal wasn’t simply to publish books. I wanted to create a publishing house where authors felt welcomed, supported, and genuinely heard. Nearly three decades later, that commitment remains at the heart of everything we do.

Publishing can be a complex industry, especially for new and emerging authors. That’s why we’ve always believed in accessibility, collaboration, and personal connection. We work closely with our authors, answer questions, provide guidance, and build relationships that often extend well beyond a single book.

A book’s journey is rarely a straight line. It requires patience, communication, and mutual trust. When authors and publishers work together with a shared vision, the result is something far greater than a finished book, it’s a partnership built on respect and a common goal of bringing stories to readers.

05/06/2026

It’s that time of year! ✍️📚

The Grow A Writer 2026 Contest is officially open!

Baico Publishing, in partnership with The National Capital Blues Foundation and Ottawa Police Blues FC is proud to once again present Grow A Writer, a youth writing contest designed to celebrate creativity, build confidence, and give young voices a platform to be heard.
Following the success of previous years, with more than 50 young writers published, this meaningful community initiative continues to inspire the next generation of storytellers. We believe creativity, storytelling, and self-expression play an important role in a young person’s development, and Grow A Writer provides an exciting opportunity for aspiring authors to share their imagination with the world.
Whether it’s an adventure, mystery, fantasy, or a story from the heart, we want to read your story.

📖 Open to students ages 8–18
✍️ Submit an original short story
🏆 50 finalists will be selected for publication in a printed short story compilation
📅 Submission deadline: August 10, 2026
📧 Send submissions to: [email protected] https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdQ_m8tI2Se3OtPL9OY67qwDnf_qh5Df-CDwLc27urRH6_SOA/viewform?fbzx=6533595186790238777

Through Grow A Writer, we aim to provide a platform for young voices to be heard, celebrated, and shared with the community. Each selected participant will receive a printed copy of the anthology, and proceeds from book sales will support youth-focused initiatives and scholarships.

We encourage teachers, parents, guardians, and community members to help spread the word and inspire the young writers in their lives to participate.

02/06/2026

If you’re waiting for the perfect time, the perfect draft, or the perfect words, consider this your reminder: your story matters now.

Write the chapter.
Revise the page.
Submit the manuscript.

Because the stories that change lives only do so when they’re shared.