River Ridge Press, Dominica

05/07/2026

AI confusion has sucessfully blighted the Commonwealth Short Story Prize. Read more on my latest website blog: https://kristinesimelda.wordpress.com/2026/07/05/do-ai-detection-platforms-actually-work/

22/06/2026

June is Read Caribbean month. Here is the link to my website blog recommending 2 outstanding books of historical fiction.

Dear Readers and Writers, June has been an exciting month for me; not only is it Read Caribbean Month, but I traveled to the States to celebrate the graduation of my grandchildren, the oldest from …

15/03/2026

Here's a bit of frustration from the normally mild-mannered founder of River Ridge Press, Dominica. https://kristinesimelda.wordpress.com/2026/03/15/the-price-of-paradise/

01/03/2026

If you are interested in social justice, check out these fascinating new books . . . one from a Jamaican and the other from an Egyptian journalist.

Dear Readers and Writers, Question: What do the latest books by Jamaican Olive Senior and Egyptian-born Canadian author Omar El Akkad have in common? Answer: A quest for social justice in the face …

01/02/2026

Two exciting new books in the queue from River Ridge Press, Dominica. (Weight is a heavy load, but we're getting there.)

Dear Readers and Writers, Dominicans say, ‘Weight is a heavy load.’ I try to be patient when publishing my own work, but in the case of the historical novel, Riverdale: A Tale of Two Sarahs, a coau…

22/01/2026

It's 2026, and I hope y'all are reading and writing to the max. Here is my first review of the new year.

Dear Readers and Writers, I have heard it said that everyone brings a different perspective to literature. Maybe it’s me that’s off, but lately I’ve had a hard time finding a book that moves me. Cr…

16/01/2026

Bravo Dominican writers. Keep up the good work.

04/01/2026

A fresh start for 2026.

Dear Readers and Writers, I hope y’all enjoyed the holidays and are ready to get back to work in the new year. Work!? Yes, writing requires physical dedication as well as mental concentration. As …

12/12/2025

The Holidays are upon us! Check out my latest website blog for the perfect gift for fellow book lovers or perhaps yourself.

Dear Readers and Writers, Looking for the perfect gift for fellow book lovers? Check out the Caribbean-themed Romance, Adventure, and Mystery titles by me, Kristine Simelda. They are available at J…

04/12/2025

2026 is your year to shine as a writer! Here is another publishing tip from River Ridge Press, Dominica. This one helps write your query letter. You can check back on my website blog in June for previous tips: 4th, First Draft; 11th, Editing;18th, Proofreading; 25th, Cover and Layout; July Bonus, Amazon Self-Publishing.

Dear Writers, Do you have a completed manuscript that has been properly edited and proofread? Have you done your homework and identified publishers and agents who have successfully launched books …