Spinner Publications

11/25/2025

On this edition of THE MAGAZINE, Joe Thomas, Founder of Spinner Publications and Publisher Jay Avlia. This year, in honor of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, Spinner Publications is publishing a commemorative historical calendar featuring photographs and paintings that document southeasternNew England's participation in America's War of Independence. Check out this great interview!
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The Magazine: Joe Thomas, Founder of Spinner Publications and Publisher Jay Avlia | Episode 76

11/19/2025

Author, Charles McGrath spoke with Jim Phillips/Townsquare Sunday about Spinner's newest book, SHIPWRECK! Give a listen to this interview about this fascinating subject.

A new book offers a gripping look into shipwrecks and the SouthCoast rescuers who saved countless lives.

09/24/2025

Spinner Publications publishers Joe Thomas and Jay Avila were invited to talk with Jim Phillips on his radio program Townsquare Sunday. Spinner Publications is publishing a special commemorative 2026 "Independence 250" historical calendar to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. Spinner Publications is announcing the publication of several new books, plus two new calendars for 2026, all featuring the history, people and places of the SouthCoast.
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Explore SouthCoast history with new books and 2026 calendars from Spinner Publications.

09/11/2025

CANCELLED. RESCHEDULE DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED.
We are sorry to say that Al's book talk tonight will need to be rescheduled. TBD
BOOK TALK and SIGNING: at Millicent Library, 45 Center St. Fairhaven. MONDAY, SEPT. 22 @ 6:30pm. Meet Spinner Publications writer, Alfred Saulniers, author of The French of New Bedford ~ The Early Years. Al will discuss the book, sign copies and be available for a Q & A afterwards. Sponsored by Friends of Friends of the Millicent Library.

09/04/2025

MARK THE DATE! Strike of ’28: Historical Reenactment- A play based on Spinner's book THE STRIKE OF '28. September 11 at 4pm at Gallery X

08/28/2025

Do you recognize anyone in this photograph? Spinner may include this picture in one of our 2026 historical calendars. PHOTO: Common Park, 1957

08/28/2025

Can you identify anyone in this photograph? It's a photo that Spinner may include in one of our 2026 historical calendars. PHOTO: Acushnet Avenue School parade 1976

07/22/2025

Spinner Publications is excited to announce the theme of the 2026 Southeastern New England calendar is "Independence 250!"

This commemorative calendar celebrates the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution with oil paintings, hand-colored photographs and engravings, and informative captions to reveal untold facts about the people, events, and historic sites in southeastern New England that shaped the American Revolution.

Southeastern New England: Independence 250 and the New England Fisherman historical calendars will be available to preorder in late summer for $16. Stay tuned for more information or visit: https://spinnerpub.com/calendars_home.html

07/22/2025

BOOK TALK/SIGNING - TOMORROW- July 23 at 6:30pm. Spinner Publications author Alfred H. Saulniers will be doing a reading of his book, The French of New Bedford: The Early Years at WAREHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY, 59 Marion Road, Wareham MA. Spinner Publications 508-994-4564, [email protected]

07/21/2025

Coming Soon...2026 New England Fisherman Historical Calendar by Spinner.

The 2026 New England Fisherman, now in its 45th year, celebrates one of America's oldest and most illustrious professions with 13 historical photographs of the fishing industry from Eastport, Maine to New York Harbor. Each photo includes a well-researched caption featuring interesting anecdotes and facts important to the industry.

Stay tuned for updates on where and when you can order yours or visit https://spinnerpub.com/calendars_home.html

06/12/2025

FIND YOUR MEMOIR’S PREMISE Creative Writing Workshop! The premise is the foundational idea that sparks the story.Check out New Bedford Blubber: Writers' Workshops Structuring Fantasy Workshop!

Blubbering is a versatile word that can effectively convey intense emotional distress in a sentence. By understanding the grammatical rules and the different parts of speech of the word, one can skillfully incorporate blubbering, blubber, to blubber into your writing to evoke powerful imagery and em...

06/11/2025

LET YOUR FANTASIES TAKE FLIGHT! Check out New Bedford Blubber: Writers' Workshops Structuring Fantasy Workshop! http://www.spinnerpub.com/blubber.html