Happy Thursday to you!This is Jason Cannon with Ibis Books.And don't worry, you haven't lost a day. I know I typically say howdy on Fridays, but I'm bumping a day early this week because tonight is OPENING NIGHT of CLOWNS LIKE ME!And it's not just op...
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Hello there--This is Jason Cannon with Ibis Books.And yes, May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. I bring that up because here at Ibis Books we've got two events for you to check out that line up with the national mission to raise awareness o...
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Happy Friday to you--This is Jason Cannon with Ibis Books.As this is the final weekend of National Poetry Month, I wanted to share with you some early reviews of Marc D. Johnson, Jr.'s BURNING SAGE.But before I toot that particular horn, why not cele...
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Well hello there!This is Jason Cannon with Ibis Books.And in the tradition of the hobbits of Tolkien's Middle Earth, since it's my birthday tomorrow (tax day baby!), I wanted to give all of you a sweet little gift. Birthday Cake!Part of putting these...
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Greetings and welcome to April!This is Jason Cannon with Ibis Books.And today is launch day for BURNING SAGE by Philadelphia poet Marc D. Johnson, Jr.April is also National Poetry Month. Coincidence?? No such thing.Get that parsley, rosemary, and thy...
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Hello and happy final day of March!This is Jason Cannon with Ibis Books.And this week I've got three videos to share with you. Get your universal remote ready!Before we start pressing "play," a quick reminder that one week from today, Ibis Books is l...
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Happy Friday, everyone!This is Jason Cannon with Ibis Books.Down below, I not only reveal the cover for the newest IBIS title--BURNING SAGE--but I introduce you to the poet himself, Marc D. Johnson.Here's Marc D. Johnson. The "D" stands for "Don't-Kn...
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Well hello there!This is Jason Cannon with Ibis Books.There are two questions authors get asked the most. Well, at least they are the two questions I get asked the most when it comes to the whole "Writer's Life" thing.One, where do you get your ideas...
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Happy first Friday of March!This is Jason Cannon with Ibis Books.So last week was a whirlwind, what with the launch of Estrella Engelhardt's new memoir, LETTERS TO JIM: MEMOIR OF A 40-YEAR LOVE STORY.We had a full house over at Nellie's Deli, and Est...
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Happy Friday to you!This is Jason Cannon with Ibis Books.It's a special kind of holiday today. What we in the publishing biz call BOOK LAUNCH EVE.OK I totally just made that up, but only because I'm so excited!Tomorrow is Launch Day for the newest Ib...
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Happy Friday!This is Jason Cannon with Ibis Books.Last week I revealed the cover of the next Ibis title, LETTERS TO JIM: MEMOIR OF A 40-YEAR LOVE STORY. This week I'm gonna introduce you to the author, Estrella Engelhardt.But first, a reminder that L...
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Happy Friday!This is Jason Cannon with Ibis Books.The last several weeks, I've been pondering time, and what it means to spend time, and sharing those musings with you.Marathons and BBQ are one thing, but what if you spent 40 years with someone?That'...
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Well hello there!This is Jason Cannon with Ibis Books.So it's a new year, with new newsletter software, and down below I'll be telling you all about the first NEW BOOK from Ibis for 2023, and also some bonus new plays.But first, with all this newness...
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Happy Friday to you!This is Jason Cannon with Ibis Books.And I've been thinking a lot recently about "spending time."Why?Well, you may recall that my beloved partner Rebecca gifted me a new grill/smoker over the holidays. The pitmaster's mantra? Low'...
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Well hello there!This is Jason Cannon with Ibis Books.And you may have noticed that this weekly newsletter has had a bit of a facelift.As a small business owner, I'm always looking for newer/better/friendlier/shinier tools to help me get cool stories...
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