Renaissance

Publisher info

Renaissance Press is a brand new Canadian publisher, specializing in fiction but open to nonfiction. We prefer to work with books that have an element of the fantastic and/or which fit in one or more of these genres: historical, fantasy, romance, and horror, though all quality submission are considered.

Where to find Renaissance online

Nothing WIthout Us
Price: $9.99 USD. Words: 67,980. Language: Canadian English. Published: October 14, 2019 by Renaissance. Categories: Fiction » Anthologies » Short stories - multi-author, Fiction » Literary collections » Canadian
Nothing Without Us combines both realistic and speculative fiction, starring protagonists who are written “by us and for us.” From hospital halls to jungle villages, from within the fantastical plane to deep into outer space, our heroes take us on a journey, make us think, and prompt us to cheer them on. These are bold tales, told in our voices, which are important for everyone to experience.
The Wayward Spider
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 82,820. Language: English. Published: September 30, 2019 by Renaissance. Categories: Fiction » Humor & comedy » Parody, Fiction » Fantasy » General
All Spider wants is to seek his fortune as a thief. Is that too much to ask? Must be, since a break in gone wrong leaves him babysitting a powerful magic-user with sporadic control over his spells, and even less of a grip on functioning in society.
Everdome
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 84,720. Language: English. Published: September 30, 2019 by Renaissance. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Contemporary, Fiction » Science fiction » Adventure
For thirteen lucky contestants, when a man dressed as a knight offers them the opportunity to visit their favourite fantasy world as an immersive reality show, there’s only one answer they can give: YES! The level of impressiveness is beyond anything they can believe and some of them start to wonder why. Abigail, James, Krista, Nicole, Richard, and Megan have to learn how to play the game and win
The Reluctant Barbarian
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 60,300. Language: English. Published: August 2, 2019 by Renaissance. Categories: Fiction » Humor & comedy » Parody, Fiction » Fantasy » General
Arthur Jenkins is suddenly granted a wish he made as a child, finding himself a barbarian in a fantasy world, forced to have adventures with his dead best friend, and really missing his boring job as a Process Management Specialist.
The Face in the Marsh
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 81,800. Language: English. Published: June 15, 2019 by Renaissance. Categories: Fiction » Horror » Ghost, Fiction » LGBTQ+ » Lesbian
When Elizabeth's parents offer her a job curating their museum, she accepts despite their history of family conflict. Soon after she arrives, praying her hard-won mental health won't relapse, she discovers a history of poltergeist activity, witchcraft and death on the small island housing the museum.
Thrills on Ice
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 46,930. Language: American English. Published: August 25, 2014 by Renaissance. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary
Three times world champion and Olympic silver medalist Susanna Miles suffers a season-ending injury. With the excuse of meeting a sports injury specialist, she returns to Winnipeg, Manitoba, where she meets hockey star Lucas Crawford.
The Admirer
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 43,570. Language: American English. Published: July 24, 2014 by Renaissance. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » Historical, Fiction » Historical » Victorian
Rose Fraser is nervous yet excited at the idea of a London season. Her excitement fades away when she starts receiving threats in the form of intricately folded, anonymous notes. Nerves turn to fear as the threats escalate. Feeling trapped, unable to go to the police, she turns to the only person she thinks can help her, her most serious suitor, private investigator James Grey.

Renaissance's tag cloud

adventure    barbarian    bisexual    canadian    chronic illness    chronic pain    comedy    creepy    deaf    detective    disability    fantasy    fantasy comedy    figure skating    haunted    hockey    london    magic    mental illness    museum    neurodiverse    ontario    party    poltergeist    queer    reality tv    rogue    romance    witch