Infrequently Asked Questions

What is Donovan Street Press exactly?

Donovan Street Press Inc. was originally created to publish the books of Joe Mahoney and members of his family, such as his father, Tom Mahoney. We are just now exploring publishing other Canadian authors, with plans to specialize in genre fiction. We also produce a podcast about creativity called Re-Creative in association with Mark A. Rayner of MonkeyJoy Press. We plan to continue to create content in other media.

Is Donovan Street Press open to submissions?

Not yet. But stay tuned.

How can I purchase one of your books?

All of our books are available online via Kobo, Amazon, Smashwords, Barnes & Noble, and so forth. Our books are also available in Chapters in Dieppe, NB, Cover to Cover in Riverview, NB, and Coles in Summerside PEI. They can also be ordered from most bookstores on the planet Earth and possibly elsewhere (you just never know). You can also purchase books directly from us by emailing joemahoney@donovanstreetpress.com.

Do your authors accept reading and speaking engagements (e.g., book clubs, author events, interviews etc.)?

Possibly! Some do. Simply email contact@donovanstreetpress.com and we’ll try to make it happen.

Can you read my manuscript and help me get published?

Ah, no. We simply don’t have enough time. We will sometimes help close friends, but only ones we really, really like, and only if they provide copious amounts of chocolate.

What is some helpful writing advice?

A story is like a sand castle. The first draft is just shovelling sand. Don’t worry about shaping the castle until you have enough sand.