Penticton Writers and Publishers

Publications

The Penticton Writers and Publishers have collectively produced several books over the years. As well, many of our members have published work available.

Browse through our selections, and contact Yasmin at yasie1@shaw.ca to purchase any of the work. Thank you for supporting local writers!

	Gems of British Columbia – Volume Four (2012) An anthology of stories and poems from the young writers attending the British Columbia Youth Writers Camp held in Penticton, BC. Price: $15.95
	Gems of British Columbia – Volume Three (2011) An anthology of stories and poems from the young writers attending the British Columbia Youth Writers Camp held in Penticton, BC. SOLD OUT
	Gems of British Columbia – Volume Two (2010) An anthology of stories and poems from the winning writers of the Annual Young Writers Contest. Each of the contributors won a spot at the 2010 Youth Write Camp held in Penticton, BC. Available to purchase July 5, 2010. Price $15.95.
	Mining For CRYSTAL GEMS (2009) An anthology of stories and poems by members of the Penticton Writers and Publishers Associate Group Available to purchase November, 2009. Price $10.95.
	Gems of British Columbia – Volume One (2009) An anthology of stories and poems from the winning writers of the Annual Young Writers Contest. Each of the contributors won a spot at the Youth Write Camp held in Penticton, BC. Available to purchase July 5, 2009. Price $15.95.
	Celebrating a Century - Penticton, BC (2008) This beautiful commemorative collection of facts and stories showcases 100 years of growth and change. Residents were invited to submit photos and memories of the people and places that have shaped Penticton. Available to purchase. Hard cover $50, soft cover $30.
	Hammer and Shadow - Adventure in Outer Space (2008) Share this wonderfully entertaining journey with young Eben and his gramma as they make-believe a visit with aliens! Available to purchase. Price $12.95
	Gems of the Okanagan - Volume 3 (2008) An Anthology, showcasing stories and poems from the winning and honourable mention writers of the Annual Young Writers Contest. Available to purchase. Price $12.95
	Gems of the Okanagan - Volume 2 (2007) An Anthology, showcasing stories and poems from the winning and honourable mention writers of the Annual Young Writers Contest. Available to purchase Price $10.00
	Gems of the Okanagan - Volume 1 (2006) An Anthology, showcasing stories and poems from the winning and honourable mention writers of the Annual Young Writers Contest. SOLD OUT
	Taking the Heat: Canadian Politicians in the Kitchen (2002) A cookbook compiled by Yasmin John-Thorpe.
	Penticton, British Columbia - Silhouette of Four Seasons (1998) A pictorial look at the city of Penticton though the seasons written by the co-founders, with photos by the area’s amateur and professional photographers. Available to purchase. Price $21.00
	Supernatural Stories Around British Columbia (1998) True stories and photographs of haunted houses, ghosts and unexplained phenomena, from around the province, written by the co-founders and other provincial writers. SOLD OUT
	To Hope and Beyond Tales and Poems of British Columbia, written by emerging and established writers of the province. Available to purchase. Price $15.95
	Lovescape - the Romantic Novella magazine (Oct 97 - Dec 98) Each issue features four romance novella stories created and written by two co-founders and two emerging romance writers. Available to purchase. Price $2.50 per issue
	Ogopogo - Dead or Alive By Penny Smith
	Penticton and Area Secrets and Surprises (1994) An Anthology, showcasing stories of Penticton, Kaleden, Naramata and OK Falls, written by the co-founders and other area writers. SOLD OUT
	A Novel Approach to Self-Publishing (1995) A step-by-step self help guide to researching, writing, printing, marketing and selling a manuscript written by the P.W.A.P. co-founders. SOLD OUT