Thirteenth Tiger Press

canadian ~ twenty-first century literature since 1999

Web site: http://www.13thtigerpress.com/

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Interview with Shelagh M. Rowan-Legg

When did you start publishing? Why did you start publishing?

I started publishing in the fall of 1999. First it was so I would have an official name to publish my own chapbook under, but then I decided to publish other people's work as well.

Briefly describe the type of work you publish.

It's mostly poetry, though I have done 1 prose book. It's almost always a first chapbook for the author; not particular style, just someone who gets my attention, who I think has potential as a serious writer.

Do you accept unsolicited submissions? How do you decide what to publish?

I do not accept submissions. I usually find the person through friends or at readings. I hear their work, decide I like it, and publish them.

How many chapbooks have you published? (both number of books & volume of books)

5 chapbooks so far, approximately 500 total books.

Any advice for people thinking of starting a small press?

Publish what you want, when you want, how you want. Don't let anyone pressure you.