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Summer heating up: Selling and Signings!
Summer, 2025
Summer Book Events
Summer is heating up with several book events! Come join me on June 14, 11:00AM - 2:00PM at Coles in Owen Sound, June 28, 11:00AM - 1:00PM at Newmarket Chapters, June 28, 2:00PM - 5:00PM at Coles in Upper Canada Mall, July 12, 12:00PM - 2:00PM at Barrie Indigo at Mapleview Drive and July 17, 4:30PM - 6:30PM at Coles Whitehorse. Signed copies for sale!
Ramping up for Spring: Selling and Signings!
Spring, 2025
Spring Book Events
Spring is off to a great start with several book events! Come join me on March 29th, 1:00PM - 4:00PM at Barrie Indigo - Georgian Mall; April 26th, 1:00PM - 4:00PM at Uxbridge's Blue Heron Books, and April 27th, 11:00AM - 3:00PM at Indigo Peterborough. Signed copies for sale!
Rempel awarded Canadian Council for the Arts Literary Grant
March, 2025
Awarded Arts Literary Grant
Early in 2025, Benjamin was awarded the 2025 Canadian Council for the Arts Literary Grant to assist in the writing and publication of his second novel, MUTATE, due out in late 2025.
Selling and Signings and Readings, oh my!
October, 2024
Fall Book Events
Summer's over but the fall is heating up with book events! Come join me for several author series events on October 19th, 10:00AM - 4:00PM at the CollingWORD festival at Collingwood Public Library, October 26th, 2:00PM - 4:00PM at Uxbridge's Blue Heron Books, October 27th, 11:00AM - 3:00PM at Indigo Peterborough, November 23rd, 10:30AM - 1:30PM at Indigo Barrie, December 14th, 12:00PM - 2:00PM at Coles Owen Sound, and December 21st, 11:00AM - 2:00PM at Press Market, Collingwood. Signed copies for sale!
Benjamin Rempel: Finding Stories Everywhere
August 2, 2024
Maverick Makers Podcast
Join us for a fascinating conversation as we delve into Benjamin’s writing journey, his inspirations, and the contrast between his dark fiction and his personal passions.
Celebrating Local Talent: A Cozy Evening with Collingwood's Newest Author Benjamin Rempel
July 23, 2024
Press Market
The event, held in honour of the release of "Infect," brought together a vibrant mix of local literary enthusiasts and community members for a night of storytelling, discussion, and celebration.
Collingwood writer pens thrilling debut to rave reviews
July 22, 2024
MyCollingwood.ca
Long before the terms ‘novel virus’ and ‘pandemic’ were part of everyday jargon, Collingwood writer, Benjamin Rempel, sat at his laptop and wrote a story about a virus outbreak.
INFECT on CBC Radio One
July 3, 2024
Ontario Morning on CBC Radio One
It's a story of two brothers dealing with a viral outbreak in their small town where the goal is to come out alive. 'Infect' is the debut novel by Benjamin Rempel. He speaks with Host Nav Nanwa to detail the story, and how writing groups played a role in its completion.
Book Launch of INFECT!
June 15, 2024
Book Launch!
What a rush! Proudly supported by The Collingwood Brewery and Ginger Bug Brewing, sixty-five friends, neighbours, and fellow book-lovers filled the trendy Press Market to celebrate local arts and the launch of my debut novel!
Collingwood author releases pandemic thriller!
June 13, 2024
Collingwood Today
Benjamin Rempel is releasing his first fiction novel, called Infect, and will be hosting a book launch event on June 15 at Press Market.
Ontario Author Brings New Twist to Classic Horror Trope!
June 10, 2024
News Release: Chicken House Press
Benjamin Rempel of Collingwood, Ontario, is set to release his debut novel, INFECT, a gritty and sophisticated 90s-era thriller.
Best Indie Book Publisher!
March 2024
Chicken House Press Named Best Indie Canadian Book Publisher
Chicken House Press from West Grey, Ontario has received the title of Best Book Publishing Company in 2024 from Corporate Vision Magazine.
Writer secured for debut novel!
August 2023
Chicken House Press Signs Ontario Writer for a Feral Action Thriller
Chicken House Press has secured Benjamin Rempel, from Collingwood, ON. for his chilling debut novel, INFECT, a fresh and unexpected execution of the classic zombie trope.