‘Moving Upstream’ rejected cover art.
Here is the initial cover art design that moves forward to the final production.
The red theme on this cover was ultimately rejected in favour for blue. This, we found, better reflected the bodied water theme of the text’s title.
Book launch announcement poster for ‘Moving Upstream.’
CBCBooks labels Mary Barnes as an author to watch out for!
Behind the Scenes!
“Wasaga Beach, early March/April where I sometimes walk.” - Mary Barnes
“My red chair/green shelf corner. My 4 a.m. corner where I read or compose.” - Mary Barnes
“Not a Jane Austen desk but my own work corner.” - Mary Barnes
“Along Blueberry Trail system where I walk in the fall.” - Mary Barnes
“Small subdivision trail where the sight of trees and deer draw inspiration.” - Mary Barnes
Click here to view the full CBCBook’s article listing ‘Moving Upstream’ in the top 46 books to be released in Spring 2023!
Click here to view the Winnipeg Free Press’ rave review of ‘Moving Upstream’ and its themes of challenging comfort.
Click here to view the Miramichi Reader’s great review of ‘Moving Upstream’ where its themes are broken down extremely well by Susan Wismer.
Mary Barnes and Susan Wismer Reading Together at the Wasaga Beach Public Library
Barnes read from Moving Upstream (At Bay Press 2023)& What Fox Knew (At Bay Press 2019), and Wismer read from Hag Dances (At Bay Press 2025) & Hand Shadows (Wintergreen Studios Press 2024).
Photo credit goes to Angela Dodds from the Wasaga Beach Public Library.
