Ooligan Press exists in two worlds: the world of independent presses, and the world of student presses. As an independent press, Ooligan strives to bring the stories of authors to the public, whether they are stories of imagination or stories of realities both everyday and incredible. As a student press, Ooligan has an obligation to another kind of author and another kind of story. The authors here are a group of motivated individuals and their story is one of collaboration and growth as they learn to operate in the world of publishing. Below is the blog roll where project managers tell the story of each work in progress from “Start to Finish.” You can see how the press is involved in bringing an author’s work to life, and be present for every step—every twist and turn—in the incredible journey of a published work.
Note: The project has also been featured in Publisher’s Weekly.
SHORT, VIGOROUS ROOTS: Developmental Stages - The line between imagination and reality blurs in these forty poignant pieces written by first- and second-generation immigrant authors.
FROM KNOWLEDGE TO POWER Summer Update - The November 2021 publication date for FROM KNOWLEDGE TO POWER: THE COMPREHENSIVE HANDBOOK TO CLIMATE SCIENCE AND ADVOCACY is rapidly approaching, and we are busier than ever trying to get everything planned for a successful launch. We've made great progress since our spring update, and we are thrilled with the pace we've set.
FAULTLAND’s Digital Launch - On March 30, 2021, Ooligan Press launched Suzy Vitello's debut adult novel, Faultland, with a virtual launch party that not only celebrated the book itself, but also it's journey from an idea in Suzy's mind to a beautiful novel that is already gaining wide acclaim. During the launch, Suzy answered questions, did a short reading from the novel, and engaged in an insightful conversation with fellow author and moderator for the evening, Monica Drake.
FROM KNOWLEDGE TO POWER: Spring Update - The aim for our social media promotion is to convey the book's positive message towards advocacy, while also highlighting national environmental dates to create climate change awareness.
Positive Predictions for FINDING THE VEIN - As of this writing, FINDING THE VEIN is on the verge of publication and the entire team is so excited! While this post will be going up after the launch for FINDING THE VEIN has officially kicked off, rest assured that our team will keep the enthusiasm rolling as we continue to promote Ooligan Press's first mystery novel.