Discover Stories That Stay With You
Otter & Osprey is a Canadian fiction publishing house devoted to emotionally rich, genre-bending stories that linger long after the last page.
Where Storytelling Meets Stewardship
Otter & Osprey was born from the belief that stories shape culture and fiction can help us reimagine the world. We publish character-driven, imaginative and courageous fiction across genres.
Our process is collaborative, ethical, and intentionally human. We are proudly Canadian and fiercely independent.
What We Offer
Meet Our Team
Kevin R. Coleman
PUBLISHER
Kevin R Coleman is both an author and publisher. After spending 26 years in corporate management, and 17 years as an international consultant, Kevin started Northern Forest Publishing as his third act. Having written and published four of his own novels, Kevin understands the difficulties authors experience when faced with the often conflicting advice on moving into publication.
Sue Coleman
MARKETING
Sue Coleman is a master networker, having built three successful businesses over the past 40 years as a Realtor, an MLM leader and as a networking coach. In her first book, Sue provides a practical guide to managing your presence and effectiveness at networking events, both in person and using one of the social platforms.
Gracienett Castillo
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO KEVIN R COLEMAN | AUTHOR SUPPORT MANAGER
She helps keep projects and people running smoothly behind the scenes. With years of experience supporting business owners and creative teams, she manages everything from scheduling and communications to marketing support, website updates, content management, and project coordination. Her goal is to keep both authors and the team focused on what matters most: bringing great books into the world.
Rizza Bolanio
PROJECT MANAGER
Rizza Bolanio brings a unique blend of technology, writing, and management experience to our publishing team. She’s passionate about making complex ideas simple, and helping people work better together. Rizza helps keep the process clear, collaborative, and deeply reader-focused.
Ralph Leslee Duo
AUTHOR SUPPORT
Ralph ensures seamless support for authors and the team by handling tasks delegated by Gracie with precision and care. With a background in customer support and quality assurance, Ralph guarantees that author information is accurate and consistent throughout every process. His dedication helps keep the focus on what truly matters: delivering exceptional books to readers.
Don Loney
MANAGING EDITOR
Don Loney is a publishing veteran and has worked in the industry for almost five decades. In that time, he has worked with many extraordinary authors primarily in nonfiction genres such as biography, leadership, military history, sports, and true crime.
Jill Attack
COPY EDITOR
Jill Attack has many years of experience as a communications specialist in the public sector. She currently works as a freelance legal transcriptionist, combining the challenge of working to deadlines with highest standards of accuracy and attention to detail. Jill enjoys the collaborative approach to working on projects with the Northern Forest Publishing team.
Justin Dill
DEVELOPMENTAL EDITOR
Justin is a freelance editor with over 7 years of experience and a background in English literature and publishing. He helps run Toronto’s largest sci-fi and fantasy writers' group and is an Aurora Award–nominated author whose work has appeared in Augur Magazine and Year’s Best Canadian Fantasy & Science Fiction. He’s also a devoted fan of used record shops and the Oxford comma.
How It Works
Book a free discovery call with us
Let’s talk about your book, your goals, and your ideal readers. We’ll answer all your questions — and help you see what’s possible for your project.
Submit your manuscript to our team
Our editorial team will review your manuscript and provide clear feedback on next steps — whether you need editing, polishing, design, or all of the above.
Choose your publishing path
Together, we’ll map out the best publishing path for you: Signature, Professional, Self-Published, or a custom combination. You stay in control — we provide expert guidance.
Launch your book with confidence
With our team supporting you — through editing, design, positioning, and launch — your book will reach the market looking sharp, sounding professional, and ready to make an impact.
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