Ooligan Press

Release date April 20, 2021

We have created an aesthetic in honor of our forthcoming book, Finding the Vein, by Jennifer Hanlon Wilde (released 4/20/21).

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"Laurel’s grief journey is presented in an insightful manner, detailing impulsive moves (like an illegal stick-and-poke tattoo), imagined visits from ghosts of her dead family, and hatred for the driver who caused the accident. Laurel is a strong first-person narrator, with a wry, believable voice that never seems pretentious or precious. Two well-handled subplots are Laurel and Hanna’s slowly growing romantic attraction and Lyssa’s positive experience with her foster family. Laurel and her siblings were each named for plants; the symbolism of laurel bushes, tansy flowers, and rowan trees is cleverly woven through the narrative." -- Kirkus Reviews Check out the full review here: https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/erin-moynihan/laurel-everywhere/

✨ LAUREL EVERYWHERE by Erin Moynihan is one month old!! ✨ We are so thrilled to see this beautiful YA book out in the world. Our conversation with Erin and the people who helped shape LAUREL EVERYWHERE at Ooligan Press was the highlight of our week. If you missed it, we’re thrilled to share the recording of that conversation! Check out the YouTube link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJ6yzh6kH0M to hear more about Erin’s process for writing and publishing her debut novel. Pick up a copy LAUREL EVERYWHERE and be sure to submit a copy of your receipt for a signed bookplate!  

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 Marlene's ghost helps Laurel feel her emotions fully, even when it would be easier to put them on the List of Things Not to Talk About. 

 Tansy, the youngest and unflinchingly honest, helps Laurel see the beauty in dark times and how life finds a way to thrive even in a time of mourning.

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Order LAUREL EVERYWHERE now: https://ooligan.pdx.edu/book/laurel-everywhere/ Send your receipt here to get a signed bookplate: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Nn97BbPEA9jfCsSpa3GAqqMSeAuJ50SxPIK0-FMKM5k/edit

Happy Friday! What are your self care plans for the weekend? Like Laurel in Laurel Everywhere, we here at Ooligan Press know how important it is to have a self care routine. Reading books to escape, journaling, and listening to music are some of our favorite ways to take care of ourselves. * What about you? What’s your favorite self care routine? *
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Happy Book Birthday to LAUREL EVERYWHERE by Erin Moynihan! LAUREL EVERYWHERE is an intimate look at loss, first love, and learning how to continue on after tragedy. We fell in love with Laurel and know readers of any age will connect with Laurel’s deeply moving story. Celebrate with Erin and Ooligan Press by joining our Zoom Launch Party tonight from 6:30-7:30 PM PST! Erin will be reading from her novel and we’ll have a discussion about what it’s like to publish your first book, as well as a Q&A with the audience, all from the comfort of our own homes! At the end of our event we’ll be announcing the winner of our giveaway! There’s still time to register and join us tonight https://forms.gle/7nrBFn9sDbMNuaDd7! Don’t forget to order LAUREL EVERYWHERE if you haven’t yet https://ooligan.pdx.edu/book/laurel-everywhere, and submit your proof of purchase https://docs.google.com/forms/u/4/d/e/1FAIpQLSeW3vyQCy4rYkvACCZn_eHAlVL4innsfNNw3GTYZTZTwdIJqg/viewform to receive a signed bookplate.

Join us tomorrow on Instagram as author Erin Moynihan takes over the Ooligan account for the day! She's excited to answer questions about publishing her first book, LAUREL EVERYWHERE, and talk about mental health and self-care in these tumultuous times. Make sure to follow @ooliganpress and @erbearmoynihan so you won’t miss any updates! Erin is a novelist, journalist, and activist, who loves to write stories that center young, female voices and tackle tough issues. She loves anything to do with dogs or books (or both)! Don’t forget to register for LAUREL EVERYWHERE’s Launch Party Zoom event on November 10th from 6:30-7:30. Click this link to register for the Zoom event! You can also enter to win our raffle for a FREE copy of LAUREL EVERYWHERE! See our Instagram for details! If you've already pre-ordered LAUREL EVERYWHERE, submit your receipt to receive a signed bookplate from Erin Moynihan! PreOrder the book here: https://ooligan.pdx.edu/book/laurel-everywhere/

Click this link to register for the Zoom event! If you've already pre-ordered LAUREL EVERYWHERE, click this preorder link and submit your receipt to receive a signed bookplate from Erin Moynihan! Head over to our Instagram @Ooliganpress to see our *GIVEAWAY DETAILS* 

Keep a look out for Erin Moynihan’s debut novel, LAUREL EVERYWHERE, coming November 10th, 2020 (Goodreads).

Check out our Laurel Everywhere Pinterest Board! Curated to help you experience the themes in the novel through art, this board will inspire and ground you (insert sparkle stars emoji). LAUREL EVERYWHERE is available for pre-order now at ooligan.pdx.edu ! Find the Pinterest Board Here: https://pin.it/14OPbCE

"With its themes of family, loss, sexuality, and self-discovery, Erin Moynihan’s Laurel Everywhere is a touching and quirky coming-of-age story. As the middle child, Laurel always felt boring compared to her outgoing siblings, like an outsider in her own family because of her idiosyncrasies. But Laurel’s mom and siblings were killed in a car accident a month ago, and Laurel has begun to feel guilty about her sibling envy, her anger, and all she said and did when they were alive. As she and her dad work to figure out life without the rest of their family, Laurel is thankful for her two best friends, Hanna and Lyssa, whom she needs now more than ever. But since Hanna kissed Laurel, things have been weird between them. Written from Laurel’s perspective, the story is sympathetic to first loves and heartbreaking loss. Laurel’s confused feelings are rendered in sensitive prose, and the book is convincing in its portrayals of the pain of loss. The book also centers self-awareness and growth. Laurel longs to be more comfortable in her own skin and to find coping mechanisms to deal with her loss. Though she uses some humor and distractions, she also talks to Ghost Mom to soothe herself and grapple with questions of how to move forward without her. Laurel Everywhere is a tender, honest novel of self-discovery in which family and friends love and support a teenager through her challenging times." -Karla Strand, Foreword Reviews Pre-Order LAUREL EVERYWHERE here: https://ooligan.pdx.edu/book/laurel-everywhere/!