Tightrope Books was established in January 2005 to bring a fresh take to Canadian literature by juxtaposing new and established writers, genres, and cultures to build an inclusive list that represents the vitality of current Canadian literature.

We are dedicated to finding fresh voices to bring the word off the street, encouraging established writers to experiment with other genres or different ways of looking at their art, using innovative marketing techniques and striking design to make our books stand out from the crowd, and supporting Canadian arts and artists in every way we can.

Tightrope Books is a writer-centric press with the writer being deeply involved in every aspect of publishing process, from cover design to marketing. We are determined to make the publishing experience one of cooperation and celebration for both the writer and the publisher. Each book is treated like the unique culturally and personally significant event that it is.

Founder/Publisher
Halli Villegas

Managing Editor
Heather Wood