Hazel is the co-owner and co-publisher at Book*hug Press, an independent literary press based in Toronto. Publishing since 2004, Book*hug Press works at the forefront of contemporary book culture. They specialize in dynamic and contemporary literary fiction, narrative nonfiction, poetry, and literature in translation. They publish critically acclaimed, award-winning literary work, and champion emerging and established literary writers whose work meaningfully contributes to and reflects contemporary culture and society, books that challenge and push the boundaries of cultural expectations. Hazel is the Past Chair of the Board of the Literary Press Group of Canada and sits on several publishing-related boards and advisory committees.

Appearing in WR5. Publishing 101