Tightrope Books Tightrope Books Tightrope Books is a Canadian independent book publisher based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 2005 by Halli Villegas, Tightrope Books publishes mainly poetry and fiction, as well as non-fiction and anthologies. As a "writer-centric press," Tightrope Books involves its authors and poets in the publishing process. According to Villegas, Tightrope Books “prides itself on introducing readers to writers who are a little bit out there,” working with both new and established authors who are open to experimentation. Tightrope Books was purchased by Jim Nason in 2014. Tightrope Books is represented by the Independent Publishers Group (IPG). Among
I Used To Be A Sparrow was released in March 2012. The album contains eleven songs and it includes influences from several genres of music. The release of the single "Life is Good" led to the album being reviewed by a number of independent music blogs and online publications, as well as featured on Sveriges Radio and MTV Italy. Mainly positive reception led to re-issues over the spring 2012, including a British edition under Special Blend Records, a version for the Japanese market under Thistime Records, and a feature on Sound Supp.ly's drop 4. I Used To Be A Sparrow went on a summer European tour