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Late post today! I’m in sunny Kitchener, ON, in a rented condo, on a self-imposed retreat. A lot of pacing and talking to myself plus 3,000 words of notes. It’s a good thing.
GRIT LIT returns once again! Listen to hear all the details from Artistic Director Jennifer Gillies!
It’s that time of year again. I got to goof around with the inestimable (is that the right word?) Jennifer Gillies, Artistic Director for the GritLit Readers and Writers Festival.
Yes, it’s in Hamilton, but don’t fear, listeners – a lot of it’s online and you can join the fun.
Today’s guest is Sophie McCreesh! The Toronto author joins Get Lit to talk about her debut novel, Once More, With Feeling.
We also have a quick chat with long-time friend of the show Jennifer Gillies about the upcoming fall program for Hamilton’s GritLit Readers & Writers Festival (note: it’s all online so no matter where you are, if you like the program, you can be a part of it!)
Hey all! Today’s show features poet Nancy Lee, talking about her latest collection, What Hurts Going Down. Enjoyed the conversation immensely and hope you do too!
We also chat with my pal Jennifer Gillies, Artistic Director of the GritLit Readers & Writers’ Festival. Obviously, this year’s festival was cancelled in its usual form, but they continue to bring some programming and workshops to you online, so check out what she’s got to say, too. Cheers!
It’s an annual tradition for GET LIT to talk to Jennifer Gillies. While we try and make the show national (and occasionally international), sometimes we have to go local, and the Grit Lit Readers & Writers Festival is one example. If you’re within driving distance of Hamilton, Ontario, this festival’s worth the trip. Tune in and hear more about it!
Hey! It’s that time of year again. For those of us in the Hamilton area, GRIT LIT is upon us!
We bring back our most frequent guest, the most excellent Jennfer Gillies, to talk about all that’s happening with this year’s fest. I will be hosting an event too, which I’ll detail for you next week.
Also, if you’re in Hamilton and want to come see some folks read their work, come on out Friday April 5, 7 pm, to King West Books. I’ll be reading, along with Chris Bailey and Owain Nicholson, to support the book launch of Mooncalves by Victoria Hetherington. Dig this show!