Hey folks! This week we talk with UK author Maggie O’Farrell. Her latest novel is Hamnet & Judith, and it’s a fictionalization of events in the life of William Shakespeare. Even those who don’t think they’d be interested should check it out, it’s likely different than you think! Cheers everyone, be well – jt
McMaster University
E195 with AISLINN HUNTER
Hey folks!
I have finally found the head and heart space to go back and work on the book! With some encouragement I’m back at the work I’ve tentatively called River, Diverted (which I like but isn’t super descriptive) and, fingers crossed, it’s going to go from something I like to something all y’all will enjoy too !
This week’s show features author Aislinn Hunter. Great conversation – one of those sessions where after the mics were off, we just kept talking. Aislinn’s superb novel The Certainties is available now. Enjoy!
E194 – Brent van Staalduinen + others (readings)
Hey folks! Okay so here’s the thing: I’ve done 193 shows without missing a week. I’m proud of that (hey, I need something) but this summer has been difficult due to, well, 2020. So when I was not able to get an interview in time for this week’s show – despite having 3 or 4 books read in advance – I decided to fashion something different to fill the space.
Today’s show features a long reading from Brent van Staalduinen. He reads from his novel Saints, Unexpected, captured at a LitLive event in 2016. His next, Boy, comes out in a couple months so stay tuned for info!
Also on the show, previously aired readings from other good folks – David Baillie, Aleksandar Hemon and Chris Bailey. Also, sorry it’s all boys. Next time I’ll balance it out 😀
Enjoy!
E193 with SIOBHAN JAMISON
Well.
It’s a really weird time to be shopping a novel. It’s also really weird time to be shopping a really weird novel. I may have news? Soon? Or not? We’ll see. Either way, I’m back doing some edits on the book I’ve tentatively titled River, Diverted. So…hopefully soon I can stop these information-free posts and tell you all what’s up.
Siobhan Jamison is a professor at Seneca College and an author living in Ontario. We talk about the challenges she faced writing about her past in her novel, Maternity and Other Corsets. Hope you enjoy!
E192 with BEN ROBINSON
Hey all! This is Ben Robinson’s second appearance on the show. He’s a poet, librarian, and musician in Hamilton. Right now there’s two chapbooks you can enjoy – Dept of Continuous Improvement and Talking Gibberish to Strangers, two very different collections. He’s a thoughtful guy and had some insightful things to say, so listen on!
E191 with MEGHA MAJUMDAR
Hey folks! The show’s up a little early this week, as I’m out of town with (what I’m told will be) terrible reception. This week we chat with Megha Majumdar about her captivating debut novel, A Burning. It was a fun conversation and I hope you enjoy!
E190 with MARTA ZARASKA
Hey all! Today’s guest is journalist and author Marta Zaraska. She’s here to talk about her new book Growing Young: How Friendship, Optimism and Kindness Can Help You Live To 100.
I know, I know – you can’t see your friends like you normally do, and it’s hard to be kind and optimistic with the world being on fire and all. Still, this book makes a lot of sense…nurture your kindness and optimism, and talk to you friends when you can 😀
E189 with SOPHIE MACKINTOSH
Hi folks! Happy July to y’all. Hope all remains well and that you’re (safely) getting to return to (semi-) normal.
Today’s guest is UK author Sophie Mackintosh. Her first novel, The Water Cure, was nominated for the 2018 Man Booker Prize. Here we discuss her second novel, Blue Ticket. Enjoy!
E188 with HAZEL PRIOR
Happy summer everyone! (Like, officially, post-solstice and such). Let’s cool off with a wintery book…or at least an Antarctic one. U.K. author Hazel Prior joins us to talk about her highly enjoyable How The Penguins Saved Veronica. Hope you enjoy!
E187 with CHRIS HUTCHINSON
Hey folks! Two guests today. First up, author Anne Bokma joins us to talk about her 6-Minute Memoir series. If you’re reading this prior to June 20, 2020, at 730 pm, buy a ticket! I’ll be joining in to read a bit on the topic of leaving home / coming home. Should be good times.
Our feature interview is with poet Chris Hutchinson. We talk about his newest collection, In The Vicinity of Riches. Hope you enjoy!