GET LIT today with Hamilton poet and author Ben Robinson! We talk about his new work, The Book of Benjamin.
Palimpsest Press
E369 with ARJUN BEDI
Hey folks! A special show for me today. My publisher passed along a submission a couple years back, asking if I was interested in editing the work. Over time, the book became known as The Blood of Five Rivers, and I can’t recommend it enough. How do I end up working with such great authors?
Anyhow, Arjun Bedi joins to me to talk about the book, “an intergenerational tale of fathers and sons, migration and integration, and the lasting impacts of legacy.” It’s also emotional, experimental and sometimes funny as hell. Listen in, then go read the book 😀
E346 with SHANE NEILSON
Hi folks! Today’s show features poet, author, Gordon Hill Press editor, physician etc. etc. Shane Neilson. He’s here to talk about both the poetry collab The Suspect We (with Roxanna Bennett) and his new memoir, Saving. Check it out.
E325 with MOLLY PEACOCK
Hey folks! I had a super conversation with Molly Peacock about her latest, A Friend Sails In On A Poem. Make sure you check it out!
E314 with JOHN WALL BARGER and DAVID LY
GET LIT first aired exactly 6 years ago! Nov 24, 2016. My 47th birthday!
We celebrate this week talking to two great poets – John Wall Barger and David Ly. When I launched River, Diverted, both came to read at the event and it was wonderful. Check out their latest releases – John’s Smog Mother and David’s Dream of Me As Water
Ignore the dates on the link and possibly the filename, it’s E314 Nov 24.
E313 with KIM CONKLIN
Hey everyone!
Kim Conklin was a guest at my Oct 12 book launch for River, Diverted and I went down to Windsor to read with her at Biblioasis last week. Love meeting and getting to know new authors in person! On today’s show we discuss her debut novel, King of Hope.
E308 with GARY BARWIN
Hey folks! I wanna take a second to say thanks to everyone who came to my book launch and who has supported me through this second novel experience.
One of those folks is this guy right here – the inestimable Gary Barwin, who joins me to talk about his latest collection of new poetry, The Most Charming Creatures. Enjoy the show!
E307 with JAMIE TENNANT & guest host MARK SAMPSON
Yes, today the guest is…me.
Self-serving? Maybe. Sometimes you gotta do it. A while back, author and excellent fellow Mark Sampson approached me to suggest he interview me when River, Diverted was released. The result was very kind, thoughtful, illuminating and entertaining – for me, at least! I hope you think so too.
River, Diverted was released Oct 1st!
If you’re in the Hamilton area, you can come on along to my launch party on Oct 12. Details below the sound file!
E274 with DANIEL SCOTT TYSDAL
Hey all! Things sound a little different today because cell reception was spotty and we switched to Zoom. I could see going that way permanently if I can afford a decent microphone…
It was nice to see my guest for a change, though! I had a great conversation with Daniel Scott Tysdal about his collection of short stories, Wave Forms and Doom Scrolls. Was a lot of fun and I hope you enjoy.
AND ALSO
The remarkable Aimee at Palimpsest Press has confirmed…River, Diverted will be published in fall ’22. I might even post the book jacket info soon. I’m thrilled and terrified at the same time. Like always, I guess 😀
E257 with NATHANIEL G MOORE
Hey folks! For much of the show’s run I’ve been corresponding with Nathaniel G Moore, who works in part as a literary publicist. Kinda cool, then, to have him on to talk about his writing – specifically the compilation Honorarium: Essays 2001 – 2021. Hope you enjoy the show.