This debut novel is a crazy ride. From the very first page, I was hooked, wanting to know why a priest murdered a parishioner with a candlestick. If that feels reminiscent of a game of Clue (Colonel Mustard, in the library, with a knife), you’re not wrong. There are enough twists and turns and unexpected, […]
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Episode 12: Tackling high fantasy – P.L. Stuart, A Drowned Kingdom
There is nothing about P.L. Stuart that I found intimidating. He is friendly, kind and generous with his time. A law enforcement employee by day (and night, because shift work), he has been in some harrowing situations. His calm demeanour would diffuse any tense situation, a handy trait when it comes to managing the seven […]
Episode 11: Putting it all out there – Rebecca Eckler, Blissfully Blended Bullshit
Rebecca Eckler has spent most of her writing career sharing her life and her opinions. She was a columnist for the Globe and Mail and the National Post, sharing stories of motherhood and her view of the world. As the executive editor for SavvyMom.ca, Rebecca writes about her parenting style, opening her up to criticism […]
Episode 10: Being a bee custodian – Dana Church, The Beekeepers
Dana Church’s new middle grade non-fiction, The Beekeepers, isn’t just for kids. Her research is sound and the information shared within its pages is valuable for readers of any age. If you didn’t know our bees were in trouble, this book will help you understand why and give you tools to do something about it. […]
Episode 9: Documenting the Entrepreneurial Journey – Elise Russell, Behave Boldly
In this episode, you’re going to meet Elise Russel, author of Behave Boldly, a memoir of her entrepreneurial journey so far. The book chronicles the details of her struggles and successes as she built her company, Pony Friday. Her story is not complete however, and during the conversation Elise is candid about what it’s really […]
Episode 8: Turning reality into Dystopian fiction – Waubgeshig Rice, Moon of the Crusted Snow
Waubgeshing Rice, Waub to all those who know him, has been crafting stories from the age of 17. He started reporting when he was an exchange student in Germany, went to journalism school and worked for CBC Television as a reporter before his latest novel, Moon of the Crusted Snow, enabled him to focus on […]