Literary podcast exploring the creative process through author interviews, book launches, and storytelling.
In this episode, I’m joined by James Cairns, professor and writer of the essay collection In Crisis, On Crisis, to discuss what happens when we examine crisis not just from the lens of societal injustice and political upheaval but also from the lens of personal, secret struggles.Continue reading Through the Prism of Crisis: Reflections on Alcoholism and Political Unrest
Elizabeth Rynecki and I discuss her six-part podcast series, That Sinking Feeling, exploring the similarities between her father’s job in ship salvage and her son’s ADHD struggles.Continue reading Raising Kids with ADHD: School Support, Meds, and Shame
Martha Bátiz tells me what inspired her to reimagine the stories of Miguel de Cervantes and his family in her historical novel, A Daughter’s Place.Continue reading The Untold Daughter of Miguel de Cervantes: Martha Bátiz on Historical Fiction
I’m joined by poet, scholar, and renowned translator Radha Chakravarty for a powerful conversation on the crossroads between translation and literature, feminism in writing, and the inner work of creating across languages.Continue reading Rewriting the Masters: Radha Chakravarty on Translating Tagore, Feminism & Pandemic Poetry
I’m joined by filmmaker and author Alex Johnson to unpack the story behind his debut novel, how screenwriters are robbed of creative ownership, and what it takes to push past imposter syndrome—even at 50.Continue reading Writing as Redemption: Alex R Johnson on Family, Race, and Brooklyn
What happens when a four-year-old child looks in the mirror and says, “My thighs are too fat”? For author and illustrator Thao Lam, that heartbreaking moment with her daughter became the catalyst for a beautifully honest picture book: Everybelly. In this episode, Thao and I discuss the emotional, creative, and cultural journey behind her new book—and howContinue reading How Thao Lam’s Every Belly Is Helping Kids Build a Healthy Relationship with Their Bodies
I’m joined by Farah Ghafoor to discuss explores themes of climate change, capitalism, colonialism, and the multigenerational impact of biodiversity loss in Shadow Price.Continue reading Unearthing Climate Change in Farah Ghafoor’s Shadow Price
I chat with Kid Haile, author and illustrator of Sometimes I Eat with My Hands to explore the intersection of food, culture, and identity.Continue reading Sometimes I Eat With My Hands: Honouring Food and Culture
Exploring, with Sandra V. Feder, the power of storytelling in helping children navigate their feelings, from anger and shyness to peace and resilience.Continue reading Writing feelings: Tackling childhood anxiety in Shy Me
In this episode, I’m chatting with Jack Wang about his debut novel, The Riveter, a war novel focused on Chinese Canadian experiences during the Second World War.Continue reading Of war and love: Exploring Chinese Canadian history in The Riveter