Telling inspiring stories of artists
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
In this episode, I sit down with author Jenny Haysom to discuss the themes of keeping and losing in her novel, Keep.Continue reading What we keep and lose: Writing about clutter and memory
I reunite with Jonaki Ray to explore the themes of home, belonging, and the delicate dance between art and science in her poetry collection, Firefly Memories. Continue reading Rooted in words: Finding home through poetry in Firefly memories
Discussions on A.K. Herman’s The Believers. This collection of 8 short stories pays homage to the storytelling traditions of the Caribbean.Continue reading Exploring A.K. Herman’s The Believers: A Podcast Review
In this light-hearted yet serious chat, Feyzo! shares the secret to landing big clients and the hardest thing about being a makeup artist in the movie industry. Continue reading What it takes to land big clients in Nigeria’s movie industry
In this episode, I chat with editor and publisher, Anwuli Ojogwu, about some trends in modern African literature.Continue reading How a publisher is shaping modern African literature
I chat with Uma Krishnaswami about her latest work, Birds on the Brain. I think of this episode as a mini-masterclass in writing for young readers.Continue reading How to bring communities to life for young readers
Charlie Muhumuza and Chido Muchemwa, PhD, answer the ultimate question: Is getting an MFA necessary for writers?Continue reading Two writers on getting an MFA: Workshops and homesickness