Literary podcast exploring the creative process through author interviews, book launches, and storytelling.
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
For author and illustrator Thao Lam, a heartbreaking moment with her daughter became the catalyst for a beautifully honest picture book, Everybelly.Continue reading How Thao Lam’s EveryBelly 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
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