Joanna Vander Vlugt, Author & Creator of SAM Magazine
158 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago -Joanna Vander Vlugt is an author and illustrator. She has completed book three in her Jade & Sage thriller series. Joanna is also the creative director behind SAM Magazine. When Joanna is not writing, she enjoys illustrating motorcycles and scooters.
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E101 - Amy Tector, The Foulest Things
September 26, 2022 02:30 - 55 minutes - 37.8 MBE101 - Amy Tector loved reading and writing since a child. She grew up in Quebec’s Eastern Townships. When her husband got a job being a NATO archivist, they lived the expat life for almost three years. In Belgium, Amy returned to her PhD and wrote 460 pages about the representation of disability in Canadian novels of the First World War. You may remember Amy from when we talked about her novel, The Honeybee Emeralds, E91. Her debut novel, which was a 2008 finalist in the Crime Writer’s of ...
E100 - Philip Fracassi, Horror Author - Gothic
September 19, 2022 03:48 - 1 hour - 47.3 MBE100 - Philip Fracassi is the author of the award-winning story collection, Behold the Void, which won “Best Collection of the Year” from This Is Horror and Strange Aeons Magazine. His newest collection, Beneath a Pale Sky, was published in 2021 by Lethe Press. It received a starred review from Library Journal, and was named “Best Collection of the Year” by Rue Morgue Magazine. It was nominated for a Bram Stoker award. His novels include A Child Alone with Strangers, Gothic, and Boys in the...
E99 - M.N. Grenside, Author of Fall Out
September 14, 2022 02:35 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBE99 - M.N. Grenside was born and raised in London. He began his career at Lloyds of London, specializing in Kidnap, Ransom and Extortion Insurance. At age twenty-five M.N. Grenside decided it was time for a career change and he started his media career working for Jim Henson and The Muppets. He has been involved in entertainment ever since. He is an award-winning producer, producing television series and mini-series such a Lonesome Dove, Merlin, Treasure Island, Fraggle Rock and much more. M...
E98 - Sarah M. Stephen, Author of The Hanging at the Hollow Tree
September 10, 2022 18:28 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBE98 - Sarah M. Stephen started writing at an early age, first scribbling pages of notes while pretending to be a journalist before she could print. After mastering the alphabet, she moved into poetry and short stories. Following a few successes in grade school (a regional poetry prize) and university (a short story published in an anthology), she traded creative tales for corporate ones. A few years ago, she rediscovered her love of words and resumed creative writing. She is a graduate of The...
E97 - Teoni Spathelfer, Author of Abalone Woman
September 08, 2022 17:41 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBE97 - Teoni Spathelfer is a member of the Heiltsuk Nation from coastal BC. Since childhood she has loved immersing herself in her own culture and learning about other cultures around the world. Teoni has worked as a publicist; a radio journalist, host, and producer; and an arts and music writer. Her documentary Teoni’s Dream, informed by her mother’s residential school experience, has aired nationwide on CBC Radio. Her photography has been featured across various media and sold privately. Sh...
E96 - Mickey Mikkelson of Creative Edge Publicity
August 13, 2022 21:51 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBE96 - Mickey Mikkelson is the founder of Creative Edge Publicity. In 2006, he began his work in the literary and bookseller industry as the Special Events Manager for Chapters/Indigo, Canada’s largest bookstore chain, in St. Albert, Alberta. Ten years later, he formed Creative Edge Publicity, an aggressive publicity firm that specializes in advocating for both the traditional and independent artist. Since founding Creative Edge, Mickey has signed some of the top talents in the literary in...
E9 - Inga Kruse - Lou and the Whale of a Crime (from 2021)
August 09, 2022 18:02 - 56 minutes - 38.5 MBI found out that a few weeks ago, YA author, Inga Kruse, after 8 years battling cancer, passed. To honour Inga's memory, her spirit, her creativity, I'm re-publishing our podcast. Inga was in midst of treatment when we recorded this episode. Inga had amazing strength. Rest in peace, Inga. E9 - Inga Kruse has been writing since she first drew and wrote political newsletters for her classmates in grade 4. Twenty years ago this Montrealer moved to BC, captivated by its rugged mountainous lands...
E95 - Diane Bator, Author
August 06, 2022 19:22 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBE95 - Author Diane Bator has been writing since she was able to tell a story and pick up a pencil. She works full-time at a live-stage theatre. After winning a mystery contest, she published several mystery novels, and she is a member of the Crime Writers of Canada and a local writing group. We talked about writing and her numerous series, and creating relatable heroines. Also, what do authors do on TikTok? We think we've figured it out. https://dianebator.ca/ https://www.instagram.com/accoun...
E94 - H.S. Burney, Author of The Lake Templeton Murders
July 30, 2022 17:19 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBE94 - H.S. Burney and I discuss her debut novel, The Lake Templeton Murders, a Fati Rizvi Private Investigator Murder Mystery. It is a fast-moving, action-packed mystery. Her sleuth, Fati Rizvi, is strong and independent and will let nothing get in her way when it comes to an investigation. We also talk about the local settings. The novel is situated on the West coast of Canada. And horror movies, we talk about horror movies! Thank you, H.S. for a fun conversation. https://hsburney.com/ https...
E93 - Gordon Mott, Tears of Jurate
July 23, 2022 19:40 - 1 hour - 48.1 MBE93 - Gordon Mott, the author of Lithuanian Lullaby, The Angels of Klaipeda, and now Tears of Jurate is back and we talk about his latest novel. Gordon is quoted in the Baltic Times, “I have a special place in my heart for the Baltics.” Gordon is a former American-Lithuanian English teacher and he met his wife, Asta, in Lithuania in the early 1990s. Gordon’s first book, Lithuanian Lullaby, was published in early 2021, and immediately took off. The novel has been on the Amazon bestseller list...
E92 - P.D. Workman, Author, celebrating 86 novels
July 16, 2022 16:12 - 1 hour - 45.4 MBE92 - Award-winning and USA Today bestselling author P.D. Workman joins me on the podcast. P.D. was born in Fort McMurray, Alberta and later moved to Calgary. She wrote her first novel-length fiction at the age of 12. She continued writing novels for her own enjoyment but did not publish her debut novel until 2013. She has now published over 80 novels. Her earlier books focused on young adult literature. Her focus now is mystery and suspense. She is best known for her cozy mystery series, Aun...
E91 - Amy Tector, The Honeybee Emeralds
July 09, 2022 02:15 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBE91 - Amy Tector talked to me about her debut novel, The Honeybee Emeralds which is a fantastic summer read. Amy holds a PhD in English literature from the Universite Libre de Bruxelles. She works at Canada’s national archives, Library and Archives Canada. She spent many years as an expat, living in Brussels and in The Hague, where she worked for the International Criminal Tribunal for War Crimes in Yugoslavia. In The Honeybee Emeralds Amy beautifully weaves fiction and fact, as beautifully...
Teoni Spathelfer - Author of White Raven
July 06, 2022 00:07 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBSeptember 30, 2021 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. Teoni Spathelfer, author of Little Wolf, returns to the podcast to talk about her second children's book in this series, White Raven. Through the pages of a children's book, Teoni recounts her mother's experience at a residential school. For so long many residential school survivors were not believed when they recounted their stories. Through reconciliation and reconcili-action, we can be a part of the change. As ...
E90 - Steven Raaymakers, Author of The Aria of Steel Book series
July 02, 2022 06:02 - 39 minutes - 27 MBAll the way from Wanganui, New Zealand, I had the pleasure of interviewing fantasy author and landscape artist Steven Raaymakers. Steven has a love for fantasy art and stories. He has painted concept art for the last 8 years including many commissions. He considers himself a visual storyteller. Steven wrote and created art during his teens, and we discuss the meshing of art and writing when it comes to crafting a series. We also discussed internal and external conflict, hand-in-hand in his ...
E89 - Tara Moss, The Ghosts of Paris
June 25, 2022 18:26 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBE89 - TARA MOSS is an internationally bestselling author, human rights activist, documentary and podcast host, and model. Her crime novels have been published in nineteen countries and thirteen languages, and her memoir, The Fictional Woman, was a #1 international bestseller. Her most recent novel is The War Widow, the first in the Billie Walker mystery series. A UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, she has received the Edna Ryan Award for significant contributions to feminist debate and for speaking...
E88 - Laura Ellen Scott, the author of Blue Billy
June 18, 2022 02:08 - 1 hour - 43.7 MBE88 - Some people thought Laura Ellen Scott's novel Blue Billy was a cozy. She proved them wrong. Laura and I had a fun and lively discussion about Blue Billy, the third novel in her New Royal Mysteries. Laura is a multi-published author of novels and short stories, as well as a professor at George Mason University. Laura likes writing stories with dark themes and quirky characters. She was born and raised in Northern Ohio and currently lives in Fairfax, Virginia. We talked about the pre...
E87 - Elgon Williams, author of Ninja Bread Castles
June 11, 2022 14:14 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MBElgon Williams was born in Springfield, Ohio and grew up on a farm in southeastern Clark County near the town of South Charleston. Elgon is the author of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Mystery with Pandamoon Publishing. His publications include Fried Windows (In a Light White Sauce); the Thuperman trilogy, starting with Becoming Thuperman, Homer Underby and the final book in the series, Thuperheroes. We talked about book 2 in the Fried Windows series. The first book being Fried Windows and the ...
E87 - Elgon Williams, author of Ninja Bread Castles
June 11, 2022 14:14 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBElgon Williams was born in Springfield, Ohio and grew up on a farm in southeastern Clark County near the town of South Charleston. Elgon is the author of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Mystery with Pandamoon Publishing. His publications include Fried Windows (In a Light White Sauce); the Thuperman trilogy, starting with Becoming Thuperman, Homer Underby and the final book in the series, Thuperheroes. We talked about book 2 in the Fried Windows series. The first book being Fried Windows and the ...
Michelle Fizzard - Children's book author of Amazing Grace, A True Story of a Classroom Cat
June 04, 2022 15:25 - 42 minutes - 29 MBE86 - Children's author Michelle Fizzard and I talked about her children's book Amazing Grace, A True Story of a Classroom Cat. As well as writing and the definition of success. What is success? A book deal? Completing a manuscript? Showing up? Let your writing be messy, just write. We also talked about the five writing fears. Michelle shares a humorous story about her father, as well as a touching story about her mother. Oh, and Cuddles's retirement party. Michelle is writing a new book and ...
E85 - Hannah Mary McKinnon - Never Coming Home
May 21, 2022 20:37 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MBE85 - International bestselling author, Hannah Mary McKinnon, returns to the podcast to talk about her latest novel, Never Coming Home. Hanna was born in the UK. She grew up in Switzerland and now lives in Canada with her husband and three sons. Before moving to Canada, she had completed commercial studies in Geneva and worked as a PA for DuPont. Later she moved to Neuchatel and became the Purchasing Manager for a high-tech company. Hannah is the author of numerous essays and pieces. Her si...
E84 - L.A. Kessler
May 14, 2022 17:48 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBE84 - L.A. Kessler returns to the podcast and we discuss her thriller novel, Perfect. After reading her thriller you'll think twice about saying that word ... Perfect. There is humor in her novel which balances the thrilling escapes and the subject matter. As much as I tried to be analytical reading Perfect, I kept being pulled into the story. Lisa shares a touching story of how her mother was the inspiration for her heroine, Juliette, and which character Lisa relates to the most. Lisa is ...
E83 - A.G. Flitcher - Boone and Jacque: Saddleton Haunting
May 07, 2022 01:12 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBE83 - Award-winning author A.G. Flitcher of the Boone and Jacque urban fantasy series is back on the podcast. Today, we talk about book 3 in his series, Boone and Jacque: Saddleton Haunting. We have a thorough discussion about characters, settings and motivations, as well as his pansexual and transgender characters. A.G. Flitcher reveals the trauma he's recovering from in his personal life. He also talks about the take-away he wants writers and readers to experience after reading his novel...
E82 - Deborah Lambert, Fantasy author - Son of No Man series
April 30, 2022 22:18 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBE82 - Deborah Lambert, fantasy author and veterinarian, joins me from Sooke, BC. Deborah is the author of the Son of No Man series. We talk about Julius Caesar, Augustus, and how our calendars have no place in the fantasy world. We also talk about writing as therapy. Our discussion about a dragon's anatomy, using science and biology to make a dragon fly and how to splint a dragon's foot will forever be in my memory. Deborah thank you. I had a great time chatting with you about your novels. Pl...
E81 - Mike Martin, Author and The Maple Leaf Mystery Conference Interview
April 23, 2022 21:35 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBE81 - Today, award-winning mystery author Mike Martin is on the podcast to talk about his latest novel and the first virtual Maple Leaf Mystery Conference which takes place over 5 days from May 24 to 28, 2022. Mike was born in St. John’s, Newfoundland. Mike has always been a writer, and during the last 15 years he’s worked as a freelance writer, specializing in workplace and social policy issues. He’s been published in newspapers and magazines across Canada, the US and New Zealand. His firs...
E80 - Alice Bienia - Knight Vision
April 16, 2022 18:16 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBE80 - Crime author Alice Bienia is back! We start the podcast talking about rocks, boulders and snakes, tapping into Alice's previous profession as a Geologist. But soon we are talking about Alice's latest Jorja Knight novel, Knight Vision. I learned that Alice is testing Jorja, putting her in situations where Jorja is weighing fact versus fantasy. Jorja's new client is a clairvoyant, who has "seen" her own murder. Alice's readers love her books and want to be her heroine's friend. I enjoy re...
E79 - Karen Dodd - Everybody Knows
April 09, 2022 14:27 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBE79 - Prolific award-winning thriller author Karen Dodd joins me, and we have a good discussion about characters making mistakes, keeping our characters real, corruption, the mafia as well as being a discovery writer. Karen is the president of the Sisters In Crime – Canada West chapter. I was excited to talk with her about her novel Everybody Knows, a sophisticated thriller which is hard to put down. It’s the first novel in a new series, the Nicolo Moretti Crime Thriller Series. There are a f...
E78 - Winona Kent - Ticket to Ride
April 02, 2022 15:59 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBE78 - Award-winning author Winona Kent returns to the podcast and we talk about Ticket to Ride, her 4th Jason Davey novel, which is her 10th novel overall. Winona was born in London, England, but grew up in Regina, Saskatchewan where she completed her BA in English at the University of Regina. She moved to Vancouver, and obtained a Bachelor of Fine Arts in creative writing from UBC. Winona’s writing breakthrough happened when she won first place in Flare magazine’s fiction contest with her sh...
E77 - Lisa Kessler, Paranormal Author
March 26, 2022 22:54 - 1 hour - 44 MBE77 - Lisa Kessler's writing career was foretold to her by a fortune teller. When she received writing advice from Ray Bradbury, she knew she was on the right path. Forty books within a 10 year period, Lisa has numerous series under her belt. She writes a blog, and she is a podcast host. Lisa's books have won the PRISM award, she has twice won the San Diego Book Award, and her vampire story, Immortal Beloved, was a Bram Stoker finalist. Lisa and I discuss the writing advice Ray Bradbury sh...
Opal Writer's Magazine
March 19, 2022 16:01 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBE76 - Cindy DeJager is a gracious human and an amazing magazine publisher. She is the entrepreneur behind Opal Writer's Magazine and Opal Rising Magazine. Her magazine is packed with great information for writers and authors at various stages of their career. She shares why the magazine is called opal, which is a beautiful and tender story in itself. Opal Writer's Magazine started in Alberta seven years ago, now, it has subscribers from all over Canada, the US, the UK, Australia and just rec...
Alisha Sevigny, Author of The Secret Sands series
March 12, 2022 16:33 - 47 minutes - 32.3 MBE75 - Award-winning YA author, Alisha Sevigny chatted with me about the 2nd and 3rd books in her Secret Sands Series, The Desert Prince and The Oracle of Avaris. The original novel in the series being The Lost Scroll of the Physician. Alisha is a talented author. Her novels can be read by all age groups, and her fierce heroine, Sesha, is an inspiration for all females. Her novels deal with issues relevant today. In fact, we acknowledged what's going on in the world and the connection to her ...
Sam Wiebe, Author of Hell and Gone
March 05, 2022 19:27 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBE74 - Award-winning Vancouver crime writer of the Wakeland novels, Sam Wiebe, and I discuss his latest novel, Hell and Gone, which is the third novel in his Dave Wakeland series. Sam's prose is gritty and authentic. He gives the reader a great sense of living on the streets of Vancouver. We talk about beats, and Sam's not meaning music, conflict, as well as the writing courses he offers, the flagship course being Mystery Writing Mastery. I came away from this interview thinking dig down whe...
The Urban Escapist - Cory Scott, Artist
February 19, 2022 03:38 - 1 hour - 43.4 MB72 - Artist Cory Scott, moved back to Canada with three suitcases. A creative soul since a child, he's travelled the world and worked various jobs. When he and his fiancée left Australia and were selling their possessions, Cory was pleasantly surprised when Australians wanted to buy his paintings hanging on the walls. Cory knew this was a sign and pursued art fulltime. Cory’s art has won numerous awards, including in 2020, the Award of Excellence at the Sooke Fine Arts Show. On Cory’s websit...
Celeste Barclay - The Clan Sinclair Legacy
February 12, 2022 03:48 - 1 hour - 42 MBHave you heard the term story bible? Or reading guides? Multi-published, bestselling historical romance author, Celeste Barclay, joins me in the studio. She is the author of 31 historical romances and after 16 years in the classroom where she was a Social Studies and English teacher, she is now a full-time author, entrepreneur, independent publisher and mentor. We talk about her historical romances, writing as a business, and her upcoming new releases. Celeste and I had a great conversation,...
Mark Creedon - Caught Between Two Devils
February 04, 2022 22:40 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBAuthor Mark Creedon joins me on the podcast and we talk about his historical fiction novel, Caught Between Two Devils, which is based on the real experiences of family members, Antanas Paskevicius, and Antanas's wife Jadwyga and his sister Maria in April 1944, when they, along with other prisoners, escaped from a forced labor camp during WWII. A moving interview, Mark and I discuss favourite scenes, the little Polish car that looks like a small frog, war, romance, humanity and helping your n...
Gordon Mott - The Angels of Klaipeda
January 30, 2022 02:20 - 1 hour - 47.4 MBAmazon bestselling author Gordon Mott returns to the podcast. Gordon and I previously talked on the podcast about his hugely popular novel, Lithuanian Lullaby and today we talk about Gordon’s second novel, The Angels of Klaipeda. Gordon and I have an extensive discussion about characters, their strengths, their weaknesses and finding the character to carry a new series or new story. We also talk about the Stockholm syndrome and using life events to fuel a novel, in particular the kidnapping...
Marcelle Dube - The Wronged Woman
January 23, 2022 01:24 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBMulti-published author Marcelle Dube joins me on the podcast. Marcelle is the author of numerous mystery novels and short stories. Her bibliography is incredible. She is also on the executive of the Sisters in Crime – Chapter West. Marcelle grew up in Montreal, and after trying a few provinces, she set roots in the Yukon for 35 years and she now lives in Alberta, which she says is, “much like the Yukon in all the ways that counts.” Today, we will be talking about her latest novel, The Wrong...
Christine Gabriel - Crimson Forest
December 20, 2021 23:57 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBChristine Gabriel is the author of the Best-Selling, Young Adult, Paranormal Romance novel, Crimson Forest, the first novel in her Crimson Chronicles Series. Her fiction has been nominated for such awards as The People’s Book Award and The Buckeye Book Award. Christine's been in the marketing industry for over 15 years and is in charge of the publicity & graphics department at Pandamoon Publishing, based out of Austin, Texas. Christine and I shared many laughs and writing experiences. In thi...
Valerie Dunsmore - Rabbit Rabbit Rabbit
November 25, 2021 22:20 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBAward-winning author Valerie Dunsmore studied creative writing at Kwantlen College and graduated from the journalism program at Grant MacEwan College. She and I discuss her fiction novel, Rabbit Rabbit Rabbit, the sister relationship and her character Lily, and the lessons Lily will learn from hatred to healing. Rabbit Rabbit Rabbit is the winner of the Whistler Independent Book Awards for Best Fiction, the 29th Annual Writer's Digest Self-Published Book Awards and it placed Silver for Fanta...
Authors Across the Border Drinking Coffee
November 21, 2021 01:07 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBThe Joanna and Benny Show. Yes, two authors, myself and Benny Sims, we are fans of each other's novels and writing styles. We talk about everything from writing in the 3rd person point-of-view to the first person point-of-view. Character arcs. What we've learned and what we still want to learn. Book trailers, promotion, and using life experiences in plotting a novel. Benny joins me from his writing shed in Alabama. We celebrate Benny's novel Code Gray winning Killer Nashville's Silver Falc...
Colleen van Niekerk - A Conspiracy of Mothers
November 13, 2021 06:16 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBColleen van Niekerk grew up in South Africa as a person of colour in the eighties and nineties. This meant being surrounded by stories and art, an act of expression. Her evocative debut novel, A Conspiracy of Mothers is set during a defining period in South Africa’s history. Colleen's gripping novel tells a story of love and betrayal from multiple perspectives while balancing the painful legacy of apartheid with the trials of motherhood. Colleen thank you for writing a gripping story and com...
K.L. Abrahamson - Beneath Malabar Nets
November 06, 2021 15:15 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBToday, multi-published author and Ellery Queen author, K.L. Abrahamson is back in the dressing room. On Karen’s website, the visitor is greeted with these words, “Writing at the dangerous ends of the earth; The various incarnations of Karen L. Abrahamson.” Karen writes, mystery, fantasy, and romance. She is also a prolific short story author and her stories have appeared in numerous anthologies. Karen has worked as a special constable, a correctional officer, a probation officer and ESL ins...
Elgon Williams - Thuper Heroes
November 03, 2021 01:26 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBProlific science fiction, fantasy and mystery author Elgon Williams returned to the podcast and we talked about the Thuperman Trilogy, in particular Thuper Heroes, the last novel in his Thuperman trilogy. We talked about books, plotting, life imitating art, and what's next with Elgon now that this trilogy has ended. Elgon was born and raised in Springfield, Ohio. He grew up on a farm in southeastern Clark County near the town of South Charleston. He’s a graduate of Purdue University, The U...
Alice Bienia - Three Dog Knight
October 30, 2021 01:37 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MBStranger danger. Yes, a lot was discussed on today's podcast with Alice Bienia. Three Dog Knight is the third in her Jorja Knight thriller/mystery series. We talk about writing lessons learned, the integrity of characters, and using humour for those lighter moments. Did I mention tension? Oh, and how about the series' story arc? Check out this podcast and learn about Alice's real life events that were the basis for scenes in Three Dog Knight. Also, do not forget to complete the poll. Ali...
Barbara Fradkin is Back
October 23, 2021 21:38 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBMulti-published author, Barbara Fradkin is back on the podcast, and we discuss her latest Inspector Green series, The Devil to Pay, which also features Inspector Green's daughter, Hannah, now a rookie patrol officer. Barbara is a retired psychologist who is fascinated with why people turn bad. She has written numerous short stories and novellas as well as the critically acclaimed Inspector Green novels. She has been nominated 4 times for the Arthur Ellis Award of Excellence in the Best Nove...
Judy J. Johnson - Thief of Reason
October 16, 2021 15:06 - 56 minutes - 39 MBJudy J. Johnson and I talk about her non-fiction/fiction book, Thief of Reason. Judy is a Professor Emerita, Psychology Department of Mount Royal University, Calgary, AB. Her M.Sc. and Ph.D. theses, and her post doc fellowship at the Ellis Institute in NYC, explored the biological, social, and psychological forces that shaped the 13 characteristics of dogmatism’s rigid profile. Her non-fiction book What’s So Wrong With Being Right: The Dangerous Nature of Dogmatic Belief, and her novel, Thie...
Cindy Buckshon - Liar, Liar, Gown on Fire
October 14, 2021 02:54 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBCindy Buckshon's art has been shown in numerous art exhibitions. She obtained her BFA in Visual Arts at the University of Victoria. Her final project for the honours program was a series of paintings of Vancouver's trolley buses. She is also a graphic designer and author. In 2019 Cindy wrote Liar, Liar, Gown on Fire, a memoir about her lifelong struggle with mental illnesses, specifically bipolar disorder and factitious disorder, commonly known as Munchausen syndrome. Liar, Liar, Gown on Fir...
Susan Jane Wright - author of Box of Secrets
October 09, 2021 06:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBSusan Jane Wright studied anthropology and architecture before settling on law. She worked as a litigator before moving in–house. Her career has taken her from the boardrooms of Calgary to the streets of Beijing. Susan writes legal thrillers. Box of Secrets is her debut novel and the first in the Evie Valentine mystery series. It was a finalist in the 2021 Crime Writers of Canada Award of Excellence for Best Unpublished Manuscript. When she’s not writing Susan’s travelling with her husband ...
Writing Humour - Not So Easy
October 06, 2021 19:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBAlice Bienia has a passion for nature, photography, motorcycles, and coffee. She went to university and emerged with a Bachelor of Science in geology. Her work in remote regions of Canada honed her insatiable curiosity, fuelled her imagination and deepened her desire to learn. She writes full time. She approaches her creativity, imagination with the all important, ‘head down, butt in chair,’ skill she’s acquired along the way to creating challenging crimes. The author of Knight Blind, Knight...
Jule Selbo - 10 Days
October 02, 2021 03:07 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBDo you know what a mud angel is? You'll find out with this episode's multi-talented author, Jule Selbo. Jule spent 20+ years working as a screenwriter at major film studios in Los Angeles, including working for industry giant George Lucas on The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles. Other shows Jule worked on were HBO’s Women Behind Bars, George Romero’s Tales from the Darkside and Monsters, and Aaron Spelling’s Melrose Place. Portland, Maine, Jule calls home, and this multi-published author, pla...
Trevor Atkins - The Day the Pirates Went Mad
September 25, 2021 03:19 - 1 hour - 50.2 MBChildren’s author Trevor Atkins and I had a blast in this episode. There's a lot of laughter and a GIVEAWAY, so listen closely. Trevor educated me on pirates and the extensive research he did crafting this exciting and intriguing children's novel. The Youtube portion of this podcast will be uploaded in a few days and listeners can see the many drawings and illustrations that Trevor makes reference to. Trevor lives with his family on the west coast of Canada and has been working with words f...