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Author interviews, engaging book chat, and news of the latest releases from Alberta independent literary publishing house NeWest Press.

Episode 120: Danial Neil/THE SUM OF ONE MAN'S PLEASURE 10/10/2023

Episode 120: Danial Neil/THE SUM OF ONE MAN'S PLEASURE Danial Neil stopped by the studio to talk about his second book with NeWest, The Sum of One Man's Pleasure, as well as parallels between Canada in the 1960s and today. To grab a copy of Danial's book, click . /episode/index/show/newestpress/id/28281392

Episode 119: David Martin/KINK BANDS 09/19/2023

Episode 119: David Martin/KINK BANDS Poet David Martin joined us to talk about his second collection Kink Bands, as well as the WWE Attitude Era and how to make a poem into a rock. To grab a copy of Kink Bands, click . To learn about David's upcoming Calgary launch, click , for his Saskatoon launch click , and for his Edmonton launch click . /episode/index/show/newestpress/id/28085675

Episode 118: Frances Peck/UNCONTROLLED FLIGHT 09/06/2023

Episode 118: Frances Peck/UNCONTROLLED FLIGHT Author Frances Peck stopped by to kick off our Fall 2023 season with a discussion of her second novel Uncontrolled Flight. Along the way we talked about following up your last book, as well as the different ways people process grief. To grab a copy of Uncontrolled Flight for yourself, click . To sign up for Frances' online launch on September 12th, click . /episode/index/show/newestpress/id/27962595

Episode #117: Ruth DyckFehderau/I (ATHENA) 04/13/2023

Episode #117: Ruth DyckFehderau/I (ATHENA) Author Ruth DyckFehderau, whose novel I (Athena) is part of our Nunatak First Fiction series, stopped by the show to talk about the legacies of violence in the institution and how hard it is to get a sense of your own life when it's never been under your control. To grab a copy of I (Athena), click . Keep an eye on our page to see where you can hear Ruth at an upcoming launch event. /episode/index/show/newestpress/id/26536821

Episode #116: Sid Marty/OLDMAN'S RIVER 04/11/2023

Episode #116: Sid Marty/OLDMAN'S RIVER Sid Marty came by the studio to talk about his new collected works book Oldman's River, as well as offending editors with lunch selections and becoming a Tiktok star. To order your copy of Oldman's River, click . Keep an eye on our page to see where you can hear Sid at an upcoming launch event. /episode/index/show/newestpress/id/26513622

Episode #116: Matthew Tétreault/HOLD YOUR TONGUE 04/05/2023

Episode #116: Matthew Tétreault/HOLD YOUR TONGUE Matthew Tétreault joined us to talk about his debut novel Hold Your Tongue, part of the Nunatak First Fiction series. Along the way we talked about mining your own family for character ideas, and the difficulties of writing in three languages at the same time. To order a copy of Hold Your Tongue on our website, click . Keep an eye on our page to see where you can hear Matthew at an upcoming launch event. /episode/index/show/newestpress/id/26458551

Episode #115: Margie Taylor/ROSE ADDAMS 04/03/2023

Episode #115: Margie Taylor/ROSE ADDAMS Margie Taylor came on the show to discuss her new novel Rose Addams, which will be on sale in mid-April. Along the way we talked about mining your own personal life for stories, and how to portray characters whose opinions change over the course of the narrative. Order a copy of Rose Addams at our website . Check out Margie's website . Keep an eye on our page to see where you can hear Margie at an upcoming launch event. /episode/index/show/newestpress/id/26429394

Episode #114: George Bowering/GOOD MORNING POEMS 03/27/2023

Episode #114: George Bowering/GOOD MORNING POEMS George Bowering dropped in to discuss our first book of the Spring 2023 season, Good Morning Poems! Along the way we talked about a surprising new vowel, and which poems suit the medium of being a meatloaf best. Grab a copy of Good Morning Poems at our site . Keep an eye on our page to see where you can hear George at an upcoming launch event. /episode/index/show/newestpress/id/26357118

Episode #113: Margaret Macpherson/TRACKING THE CARIBOU QUEEN 10/12/2022

Episode #113: Margaret Macpherson/TRACKING THE CARIBOU QUEEN Margaret Macpherson dropped by to talk about her incisive and important new memoir TRACKING THE CARIBOU QUEEN. Along the way, we talked about the difficulty in writing about systemic racism and the colonial system, as well as why some stories work better as creative non-fiction and others as fiction. Grab a copy of TRACKING THE CARIBOU QUEEN from our website . Margaret's Masterclass event with Edmonton's LitFest is on October 20th, and information on that can be found . For information on Margaret's Saskatoon Launch at McNally Robinson on October 27th, click . The Edmonton launch for the book will be at the Bonnie Doon Community Hall on October 29th, info . /episode/index/show/newestpress/id/24669411

Episode #112: Jaspreet Singh/HOW TO HOLD A PEBBLE 10/11/2022

Episode #112: Jaspreet Singh/HOW TO HOLD A PEBBLE Jaspreet Singh sent us some lovely readings of poems from his new collection HOW TO HOLD A PEBBLE, which is in stores and online now. To grab a copy of the book yourself, go to our . /episode/index/show/newestpress/id/24657405

Episode #111: Myrna Kostash/GHOSTS IN A PHOTOGRAPH 10/04/2022

Episode #111: Myrna Kostash/GHOSTS IN A PHOTOGRAPH Myrna Kostash came on the show to talk about her new creative non fiction book GHOSTS IN A PHOTOGRAPH, which examines the history of her family members who came to Canada and the ones who stayed behind in Ukraine. If you're in Edmonton, come out to our on October 6th, 2022! Grab a copy of GHOSTS IN A PHOTOGRAPH ! /episode/index/show/newestpress/id/24586635

Episode #110: A.J. Devlin/ FIVE MOVES OF DOOM 09/14/2022

Episode #110: A.J. Devlin/ FIVE MOVES OF DOOM Author A.J. Devlin stopped by to talk about the third book in the "Hammerhead" Jed mystery-comedy series FIVE MOVES OF DOOM. Along the way we talked about going to bloodsports in the post-apocalypse and how to write about MMA without getting beat up. Buy a copy of FIVE MOVES OF DOOM ! Check out A.J.'s for tour details and other events! /episode/index/show/newestpress/id/24378936

Episode #109: Niall Howell/THERE ARE WOLVES HERE TOO 09/13/2022

Episode #109: Niall Howell/THERE ARE WOLVES HERE TOO Author Niall Howell joined us to talk about his new novel THERE ARE WOLVES HERE TOO. Along the way we talked about having Eighties nostalgia while also being in the Nineties, and which classic English book could have been written by a dinosaur. Pick up your copy of THERE ARE WOLVES HERE TOO at our . /episode/index/show/newestpress/id/24366540

Episode #108: Kathryn Willcock/UP THE COAST 04/27/2022

Episode #108: Kathryn Willcock/UP THE COAST Author Kathryn Willcock joined us to talk about her new memoir UP THE COAST, as well as pieces that didn't make the cut and the value of blue-collar storytelling. Pre-order your copy of UP THE COAST at ! /episode/index/show/newestpress/id/22934366

Episode #107: Jill Frayne/WHY I'M HERE 04/05/2022

Episode #107: Jill Frayne/WHY I'M HERE Travel writer Jill Frayne stopped by to talk about her first fiction book (and part of the Nunatak First Fiction series no less) . Along the way, we talked about the North, social work and why mentorship can teach you how to write outside your comfort zones. Pre-order your copy of WHY I'M HERE now at ! /episode/index/show/newestpress/id/22694396

Episode #106: Darcy Tamayose/ EZRA'S GHOSTS 03/31/2022

Episode #106: Darcy Tamayose/ EZRA'S GHOSTS Darcy Tamayose stopped by to talk about her much-anticipated new book Ezra's Ghosts, a collection of linked stories. Along the way we talked about comic books, Stephen King and the early days of the pandemic. Pre-order your copy of the book now at ! /episode/index/show/newestpress/id/22642745

Episode #105: Frances Peck/THE BROKEN PLACES 03/16/2022

Episode #105: Frances Peck/THE BROKEN PLACES Debut author and editor Frances Peck joined us to talk about her novel The Broken Places, part of our Nunatak First Fiction Series. Along the way we talked about writing about disasters while new ones crop up in real life, and why flawed characters can be our favourites. Join Frances for a reading with the Pre-order your copy of the book at ! /episode/index/show/newestpress/id/22470461

Episode #104: J.T. Siemens/TO THOSE WHO KILLED ME 03/02/2022

Episode #104: J.T. Siemens/TO THOSE WHO KILLED ME Mystery author J.T. Siemens joined us to talk about his debut novel TO THOSE WHO KILLED ME. Along the way we talked about first brushes with mortality and what authors can learn from physical trainers. Pre-order your copy of TO THOSE WHO KILLED ME here: /episode/index/show/newestpress/id/22316642

Episode #103: Thomas Wharton/ICEFIELDS LANDMARK EDITION 10/04/2021

Episode #103: Thomas Wharton/ICEFIELDS LANDMARK EDITION Thomas Wharton joined us to talk about the new edition of his classic novel ICEFIELDS. Along the way we talked about the curse of being prescient on climate change issues, as well as living a fuller life than your characters ever could. Come to the Zoom launch for ICEFIELDS: LANDMARK EDITION on Tuesday, October 26 at 7 pm Mountain: Grab your own copy of ICEFIELDS here: /episode/index/show/newestpress/id/20700593

Episode #102: Andy Zuliani/LAST TIDE 09/21/2021

Episode #102: Andy Zuliani/LAST TIDE Debut author Andy Zuliani joined us to talk about his ripped-from-the-headlines novel LAST TIDE, as well as the general apocalyptic feeling and the creeping progress of global capital. Follow along, won't you? Grab a copy of LAST TIDE here: Register for the Zoom launch with fellow NeWester Leah Ranada (THE CINE STAR SALON) on October 19 here: /episode/index/show/newestpress/id/20555198

Episode #101: Leah Ranada/THE CINE STAR SALON 09/13/2021

Episode #101: Leah Ranada/THE CINE STAR SALON Debut author Leah Ranada joined us this week to talk about her book THE CINE STAR SALON, as well as the parasocial relationships you develop with hairdressers and what stressful job works best for a protagonist. Join Leah Ranada and fellow NeWester Andy Zuliani for their Zoom launch on October 19th: Leah is also featuring at the Royal City Literary Arts Society's Tellers of Short Tales event on September 23rd: Grab your copy of THE CINE STAR SALON here: /episode/index/show/newestpress/id/20457956

Episode #100: Kieran Egan/TENURE 09/07/2021

Episode #100: Kieran Egan/TENURE Kieran Egan joined us for a chat about his new novel TENURE, the story of a gangster who goes up against the biggest racket of all: academia. Come join the TENURE launch on Monday, October 4th, with special guests A.J. Devlin and Sam Wiebe: Pick up your own copy of TENURE here: /episode/index/show/newestpress/id/20398244

Episode #99: Carol Harvey Steski/RUMP + FLANK 08/18/2021

Episode #99: Carol Harvey Steski/RUMP + FLANK Carol Harvey Steski came on the show to discuss her debut poetry collection rump + flank, and along the way we talked about the politics of bodies and our favourite fonts. Come see Carol read online on September 22nd! Grab a copy of rump + flank ! /episode/index/show/newestpress/id/20188001

Episode #98: Glen Huser/BURNING THE NIGHT 04/29/2021

Episode #98: Glen Huser/BURNING THE NIGHT Glen Huser came on the show to talk about his new book BURNING THE NIGHT, as well as his first book GRACE LAKE and how they both came about. We also talk about depicting visual art in prose form, as well as changing attitudes between his first book for adults and his latest. Come see Glen read with Danial Neil on ! Grab a copy of BURNING THE NIGHT ! /episode/index/show/newestpress/id/18915473

Episode #97: Kevin Holowack/LIGHT ON A PART OF THE FIELD 04/21/2021

Episode #97: Kevin Holowack/LIGHT ON A PART OF THE FIELD Kevin Holowack joins us to speak about his debut novel LIGHT ON A PART OF THE FIELD, as well as how to write the past vibrantly and the portrayal of artistic frustration. Grab a copy of Kevin's book ! Sign up for Kevin's May 5th launch with Karen Hofmann ! Check out Kevin's latest album ! /episode/index/show/newestpress/id/18813560

Episode #96: Karen Hofmann/A BRIEF VIEW FROM THE COASTAL SUITE 04/09/2021

Episode #96: Karen Hofmann/A BRIEF VIEW FROM THE COASTAL SUITE Karen Hofmann joined us to talk about her new novel A BRIEF VIEW FROM THE COASTAL SUITE, as well as Vancouver real estate and which child she likes the best. Come see Karen live on Zoom on May 9th! Pick up a copy of A BRIEF VIEW FROM THE COASTAL SUITE ! /episode/index/show/newestpress/id/18670676

Episode #95: Danial Neil/DOMINION OF MERCY 03/29/2021

Episode #95: Danial Neil/DOMINION OF MERCY Danial Neil joined us to talk about his new novel DOMINION OF MERCY, as well as overarching corporate control of our lives and the Scottish underworld. Fun topics! Pick up a copy of DOMINION OF MERCY ! /episode/index/show/newestpress/id/18526112

Episode #94: Nisha Patel/COCONUT 03/22/2021

Episode #94: Nisha Patel/COCONUT The podcast is back to talk to authors from NeWest's Spring 2021 season. First up is Nisha Patel, who joined us on the show to talk about her debut poetry collection COCONUT, as well as the differences between spoken word and written, chapbooks and other books, and India and Canada. Check out Nisha's Virtual Book Tour ! Buy a copy of COCONUT ! /episode/index/show/newestpress/id/18426401

Episode #93: John O'Neill/GOTH GIRLS OF BANFF 12/02/2020

Episode #93: John O'Neill/GOTH GIRLS OF BANFF After a little bit of computer trouble on our end, John O'Neill was finally able to come by the show and talk about his new short story collection GOTH GIRLS OF BANFF. Along the way, we talked about German Expressionism, H.P. Lovecraft and corsets. Pick up GOTH GIRLS OF BANFF from our site here: Check out Don Gorman's of indie bookstores across Canada. /episode/index/show/newestpress/id/17036330

Episode #92: D.B. Carew/THE WEIGHT OF BLOOD 10/29/2020

Episode #92: D.B. Carew/THE WEIGHT OF BLOOD D.B. Carew hopped on to Skype for a chat about his new book The Weight of Blood, sequel to 2014's The Killer Trail. We also talked about the odds of meeting a psychopath among other fun things. Register for the November 17 Zoom event here: The Zoom link will be sent to you by email via eventbrite: make sure to scroll down to the bottom of the email for the link. If you have any issues with the link, email us at [email protected]. Books are available at . Or order from your favourite local bookstore! /episode/index/show/newestpress/id/16607153

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