GET LIT E388 with GREG RHYNO
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Hey folks! Things were happening last week here in the Hammer. was huge! I got to run a fun event with fellow Program Advisory Committee member , then introduce and . Friday/Sat/Sun were twice as busy with events, a few too many concerts ( and ? I'm weird) and a birthday party to cap it all off (congrats ) Now I get to...breathe. This week we speak with . His newest, is the first in the Dame Polara mystery series. Tune in!
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GET LIT E387 with JESSICA ROSE
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Hey all! My friend joins us this week (check out her new book too by the way) to talk about the Festival. We're busy non-stop all weekend, so if you're in the area, we hope to see you!
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GET LIT E386 with STEVEN MAYOFF
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Hey folks! Spent last week on a self-imposed retreat. That means I rented an Airbnb in the city and holed up to get two full days of writing done, a thing that absolutely does not happen if I’m left to my own devices at home. You know, day job, housework, etc…kind of gets in the way. Happy to say it was successful. Was the writing good? Lord, no. But it’s a first draft, so at this point, it doesn’t matter. This week we talk to PEI resident about his novel, . Hope you enjoy!
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GET LIT E385 with CHARLES AZULAY
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I had the unexpected pleasure of talking with Charles Azulay last week. I met Charles when I was about fourteen (and he was even younger), doing children’s theatre. We went on to do a production of Anything Goes and Hair at McMaster University. Pretty sure he sang “Three Five Zero Zero.” Yes, I was a pretty big musical theatre nerd! But not as much as Charles, who went on to do it professionally for decades. Anyway, I hadn’t seen Charles in over 30 years, so this reunion was an absolute delight. Charles’ memoir tells some of those tales but also talks about his life...
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GET LIT E834 with EMILY POHL-WEARY
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Hey folks! This week we speak with author about her novel. Had a great conversation and I hope you enjoy listening.
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GET LIT E383 with TOM WILSON TEHOHAHAKE
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Hey folks! Once again, I got to spend a little time with is his Hamilton home. I’ve known Tom since around 1990, and have seen him (and written about him) plenty since then. It’s been fascinating to watch his artistic endeavors expand and to follow his story (as laid out in his bestseller, ). We talk about all kinds of things today but ostensibly this interview is about . Tune in!
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GET LIT E382 with CHRIS KURIATA
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Hey folks! Today’s show features , fellow Palimpsest author. is a weird, wild ride (meant as a compliment!). Hope you enjoy.
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GET LIT E381 with RAYMOND BEAUCHEMIN
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Hey folks! It’s fundraising time here at CFMU. So, just a quick note: I don’t get paid a dime to do any of this. Even if I tried to monetize it, let’s face it, this is pretty niche. So! If you appreciate the show, or want to support local radio / community broadcasting, please consider going to and helping out. Today’s show features . I had the pleasure of chatting with him in the CFMU studios. We discuss his collection of novellas, . Check it out!
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GET LIT E380 with DAVID NEIL LEE
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Hey everyone! Back once again with , to talk about the third in his creepy Lovecraftian YA trilogy! Thoroughly enjoyed . If any of those previously-applied adjectives interest you (or if you read the first two) you won’t be disappointed.
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GET LIT E379 with MICHELLE SYBA
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Hey all! The universe is a mean-spirited little kid right now, throwing fistfuls of gravel (it doesn’t hurt, but it’s just the sheer volume that’s troublesome). A few minor health things, a bit of work stress, etc., etc. Hope your lives are going well and that, when the little jerk starts throwing gravel, you can brush it off and keep moving forward . Today we talk to It was great to meet her and talk about her collection, End Times. Hope you like our conversation.
info_outlineHey folks! Spent last week on a self-imposed retreat. That means I rented an Airbnb in the city and holed up to get two full days of writing done, a thing that absolutely does not happen if I’m left to my own devices at home. You know, day job, housework, etc…kind of gets in the way. Happy to say it was successful. Was the writing good? Lord, no. But it’s a first draft, so at this point, it doesn’t matter.
This week we talk to PEI resident Steven Mayoff about his novel, The Island Gospel According To Samson Grief. Hope you enjoy!