Tue, 4 October 2022
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 launch event on October 6th, 2022! Grab a copy of GHOSTS IN A PHOTOGRAPH here! |
Wed, 14 September 2022
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 here! Check out A.J.'s site for tour details and other events! |
Tue, 13 September 2022
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 website. |
Wed, 27 April 2022
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 www.newestpress.com! |
Tue, 5 April 2022
Travel writer Jill Frayne stopped by to talk about her first fiction book (and part of the Nunatak First Fiction series no less) WHY I'M HERE. 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 www.newestpress.com! |
Thu, 31 March 2022
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 www.newestpress.com! |
Wed, 16 March 2022
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 North Shore Writers' Association March 29th at 7 pm! Pre-order your copy of the book at www.newestpress.com! |
Wed, 2 March 2022
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: https://newestpress.com/books/to-those-who-killed-me |
Mon, 4 October 2021
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: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/icefields-landmark-edition-launch-tickets-176566654617?aff=ebdsoporgprofile Grab your own copy of ICEFIELDS here: https://newestpress.com/books/icefields-landmark-edition |
Tue, 21 September 2021
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: https://newestpress.com/books/last-tide Register for the Zoom launch with fellow NeWester Leah Ranada (THE CINE STAR SALON) on October 19 here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ranada-and-zuliani-double-launch-tickets-168048277923 |