NeWest Press Audio

Author Rudy Wiebe talks about his new essay collection Where the Truth Lies, as well as Edmonton's place in the Canadian literature scene, how to get better at public speaking, and what it was like to have his first novel set off a critical firestorm.

Direct download: Rudy_Wiebe.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 5:17pm EST

Author Jenny Ferguson talks about her flash fiction novel BORDER MARKERS, the elusive nature of this form of writing, as well as what it was like living in the bifurcated city of Lloydminster in high school.

Direct download: Jenny_Ferguson_Interview.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 5:52pm EST

Victoria author Kevin Couture talks about his short story collection LOST ANIMAL CLUB, as well as his literary influences, how his upbringing in small-town B.C. comes through in his work and more!

Direct download: Kevin_Couture_Interview.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:25pm EST

Calgary author Lauralyn Chow talks about her book of short stories PAPER TEETH, which revolves around the Lee family and their experiences living in '70s Edmonton, Alberta.

Direct download: Lauralyn_Chow.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 5:42pm EST

Alberta author Susanna Pfisterer talks about her biography of her father, FIFTY PERCENT OF MOUNTAINEERING IS UPHILL, as well as how mountaineering has changed over the years.

Direct download: Susi_Pfisterer_Interview.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:36pm EST

Edmonton poet Walter Hildebrandt stopped by the NeWest Press offices to talk about his new collection DOCUMENTARIES, as well as the difference between writing poetry and history, and his ever-evolving poetic process.

Direct download: Walter_Hildebrandt_Interview.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:36pm EST

Edmonton author Myrna Kostash talks about her new work of creative non-fiction The Seven Oaks Reader, as well as researching events from two hundred years ago and the changing perception of historical events.

Direct download: Myrna_Kostash_Interview.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 1:09pm EST

Edmonton author Mark Lisac talks about the transition from journalism to fiction, the current political climate in Alberta, and reads from his debut novel Where The Bodies Lie.

Direct download: Mark_Lisac_Interview.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 4:10pm EST

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