CJSW's weekly foray into literature just got a lot more local! New co-host Paul Kennett joins regular host Stephanie Weidmann to create a revamped literary program, focused on local events, writers, poets, publishers, while keeping an eye on the bigger literary picture across the country and around the world! Be sure to tune in to Writer's Block, 6-7pm Thursday evenings, you won't be disappointed!
Most Recent Episode: Chris Ewart - Miss Lamp and Sunny Day (July 30, 2010) Paul Kennett speaks to Chris Ewart about his 2006 novel "Miss Lamp" (Coach House, 2006) and his work-in-progress "Sunny Day".
July 30, 2010 - Chris Ewart - Miss Lamp and Sunny Day ( listen | mp3 ) Paul Kennett speaks to Chris Ewart about his 2006 novel "Miss Lamp" (Coach House, 2006) and his work-in-progress "Sunny Day".
July 29, 2010 - Lyn Hancock - The Ring ( listen | mp3 ) Dave Shiroky interviews Lyn Hancock, author of "The Ring: Memories of a Metis Grandmother", published in 2010.
July 8, 2010 - Chuck Palahniuk, "Tell-All" ( listen | mp3 ) Carolyn Bailey in conversation with Chuck Palahniuk about his novel "Tell-All".
July 7, 2010 - "Murder on the Bow" by John Ballem ( listen | mp3 ) Paul Kennett in conversation with Mercedes Ballem, the daughter of late crime writer and Calgarian John Ballem, author of \"Murder on the Bow\".
July 6, 2010 - Wendy Turnbull, ( listen | mp3 ) Paul Kennett in conversation with Wendy Turnbull, the author of the baking cookbook "Gems of Gluten-Free Baking: Breads and Irresistible Treats Everyone Can Enjoy".
June 24, 2010 - Paul Headrick ( listen | mp3 ) Writer's Block producer Stephanie Engler interviews author Paul Headrick about his new collection of short stories, "The Doctrine of Affection" (Freehand, 2010).
March 31, 2010 - Margaret McMillan ( listen | mp3 ) Paul Kennett speaks with award-winning historian Margaret McMillan about her two latest books, "The Uses and Abuses of History" and "Extraordinary Canadians: Stephen Leacock"
March 22, 2010 - Clem and Olivier Martini ( listen | mp3 ) Paul and Steph speak with Clem and Olivier Martini, co-authors of the book, "Bitter Medicine: A Graphic Memoir of Mental Illness"
March 9, 2010 - Larissa Lai ( listen | mp3 ) Writer's Block hosts Paul and Steph interview Vancouver author Larissa Lai.
February 4, 2010 - Hiromi Goto ( listen | mp3 ) This edition of the Writer's Block podcast features an interview with local Author Hiromi Goto. She chatted with Paul about her new novel 'Half World'.
January 14, 2010 - Bok-Starnino Poetry Cage Match ( listen | mp3 ) In late 2008, Mount Royal University hosted a one-on-one debate between two Canadian poetry heavyweights - Dr. Christian Bok, representing the avant-garde, and Dr. Carmine Starnino representing the lyrical tradition. MRU and the 'combatants' graciously gave CJSW permission to record the event and it is available in its entirety in this podcast.
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