Episodes

  • Season 2, Episode 19 Guest: Lisa de Nikolits
    Oct 4 2022

    The highlight of this episode is a fun interview with author Lisa de Nikolits whose new book "Everything You Dream is Real" gets launched on October 18th. 

    In addition, there are three author self-promos for their new fall 2022 books from Heritage House Publishers.

    Lisa de Nikolit's website: https://www.lisawriter.com/

    Inanna Publishers: https://www.inanna.ca/

    Heritage House Publishers: https://www.heritagehouse.ca/

    • https://www.heritagehouse.ca/book/in-our-youth/
    • https://www.heritagehouse.ca/book/the-russian-refugees/
    • https://www.heritagehouse.ca/book/her-courage-rises-2/

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    40 mins
  • Season 2, Episode 18: Interview with Heather and Aren of Black Box Publishing House and Two Heritage House Author Self-Promos.
    Sep 20 2022

    Episode Links:

    • https://www.blackboxpublishinghouse.ca/
    • https://www.blackboxpublishinghouse.ca/workshops
    • https://www.heritagehouse.ca/book/cooking-tips-for-desperate-fishwives/
    • https://www.heritagehouse.ca/book/fortune-knox-once/
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    44 mins
  • Season 2, Episode 17: The Lynette Richards Interview and More Fall 2022 Author Promos
    Aug 17 2022

    In this episode of the TMR Podcast, James speaks with Lynette Richards, author of the graphic novel "Call Me Bill" out this September from Conundrum Press. Also, Fall 2022 author promos from James Pollock, whose poetry collection, "Durable Goods" will be published by Vehicule Press this fall and Andrew Tolson, author of "Noisemaker" out September 1st from Moose House Publications.

    Links:

    • Conundrum Press
    • Heritage Park - The SS Atlantic Heritage Interpretation Park
    • Rose Window Stained Glass – Lynette Richards (rose-window.com)
    • Durable Goods - James Pollock (vehiculepress.com)
    • https://www.jamespollock.org/
    • books / e-books | Moose House Publications (moosehousepress.com)
    • https://www.andytolson.com/
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    36 mins
  • Substack: Is it for you? And Three Fall 2022 author book promos.
    Aug 6 2022

    Substack: What is it and is it for you? How does it compare to WordPress? Substack newsletter author Mark Dykeman is our guest and he will answer my questions bout Substack. 

    Here is a link to his newsletter: How About This | Mark Dykeman | Substack 

    Mark's Twitter feed: Mark Dykeman (@MarkDykeman) / Twitter

    Fall 2022 book releases are upon us and I've invited various authors to record some sound bites to introduce their books to us,

    1. Bill Arnott: A Season on Vancouver Island
    2. Helen Escott: Operation Masonic
    3. Melanie Mitzner: Slow Reveal

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    34 mins
  • Guest: Joe Powers, S2 E15
    Jul 17 2022

    An interview with New Brunswick horror author, Joe Powers.

    Joe Powers is a horror writer with a fondness for literary sleight-of-hand. He loves the idea of prompting a strong emotional reaction using no more than words and his slightly off-center imagination, and delights in taking the reader on journeys to previously unexplored regions. He occasionally dabbles in genres that follow safer, more conventional routes, but the path he loves most is the twisted, winding one that leads through those dark, shadowy corners of the mind where unseen things creep and slither, and nothing is ever entirely as it seems.

    Joe got his publishing start in a small online magazine called “Bread N Molasses”, which showcased the uncharacteristically touching holiday story “The Christmas Storm“. This unlikely platform was the springboard to his true calling, from which he embarked upon an enthusiastic flurry of activity. In just two years he’s had nearly a dozen stories published and in September 2014 was the subject of the featured spotlight interview in Codiac Chronicles magazine. Joe is active in the local arts and writing communities. His work has been published internationally, and he always has a number of new and exciting projects on the horizon. Joe's website: Home – Joe Powers, Author (joepowersauthor.com)

    James was interviewed by Colleen Kitts-Goguen on CBC Radio. You can listen here: The Shift NB Interview on CBC Radio The Miramichi Reader

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    29 mins
  • Guest: Jennifer George S2, E14 July 1, 2022
    Jul 2 2022

    Jennifer George is a physiotherapist on an inpatient rehabilitation unit. Her 14-year journey as PT spans acute care, rehab, outpatient orthopaedics, community care, and long-term care.
    Throughout her career and personal journey of being a caregiver, Jennifer has focused on the importance of positive communication as the care delivered in our healthcare system.
    This led to her publishing her first book, Communication is Care: 9 Empowering Strategies to Guide Patient Healing, which reached bestseller status in medical reference, nursing home, and community care categories upon its launch.
    Jennifer is also a strong advocate for personal growth, development, and building community. Her ongoing journey of living in integrity and purpose has also led her to host The Healthcare Provider Happy Hour Podcast.
    Through her podcasting platform, Jennifer creates a safe space for healthcare providers to unapologetically be themselves after their working day. She also shares ideas to help healthcare providers transform stress to success and fulfillment.
    To connect with Jennifer or book her to speak, visit www.jennifergeorge.co

    The Running Trees by Amber McMillan The Miramichi Reader

    Excerpt: The Running Trees by Amber McMillan (Part 1) The Miramichi Reader

    Summer Reads The Miramichi Reader

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    40 mins
  • Guest: Sydney Hegele. S2, E13: May 28, 2022
    May 28 2022

    In this episode:

    An interview with Sydney Hegele (they/them), the author of the award-winning short story collection, The Pump, in which we talk about

    · Will resuming in-person book launches give neglected pandemic releases a second life?

    · Nightmares and dreaming and the resulting “hyper-realism” of their writing

    · Cover art

    · Their unique writing space and

    · Their upcoming ‘happy’ event’

    LINKS:

    Sydney Hegele | Author of The Pump

    THE MIRAMICHI READER is creating Canadian Literary Book Reviews, Author Interviews and More. | Patreon

    AlphaSmart Neo 2 (gadgetspeak.com)

    Miramichi Flash | A Column of The Miramichi Reader

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    31 mins
  • Guest: Catherine Graham, S2, E12: April 25, 2022
    Apr 25 2022

    A most enjoyable chat with Toronto poet and author Catherine Graham about high school English class, our mutual experiences with rock quarries, and the importance of chapbooks for poets. Catherine also does a reading from her new novel "The Most Cunning Heart", and finally we talk about writing spaces.

    • The Most Cunning Heart - Palimpsest Press
    • The Hummingbird Podcast – with Catherine Graham and Jessica Outram
    • Wolsak & Wynn (wolsakandwynn.ca)
    • Catherine Graham – Catherine Graham's website
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    41 mins