Words with Writers Podcast

Episode #21: New Beginnings

Sun, 26 Feb 2023 20:23:37 -0500

Chris Gorman and Brandi Tanner return with Episode 21 of Canadian Authors Words with Writers Podcast! Listen in for readings from new members Svetlana Machurina and Christine Bergsma, an appearance from previous guest Bob Mackay, our new book club segment, and oh so much more!

Words with Writers: WE’RE BACK!

Sun, 29 Jan 2023 13:39:40 -0500

Chris Gorman and Brandi Tanner are back with Canadian Authors Words with Writers Podcast! Tune in to hear what’s in store for 2023. Email tomembership@canadianauthors.org if you’ve joined Canadian Authors-Toronto Branch in the last year and want to snag a new member reading spot on our February show.

Episode #19: Words with Eva Stachniak

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 17:51:42 -0400

After a longer than expected winter break, hosts Chris Gorman and Brandi Tanner are finally back with a brand new episode featuring award-winning and bestselling author Eva Stachniak. Author of the newly released historical fiction novel The School of Mirrors, Eva discusses her new book, the craft of writing historical fiction, the connections between her work and ongoing events of today’s world, and so much more. Eva Stachniak can be found at: Website: www.evastachniak.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/EvaStachniak.Author/

Character and Story Development with Bruce Madole and Robert W. Mackay

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 21:40:40 -0500

Join hosts Chris Gorman & Brandi Tanner as they chat with special guests: author, poet and songwriter, Bruce Madole, and author, naval officer, submariner, teacher and lawyer, Robert W. Mackay about their writing and their lives! Bruce Madole can be found online at https://brucemadole.com/home and on Twitter at @SongsAreStories. Robert W. Mackay can be found online at https://www.robertwmackay.ca/ and Twitter at @RobertWMackay.

Episode #17: Words with Writers Halloween Spooktacular II

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 19:46:50 -0400

Welcome to a special episode of Words with Writers Podcast, with co-hosts Chris Gorman and Brandi Tanner. Grab your favourite witches brew and prepare to be spooked by spine-chilling readings from Canadian Authors members Suzanne Craig-Whytock, June Rogers, Pamela Yuen, and Tonya Liburd. Enjoy!

What did you Write This Summer?

Sun, 26 Sep 2021 21:59:33 -0400

This month, we feature authors discussing their latest work as well as try to give hosts Brandi & Chris some much needed inspiration by talking about what they wrote this summer!

Purabi Sinha Das, originally from India, is now settled in Canada and writing literary fiction, poetry, and personal essays. Her short stories and poems have been published in literary journals and community newspapers, and are inspired by her travels, life in general, and growing years in a small town in Bihar, now Jharkhand. Purabi has a BA in English literature from Ranchi University in India. To bring joy and comfort to readers through the written word is Purabi’s vocation. Moonlight – the Journey Begins is Purabi’s first novel. It launched in August 2021 and is available in paperback, hardcover, and e-book format.

Purabi can be found at:
purabisinhadas.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/purabisinhadas
Instagram: @purabisinhadas
Check out her book teaser trailer at https://youtu.be/WrwMjNzGhLs

Michael Tanzer is a young adult with Autism, hailing from Thornhill, Ontario. He is a self-published author of MICHAELISM: My POV on Life with Autism and is also an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Advocator who is trying to spread Autism Awareness on Social Media. Michael has written several articles for Autism Matters magazine. His book is based on his own personal experiences and shares his Point of View (POV) on Life with Autism in the hopes that readers will gain a better understanding of individuals with ASD.

Michael can be found at:
https://therealmichaeltanzer.wpcomstaging.com/
https://www.amazon.ca/Michaelism-My-POV-Life-Autism/dp/1777146909/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=MICHAELISM&qid=1632265593&sr=8-1
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_g-gpKypHzPt53jL6GDrdg
Twitter/Instagram: @michaeltanzer

K. R. Wilson’s debut novel, An Idea About My Dead Uncle, won the inaugural Guernica Prize for unpublished manuscript in 2018. His second novel Call Me Stan: A Tragedy in Three Millennia will be published by Guernica in December. He lives in Toronto with his wife and daughter.

K.R. can be found at:
www.krwilson.ca
Email: krw@krwilson.ca
Twitter/Instagram: @krwbooks

Director‘s Cut #3: Rosanna Micelotta Battigelli

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 04:53:31 -0400

Join co-hosts Chris Gorman and Brandi Tanner for the extended version of May’s guest interview with author Rosanna Micelotta Battigelli as we discuss her writing and her fabulous historical fiction novel La Brigantessa. Featuring action, romance, murder and intrigue, it's an amazing read!

Episode #15: Words with Writers Podcast Celebrates the 2021 Fred Kerner Book Awards

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 12:52:48 -0400

Celebrate the 2021 Fred Kerner Book Awards with Canadian Authors–Toronto’s Words with Writers Podcast! Fred Kerner was a devoted longtime CAA member and an Honorary President of the association until his passing in 2011. In addition to authoring more than twelve books and writing for magazines, radio and TV, he generously devoted himself to guiding and mentoring emerging writers. The Fred Kerner Book Award is awarded annually to the best written work by a Canadian Author’s member in the previous calendar year. This year there were many outstanding contenders, but the award went to Endlings by Joanna Lilley, from a short list that included five other titles: Identity: From Holocaust to Home by Elke Babicki, These Bodies by Morgan Christie, The Haweaters by Vanessa Farnsworth, Vermin by Lori Hahnel, and Fair by Ed Seaward. A big congratulations to Joanna, Elke, Morgan, Vanessa, Lori, and Ed from Words with Writers! The six authors recently moved us with readings from their award-winning titles and now we’re bringing them to our listeners. So sit back in your cozy chair, grab a cup of tea, and prepare to be moved and entertained!

Episode #14: The Colors of Pride

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 15:55:37 -0400

Join co-hosts Chris Gorman and Brandi Tanner for Episode 14 of Words with Writers Podcast, celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride Month. Listen in to these emotional readings and insightful conversations with this month’s author guests Lucian Childs, Kevin Craig, and Michelle Doyle.

Directors Cut #2: R.A. Morris

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 11:13:42 -0400

Join co-hosts Chris Gorman and Brandi Tanner for the extended version of May’s guest interview with R.A. Morris.

Directors Cut #1: Mark Leslie Lefebvre

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 09:51:49 -0400

Join co-hosts Chris Gorman and Brandi Tanner for the extended version of May’s guest interview with Mark Leslie Lefebvre.

Episode #13: Double-Feature Anniversary Special PART II

Sat, 29 May 2021 11:56:41 -0400

Welcome back to the second part of our celebratory episode! In the conclusion to our Season Two opener of Words with Writers Podcast, co-hosts Chris Gorman and Brandi Tanner continue celebrating one year on the air, 1000 downloads, and 100 years of Canadian Authors Association and “writers helping writers”! This week, we feature Canadian Authors–Toronto members Michael Newman, Guglielmo D’Izzia, Gordon K. Jones, and Genevieve Chornenki. Tune in for readings and writerly discussions from these amazing authors. We will also announce an exciting update on CA–Toronto’s June virtual event’s special guest, and details of our Celebration Contest opening today! If you missed the previous podcast, listen today at Episode #13: Double-Feature Anniversary Special PART I (podbean.com), or on Google Podcasts or Apple Podcast, and make sure to follow the Podcast for exciting Directors’ Cut Editions of our author interviews that will be airing shortly!

Episode #13: Double-Feature Anniversary Special PART I

Sat, 22 May 2021 10:43:51 -0400

Get ready for a brand-new year of Words with Writers Podcast! Co-hosts Chris Gorman and Brandi Tanner are thrilled to bring you Part I of our double-feature anniversary special, starring Canadian Authors–Toronto members R.A. Morris, Mark Leslie Lefebvre, Andrea Scott, and Rosanna Micelotta Battigelli. Tune in for readings and writerly discussions from these amazing authors. PART II RELEASES MAY 29 Be sure to come back on Saturday, May 29 for the conclusion of our double-feature special. You will hear readings from Michael Newman, Guglielmo D’Izzia, Gordon K. Jones, and Genevieve Chornenki. Plus, we finally release the details of our 1,000-download celebration contest and the award-winning author that will be featured in the Canadian Authors–Toronto virtual event in June.

Episode #12: Sink Into the Magical World of Poetry

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 12:16:26 -0400

We can hardly believe it ourselves, but co-hosts Brandi Tanner and Chris Gorman have been bringing us Words with Writers Podcast now for a whole year! In our twelfth episode, we celebrate National Poetry Month by speaking with 4 remarkable Canadian poets. Pat Connors joins us to read several amazing & poignant poems from his newly released work, The Other Life. Morgan Christie shares an exquisite segment from her recently released chapbook When they Come, followed by Daniel Scott Tysdal reading an assortment of deeply emotional pieces from his chapbook Mad Fold-In Poems. Suparna Ghosh rounds out the session with some truly lyrical readings from her poems Dance of the Goddess, Woman in Stride, and Desire.

Episode #11: Sizzle and Fun (The Romance Show)

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 09:35:12 -0400

Get ready to share the love with this month’s romance themed episode! Co-hosts Chris Gorman and Brandi Tanner welcome Lilith Darville, here to share an excerpt from Tate’s Tale, book one in the Sexy Sins Afterlife Retreat Series, and Shawna James, reading from her novel Despite the Devil, from her They Loved Collection. This episode does contain some language that may not be suitable for younger listeners.

Episode # 10: The Women in Horror Show

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 13:23:39 -0500

Words with Writers Podcast is back with our 10th episode! Join co-hosts Chris Gorman and Brandi Tanner for Women in Horror month, with special guests A.P. Cairns, Megan M. Davies Ostrom and Tonya Liburd. These wonderful Women in Horror share some of their work and some of themselves in one of our most emotionally powerful episodes yet.

A.P. Cairns:

Website: Home (sunlightpublishers.ca)

Megan M. Davies Ostrom:

Website: Ghosts, Zombies, and other Fun Things – The Official Site of Megan M. Davies-Ostrom

Twitter: @mmdaviesostrom

Tonya Liburd:

Website: Spiderlilly's Web | Musings at Tonya Liburd's quirky corner of the web. (wordpress.com)

Twitter: @somesillywowzer

Instagram: tonyaliburd

Patreon: Tonya Liburd is creating diverse stories & worlds while raising mental health awareness | Patreon

Episode #9: The Historical Fiction Show

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 17:50:14 -0500

Join co-hosts Brandi Tanner and Chris Gorman for our 9th episode, featuring three Canadian Authors Association members each joining us for a reading and a brief conversation about their work. This month's theme is Historical Fiction. Shauna Clinning starts us off by reading from her work in progress, followed by Ann Shortell with an excerpt from Celtic Knot, A Clara Swift Tale, and ending with Nancy Jo Cullen reading from her 2020 Fred Kerner Book Award shortlisted novel The Western Alienation Merit Badge. Three guest readings for the price of one, and even better, the price is free!

Episode #8: Joyce Mgbolu & 2020 Highlights

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 13:23:54 -0500

Listen in with co-hosts Chris Gorman and Brandi Tanner as they welcome new Canadian Authors—Toronto member Joyce Mgbolu with a beautiful reading from her debut non-fiction book, Hard Nut to Crack. Then settle in under your coziest blanket as we travel back in time to some of our greatest events from 2020, featuring Ann Shortell, Michael Newman, Guglielmo D’Izzia, Gordon Jones, Rosanna Micelotta Battigelli, and more!

Episode #7: Chadham Thomas’s A Light From Below & a Discussion on Graphic Novels with Genghis Comics

Sat, 21 Nov 2020 18:03:56 -0500

Join co-hosts Brandi Tanner and Chris Gorman as they welcome Chadham Thomas to the Canadian novelist scene with his debut novel A Light From Below. Following Chadham’s excellent reading, Chris & Brandi have a fascinating conversation with Daniel Reynolds and Oliver Ho, authors of the graphic novel Genghis Con, about the challenges of creating and publishing graphic novels!

Episode #6: Words with Writers Halloween Spooktacular

Sat, 24 Oct 2020 16:21:26 -0400

Welcome to another special episode of Words with Writers Podcast, with co-hosts Chris Gorman and Brandi Tanner. Grab your favourite witches brew and prepare to be spooked by five spine-chilling readings from Canadian Authors members A. B. Neilly, JF Garrard, K. V. Skene, Daniel Bryant and Barbara Wade Rose. Happy Halloween! A. B. Neilly: Webpage = https://abneilly.com/; Twitter = https://twitter.com/abneilly; Youtube = https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-jYpn-aykYdiu-PPf2tS6Q?view_as=subscriber; Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/abneilly/ JF Garrard: https: Website = jfgarrard.com; Twitter = @JFGarrard; Facebook = www.facebook.com/JFGarrardauthor/ K. V. Skene: Facebook = https://www.facebook.com/people/KV-Skene/100005580105756 Daniel Bryant: Facebook = DanielBryant@lettercarrier; Instagram = daniel.bryant.0101 Barbara Wade Rose: Website = barbarawaderose.com

Episode #5: Writers Helping Writers

Sat, 19 Sep 2020 15:54:04 -0400

This month’s episode of Words with Writers Podcast features not just one, but two new members reading from their work, Ellen Marie Francisco and Renee Sgroi. These wonderful writers are followed by an in-depth conversation with Canadian Authors—Toronto Co-Presidents Jeannie F. Garrard and Lee Parpart. Join hosts Chris Gorman and Brandi Tanner for this enlightening discussion of what Canadian Authors—Toronto can offer you! Follow Ellen Marie Francisco at ellenmariefrancisco.com. Follow Renee Sgroi at reneemsgroi.com. Follow Jeannie F. Garrard at jfgarrard.com. Follow Lee Parpart at leeparpart.com. Follow Canadian Authors-Toronto at canadianauthors.org.

Episode #4: Gavin Barrett

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 22:25:41 -0400

Join Canadian Authors – Toronto hosts Brandi Tanner and Christopher Gorman as they speak with author, poet and creative entrepreneur Gavin Barrett on this month’s Words with Writers Podcast. Gavin treats us to some more reading from his wonderful new collection of poetry Understan, and we have an engaging discussion on a range of topics from publishing a poetry collection to the systemic racism that exists in Canada’s own publishing and advertising industries.

Episode #3: Painting a Picture With Words

Sat, 25 Jul 2020 13:57:01 -0400

This month, join hosts Chris Gorman and Brandi Tanner for a very special episode! Settle in and get cozy for five exciting readings from Canadian Author members Gavin Barrett, Lee Parpart, Danny Ramadan, June Rogers and Chris Gorman. Enjoy!

Episode #2: "What will it be this time?" with Author Purabi Das

Mon, 22 Jun 2020 09:24:59 -0400

Join us for our second episode of Words with Writers Podcast! This month we talk to CA —Toronto member and author Purabi Das about her new e-book “What will it be this time?”, her experience moving from India to Canada, and the importance of living in the moment.

Episode #1: The Meaning of “Fair” with Author Ed Seaward

Sat, 16 May 2020 14:38:59 -0400

Join us this month for our discussion with CA —Toronto member and author Ed Seaward as he talks to us about his journey to the publication of his novel “Fair”, his process, and his inspiration!