Linda Trinh discusses why spirituality is such an important theme in her memoir, the conflict of being caught between cultures, and how her favorite place inspired her book’s cover art!
Bruce Hunter shares with us how he makes his teachings and works accessible, how his book was published in Italian, and how he overcame his disability to become a writer.
Christy Climenhage explains how she transitions from politics to science fiction, what inspired her sci-fi thriller and gives advice to new writers on why writing is similar to sportsmanship.
Laura Leffler shares her art world muses, the parallels between her personal life and her experience during 9/11, and explains what happened during the Knoedler Gallery scandal.
Playwright and actress M.J. Kang along with actress Elsha Kim speak about what inspired the play James & Eddie, how they bring their own experiences into the play and what they hope to achieve on their acting journeys.
Dur e Aziz Amna tells us about what inspired her coming-of-age book (American Fever), challenges faced as a new immigrant in America, and what she hopes readers will take away from her story.
Lee Adams talks about why country music is about stories, the changes that have happened in the industry over time, and what led to her publishing her first book.
Rebecca Danzenbaker explains how she transitioned from photography to writing, what a soul-identification system is in Soulmatch and how she got a book deal.
Anthony Bidulka shares how he transitioned from an accountant to acclaimed author, breaks down the importance of a character bible, and reveals why the crime genre keeps him coming back for more.
Yiming Ma shares why he transitioned from the tech and finance world into writing, what inspired his dystopian novel These Memories Do Not Belong to Us, and why he sees his memories in monochrome.
Alice Fitzpatrick speaks about the importance of research to create realistic crime plots, participating in twitter pitches to find a publisher, and piecing together her family history.
Sonia Daccarett discusses what inspired her to write a memoir, her process of publishing the book, and the universal theme of being an outsider while coming of age.
Jinwoo Park shares about what it’s like growing up within two cultures (Korean & Canadian), how TikTok got him published, and what inspired his latest book.
Award-winning author and independent bookstore owner Julie Berry reflects on how recognition has shaped her journey, the spark behind her daring new novel that pits Jack the Ripper against Medusa, and the transformative magic that reading brings into people’s lives.
Ewan Morrison talks about what inspired his latest novel, For Emma, the resurgence of utopian ideas in the world, and why it’s important for every writer to have one burning question.
Robert Chazz Chute shares why AI is currently terrible for audiobooks, the importance of covers, and shares his top marketing recommendations.
Danila Botha shares how she balances life with writing, how she turned a bad reviewer into a friend, and why it’s essential to understand that an author cannot control awards or reviews.
Kristen Welch shares her experience in the writing and publishing industry, from her work as a freelance writer, to self-publishing her own books and using Instagram to market her writing services as an editor to other writers.
Rachel Renée Russell and Nikki Russell open up about the inspiration behind Dork Diaries—the international blockbuster series with over 55 million copies sold worldwide—how their stories have empowered kids facing bullying, and why they’re bringing Nikki Maxwell’s adventures to life in vibrant full color for a new generation of readers.
Eleanor Lerman discusses the poetic influence of Leonard Cohen on her books, the themes of grief in her books and confronting mortality through art.
Janet-Rose Nguyen opens up about the early influences that shaped her storytelling voice, the unexpected journey that led to casting Kim’s Convenience star Jean Yoon in her debut feature, and why she believes discipline isn’t just helpful—but absolutely essential—to both writing and filmmaking.
Tirzah Price shares how she used OldBailey.net to explore historical English criminal proceedings for her research, discusses her work with Book Riot, and explains why it’s perfectly fine to jump between scenes when writing.
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Neal Shusterman talks about the importance of being at the right place at the right time, how longhand fuels their creativity and why they reject the idea of a writer’s block.
Sean Paul Bedell explores turning paramedic trauma into fiction, the therapeutic force of writing, and his role in founding the Jampolis Cottage Writing Retreat.
Celebrating half a century of nurturing Asian Canadian talent, the Asian Canadian Writers’ Workshop’s (ACWW) Effie Pow and Sean Gunn talk about the history of the organization, why it’s important to nurture creative voices, and Sean sings us Asian Canadian Blues!