Get Lit

Hey folks! This week Margaret Sweatman is back on the program, this time to talk about her new novel, Night Birds. Hope you enjoy!

This week's show features a chat with author Angélique Lalonde! Make sure you listen in as we talk about her latest, Variations on a Dream.

Last week we recorded E50 of GET LIT, live at the GritLit festival, and what a delight. I'm humbled and touched by the whole thing. It'll air as the final episode on June 18, so don't miss it! It's kind of hosted by Gary Barwin, though it's kind of hosted by me, yes it all gets very meta. It also features some exciting guests.

But, you know, in the meantime here's another great episode!

Hi folks! Today we talk with my friend K.R. Wilson about his second Stan novel, Stan On Guard!

Make sure you listen in. And remember I'm recording my FINAL GET LIT show tomorrow (April 17) at 7 pm at GritLit. More info here.

Hey folks! A preview of exciting GritLit events with Jessica Rose, and Loch Baillie joins to talk about (and read from) River Running. Tune in!

Also a reminder: the live recording of GET LIT E500 – aka The Final Episode – happens on April 17. Get tickets here.

Hey folks! This week we're talking to author Ailsa Ross about her debut novel, Hovel.

A reminder to check out gritlit.ca for details about the LIVE RECORDING of the final GET LIT episode! April 17th at 7 pm.

Hey everyone! Today we talk with author Matthew J. Trafford about his collection, Runs in the Blood.

On the personal front, I've submitted a manuscript which is exciting. Details to come. I'm also going to appear live on the CBC this weekend! If you're up early on Saturday, March 28, tune in to 99.1 FM or online to hear Fresh Air with Ismaila Alfa. At about 7:18 am (oh, so specifically-timed) I'll be on talking about community radio, Hamilton music, and the JUNOs. Also, it's a live event, with performers and other interviews, and the public is welcome. It's at Merit Brewing on James St. N., 6 – 9 am.

FInally…as you may already know, GET LIT is winding down. E500 will be my final episode (somethin else book-related will return in 2027 but it hasn't taken form yet). If you're in the Hamilton area, you can be part of E500! We'll be recording the last show live at the GritLit Festival. Which is exciting! Details here.

(Yes, recorded in April to air in June. Welcome to my life hahahaha)

Hey folks! This week we're joined by Michelle Stark, to talk about life, dogs, and her book, Broken. Listen in!

Hey folks! Back in January I had the pleasure of interviewing author Brad Smith live on stage at the Sharp Words book fair. Today we continue our conversation about his novel, Billy Crawford's Double Play. Hope you enjoy it.

This week's guest is Lucy E.M. Black, talking about her work, A Quilting of Scars.

A quick pitch to all of you, though…

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