How I Wrote This

Discover the life and legacy of L.M. Montgomery in this insightful 7-part podcast, in which we explore her childhood, literary journey, and the timeless impact of Anne of Green Gables on generations of readers.

In this episode, we explore the formative years of author Lucy Maud Montgomery. We delve into her early life in Prince Edward Island and discuss the influences and experiences that shaped her writing, including the loss of her mother and the complexities of growing up in a strict household. Join us as we uncover how Montgomery’s youth laid the foundation for her beloved novels.

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Written & Hosted by Ryan Barnett

Produced by Ryan Barnett & Sonia Gemmiti

Associate Producers Maia Foster-Sanchez & Kristi Prophet

Recorded by Tyler Rauman

This series features interviews with Kate Macdonald Butler, Kate Scarth, Jessica Young, Laura Robinson & Yuko Matsumoto.

Additional voices by Candace Amarante & Matthew Barnett

A Knockabout Media Production

This podcast was made possible thanks to funding from the Government of Canada.

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Introductions to the longlisted titles, readings by their authors, and insights into how these books were made.

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The 2024 Giller Prize shortlist was announced on October 9 and five books and authors remain. Four of the shortlisted authors join Pamela to read excerpts from their books and tell her more about them: Eric Chacour (What I Know About You), Deepa Rajagopalan (Peacocks of Instagram), Conor Kerr (Prairie Edge), and Anne Fleming (Curiosities). 

The 2024 Giller Prize shortlist was announced on October 9 and five books and authors remain. Four of the shortlisted authors join Pamela to read excerpts from their books and tell her more about them: Eric Chacour (What I Know About You), Deepa Rajagopalan (Peacocks of Instagram), Conor Kerr (Prairie Edge), and Anne Fleming (Curiosities).

Listen to our conversations now.

How I Wrote This is created and hosted by Pamela Hensley

Presented by Knockabout Media

Original music by Tyler K. Rauman

Find out more at our website: www.howiwrotethisthepodcast.com

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We’re working our way through the finalists for the 2024 Giller Prize. In Episode 2 of this three-episodeseries, we hear from: Claire Messud (This Strange Eventful History), Jane Urquhart (In Winter I Get Up at Night), Corinna Chong (Bad Land), and Shashi Bhat (Death by a Thousand Cuts).

Listen to our conversations now.

How I Wrote This is created and hosted by Pamela Hensley

Presented by Knockabout Media

Original music by Tyler K. Rauman

Find out more at our website: www.howiwrotethisthepodcast.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re working our way through the finalists for the 2024 Giller Prize. In Episode 2 of this three-episode series, we hear from: Claire Messud (This Strange Eventful History), Jane Urquhart (In Winter I Get Up at Night), Corinna Chong (Bad Land), and Shashi Bhat (Death by a Thousand Cuts).

The 2024 Giller longlist celebrates the best in Canadian fiction. Twelve titles were selected from 112 books published between Oct.1. 2023 and Aug. 16, 2024. In this mini-series, which is a departure from our usual format, you’ll hear readings from the nominated books and brief conversations with their authors. In this first episode, Pamela is joined by: Caroline Adderson (A Way to be Happy), katherena vermette (real ones), and Loghan Paylor (The Cure for Drowning).

The 2024 Giller longlist celebrates the best in Canadian fiction. Twelve titles were selected from 112 books published between Oct.1. 2023 and Aug. 16, 2024. In this mini-series, which is a departure from our usual format, you’ll hear readings from the nominated books and brief conversations with their authors.

In this first episode, Pamela is joined by: Caroline Adderson (A Way to be Happy), katherena vermette (real ones), and Loghan Paylor (The Cure for Drowning).

Listen to our conversations now.

How I Wrote This is created and hosted by Pamela Hensley

Presented by Knockabout Media. 

Original music by Tyler K. Rauman

Find out more at our website: www.howiwrotethisthepodcast.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Coming November 1 and 7, How I Wrote This presents a 2-part special to celebrate the 2024 #GillerPrize.

Participating authors include (in alphabetical order): Caroline Adderson (A way to be Happy), Shashi Bhat (Death by a Thousand Cuts), Eric Chacour (What I Know About You), Corinna Chong (Bad Land), Anne Fleming (Curiosities), Conor Kerr (Prairie Edge), Claire Messud (This Strange Eventful History), Loghan Paylor (The Cure for Drowning), Deepa Rajagopalan (Peacocks of Instagram), Jane Urquhart (In Winter I Get Up at Night), and katherena vermette (real ones).

How I Wrote This is created and hosted by Pamela Hensley

Presented by Knockabout Media. 

Original music by Tyler K. Rauman

Find out more at our website: www.howiwrotethisthepodcast.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An introduction to Season 2 of the literary podcast about authors, their books, and the story behind their stories. This season takes place in Berlin.

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Promotional support from the Quebec Writers’ Federation