The StoryCentric Podcast welcomes a CBC nonfiction prize finalist, and one of my favourite humans on the planet. Author Finnian Burnett joins me to chat about their experience as a 39-year-old college student, imposter syndrome, Star Trek (Trekkie Alert), the journey from lesbian fiction to literary fiction, and what it meant to be a finalist in the 2023 CBC contest.

Learn More About Finnian - https://finnburnett.com/

It’s a special live panel recording from Penti-Con 2023 (The Penticton Comic Con)! Four authors for the price of one. I hosted a StoryCentric panel with authors Tom Leveen, Amanda Muratoff, and Herman Steuernagel and we talked up a storm. Make a nice cup of tea and get your podcast on!

Click on each author to learn more:

Tom Leveen

Amanda Muratoff

Herman Steuernagel

The second part of our Halloween special featuring Canadian bestselling author Kelley Armstrong explores why werewolves used to be a tricky sell, creating characters we care about, and the accomplishment of being a full time author. Don’t forget to subscribe and share!

It’s Halloween! Therefore, it’s only appropriate that we welcome a paranormal fantasy and horror storyteller to the podcast! Bestselling Canadian author Kelley Armstrong has been on my wish list for a long time and she did not disappoint. Author of thirty one novels, including the popular Women of the Underworld series, Kelley isn’t afraid to take chances and break from the author formula. Listen and enjoy!

Returning for her second week, bestselling author Mary Robinette Kowal discusses knights fighting snails, refrigerator logic, audiobook narration, the ethical use of technology, and more!

Learn more about Mary Robinette - https://maryrobinettekowal.com/

The Fantasy Quest Kickstarter - http://kck.st/3ZI5QcH

An amazing author and puppeteer (not a combo you get very often) Mary Robinette Kowal joins the podcast to talk about writing, puppets, and more! As an author who spans different genres, Mary Robinette brings a wealth of experience and is an absolute delight! Listen, learn, and enjoy!

Learn more about Mary Robinette - https://maryrobinettekowal.com/

The Fantasy Quest Kickstarter - http://kck.st/3ZI5QcH

On the first ever StoryCentric Mini-Episode, I welcome comic book creator and my writing partner George Michail. We discuss our comic book, Fantasy Quest, the story and artistry behind it, and the project’s Kickstarter campaign.

Back the project on Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/coverofdarkness/fantasy-quest

A live recording from the Wine Country Writers Festival in Penticton BC. I hosted a panel titled Writing in an Ever-Changing World with three authors, a publisher, and a spoken word poet: the talented panelists included Tyrell Johnson, Suzy Vadori, Miranda Krogstad, Jane Colette, and Jim Jackson. Ever wondered how many times you can throw around the ‘P’ word and ‘C’ word in erotic literature? Now you can find out!

Wine Country Writers Festival - https://wcwfestival.com/

Support the Fantasy Quest Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/coverofdarkness/fantasy-quest

In the second part of my conversation with Miranda Krogstad, we discuss her ongoing spoken word poetry project with the Calgary Zoo, the impact of storytelling, the joy of teaching story, and how as writers we exist in a constant state of learning. We also officially dub Miranda as a ‘rebel poet’.

Check our Miranda's brand new book GLASS HALF FULL OF POETRY - Available on Amazon!

Spoken word poet, eternal optimist, and one of my favourite humans, Miranda Krogstad joins me for a conversation about her creative upbringing, avoiding drugs and dirt bikes, writing to prompts, and her origin story into the world of spoken word. She’s delightful and hilarious and that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Enjoy!