In this episode, James interviews author Helen C. Escott, author of the award-winning "Operation" series of crime thrillers. Helen is a retired Civilian Member of the RCMP and was the communications lead on high-profile events including the RCMP’s NL response to the September 11th terrorist attacks. She wrote and implemented the Atlantic Region Communication Strategies to combat organized crime and outlaw biker gangs, created a Media Relations course and taught it in several provinces as well as at the Canadian Police College, Ottawa. She also served as a communications strategist at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. Before joining the RCMP Helen C. Escott worked in the media for 13 years.

In 2017 she was presented with the CLB Governor and Commandants Medallion in recognition of her achievements of excellence in volunteering and fundraising work, including creating the idea and concept for the Spirit of Newfoundland dinner theatre, “Where Once They Stood.”

In 2019 she was presented with the Governor General's Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers.

Helen C. Escott web page https://www.helencescott.com/

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April is Poetry Month! Here is the Poetry category at TMR: The Latest Poetry at The Miramichi Reader

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In this (pre-recorded) Spring Equinox 2022 episode, I'll be chatting with author Nicola Davison of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Nicola is the author of the 2018 book, "In the Wake" and her second novel, "Decoding Dot Grey" is due out this week from Nimbus Publishing.
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In the Wake Review at TMR
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A fun interview with journalist and author Janice Landry about her recent award-winning book, Silver Linings is the highlight of this episode of the TMR Podcast.

Janice Landry's Website

Review of Silver Linings at TMR

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An exclusive interview with award-winning author Mike Blouin regarding his new novel "I Am Billy the Kid" (release date: April 22, 2022) is the highlight of this episode of the TMR Podcast. Michael Blouin Writer I Am Billy the Kid - Anvil Press

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In this month's episode, I talk about TMR's new website look, Black History Month and an interview with Canadian true-crime author Nate Hendley.

Nate Hendley's Website

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The Black Lives Matter Page at TMR

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This week's special guest is author Chuck Bowie. Chuck writes mysteries, specifically the International Suspense Thriller series: Donovan: Thief For Hire. He also writes a Cozy Mysteries series under the name Alexa Bowie. Chuck has sat on the boards of the Writers' Federation of New Brunswick and the Writers' Union of Canada, and is a Fellow of the Kingsbrae International Residence for the Arts. He lives in Fredericton and is my guest today. He and Alexa have both been featured in The Miramichi Reader, and he'll tell anyone who'll listen that he is a proud Miramichier. Chuck (as Alexa) is just finishing Book three in his cozy series.

The Chuck Bowie page at The Miramichi Reader

Chuck's Website

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In episode 3, we continue our look at the Best of 2021 books with audio clips from Ian Colford and Rachel Fernandes. Also, an interview with James was conducted by Jessica Robichaud and our Patreon campaign with an Atlantic Books Today incentive.

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For episode 2 of 2022, I continue with a look at the "Best of 2021" lists, with contributed audio files from Alison Manley and Ian Colford talking about their choices in the best fiction, non-fiction and poetry categories. I also have a 'live' interview with my friend and colleague Jessica Robichaud about her favourite books growing up.

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In the first episode of 2022, I discuss the reasons for the transition from "The Very Best!" Book Awards to the more inclusive year-end "Best of 2021" posts. Also, a look at my two favourite fiction reads and my non-fiction choice of 2021. 

Best Fiction of 2021 

Best Poetry of 2021 

Best Non-Fiction of 2021 

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In this episode, I discuss three recent books I have read that deal with living in Indigenous sovereignty, and a quick look at some upcoming reads.

Waswanipi by Jean-Yves Soucy (Baraka Books)

The Laughing People: A Tribute to my Innu Friends by Serge Bouchard (McGill-Queen's University Press)

Living in Indigenous Sovereignty by Elizabeth Carlson-Manathara with Gladys Rowe (Fernwood Publishing)

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