Page Fright: A Poetry Podcast

Adèle Barclay talks all things poetry. Andrew is stoked to talk about Adèle's new book. It's fun for all. ----- Listen to more episodes of Page Fright here . ----- Adèle Barclay ’s writing has appeared in The Fiddlehead, The Heavy Feather Review, The Pinch, Fog Machine, The Puritan, PRISM international, and elsewhere. She is the recipient of the 2016 Lit POP Award for Poetry and the 2016 Walrus Re...

Chimedum Ohaegbu talks about trying out poetry. Andrew is excited to chat about different styles of writing. It's a great time all around. ----- Listen to more episodes of Page Fright here . ----- Chimedum Ohaegbu (she/her/hers) attends the University of British Columbia in pursuit of hummingbirds and a dual degree in English literature and creative writing. She’s Uncanny Magazine ’s managing edit...

Happy holidays! Kevin Spenst jumps gracefully from style to poetic style. Andrew is thrilled to chat about idiotic idioms. It's a blast. ----- Listen to more episodes of Page Fright here . ----- Kevin Spenst is the author of Ignite , Jabbering with Bing Bong (both with Anvil Press), and over a dozen chapbooks including Pray Goodbye (the Alfred Gustav Press), Surrey Sonnets (JackPine Press), and mo...

Estlin McPhee discusses their chapbook, Shapeshifters (Rahila's Ghost). Andrew is hyped to talk about Glee 's role in Estlin's poetry. It's a fun time for all. ----- Listen to more episodes of Page Fright here . ----- Estlin McPhee is a writer, facilitator, and collective organizer living on Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh land in Vancouver, where they earned an MFA in Creative Writing from...

Alex Leslie talks about her new book, Vancouver for Beginners (Book*hug, 2019). Andrew is stoked to record with Alex's dog, Lucas. It's an absolute blast. ----- Click here to check out Page Fright's live recording in Vancouver on December 7th (6-8pm @ Massy Books)! ----- Alex Leslie was born and lives in Vancouver. She is the author of Vancouver for Beginners (Book*hug, 2019) and two short story c...

Wayde Compton discusses his new graphic novel, The Blue Road (Arsenal Pulp, 2019). Andrew is incredibly excited when Wayde reads from his copy of Performance Bond . It's a good time, and a great listen. ----- Click here to check out Page Fright's live recording in Vancouver on December 7th (6-8pm @ Massy Books)! ----- Wayde Compton is the author of The Blue Road: A Fable of Migration (illustrated...

Rhea Tregebov talks about her new novel Rue des Rosiers (Coteau Books, 2019). Andrew leaves his comfort zone and reads a novel for fun for the first time in years. It's a genuinely fun conversation. ----- Click here to check out Page Fright Live! ----- Rhea Tregebov ’s first novel, The Knife Sharpener’s Bell, published by Coteau Books, won the J.I Segal Award for fiction, was shortlisted for...

Fiona talks poetry and video poems. Andrew loves Fiona's use of form. It's a stellar time for all. ----- Click here to check out Page Fright Live! ----- Fiona Tinwei Lam is an award-winning writer who teaches at SFU’s Continuing Studies. Her third collection of poetry, Odes & Laments, was published this Fall with Caitlin Press. Fiona has authored two previous poetry books, a children’s book, e...

Chelene Knight talks about her poetry and forthcoming novel. Andrew doesn't notice the echo. The echo makes everything Chelene says twice as nice. ----- Chelene Knight  is the author of the poetry collection  Braided Skin  and the memoir  Dear Current Occupant , winner of the 2018 Vancouver Book Award, and long-listed for the George Ryga Award for Social Awareness in Literature...

John Elizabeth Stintzi discusses their scientifically-inclined poetry project Plow Forward the Higgs Field (Rahila's Ghost). Andrew is intimidated by talking to somebody who can tell you what a molecule is with some confidence. It's really just a great time overall. Pre-Order Plow Forward the Higgs Field HERE. ----- John Elizabeth Stintzi is a non-binary poet and novelist who was raised on a cattl...

Carlie Blume talks poetry and motherhood. Andrew's Skype is slow. It's a lovely time for all, despite the lag... ----- Carlie Blume is a Vancouver born writer of poetry and fiction. She is a 2017 graduate of The Writer’s Studio, the Vancouver Manuscript Intensive and Chelene Knight’s Advanced Poetry Workshop. Her work has appeared in The Maynard, Train: a poetry journal, Loose Lips Magazine, BAD D...

Chris Bailey talks about writing poetry that doesn't sound like AC/DC's discography. Andrew falls in love with Chris' accent. It's a splendid affair. ----- Chris Bailey  is a commercial fisherman and from North Lake, Prince Edward Island. He got his MFA from the University of Guelph and is a past recipient of the Milton Acorn Award for poetry. His writing has appeared in  Grain , Brick ,...

Daniel Cowper has advice for the people who don't like poetry. Andrew brings in a journal we've seen before. Everybody is happy. ----- Daniel Cowper's poetry has appeared in Arc, Vallum, CV2, Prairie Fire, and various other literary publications in Canada, the US, and Ireland. In 2017 he was long-listed for the CBC Poetry Prize, and a chapbook of his poetry, The God of Doors, was published by Frog...

David Ly talks about the best doughnuts. Andrew loves Grindr epigraphs. Everybody leaves in high spirits. ----- David Ly is the author of Stubble Burn (Anstruther Press, 2018) and Mythical Man (Anstruther Books, 2020). His poetry has also appeared in publications such as PRISM international, The Puritan, carte blanche, Pulp Literature, The Maynard , and The /tƐmz/ Review . He has been long- and sh...

Isabella Wang talks about poetic form. Andrew brings in a super fun book. Everybody is delighted. ----- Isabella Wang's debut poetry chapbook is On Forgetting a Language (Baseline Press 2019). At 19, she has been shortlisted twice for The New Quarterly's Edna Staebler Essay Contest, and she holds a Pushcart Prize nomination for poetry. Her poetry and prose have appeared in over twenty literary jou...

Cassidy McFadzean talks about poetry, astrology, and transitioning between forms. Andrew talks about a scary tarot reading. Everyone ends up smiling. ----- Cassidy McFadzean was born in Regina, graduated from the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, and currently lives in Toronto. She is the author of Hacker Packer (McClelland & Stewart 2015), which won two Saskatchewan Book Awards and was a finalist for t...

Aislinn Hunter talks teaching, writing, and finding your passion. Andrew brings her a spicy book of poetry. All parties are pleased. ----- Aislinn Hunter (born in Belleville, Ontario) is a Canadian poetry and fiction author. She studied art history and writing at the University of Victoria where she received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Her Master of Fine Arts degree came from the University...

Hasan Namir discusses love, equality, and his incredible writing. Andrew regrets not bringing his copy of Hasan's book. Everybody enjoys themselves. ----- Iraqi-Canadian author Hasan Namir graduated from Simon Fraser University with a BA in English and received the Ying Chen Creative Writing Student Award. He is the author of God in Pink (2015), which won the Lambda Literary Award for Best Gay Fic...

Aidan Chafe discusses his book, mental illness, and why growing up is hard. Andrew agrees and is in awe of Aidan's writing. Everybody has a great time. ----- Aidan Chafe is a public school teacher and the author of Short Histories of Light (2018), and the chapbooks Right Hand Hymns and Sharpest Tooth. He lives in Burnaby, BC, and is on twitter @allegorically .  ----- Listen to more episodes a...

Hannah MacReady talks about how the heck they decide what should be published. Andrew gets really excited about the names of Hannah's doggos. Everybody leaves smiling. ----- Hannah Macready is an American-Canadian writer who currently lives in Vancouver, BC. Hannah is a recent graduate of the University of Wales Creative Writing program, where she graduated with honours. In 2017 she received the M...

A.H. Reaume talks about her novel-in-progress. Andrew slurps tea that she so graciously provided. Everybody has fun.  ------ A .H. Reaume is a writer who swears too much, reads too much, and is currently in too many book clubs (four in total). She has won multiple awards for her feminist activism and is even mentioned in a textbook about Canadian women’s history. Reaume has an MA in Canadian...

Shazia Hafiz Ramji wonders whether people write naked or not. Andrew stumbles through the show's first interview. Everybody is happy. ----- Shazia Hafiz Ramji’s first book,  Port of Being (Invisible Publishing), received the Robert Kroetsch Award for Innovative Poetry and was chosen by CBC as one of the best Canadian poetry books of 2018 .  Her fiction and criticism have appeared in The...