Writers' Guild of Alberta Podcast

Bertrand Bickersteth and Makda Mulatu talk about being racialized writers in Alberta.

Carissa Halton and Michael Hingston talk about the important role that research plays in a writer's work.

A conversation between WGA's Virtual Writer-in-Residence Gail Anderson-Dargatz and Lisa Murphy Lamb recorded in May of this year. Gail also gives a brief reading of her work.

En Francais.

Micheline Maylor reads from her new book, The Bad Wife, followed by a conversation with Anne Sorbie. Sponsored by The University of Alberta Press. *Original recording date: October 20, 2021*

Beth Sanders reads from her book, Nest City, followed by a Q&A with host Kelly Shepherd. Sponsored by Read Alberta *Original recording date: Oct 20, 2022*

Ali Bryan reads from her new novel, The Hill, followed by a conversation with host Heidi Klaassen. Sponsored by Read Alberta. *Original recording date: Oct 13, 2021*

Barb Howard reads from her new book, Happy Sands, followed by a conversation with Anne Logan. *Original recording date: October 6, 2021*

Jennifer Bowering Delisle reads from her book, Deriving, followed by a conversation with host Katherine Abbass. *Original recording date: September 29, 2021*

Robert Proudfoot reads from his new book, Come by Here, My Lord, followed by a conversation with host Leif Gregersen. *Original recording date: September 22, 2021*

Pamela Medland reads from her book, Echo of Ash, followed by a conversation with David Martin. *Original recording date: September 15, 2021*

Dan Martin reads from his new YA novel, An Orphan's Journey, followed by a Q&A from author Steven Sandor. *Original recording date: September 8, 2021*

Sharon Butala reads from her new book, This Strange Visible Air: Essays on Aging and the Writing Life. The reading is followed by a conversation with host Alice Major. This episode of the WGA Online Reading Series is sponsored by Read Alberta. *Original recording date: September 1, 2021*

Onyinye Odih reads from her book, A Mother's Love, followed by a conversation with host Sue Farrell Holler. *Originally recorded on August 30, 2021*

Neil Surkan reads from his new book, Unbecoming, followed by a Q&A with host Berend McKenzie. *Originally recorded on August 18, 2021*

Karen Spafford-Fitz reads from her new book, Pickpocket, followed by a conversation with host Charlotte Cameron. *Original recording date: Aug 11, 2021*

Charlotte Cameron reads from her book, Love and Courage in Troubled Times, and talks to host Nancy Bell. *Original recording date: Aug 4, 2021*

Sophie reads from her new book, Walking Leonard, followed by questions and a conversation with host Lori Hahnel.

N.L. Blandford reads from her book, followed by questions and a conversation with host Susan Calder.

Leif reads from his book, followed by questions and a conversation with host Alexis Kienlen. *Original air date: July 7, 2021*

Adriana reads from her book, followed by a conversation with host Marco Melfi.

Joanne Morcom presenting her new book of haikus, with host Josephine LoRe.

Glenn Dixon talks about his novel Bootleg Stardust with fellow author Greg Rhyno. Glenn also plays music written and recorded for the book.

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