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The Writer and The Critic

Kirstyn McDermott and Ian Mond

An exciting (and possibly thrilling) new monthly podcast devoted mostly to speculative fiction books, reviews and the odd bit of idle gossip. Hosted by Kirstyn McDermott and Ian Mond.

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02:09

A short and somewhat sad message to our listeners

The Writer and The Critic ·

2024/03/04

Sadly, due to a catastrophic technical failure, we have no episode to bring you this month. Please listen to the message to find out more.Next episode, Kirstyn and Ian will be discussing the following the two books: The Glutton by A E Blakemore Days of Innocence and Wonder by Lucy Treloar There will be an episode. They promise.

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07:59

Episode 84.5: EXTRA

The Writer and The Critic ·

2021/09/25

Hello dear listeners! Before the recording of Episode 84, Kirstyn and Ian had a chat about the strange alternative present that has taken up residence during COVID. It didn't quite fit into the episode itself so they though they'd upload it as an extra surprise this month. Hope you enjoy!

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01:24:55

Episode 84: The Employees | Everyone Knows Your...

The Writer and The Critic ·

2021/09/18

On this episode of The Writer and the Critic, your hosts, Kirstyn McDermott and Ian Mond briefly discuss the usual COVID guff before jumping into this month's books: The Employees by Olga Ravn [4:20] and Everyone Knows Your Mother is a Witch by Rivka Galchen [37:55]. The visual artists referenced during are Lea Guldditte Hestelund and Patricia Piccinini. If you've skipped ahead to avoid spoilers, please come back at 1:22:50 for final remarks. Next month, the two books up on the slab will

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01:27:31

Episode 83: All the Fabulous Beasts | Cat Person and...

The Writer and The Critic ·

2021/08/21

On this episode of The Writer and the Critic, your hosts, Kirstyn McDermott and Ian Mond indulge in some thankfully brief maudlin meanderings around the current state of the pandemic before turning to the books up for discussion: All the Fabulous Beasts by Priya Sharma [9:10] and Cat Person and other stories by Kristen Roupenian [34:00]. The article “Cat Person” and Me by Alexis Nowicki is recommended for those interested further background reading. If you've skipped ahead to avoid spoilers,

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01:29:25

Episode 82: The Animals in That Country | Sorrowland

The Writer and The Critic ·

2021/07/17

On this episode of The Writer and the Critic your hosts, Kirstyn McDermott and Ian Mond waste no time in diving straight into their discussion of The Animals in That Country by Laura Jean McKay [3:20] and Sorrowland by Rivers Solomon [47:50]. Also recommended is the novella The Deep by Rivers Solomon, Daveed Diggs, William Hutson & Jonathan Snipes, which Ian reviewed for Locus. If you've skipped ahead to avoid spoilers, please come back at 1:23:10 for final remarks. Next month, the two books up on

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01:21:23

Episode 81: The Space Between Worlds | Mrs Death...

The Writer and The Critic ·

2021/06/12

On this episode of The Writer and the Critic your hosts, Kirstyn McDermott and Ian Mond indulge briefly in some COVID commiseration before beginning into their discussion of The Space Between Worlds by Micaiah Johnson [4:30] and Mrs Death Misses Death by Salena Godden [39:10]. If you've skipped ahead to avoid spoilers, please come back at 1:17:00 for final remarks. Next month, the two books up on the slab will be: The Animals in That Country by Laura Jean McKay Sorrowland by Rivers

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01:22:27

Episode 80: Memorial | The Mermaid of Black Conch

The Writer and The Critic ·

2021/05/08

On this episode of The Writer and the Critic your hosts, Kirstyn McDermott and Ian Mond spend some time on brief tangents regarding awards (good) and coffee (not so much) before launching into their discussion of Memorial by Bryan Washington [7:30] and The Mermaid of Black Conch by Monique Roffey [40:00]. If you've skipped ahead to avoid spoilers, please come back at 1:18:15 for final remarks - including the exciting conclusion to last episode's exciting cliffhanger: Has Ian Finished All the

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01:20:28

Episode 79: All the Murmuring Bones | Smart Ovens for...

The Writer and The Critic ·

2021/04/10

On this episode of The Writer and the Critic your hosts, Kirstyn McDermott and Ian Mond, discuss All the Murmuring Bones by Angela Slatter [10:40] and Smart Ovens for Lonely People by Elizabeth Tan [47:05]. If you've skipped ahead to avoid spoilers, please come back at 1:12:15 for brief final remarks. Next month, the two books up on the slab will be: Memorial by Bryan Washington The Mermaid of Black Conch by Monique Roffey Read ahead and join in the spoilerific fun!

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01:11:30

Episode 78: Mammoth | Boy Swallows Universe

The Writer and The Critic ·

2021/03/20

On this episode of The Writer and the Critic your hosts, Kirstyn McDermott and Ian Mond, discuss Mammoth by Chris Flynn [3:05] and Boy Swallows Universe by Trent Dalton [29:00]. If you've skipped ahead to avoid spoilers, please come back at 1:07:50 for brief final remarks. Next month, the two books up on the slab will be: All the Murmuring Bones by Angela Slatter Smart Ovens for Lonely People by Elizabeth Tan Read ahead and join in the spoilerific fun!

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01:17:53

Episode 77: Finna | The Wandering

The Writer and The Critic ·

2021/02/17

On this episode of The Writer and the Critic your hosts, Kirstyn McDermott and Ian Mond, discuss Finna by Nino Cipri [3:45] and The Wandering by Intan Paramaditha [30:25]. If you enjoy these two books, you might like to check out the collections by the same authors: Homesick by Cipri and Apple and Knife by Paramaditha. If you've skipped ahead to avoid spoilers, please come back at 1:13:45 for brief final remarks. Next month, the two books up on the slab will be: Mammoth by Chris Flynn Boy

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01:35:07

Episode 76: Beowulf | The Mere Wife

The Writer and The Critic ·

2020/12/05

On this very special episode of The Writer and the Critic your hosts, Kirstyn McDermott and Ian Mond, are joined by the most erudite and entertaining Lisa L. Hannett, author of Blue Grass Symphony, Lament for the Afterlife and the recently published collection Songs for Dark Seasons. The three of them jump straight into their discussion of two books by Maria Dahvana Headley, Beowulf: A New Translation and The Mere Wife [47:20]. Grab a tasty beverage ... this is going to take some time. You might

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01:18:24

Episode 75: Growing Things | Let's Play White

The Writer and The Critic ·

2020/11/07

On this episode of The Writer and the Critic your hosts, Kirstyn McDermott and Ian Mond, discuss Growing Things and Other Stories by Paul Tremblay [6:15] and Let's Play White by Chesya Burke [32:10]. As promised, for listeners who would like to keep tabs on the Montague Street bridge, you can find updates here. And Ian once again highly recommends the Backlisted podcast. He's not getting kickbacks, we swear! If you've skipped ahead to avoid spoilers, please come back at 1:10:45 for brief final

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01:07:08

Episode 74: Folk | The Liar's Dictionary

The Writer and The Critic ·

2020/10/06

On this episode of The Writer and the Critic your hosts, Kirstyn McDermott and Ian Mond, discuss Folk by Zoe Gilbert [4:15] and The Liar’s Dictionary by Eley Williams [30:20]. This review by Benjamin Meyers in The Guardian is mentioned during the discussion of Folk, and Ian also highly recommends Eley Williams' short story collection, Attrib. and Other Stories. If you've skipped ahead to avoid spoilers, please come back at 1:02:10 for brief final remarks. Next month, the two books up on the slab

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01:08:52

Episode 73: Mexican Gothic | The Only Good Indians

The Writer and The Critic ·

2020/09/06

On this episode of The Writer and the Critic your hosts, Kirstyn McDermott and Ian Mond, discuss Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia [2:20] and The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones [26:50]. For those wanting to add to their reading lists, Ian highly recommends the Republic of Consciousness Prize for Small Presses as a means of finding books and authors outside the mass market that you might not otherwise come across. If you've skipped ahead to avoid spoilers, please come back at 1:02:15

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01:08:50

Episode 72: Weather | Hold

The Writer and The Critic ·

2020/08/05

On this episode of The Writer and the Critic your hosts, Kirstyn McDermott and Ian Mond, discuss Weather by Jenny Offill [3:30] and Hold by Kirsten Tranter [30:20]. Ian and Kirstyn both thoroughly recommend a visit to Obligatory Note of Hope, mentioned during the discussion, for readers wanting to engage further in some of the issues raised by Jenny Offill. If you've skipped ahead to avoid spoilers, please come back at 1:02:40 for brief final remarks. Next month, the two books up on the slab will

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01:23:02

Episode 71: Flight Behavior | The Overstory

The Writer and The Critic ·

2020/07/05

On this episode of The Writer and the Critic your hosts, Kirstyn McDermott and Ian Mond, discuss Flight Behavior by Barbara Kingsolver [3:55] and The Overstory by Richard Powers [31:45]. This fine essay "Our Root Problem: The Overstory by Richard Powers" by Jason Childs, mentioned during the discussion, is also well worth a read. If you've skipped ahead to avoid spoilers, please come back at 1:19:25 for brief final remarks. Next month, the two books up on the slab will be: Hold by Kirsten

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01:17:53

Episode 70: Skin | The Minotaur Takes a Cigarette Break

The Writer and The Critic ·

2020/05/29

On this episode of The Writer and the Critic your hosts, Kirstyn McDermott and Ian Mond, discuss Skin by Kathe Koja [5:30] and The Minotaur Takes a Cigarette Break by Steven Sherrill [38:25]. If you've skipped ahead to avoid spoilers, please come back at 1:14:00 for brief final remarks. Next month, the two books up on the slab will be: Flight Behavior by Barbara Kingsolver The Overstory by Richard Powers Read ahead and join in the spoilerific fun!

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01:12:38

Episode 69: Quarantine Edition

The Writer and The Critic ·

2020/04/13

Surprise! Perhaps against the judgement of their better selves, Kirstyn McDermott and Ian Mond are back with a special Skype-assisted episode of The Writer and the Critic. From their self-isolated COVID-19 bunkers*, they reconvene to chat about some of the things that have made them happy since the last episode aired back in December 2017. Or, indeed, are making them happy right now. Here's the list of links in order of discussion: 1. The Migration by Helen Marshall (recommended by Kirstyn) 2

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01:19:25

Episode 68: How to Bee | In the Dark Spaces

The Writer and The Critic ·

2017/12/20

On this very last episode* of The Writer and the Critic your hosts, Kirstyn McDermott and Ian Mond waste no time with maudlin sentiment! The books up for discussion this month are two debut novels by the same author: How to Bee by Bren MacDibble [9:00] and In the Dark Spaces by Cally Black [40:30]. How is this possible? Listen and find out! Listeners might also like to check out this interview with Cally Black on ABC Radio for more insights. If you've skipped ahead to avoid spoilers, please come

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01:21:04

Episode 67: Confessions | White Tears

The Writer and The Critic ·

2017/10/19

On this episode of The Writer and the Critic your hosts, Kirstyn McDermott and Ian Mond, start off with a brief but somewhat sad announcement before moving straight into a discussion of this month's books: Confessions by Kanae Minato [4:45] and White Tears by Hari Kunzru [42:00]. If you've skipped ahead to avoid spoilers, please come back at 1:17:10 for brief final remarks. The books up for discussion next month's are two debut novels: How to Bee by Bren MacDibble In the Dark Spaces by Cally

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