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Writing the Coast: BC and Yukon Book Prizes Podcast

Welcome to Writing the Coast! This is the bi-weekly podcast where we chat with the authors and illustrators of the books who make up the shortlist of the annual BC and Yukon Book Prizes. On the episodes you"ll hear host and podcast coordinator Megan Cole chat with the folks who are creating some of BC and Yukon"s best books. We"ll also check in with the literary community in our region. For more information about the BC and Yukon Book Prizes visit: https://bcyukonbookprizes.com/

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S4 Episode 13: Ruth Ozeki talks about the role...

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2022/08/13

ABOUT THIS EPISODE: In this episode, host Megan Cole talks to Ruth Ozeki. Ruth's novel The Book of Form and Emptiness is a finalist for the 2022 Ethel Wilson Fiction Prize. In their conversation, Ruth talks about the questions at the centre of The Book of Form and Emptiness, and her love of libraries. ABOUT RUTH OZEKI: Ruth Ozeki is a novelist, filmmaker, and Zen Buddhist priest. She is the award-winning author of three novels, My Year of Meats, All Over Creation, and A Tale for the Time Being,

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S4 Episode 12: Nancy Turner talks about what led her...

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2022/08/06

ABOUT THIS EPISODE: In this episode, host Megan Cole talks to Nancy J. Turner. Nancy co-wrote Luschiim's Plants: Traditional Indigenous Foods, Materials and Medicines with Dr. Luschiim Arvid Charlie. Luschiim's Plants is a finalist for the 2022 Roderick Haig-Brown Regional Prize, and the 2022 Bill Duthie Booksellers' Choice Award. In their conversation, Nancy talks about why we need books like Luschiim's Plants, and how it can help us establish a closer relationship with the land and plants. ABOUT

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31:19

S4 Episode 11: David Robertson and Julie Flett talk...

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2022/07/30

ABOUT THIS EPISODE: In this episode, host Megan Cole talks to David A. Robertson and Julie Flett. Their book On the Trapline is a finalist for the 2022 Christie Harris Illustrated Children's Literature Prize. In their conversation, Julie and David talk about the trust in their collaborative relationship and the special spiritual connections that have emerged in their projects. ABOUT THE GUESTS: David A. Robertson is the author of numerous books for young readers including When We Were Alone,

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S4 Episode 10: Darrel McLeod talks about memoir's...

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2022/07/23

ABOUT THIS EPISODE: In this episode, host Megan Cole talks to Darrel J. McLeod. Darrel's memoir Peyakow: Reclaiming Cree Dignity is a finalist for the 2022 Hubert Evans Non-Fiction Prize and the 2022 Jim Deva Prize for Writing that Provokes. In their conversation, Darrel talks about the way memoir writing allowed him to reclaim and tell his story, and how he used Cree in his books. ABOUT DARREL J. MCLEOD: Darrel J. McLeod is Cree from Treaty-8 territory in Northern Alberta. Before deciding to

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S4 Episode 9: Barbara Nickel talks about sticking to...

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2022/07/16

ABOUT THIS EPISODE: In this episode, host Megan Cole talks to Barbara Nickel. Barbara's novel Dear Peter, Dear Ulla is a finalist for the 2022 Sheila A. Egoff Children's Literature Prize. In their conversation, Barbara talks about the real life stories that inspired Dear Peter, Dear Ulla and why we need the lessons of her historical novel today. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Barbara Nickel grew up in Saskatchewan and has taught Creative Writing at the University of British Columbia. She has published acclaimed

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S4 Episode 8: The Honourable Janet Austin talks about...

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2022/07/09

ABOUT THIS EPISODE: In this episode, host Megan Cole talks to the Honourable Janet Austin, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia. In their conversation, Her Honour talks about the Lieutenant Governor's Award for Literary Excellence and its past recipients, as well as what excites her about books written and published in British Columbia. ABOUT THE GUEST: The Honourable Janet Austin was sworn-in as the 30th Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia on April 24, 2018. Prior to this appointment, she

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S4 Episode 7: Tanya Christenson talks about tackling...

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2022/07/02

ABOUT THIS EPISODE: In this episode, host Megan Cole talks to Tanya Christenson. Tanya's debut novel A Soft Place to Fall is a finalist for the 2022 Sheila A. Egoff Children's Literature Prize. In their conversation, Tanya talks about keeping the hope of getting her book published and giving challenging students a voice through her book. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Tanya Christenson is currently a Vice Principal but spent most of her career as a teacher and elementary school counsellor. Writing is a passion,

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S4 Episode 6: shauna paull talks balancing creation...

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2022/06/25

ABOUT THIS EPISODE: In this episode, host Megan Cole talks to shauna paull. shauna's poetry collection blue gait is a finalist for the 2022 Dorothy Livesay Poetry Prize. In their conversation, shauna talks about the role that birds (unexpectedly) played in her collection and the importance of being part of her creative community. ABOUT THE AUTHOR shauna paull is a poet, educator and community advocate, and completed her MFA in Creative Writing at UBC. blue gait is her 2nd book of poetry, her first

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37:48

S4 Episode 5: Danielle Geller talks about happiness...

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2022/06/18

ABOUT THIS EPISODE: In this episode, host Megan Cole talks to Danielle Geller. Danielle's memoir Dog Flowers is a finalist for the 2022 Hubert Evans Non-Fiction Prize and the 2022 Jim Deva Prize for Writing that Provokes. In their conversation, Danielle discusses the role that truth and family narratives played in her book, and how she feels about happiness and happy endings. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Danielle Geller is a writer of personal essays and memoir. She received her MFA in creative writing for

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S4 Episode 4: Dawn Postnikoff and Joanne Sasvari...

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2022/06/11

ABOUT THIS EPISODE: In this episode, host Megan Cole talks to Dawn Postnikoff and Joanne Sasvari, authors of Island Easts: Signature Chefs' Recipes from Vancouver Island and the Salish Sea. Island Eats is a finalist for the 2022 Bill Duthie Booksellers' Choice Award. In their conversation, Dawn and Joanne talk about the diverse products found on Vancouver Island as well as why we love regional cookbooks. ABOUT THE AUTHORS As co-founder of Edible Vancouver Island, Dawn Postnikoff shares her passion

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S4 Episode 3: Cedar Bowers talks about how she...

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2022/06/04

ABOUT THIS EPISODE: In this episode, host Megan Cole talks to Cedar Bowers, author of Astra. Astra is a finalist for the 2022 Ethel Wilson Fiction Prize. In their conversation, Cedar talks about how female friendships and womanhood, as well as how a Martha Wainwright lyric became the epigraph for her book. ABOUT CEDAR BOWERS: Cedar Bower’s fiction has been published in Joyland and Taddle Creek. Astra is her first novel. With her husband, novelist Michael Christie, and their two children, she

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S4 Episode 2: Rahela Nayebzadah talks about how...

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2022/05/28

ABOUT THIS EPISODE: In this episode, host Megan Cole talks to Rahela Nayebzadah, author of Monster Child. Monster Child is a finalist for the 2022 Ethel Wilson Fiction Prize and 2022 Roderick Haig-Brown Regional Prize. In their conversation, Rahela talks about how reading Wayson Choy's The Jade Peony helped her write her book and talked the symbolism of blood. ABOUT RAHELA NAYEBZADAH: A mother of two, Rahela Nayebzadah holds a PhD in the Faculty of Education from the University of British Columbia

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S4 Episode 1: Isabella talks about writing about...

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2022/05/21

ABOUT THIS EPISODE: In this episode, host Megan Cole talks to isabella Wang, author of Pebble Swing. Pebble Swing is a finalist for the 2022 Dorothy Livesay Poetry Prize. In their conversation, Isabella talks about food as found poetry and what it means to be in conversation with other writers. ABOUT ISABELLA WANG: Isabella Wang is the author of the chapbook On Forgetting a Language (Baseline Press, 2019). She has been shortlisted for The Malahat Review’s Far Horizons Award for Poetry and Minola

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S3 Episode 41: Shaena Lambert, Eve Lazarus and...

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2022/03/26

ABOUT THIS EPISODE: This episode features a discussion with Shaena Lambert, author of Petra, Eve Lazarus, author of Vancouver Exposed: Searching for the City's Hidden History, and Michael Prior, author of Burning Province, moderated by poet Fiona Tinwei Lam. These four authors discuss writing history and the past, and how to juggle the ethics of writing when it includes other people's stories. This conversation was part of our Storied Series and originally aired in November 2021. ABOUT THE GUESTS:

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S3 Episode 40: Carol Shaben talks to Briony Penn and...

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2022/03/19

ABOUT THIS EPISODE: This episode features a discussion with Briony Penn, author of Following the Good River: The Life and Times of Waxaid, and David McIllwraith, moderated by Carol Shaben, author of The Marriot Cell. These three authors discuss the challenges of creative collaboration and how writers deal with telling other people's stories. This conversation was part of our Storied Series and originally aired in October 2021. ABOUT THE GUESTS: A naturalist, geographer and nature columnist for 25

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27:45

S3 Episode 39: Rina Hadziev talks about the changing...

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2022/03/12

ABOUT THIS EPISODE: In this episode, host Megan Cole talks to Rina Hadziev. Rina is the executive director of the BC Library Association. In their conversation, Rina talks about how she began working in libraries, and the role that libraries play in promoting BC and Yukon books. ABOUT RINA HADZIEV: Rina is an experienced librarian, drawing from public library leadership roles and a passion for accessible library services, collaboration, inclusion, and collections. She's worked atthe Greater

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S3 Episode 38: Carly Rigby talks about using...

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2022/03/05

ABOUT THIS EPISODE: In this episode, host Megan Cole talks to Carly Rigby, book blogger and bookstagrammer. In their conversation, Carly talks about what bookstagramming is, and what excites her about books written and published in BC and Yukon. ABOUT MEGAN COLE: Megan Cole the Director of Programming and Communications for the BC and Yukon Book Prizes. She is also a writer based on the territory of the Tla'amin Nation. Megan writes creative nonfiction and has had essays published in Chatelaine,

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S3 Episode 37: Hilary Atleo talks about genre fiction...

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2022/02/26

ABOUT THIS EPISODE: In this episode, host Megan Cole talks to Hilary Atleo. Hilary owns Iron Dog Books with her husband Cliff. In their conversation, Hilary talks about what book lovers need to know about independent booksellers, and why she loves sci fi. ABOUT HILARY ATLEO: Hilary Atleo (she/her) is owns Iron Dog Books with her husband Cliff. Her mom is Anishinaabe and her father is a settler. She drives a big truck full of books and loves genre fiction. Hilary spends her spare time knitting,

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S3 Episode 36: Zoe Grams talks about book publicity...

Writing the Coast: BC and Yukon Book Prizes Podcast ·

2022/02/19

ABOUT THIS EPISODE: In this episode, host Megan Cole talks to Zoe Grams, founder of ZG Stories and co-founder of Upstart and Crow. In their conversation, Zoe talks about what draws her to a good book and why we need to support small book publishers. ABOUT ZOE GRAMS: Zoe Grams is founder of ZG Stories. She works at the intersections of storytelling, strategy and social justice. Through the agency, her work includes acting as Marketing Director for Vancouver Writers Fest; leading communications for

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S3 Episode 35: Kerry Clare talks about why we should...

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2022/02/12

ABOUT THIS EPISODE: In this episode, host Megan Cole talks to Kerry Clare, author and the editor of 49th Shelf. In their conversation, Kerry talks about why regional book prizes are important and why she loves Harriet the Spy. ABOUT KERRY CLARE: Kerry Clare is a National Magazine Award-nominated writer, editor of The M Word: Conversations About Motherhood, and author of two novels, Mitzi Bytes and Waiting for a Star to Fall. She teaches blogging at MyBlogSchool.ca, is editor of the Canadian books

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