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Interviews with writers and authors from around the Algoma region, delving into their books and ideas. Lisa Tucker is the host.

  1. 4d ago

    ANDY W. TAYLOR - SuperCanucks

    SuperCanucks: An Anthology of Canadian Small-town Superheroes, features eleven stories that explore the usual superhero tropes while shining a spotlight on the unique corners of Canada. Not your typical big city superhero, but those who live in and around Canada’s more often overlooked locales—isolated small towns and rural outposts. These heroes battle unique Canadian dangers, including government bureaucracy and the overreaching neighbours in the south. Andy W. Taylor grew up as a teen in the 1980s reading Alpha Flight comics and was excited to see Canadian superheroes represented for the first time. Andy was a reader and writer of speculative fiction from an early age thanks in no small part to his mother’s frequent trips to the public library with her kids. He’s a member of the Sudbury Writers’ Guild, a graduate of the Viable Paradise writing workshop and Playwright’s Junction workshop, and a member of CODEX writer’s forum. Originally from Sault Ste. Marie, Andy currently lives in Sudbury with his family. His fiction has appeared in On Spec Magazine, FictionVale, Polar Borealis, Sudbury Ink Anthology, and on the streets of Sudbury. He has a new poem and non-fiction piece coming out in 2024 in the anthology Sudbury Superstack: A Changing Skyline. His fiction has appeared in Nature: Futures, Polar Borealis, On Spec Magazine, FictionVale and on the streets of Sudbury. He is the co-editor of SuperCanucks: An Anthology of Canadian Small-Town Superheroes from Latitude 46 Publishing (March 2026). Originally from Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Andy currently resides in Sudbury, Ontario with his family.

    ANDY W. TAYLOR - SuperCanucks

  2. 4d ago

    SHEENA SMITH - Faith, Fun and Freedom & Métis Path

    Faith, Fun & Freedom: 21 Ways to Grow Your Network Marketing Business with Peace, Purpose & Proven Strategies Are you ready to grow your business without the hustle, pressure, or burnout? Ready to build with faith, confidence, joy — and finally feel GOOD again? Faith, Fun & Freedom is the faith-filled guide every woman in network marketing has been waiting for — especially women over 40 who are tired of forcing, striving, and second-guessing themselves. This uplifting, practical, and deeply encouraging book blends simple business strategies with biblical confidence, mindset shifts, and heart-centered leadership. Whether you’re building a brand, launching a wellness business, growing a team, or speaking life into your next chapter, this book will help you. Inside you’ll find: 21 short, powerful devotionals. Practical success principles for faith-based entrepreneurs. Journaling prompts for clarity & confidence. Mindset tools, emotional regulation tips, and spiritual encouragement. Simple, proven strategies you can implement immediately. This isn’t a book about grinding harder — it’s about partnering with God, aligning with peace, and letting your purpose shine. A refreshing alternative to hustle culture, Faith, Fun & Freedom will help you build a business (and a life) you actually love. If you’re ready to grow with grace, lead with confidence, and build with God — this is your next step. Métis Path: A 53-Week Heritage Journal Rooted in Culture – Guided by Spirit What does it mean to walk the Métis path?Rooted in culture and guided by spirit, this 53-week heritage journal invites you into reflection, remembrance, and renewal.Each weekly spread pairs a meaningful Métis symbol — from the infinity sash and canoe to the river, fiddle, fire, animals, and ancestral teachings — with a grounded message and thoughtful prompts designed to reconnect you with story, strength, and identity.Whether you move through the journal week by week or open to the page that calls to you, this is a sacred space to:• Reflect on your roots• Reclaim your story• Strengthen cultural identity• Honour ancestral wisdom• Walk in balance — rooted, present, and open to possibilityPerfect for:– Métis adults and youth– Indigenous women reconnecting to heritage– Cultural learning circles– Spiritual reflection practices– Meaningful gift-givingWrite. Reflect. Remember.Let each message guide you inward.Are you ready to listen deeply and walk with intention?

    SHEENA SMITH - Faith, Fun and Freedom & Métis Path

  3. 4d ago

    LOUISE BRADFORD - Sage and the Snowshoe Express

    A side note in a Library and Archives Canada document indicated that her great-great-grandfather Raymond Miron was a snowshoe mail carrier, and this led to author Louise Bradford’s new children’s book Sage and the Snowshoe Express. A member of Batchewana First Nation in northwest Ont., Bradford admits she didn't understand the extent of her great-great-grandfather’s work and its importance. Research led her to a book about Ojibwe snowshoe mail carrier John Beargrease from Minnesota who did his work on the American side of the same territory. “I thought of my great-grandmother being a little girl,” said Bradford. “I didn't know much about my great-grandmother. I don't know what kind of adventurous spirit she had but I gave her one in this imagination.” Sage is forced to accompany her father and Nimoosh on the wintertime trek when her dad drops a parcel. As her father’s motto is “No mail left behind,” Sage has no choice but to swish quickly in her snowshoes to catch up with him. And so begins her adventure which includes Sage having to make use of the ever-present bell that she rings to scare away the wolves. The bell is also used to let villagers know their snowshoe carrier is close by.  The book is peppered with Anishinaabemowin words and includes a glossary. It’s important to keep the language alive, said Bradford, who four years ago began learning Anishinaabemowin in Vancouver where she now lives. “I fell in love with the language, about how it is so rooted in nature. The importance of nature and the beauty of nature and protecting nature. And everything just made so much sense to me,” said Bradford.   Sage and the Snowshoe Express is illustrated by Maya McKibbin, two-spirited with Irish-settler and Ojibwe roots in White Earth Nation in Minnesota. Bradford says they worked together closely on the book and illustrations provide a nod to Métis and Inuit. “It is an Anishinaabe story, but it's not just an Anishinaabe story. It's to honour all Indigenous mail carriers,” said Bradford.

    LOUISE BRADFORD - Sage and the Snowshoe Express

  4. Jun 23

    XANDER AXETON - Embracing A Monster

    Xander Axeton is a first-time writer. And his is no ordinary story. Xander has always loved books. A girl he met, when they were in his teens, would later become his wife. The two of them have always shared a love for reading books and listening to audio books, in particular in the genre of 'dark romantasy' and fantasy. Almost always the books were written from a female point of view. At some point they struck on an idea for Xander to write his own fictionalized story from his point of view, a little something special as a gift to his wife. There was never an intention of writing a book. When the daily entries kept coming they suddenly found themselves with thousands and thousands of words - and a developing story. From there, the plot planning and editing began and ideas for books flowed - and are flowing - onto the page. A stand alone book was created, Embracing A Monster. And a book series entitled, Fates Entwined, a six-part series of which three are written. Xander's wife is a visual artist and contributes in that way as well. The books are "dark romantasy" and geared to a 16+ audience.

    XANDER AXETON - Embracing A Monster

  5. Jun 19

    MARIANNE PERRY - The Chase

    What if Anna was in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease? Or, were the nightmares simply the result of emotional and physical fatigue from juggling a demanding career, long-distance relationship with her adult children, and helping the family care for her increasingly frail mother? But what if an ominous element was encircling Anna? How else had a startling holograph will from a beloved uncle who died twenty-five years ago suddenly surfaced? What explanation accounted for Anna receiving a 1900 land deed for an unidentified tract of land somewhere in Europe? And who had mailed Anna a letter revealing alarming family truths? The Chase is a thrilling tale of deceit and treachery that unfolds in North America, Sweden, Switzerland, Italy, and South America. It confronts our deepest fears and raises the possibility of beginning anew. Marianne Perry’s first novel, The Inheritance, is a historical fiction set in Calabria, southern Italy, during the early 1900s. Her second novel, The Chase, is a thrilling tale of deceit and treachery that unfolds in North America, Sweden, Switzerland, Italy, and South America. It confronts our deepest fears and raises the possibility of beginning anew. Marianne’s genealogical research articles have been published by North American magazines and the Ontario Genealogical Society. She blogs about genealogy, writing, and travel at www.marianneperry.ca.

    MARIANNE PERRY - The Chase

  6. Jun 18

    CONNIE LAFLEUR BAILEY - You Are Worthy

    Connie Lafleur Bailey is a speaker, writer, teacher and entrepreneur. She has been married to her best friend, Trevor for over 35 years. They live on 66 acres in a rural community of Ontario, Canada. She is mom to two adult children with two amazing daughter-in-laws. She was blessed with her first grandson in 2024. After pursuing a career as an accountant, she left the corporate world in 2019. She founded Worth Believing. She has been on the journey of healing, the journey of questioning her self-worth, as many of you are. She is committed to sharing her experiences with other women in as many ways as possible – speaking engagements; blogging; podcasts; bible studies; and written works such as You Are Worthy! Do you ever find yourself trapped in the belief that you're "less than" you should be? In “You Are Worthy,” Connie dismantles 20 Myths and Lies that might be keeping you tethered to this mindset. This transformative journey guides you to: • Understand why you may be feeling as you do.• See that you are NOT alone.• Declare I Am Worthy!• Debunk these myths or lies.• Make changes today to improve your feeling of worth.• Find God’s love again.• See yourself as God does. By the end of “You Are Worthy,” these once-powerful myths lose their grip on you. Liberated, you’ll step into the life you deserve, trusting that you were made for more. Your best life awaits – discover the power of your own worth.

    CONNIE LAFLEUR BAILEY - You Are Worthy

  7. Jun 16

    DOUGLAS THOMSON - The Complete New Way Forward

    A New Way Forward now has 6 books – the series is complete, some thick and some thin, depending on subject. Book 1. A Spiritual Approach to Old Ideas Book 2. Understanding Spiritual Concepts Book 3. Manifestation – How to Change Your Life Book 4. Reincarnation – Your Spiritual Gift Book 5. From Darkness into Light Book 6. Your Energy Systems – Auras, Chakras, and Meridians These books present new ideas on many spiritual concepts, and perhaps the most startling, for some readers, is most of these subjects are physical functions of the body and not spiritual events. However, how they are used can be spiritual. “I am a new writer who stepped out and went well beyond my comfort zone when writing my first published book. I kept hearing a voice saying it was something I had to do.” I am an older man and have led a life, that I now look back on, as quite an adventure. I had to struggle in my early days, but when I met the love of my life I never looked back. Now we have been married to for 55 years. We have been enriched with two exceptional children and three grandsons. I served for 29 years as a Military Officer living all over Canada and the world. On retirement we opened the Family Wellness Centre and the British Columbia Institute of Holistic Studies, an accredited holistic school, and we had many other life-altering experiences that have influenced my writing. I was blessed to have a guide who helped me and a wife who supported and loved me. Everything included in these books reflect our experiences.

    DOUGLAS THOMSON - The Complete New Way Forward

  8. Jun 14

    JOHN DE LORENZI - The Search For Ezekiel

    What happens when a stolen credit card becomes a reason to risk everything? When Matt Rosso, a cautious Canadian academic, discovers a mysterious international flight charged to his credit card, he expects a routine fraud investigation and a quick resolution. Instead, a name emerges — Ezekiel Azuta — and with it, a strange, unsettling pull that refuses to let him go. What begins as a clerical error spirals into an obsession. Haunted by a quiet dissatisfaction he can’t quite name, Matt makes an impulsive decision that defies logic and comfort: he will travel to West Africa, to the Republic of Benin, to search for the man who never boarded the flight. Along the way, Matt’s journey becomes far more than a pursuit of a faceless fraudster. It forces him to confront stalled ambition, fractured relationships, cultural misunderstanding, and the uneasy line between curiosity and recklessness. Told through sharp dialogue, dry humour, and deeply introspective prose, The Search for Ezekiel explores modern disconnection, moral responsibility, and the universal urge to break free from a life lived too safely. Blending literary fiction with elements of travel narrative and psychological drama, this novel asks a simple but dangerous question: What if the thing you’re running from is yourself — and the only way forward is straight into the unknown? Perfect for readers who enjoy character-driven stories, global settings, and thoughtful examinations of risk, purpose, and identity.

    JOHN DE LORENZI - The Search For Ezekiel
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Interviews with writers and authors from around the Algoma region, delving into their books and ideas. Lisa Tucker is the host.

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  • Creator
    Lisa Tucker
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    63
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