TEATIME WITH MISS LIZ
November 4th | 7 PM EST
Guest: Liisa Kovala — Author • Book Coach • Podcaster Title:
Like Water for Weary Souls: Writing Through Memory, Mystery, and Sisterhood Tagline:
Where history meets heart, and the currents of truth run deeper than the surface we see. Teatime Topic:
Miss Liz welcomes Liisa Kovala, a Finnish Canadian author and book coach, for a robust conversation on storytelling, heritage, and healing through words. Together, they’ll explore her upcoming historical novel Like Water for Weary Souls — a tale of family, grief, and courage in Depression-era Northern Ontario — and how writing helps preserve both memory and humanity. Description:
In this heartfelt evening, Teatime, Miss Liz sits down with Liisa Kovala, an award-nominated author whose stories echo across generations. Her latest novel, Like Water for Weary Souls (House of Karhu, 2025), transports readers to the haunting beauty of Northern Ontario, where immigrant sisters navigate love, loss, and the secrets that shape their survival. Liisa’s earlier works — Sisu’s Winter War (2022) and Surviving Stutthof: My Father’s Memories Behind the Death Gate (2017) — reveal her dedication to preserving the truths of history through deeply personal narratives. Her writing bridges heritage, heart, and hope, drawing from her Finnish roots and the landscapes that inspire her. As an author, book coach, and podcaster, Liisa empowers others to find their voice and tell the stories that matter most. Introduction
Teatime with Miss Liz, I welcome a storyteller whose words flow like water — deep, reflective, and full of truth. My guest, Liisa Kovala, is a Finnish Canadian author, book coach, and podcaster whose novels explore love, loss, heritage, and the quiet strength of survival.
Her latest work, Like Water for Weary Souls, transports readers to a Northern Ontario mining town, where they are immersed in mystery, grief, and the unbreakable bond of sisterhood.
Together, we’ll uncover how stories not only honour the past but heal the soul — one truth at a time.” Closing Summary
“What a profound and moving conversation it will be with Liisa Kovala. Her storytelling will remind us that truth flows like water — sometimes calm, sometimes turbulent, but constantly shaping the soul.
Through her words, she gives voice to memory, courage, and the hidden strength that can be found in love and loss. Will give thanks to Liisa, for bringing your heart and heritage to the Teatime table and for reminding us that storytelling is not just what we write — it’s what we live, feel, and pass on.”Liisa Kovala is a Finnish Canadian author, book coach, and podcaster. Her novels include Surviving Stutthof, Sisu’s Winter War, and Like Water for Weary Souls (2025). Inspired by her Finnish roots and Northern Ontario’s rugged landscape, Liisa writes stories of resilience, love, and the courage to face untold truths.#TeatimeWithMissLiz #LiisaKovala #LikeWaterForWearySouls #HistoricalFiction #StorytellingForHealing #CanadianAuthors #FinnishHeritage #WomenWriters #BookCoach #WritingThroughPain #MissLizTEE #TeachingEducationalAwareness #ResilienceAndTruth #AuthorsOfCourage #HealingThroughStorytellin
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