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All Write in Sin CityMad Dog and the Sea Dragon with Lisa de NikolitsLisa de Nikolits is the award-winning author of twelve published novels. She has appeared on recommended reading lists for Open Book Toronto, 49th Shelf, Chatelaine, Canadian Living, Hello! Canada, the Quill & Quire, and most recently, the CBC’s 65 works of Canadian fiction to watch for in Fall 2022. Her book The Occult Persuasion and The Anarchist’s Solution was longlisted for a Sunburst Award for Excellence in Canadian Literature of The Fantastic, and The Rage Room was a finalist in the International Book Awards, 2021. Her short fiction and poetry have also been published in various international anthologies and journ...
2025-11-1627 min
Canada Reads American StyleBook Chat 29Rebecca and Tara return after a two-month hiatus and are ready to share the best of their recent reads!
Rebecca (@canadareadsamericanstyle):
My Life: Growing Up Native in America edited by IllumiNative
The Horse and His Boy (The Chronicles of Narnia #3) by C.S. Lewis
The Road to Heaven (Patrick Bird Mystery #1) by Alexis Stefanovich-Thomson
Mad Dog and the Sea Dragon by Lisa de Nikolits
Foster by Claire Keegan
Vanished Beyond the Map: The Mystery of Lost Explorer Hubert Darrell
Tara (@onabranchreads):
Replaceable You: Adventures in Human Anatomy by Mary Roach
Th...
2025-11-0754 min
The Open Mic: Writers in Their Own WordsThe Open Mic: Writers in Their Own Words with Lisa de NikolitsHaving read a number of Lisa de Nikolits's books now, I can almost hear Patrick Swayze saying "Nobody puts Lisa in a corner!" On this week's show I talk with the speculative fiction writer about her latest book, Everything You Dream is Real, a wild ride of imagination if ever there was one. How does she get away with not letting the publishing industry pigeon hole her into any single genre? Check out the show and find out!
2023-02-0747 min
THE TMR PODCASTSeason 2, Episode 19 Guest: Lisa de NikolitsThe highlight of this episode is a fun interview with author Lisa de Nikolits whose new book "Everything You Dream is Real" gets launched on October 18th.
In addition, there are three author self-promos for their new fall 2022 books from Heritage House Publishers.
Lisa de Nikolit's website: https://www.lisawriter.com/
Inanna Publishers: https://www.inanna.ca/
Heritage House Publishers: https://www.heritagehouse.ca/
https://www.heritagehouse.ca/book/in-our-youth/
https://www.heritagehouse.ca/book/the-russian-refugees/
https://www.heritagehouse.ca/book/her-courage-rises-2/
The Miramichi Reader Patreon Page: https://www.p...
2022-10-0440 min
Dead to WritesS 5, E 92: The Mesdames of Mayhem, In the Spirit of 13. Ft: Lisa de Nikolits
Meet the Mesdames and Messieurs! Join us weekly for this great series of short interviews with the authors who make up our collective, the Mesdames of Mayhem, and our “Coming Soon!” anthology, In the Spirit of 13.
This week we feature Lisa de Nikolits, author of Everything You Dream is Real, The Rage Room, The Occult Persuasion and many more! Lisa will discuss her story “In a Land of Fear and Denial”, which will appear in our Fall 2022 anthology: In the Spirit of 13.
Books mentioned in this interview: The Promise by Damon Galgut (Booker winner 2021); Wan by Dawn...
2022-05-3109 min
ireadsomewherethatEpisode 19: Conferences - yes, they're back!As we emerge from Covid, so do book conferences start to blossom! Here are four that you need to know about!
2022-03-1904 minireadsomewherethatEpisode 18: Promoting your books in a time like thisWhat a time. We emerged from Covid - well, not entirely - to find a Russian maniac has declared war on an innocent nation. So what do you do, in a time like this, about promoting your book? Or even writing – all creative endeavours seem so puny compared with those losing their lives. I found this post by Kate McKean to be really helpful and please know this - I want to hear about your books and your writing. As Kate says, the one thing does not negate the other - and let's not let the Russian maniac destroy ev...
2022-03-0205 minireadsomewherethatEpisode 17: Lessons on punctuation by Christopher WalkenFabulous insights into Christopher Walken's unique delivery and tone! This may be a game-changer when it comes to writing prose! Also, E.E. Cummings and a poem that brings joy to my heart every single time.
2022-02-2504 minThe Open Mic: Writers in Their Own WordsThe Open Mic: The Pros and Cons of Podcasting for WritersFor a long time, blogs were the hot thing for writers and aspiring writers to meet new readers and to build their audience and community. Blogs are still a thing, but these days they are hardly the only option. Writers these days have every form of social media - Twitter, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, etc - as well as YouTube and now podcasts. But while all of these outlets offer great opportunities, they also can be time consuming, expensive and frustrating. In a special edition of the Open Mic, host Rich Ehisen talks with fellow writers and podcasters Ja...
2022-02-211h 04ireadsomewherethatEpisode 16: Words of wisdom from Margaret AtwoodYou simply can't go wrong with words of wisdom from Margaret Atwood on how to succeed as an author!
2022-02-1104 minireadsomewherethatEpisode 15: How Patricia Highsmith will change your life"Feeling lousy? Depressed? Like a failure? As if what you’re doing at the moment is futile?" This post will inspire writers the world over - we've got this! Let's be fabulous, slightly nuts and live life our way! Featuring Patricia Highsmith.
2022-01-3006 minireadsomewherethatEpisode 15: Why reading Stephen King will help your writingAre you struggling to read during this time of Covid? Are you struggling to finish reading a book you've picked up? And, if you're a writer, are you struggling to write? This post will help lift you out of the doldrums!
2022-01-2307 min
THE TMR PODCASTEpisode 4, December 4, 2021In this episode, I talk about children and reading, an excellent (and affordable) way to support TMR, and what to look forward to in the next newsletter.
Links:
Why Reading Is Important for Children—Part 1: Read or Watch? (Why Reading Is Important for Children | Help for the Family (jw.org)
The TMR Patreon Page: The Miramichi Reader is creating Literary Book Reviews, Author Interviews and More. | Patreon
TMR Newsletter Subscribe Page: Subscribe to The Miramichi Reader
Lisa de Nikolits' website: HOME (lisawriter.com)
I Read Somewhere That Podca...
2021-12-0409 minireadsomewherethatI Read Somewhere That: Episode 14Welcome to the Christmas Edition of I Read Somewhere That! Filled with fascinating facts about books and Christmas, lots of recommends and a tribute to Luciana Ricciutelli, always in our hearts.
2021-12-0113 minireadsomewherethatEpisode 13: I Read Somewhere ThatThis week I give a shout out to authors Nate Hendley (The Beatle Bandit, Dundurn), Terri Favro (The Sisters Sputnik, ECW). Plus: do you suffer from abibliophobia, what’s the world’s smallest book, how much did the world’s most expensive book cost, how many books can you get from one tree, how Mills and Boon paved a crazy highway to romance, how long does it take to write a novel, which are the three most read books in the world, which is the most banned book as well as how many books are there in the world. Plus...
2021-11-1810 minireadsomewherethatI Read Somewhere That: Episode 12 Reviews, Reviewers, Hard Copy vs PDF, Top Insta Tips!Much ado about reviews and reviewers in this podcast! Question for reviewers: hard copy or PDF okay? The Twitterverse casts its vote! Goodreads are reviewing their reviewers - yay and it's about time! A great newsletter you should sign up for, a motivational quote, is life the spinning wheel of death and top tips from Instagram on how to write great horror! Don't miss out!
2021-11-0906 minireadsomewherethatEpisode 11: I Read Somewhere ThatWhat do the readers love? I bring you some of the most popular book genres in 2021. But does writing in popular genres actually matters that much? Should you follow trends? Should you write children’s books, romance, horror or inspirational books? Plus, how to be a successful, popular author and are people sick of reading about death? Should we all be trying to write the next Ted Lasso? Do you have emotional maturity? Do you have radical empathy? Can therapy and meditation help you become a better writer?
2021-10-2808 minireadsomewherethatEpisode 10: I Read Somewhere ThatLots of great info this week! How to grow your writerly pumpkin patch this fall! Plus, an exclusive chat with wonderful author Linwood Barclay, as well as can you plot your book using an online template? I'll share the skinny about an amazing writer, D.J. McIntosh, who did just that! Plus, a crucial tip from a top agent about what to focus on in the book world!
2021-10-2008 minireadsomewherethatEpisode 9: I Read Somewhere ThatWhy did you buy the last book you did? And how can you use that knowledge to sell your own book (or buy your next book!). Plus, I chat about a fabulous writing collective, The Mesdames of Mayhem. Plus, what are The Seven Secrets of Highly Successful People and The Five Rules of Book Reviewing? I look at the good, the bad and ugly - all shall be revealed! Also, are we heading for a paper shortage and how will this impact the book publishing industry? Lots of great news in this episode!
2021-10-1309 minireadsomewherethatEpisode 8: Unleashing creativity, learning to speak the new language out there and sharing is caring!Speaking of podcasts, are you watching "Only Murders in The Building", with Steven Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez? I'm Martin Short for sure, and I tell you why in the podcast! I look at the new language of the youth movement, empowerment, money and books, unleashing creativity with Osho, and I've added a new element to the podcast - sharing is caring - so there are two reviews! Plus there's breaking news about a law the French government is trying to pass, to stop Amazon's wild rampage.
2021-10-0608 minireadsomewherethatEpisode 7: Investing in yourself, touching the fire, and how to promote your book on TwitterDo you learn best by reading, writing or touching the fire? How you manage the social media minefield where you’re expected to know, understand and manage so many platforms? Do you find self promoting excruciating? And what’s worse, judgement or silence? Are there real guidelines on how to promote your book? What’s BookTok? Don’t forget to invest in yourself! How many times a day should you tweet without annoying people? How can you find out what works for you? Plus, a motivating quote and also, words from The Miramichi Reader/Weekly Ferocity and I’m pretty sur...
2021-09-2908 min
ireadsomewherethatEpisode 6: Controversy in the book world! Should we stop the presses and take a nap? And so much more!Welcome back! What was Amazon going to be called before they settled on the moniker that changed our lives forever? And, what was their original product? Plus, have Amazon changed their (already dubious) review processes? I chat about a controversial tweet about books needing a timeout, Canada's non-fiction crisis, whether in fact you write a memoir or not and finally, should you write every day? I also share my one tried and tested secret to having ten published books!
2021-09-2309 min
ireadsomewherethatEpisode 5: The new Oprah, writing prompts, a recommended read, rejection and an inspiring quoteWriters are dangerous people! I explain why. Also, there are snakes in the water but jump in anyway! Plus, fabulous writing prompts and who's the new Oprah when it comes to your ideal book reader? There's so much in this episode!
2021-09-1706 min
ireadsomewherethatEpisode 4: Reviews, Goodreads and introducing a new book industry initiativeDo you love or hate Goodreads? And, if you're an author, does Goodreads love or hate you? How can you get reviews these days? Do you even want to? A bad review can be like someone sitting on a beautiful cake you've just baked! How so? Listen in!
2021-09-1107 min
ireadsomewherethatEpisode 3: Book Launches and BlurbsBook launches strike fear into the hearts of the most hardened authors! Why? Listen in! Also, what are book blurbs and why do they matter? Maybe they don't but ask yourself this, are you a member of the 'blurboisie'?
2021-09-0507 minireadsomewherethatEpisode 2: On the importance of first lines, literary agents, author bios, publishing non-fictionOn the importance of first lines (according to literary agents), author bios, passages that make us think, criteria for publishing non-fiction and how many books to CEO's really read a week?
2021-08-2907 minireadsomewherethatEpisode One: Welcome to I Read Somewhere ThatWelcome to six and a half minutes of buzzy snippets about reading, writing and publishing books. Amazon, friend or foe? Better to write twaddle than not? How much time does a writer really spend writing? Why write at all? Is there money to be made from writing? And so much more! I hope you'll join me for the start of a great adventure!
2021-08-2406 min
Download High-Quality Full Audiobooks in Science Fiction & Fantasy, Apocalyptic & DystopianThe Rage Room by Lisa de NikolitsPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/505691to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Rage Room
Author: Lisa de Nikolits
Narrator: Scott Pietrangelo
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 11 hours 13 minutes
Release date: March 30, 2021
Genres: Apocalyptic & Dystopian
Publisher's Summary:
What if you made the worst mistake of your life and got the chance to fix it? Only you made it so much worse? From the incomparable crafter of nine cross-genre works of fiction, Lisa de Nikolits expands her horizons to pen a grab-you-by-the-throat, feminist speculative-fiction thriller in the style of Groundhog Day meets The Matrix. The perfect father kills his family on Christmas Eve...
2021-03-3011h 13
The Bookshop PodcastAnother Story Bookshop and author, Lisa de NikolitsSend us a textAfter chatting with Anjula Gogia from Another Story Bookshop, and author Lisa de Nikolits, Toronto, Canada, is now high on my list of places to visit once we hit the safe-to-travel mode! Anjula’s knowledge of the literary world, specifically themes of social justice, equity, and diversity, is impressive. Lisa explains what it was like growing up in apartheid South Africa and her life as a magazine art director before becoming an author. Enjoy!MandyHere's a list of links to books, authors, and websites mentioned in the show...
2021-02-2256 min
Story Stocking: Dead to WritesHalloween launch of A Grave Diagnosis, 35 stories of murder and malaiseWelcome to the Halloween 2020 launch party for A Grave Diagnosis, 35 stories of murder and malaise, (a Carrick crime anthology, Carrick Publishing.)Join us for this lively discussion with 31 of our 35 featured authors, including: (See approximate time stamp.)0:03:36. Catherine Astolfo0:06:12. Rosemary Aubert0:08:36. Thom Bennett0:11:03. Jane Petersen Burfield0:12:14. Linda Cahill0:13:18. M.H. (Madeleine) Callway0:15:42. Melodie Campbell0:18:42. Donna Carrick0:24:31. Rosalind Croucher0:26:50. Lisa de Nikolits0:30:02. John M. Floyd0:32:10. Marian Misters (special guest, the Sleuth of Baker Street...
2020-11-0800 min
Writer's BlockWriter’s Block - Episode June 24, 2020On our June 2020 episode of CJSW Writer’s Block, we delve into cults and the occult with a powerful memoir-in-verse, Cult Life by Kyeren Regehr; and a rollick
ing novel, The Occult Persuasion and the Anarchist’s Solution by Lisa de Nikolits. Pandemic reading at its finest! We also salute the winners of the 2020 Alberta Literary Awards, many of whom we’ve been proud to feature on our show over the years.
2020-07-0800 minWriter's BlockWriter’s Block - Episode June 24, 2020On our June 2020 episode of CJSW Writer’s Block, we delve into cults and the occult with a powerful memoir-in-verse, Cult Life by Kyeren Regehr; and a rollick
ing novel, The Occult Persuasion and the Anarchist’s Solution by Lisa de Nikolits. Pandemic reading at its finest! We also salute the winners of the 2020 Alberta Literary Awards, many of whom we’ve been proud to feature on our show over the years.
2020-07-0800 minStory Stocking: Dead to WritesStory Stocking: E4 Hit Me with your Pet Shark, author Lisa de NikolitsDonna Carrick brings you a reading of short crime story "Hit Me with your Pet Shark", author Lisa de Nikolits, first appearing in the crime anthology In the Key of 13, by the Mesdames of Mayhem, Carrick Publishing, 2019.All rights reserved. No part of this story or content may be reproduced without the express written permission of the author and Carrick Publishing.All music featured on Story Stocking, a production of Dead to Writes, is brought to you courtesy of songwriter, composer and performer Ted Carrick. Keep up with all of his new music at...
2020-06-181h 00
Finding A VoiceReadings from two recent events: a recent book launch and an open mic
Broadcasted on Friday, March 13, 4-6pm ET on CFRC 101.9fm’s ‘finding a voice’ – In the first hour, from a March 7th reading and discussion in celebration of International Women’s Day hosted by Inanna Publications and Novel Idea Bookstore, and with emcee Elizabeth Greene, you’ll hear readings by Lisa de Nikolits, Hannah Brown, Kate Kelly, and Ursula Pflug. In the second hour, continuing with that International Women’s Day reading and discussion, you’ll hear a final reading by the evening’s emcee Elizabeth Greene and then the Q&A after. Following that, from the March 3rd open mic in the ‘and...
2020-03-161h 59Finding A VoiceReadings for International Women’s Day and an Open Mic
First hour featuring, from a March 7th bookstore reading featuring 4 Inanna authors celebrating ‘International Women’s Day’, you’ll hear readings by Ursula Pflug, Mary Lou Dickinson, and Lisa de Nikolits. Second hour featuring and continuing with that reading event you’ll hear a reading by Elizabeth Greene (the evening’s emcee) and the Q&A following the event. Then, from the January 8th ‘and the journey continues’ open mic event in that reading series, you’ll hear readings by Alyssa Cooper, Kinman, Eric Folsom, and Sasha Hill.
2019-03-181h 59
Dead to WritesDead to Writes ~ S3, E56: Troubled TimesIn this week’s episode: Interview: author Lisa de Nikolits (Rotten Peaches). Reading: Donna Carrick reads short story “Troubled Times” by Lisa de Nikolits, from 13 O’Clock, by the Mesdames of Mayhem, Carrick Publishing, 2015 February Line Up: February 3: Interview with author Michael Poeltl, A.I. Insurrection; The General’s War. Reading by Donna Carrick of story “The Test of Time”… Continue reading Dead to Writes ~ S3, E56: Troubled Times
2019-02-2400 min
SPOTLIGHT LISA de NikolitsFiction. Women's Studies. NO FURY LIKE THAT is a one-of-a kind literary thriller about life and death and the power of second chances. The novel takes you on a fast-paced, funny, adventurous ride, exploring love, the meaning of life, friendship, revenge, family and the transformation of a character under trying circumstance. NO FURY LIKE THAT is about how a person can change and grow, and how different things will come to mean more than others; friendship is more important than success, love is more important than money and family is more important than power.
2018-02-151h 01The Nearly Girl is spotlightedThe Nearly Girl
by Lisa de Nikolits
Fans of "A Prayer for Owen Meany" and "One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest" will love this clever, fast-paced and enjoyable thriller.
Like a modern-day Joan of Arc, Amelia Fisher attempts to carve out a 'normal life', showing us how mythic the idea of 'normal' really is.
With a poetic genius for a father, an obsessed body builder for a mother, and an enchantingly eccentric group seeking the help of an unorthodox therapist, what could possibly go wrong?
A chance discovery propels Amelia and fellow therapy attendee, Mike, with whom she is in...
2017-01-1059 min