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The Write ProjectThe enigmatic SHANNON K GREEN and eight other authors answer the internet's most pressing questions! | The Write ProjectIt's different for every author... but there has to be an average, right? Seriously, how long does it take most authors to write a novel?Featuring, from Engen Books Ltd.: Shannon K Green, author of The Snows of Aetalus Dr. Lisa M Daly, author of Their Sturdy PrideMatthew Daniels, author of InterstichesNicole Little, author of Roxy Buckles and the Flight of the SparrowFrom Harper-Collins Canada,Charlene Carr, author of Hold My Girl and We Rip The World ApartFrom Running...2025-03-2429 min
The Write ProjectGet Ken-Taminated! It's a Kenneth Tam episode! | The Write ProjectKenneth Tam (born 1984 in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador) is a Canadian science-fiction author. His best-known works include The Equations Novels, the Defense Command series, the His Majesty's New World series, and the recently-complete Champions series. He is the son of fellow Canadian author Jacqui Tam.Both Tam and host Matthew LeDrew are routinely called the "start of Newfoundland small press publishing" and "the faces of Newfoundland genre writing," respectively.On today's episode, both men sit down and remark on the start of Indie Publishing in Newfoundland.Pick up the first book in...2025-03-0327 min
The Write ProjectAre there authors or books you disliked at first? | The Write ProjectHave you ever tried to read a book by an author and just... hated it? But then, later, come back and actually enjoyed it? What's up with that? Do you not have the framework for the book yet? Were you not ready for the book yet? Was it the book... or was it the reader?Featuring, from Engen Books:Lauralana Dunne, author of AshesMatthew Daniels, author of InterstichesLily McCarthy, author of Quick Bright ThingsBrad Dunne, author of The Merchant's MansionFrom Anansi:Lisa...2024-12-0932 min
The Write ProjectAuthors from Flanker, Breakwater, and Engen asked: what are Common Traps that many authors encounter! | The Write ProjectEvery new author has things to learn, but there are some major mistakes early on that some make over and over again. Eight authors reveal them so that you can avoid making them yourself!Featuring, from Engen Books:Matthew Daniels, author of InterstichesJRH Lawless, author of Always Greener From Flanker Press:Ida Linehan Young, author of A Secret Close to Home From Breakwater Books:Paul David Power, author of CrippledDr Richard Elcock, contributor to Us, NowMichelle Porter, author...2024-12-0231 min
The Write ProjectEngen Books authors answer: What would you give up to be a better author? | The Write ProjectAlright people: deal with the devil time. If you could give up one thing to be a better author, what would it be?Featuring, from Engen Books:Heather Reilly, author with Mythology from the RockAli House, author of The Hunters and the Hunted Lily McCarthy, author of Quick Bright Things Chelsea Bee, author of London CallingAndrew Hawthorn, contributor of Terror NovaYasmine Dalloul, poet contributor to Mythology from the RockJennifer Shelby, author of Plague of the DreamlessLauralana Dunne, author of AshesNicole L...2024-10-2132 min
The Write ProjectTOTAL PARTY KILL author CRAIG FRANCIS POWER and Matthew LeDrew get into trouble for 30 minutes straight | The Write ProjectTOTAL PARTY KILL (TPK): tabletop roleplaying slang for the situation of all characters dying in the same in-game encounter.At turns nightmarish, hilarious, brutally honest, and heart-breaking, TPK maps an unforgettable course into the fantastic dark of back-alley dive-bars, demonic underworlds, various rock bottom floors, and a whole host of monsters, both imagined and frighteningly real.Pickup TOTAL PARTY KILL using this link to help the channel!Originally broadcast on September 16, 2024 on CHMR 93.5 FM in St. John's, and on other great stations across the country. Check out As Loved Our Fathers, t...2024-09-1629 min
The Write ProjectAuthors, Poets, and Artists reveal: What are Common Pitfalls that you've encountered! | The Write ProjectEvery new author has things to learn, but there are some major mistakes early on that some make over and over again. Eight authors reveal them so that you can avoid making them yourself!Featuring, from Engen Books:Matthew Daniels, author of InterstichesHannah Jenkins, author of The Birds Come Back in the SpringNicole Little, author of Roxy Buckles and the Flight of the SparrowLisa Timpf, contributor to 'Acceptance' with Quadrangle NLAndrew Peacock, author of VIRALDr. Lisa M Daly, author of Their Sturdy Pride2024-09-0232 min
The Write Project🔒 Uncensored questions and answers with Write Project guests | The Write Project +Subscriber-only episodeSometimes we can't contain the crazy answers our authors give to just one topic! Check out this uncensored premium- content only as the following authors answer these questions!Would you Name a Pet after a literary character?Nicole Smith, and, Charlene Carr, author of Hold My Girl How long does it take you to write a novel?Travis House(less), author of All I Brought BackSusan Flanagan, author of The Degrees of Barry LickDr. Lisa M Daly, author of Their Sturdy...2024-09-0129 min
The Write ProjectTop Newfoundland Authors pick their Most Underappreciated Novels! | The Write ProjectSome novels just never get their due. On today's episode, our authors step out of the spotlight and give it to some much-needed works by underappreciated authors.Featuring, from Engen Books:Matthew Daniels, author of Interstiches Hannah Jenkins, author of The Birds Come Back in the Spring Sarah Thompson, author of The Love of Summer Dr. Lisa M Daly, author of Their Sturdy Pride Nicole Little, author of Roxy Buckles and the Flight of the SparrowLisa Timpf, contributor to 'Acceptance' with Quadrangle NLFrom Marvel...2024-04-1529 min
The Write ProjectWhat were your favorite childhood books? | The Write ProjectOn this episode of Write Project, eight authors dig deep and reveal their favorite books they read as children. Will these shine a mirror onto how they write as adults?Featuring, from Engen Books:JRH Lawless, author of Always GreenerNicole Little, author of Roxy Buckles and the Flight of the SparrowMatthew Daniels, author of InterstitchesFrom Breakwater Books:Shelley Kawaja, author of The Raw Light of MorningAlso featuring: Jen Winsor, Katheryn Taylor, Heather Reilly, and Rebecca Rose!Originally broadcast on...2024-02-0531 min
The Write ProjectWhat did you do with your first advance? | The Write Project21 authors reveal exactly what they did with the first money they made. That blissful moment hopefuls dream of, when they're finally making scratch off their art. What will they do with it? What would you? Featuring from Breakwater Books Ltd.:Kevin Major, author of The Sebastian Synard MysteriesMichelle Porter, author of Approaching FireTzu-Hao Hsu, contributor to Us, NowOlivia Robinson, author of Blue Moth MotelPrajwala Dixit, author of The Tales of DwipaPaul David Power, author of CrippledFrom Engen Books Ltd.:2024-01-1532 min
The Write ProjectWhat would you give up to be a better author? | The Write ProjectAlright people: deal with the devil time. If you could give up one thing to be a better author, what would it be? Featuring from Engen Books Ltd.:Ali House, author of Variety ShowLily McCarthy, author of Quick Bright ThingsChelsea Bee, author of Fall With MeYasmine Dalloul, poet with Mythology from the RockJennifer Shelby, author of Plague of the DreamlessLauralana Dunne, author of AshesNicole Little, author of Roxy Buckles and the Flight of the SparrowMatthew Daniels, author of InterstitchesJ...2023-12-2532 min
The Write ProjectWhat are the Best Magazines for authors? | The Write ProjectMagazines the print stories by authors can be a lifeline early in your career. On today's episode, Write Project guests rate their best magazines for young authors to follow!Featuring from Engen Books Ltd.:Sarah Thompson, author of The Love of SummerMatthew Daniels, author of InterstitchesKelley Power, author of TombstoriesAndrew Peacock, author of VIRALAlso featuring:Colleen Helme, author of the Shelby Nichols series, and more!Originally broadcast on April 28, 2025 on CHMR 93.5 FM in St. John's, and on other great stations across the...2023-12-0632 min
The Write ProjectAre there authors you disliked at first? | The Write ProjectHave you ever tried to read a book by an author and just... hated it? But then, later, come back and actually enjoyed it? What's up with that? Do you not have the framework for the book yet? Were you not ready for the book yet? Was it the book... or was it the reader?Featuring from Breakwater Books Ltd.:Lisa Moore, editor of Hard TicketFrom Engen Books Ltd.:Matthew Daniels, author of InterstitchesLauralana Dunne, author of AshesLily McCarthy, author of Quick Bright Things2023-11-0632 min
The Write ProjectCommon Pitfalls that many authors encounter! | The Write ProjectEvery new author has things to learn, but there are some major mistakes early on that some make over and over again. Eight authors reveal them so that you can avoid making them yourself!Featuring from Breakwater Books Ltd.:Olivia Robinson, author of Blue Moth MotelPaul David Power, author of CrippledMichelle Porter, author of Approaching FireDr Richard Elcock, contributor to Us, NowFrom Engen Books Ltd.:Matthew Daniels, author of InterstitchesJRH Lawless, author of Always GreenerFrom Flanker...2023-10-1631 min
The Write ProjectCommon Mistakes all authors make | The Write ProjectEvery new author has things to learn, but there are some major mistakes early on that some make over and over again. Thirteen authors reveal them so that you can avoid making them yourself!Featuring from Breakwater Books Ltd.:Tzu-Hao Hsu, contributor to Us, NowMorgan Murray, author of Dirty BirdsLisa Moore, editor of Hard TicketFrom Engen Books Ltd.:Hannah Jenkins, contributor to Acceptance: Stories at the Centre of UsMatthew Daniels, author of InterstitchesNicole Little, author of Roxy Buckles and the...2023-10-0931 min
The Write ProjectKenneth Tam reflecting on the start of Indie Publishing in Newfoundland | The Write ProjectKenneth Tam (born 1984 in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador) is a Canadian science-fiction author. His best-known works include The Equations Novels, the Defense Command series, the His Majesty's New World series, and the recently-complete Champions series. He is the son of fellow Canadian author Jacqui Tam.Both Tam and host Matthew LeDrew are routinely called the "start of Newfoundland small press publishing" and "the faces of Newfoundland genre writing," respectively. On today's episode, both men sit down and remark on the start of Indie Publishing in Newfoundland.Pick up the first book in...2023-07-0329 min
The Write ProjectA lesson in Ergonomics from Noleen Anthony-Bruce! | The Write ProjectOne thing all writers have in common -- we spend too much time at our desks, and as we start to get older, the affects can be awful. Today on Write Project, we speak to Noleen Anthony-Bruce, an expert on ergonomics for tips and tricks to improve your at-home setup. A must-listen for all authors!Help the channel by picking up Jacobi Street by Matthew LeDrew, using this link!Originally broadcast on January 23, 2023 on CHMR 93.5 FM in St. John's, and on other great stations across the country. Check out As...2023-01-2331 min
The Write ProjectWhat authors did you DISLIKE when you first read them? | The Write ProjectSometimes, something just doesn't click with an author. The vibe isn't there. The prose isn't right. Something just isn't working. Sometimes you just don't like an author, even though you may down the line. Today we have on nine authors who reveal other authors they disliked (at first) and later grew into! Featuring, from Breakwater Books Ltd.:Olivia Robinson, author of The Blue Moth MotelFrom Engen Books Ltd.:Matthew Daniels, author of InterstitchesBrad Dunne, author of The Merchant's MansionAndrew Peacock, author of VIRAL...2022-11-2831 min
The Write ProjectKassie Lukeman and host Matthew LeDrew get political about the Newfoundland Writing Scene | The Write ProjectInterview with Kassie Lukeman, the author of "Arrested Decay," sitting member on the board of the Women's Work Festival, and stage manager with New Found Family Drama!Kassie Lukeman is a theatre practitioner with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Memorial University’s Grenfell campus. Born and raised in Corner Brook, NL, her playwriting deals with themes of identity and history on the west coast. Some of her past credits include writer/actor for “Un/Settling” (2021) for the CB Nuit After Dark festival; as well as guest director for Turncoat Hill and “Shellbird” (2021) for Theatre Newfoundland Labrador. In addition...2022-10-1031 min
The Write ProjectSpecial 200th Episode! Interview with Matthew LeDrew! | The Write ProjectWriting podcast crossover! Kathryn Taylor from Let's Get Writing interviews Write Project host Matthew LeDrew for our landmark 200th episode!Pick up Cinders by Matthew LeDrew using this link to help the channel: https://amzn.to/420MFeYOriginally broadcast on September 12, 2022 on CHMR 93.5 FM in St. John's, and on other great stations across the country. Check out As Loved Our Fathers, the latest book from Write Project host Matthew LeDrew: https://amzn.to/3HB7BABIt's a hunt for the Holy Grail taken on by an American Anthropologist and a Newfoundland Hi...2022-09-1229 min
The Write Project23 Authors reveal: Do they Google Themselves? How vain are they?? | The Write ProjectOn this episode of Write Project, 23 Authors Admit Their Great Shame: They Google Themselves! And we have on an all-star cast of authors to answer!From Engen Books Ltd.:Jon Dobbin, author of The StarvingJennifer Shelby, author of Plague of the DreamlessTeresita E. Dziadura, author of Corporate InvasionLisa M Daly, author of Navigating StoriesMatthew Daniels, author of InterstitchesLily McCarthy, author of Quick Bright ThingsErin Vance, author of ExposureAli House, author of Variety ShowFrom Marvel Comics:2022-08-2231 min
The Write ProjectSal and Matthew fix One More Day? ft. Sal from ComicPop! | The Write ProjectIn this super special episode, we talk to Sal from the popular show ComicPop! about some of comics' hottest debates, starting with an attempt to fix one of the most divisive stories in comics: Spider-Man One More Day!Sal runs a variety of shows on the YouTube channels ComicPop! and ComicPopReturns!, including: Back Issues, a show where he discussed completed storyarcs with his friends, The Good The Bad and The Ugly: in which they compare three comics along a similar theme, and The Elseworlds Exchange: in which Sal and a guest...2022-08-1531 min
The Write ProjectInterview with Andrew Pike | The Write ProjectInterview with Andrew Pike, author of 'The Epic Quest of Terral B. Hylotz' from Engen Books!"Where the hell did that homeless guy with a Santa hat and his spaceship come from?Earth is dying, ravaged by an apocalyptic blizzard encountered by First Responder Jacob Fathom when his ambulance crashes. Fathom reaches a base to save its occupants, only to be interrupted by the homeless Terral B. Hylotz stumbling in. When Hylotz abruptly leaves, their search for him leads to a spaceship that propels them on an intergalactic quest against the harshest perils of the s...2022-05-3031 min
The Write Project10 Authors Admit Their Great Shame: They Google Themselves | The Write ProjectOn this episode of Write Project, 10 Authors Admit Their Great Shame: They Google Themselves! And we have on an all-star cast of authors to answer!Featuring from Engen Books Ltd.:Heather Reilly, author of Binding of the AlmatraekRhea Rollman, contributor to Acceptance: Stories at the Centre of UsBrad Dunne, author of The Merchant's MansionPaul Carberry, author of CarcharodonEllen Curtis, author of the Infinity seriesFrom Breakwater Books Ltd.:Bridget Canning, author of The Greatest Hits of Wanda JanesAinsley Hawthorn...2022-05-2331 min
The Write ProjectKevin Eastman, co-creator of TMNT, talks Last Ronin! | The Write ProjectSpecial interview with Kevin Eastman, co-creator of TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES! His resume is too long to list, but includes TMNT, The Fugitoid, and Heavy Metal! Here's on Write Project today talking about his latest passion project, the culmination of a thirty year story in The Last Ronin!A New York Times Bestseller! Who is the Last Ronin? In a future, battle-ravaged New York City, a lone surviving Turtle embarks on a seemingly hopeless mission seeking justice for the family he lost. From legendary TMNT co-creators Kevin Eastman and Peter...2022-05-1631 min
The Write ProjectClaire Wilkshire, author of The Love Olympics | The Write ProjectInterview with Claire Wilkshine, author of the Winterset-Nominated The Love Olympics from Breakwater Books Ltd. Claire is a writer, editor, translator and teacher living in St. John’s with her husband, writer Larry Mathews. They have two adult children. Maxine (2013) is Claire’s first novel. Her short fiction has appeared in publications such as Grain, the New Quarterly, Event, and the Fiddlehead. Pick up The Love Olympics using this link to help the channel: https://amzn.to/3yI63jLOriginally broadcast on May 09, 2022 on CHMR 93.5 FM in St. John's, and on other great stati...2022-05-0931 min
The Write ProjectInterview with Rhea Rollmann | The Write ProjectInterview with Rhea Rollmann, contributor to 'Acceptance: Stories from the Centre of Us' from Engen Books and their own non-fiction book "Queer Newfoundland," also from Engen's non-fiction imprint!Pickup the Winterset-longlisted book A Queer History of Newfoundland using this link to help the channel!Originally broadcast on May 02, 2022 on CHMR 93.5 FM in St. John's, and on other great stations across the country. Check out As Loved Our Fathers, the latest book from Write Project host Matthew LeDrew: https://amzn.to/3HB7BABIt's a hunt for the Holy Grail taken on by a...2022-05-0231 min
The Write ProjectSamm Joyy Biography | The Write ProjectOur Write Project Biographies series continues with this interview with Samm Joyy, one of the province's most active advocates for poetry and the spoken word form. She is one of the genius minds behind Spoken Word St. John's (fb.com/spokenword), editor of 'The Birds Come Back in the Spring' by Hannah Jenkins, and has been called one of the most brilliant creative minds of her generation.Pick up A Decade by Samm Joyy using this link to help the channel! Originally broadcast on April 25, 2022 on CHMR 93.5 FM in St. John's, and on other great st...2022-04-2531 min
The Write ProjectSpotlight on Houseless Poetry | The Write ProjectInterview with Travis House, author of All I Brought Back and Peace Be the Journey, both independently published through his creator-owned imprint: Houseless Poetry.Pick up Peace be the Journey using this link to help the channel: https://amzn.to/3JnIGC3Originally broadcast on April 18, 2022 on CHMR 93.5 FM in St. John's, and on other great stations across the country. Check out As Loved Our Fathers, the latest book from Write Project host Matthew LeDrew: https://amzn.to/3HB7BABIt's a hunt for the Holy Grail taken on by an...2022-04-1831 min