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How does water inspire author Nina Munteanu? Let’s find out… Hi! My name is crystal fletcher and welcome to this week’s episode of all about Canadian books. I’m thrilled to have Nina Munteanu as a guest. Nina is a Canadian ecologist and novelist who has also written: novelettes, short stories, creative non-fiction, general interest articles, science and nature articles, essays, non-fiction guidebooks and textbooks. We discussed Nina’s latest book A Diary in the Age of Water which was published by Inanna Publications. Centuries from now, in a post-climate change dying boreal forest of what used to be northern Canada, Kyo, a young acolyte discovers a diary that may provide her with the answers about the Earth’s past—during the Age of Water. The diary spans a twenty-year period in the mid-twenty-first century, and it describes a near-future Toronto in the grips of severe water scarcity during a time when China owns the USA, and the USA owns Canada. The gritty memoir is written by 33-year-old limnologist Lynna, a single mother who works in Toronto for CanadaCorp, an international utility that controls everything about water, and she witnesses the disturbing events lead to humanity’s demise.... This book FREAKED me out! Because the dystopian future Nina creates is plausible--from the melting of the Arctic ice, the demise of the polar bear, the changing ecosystems and water being a commodity more valuable than gold. Be sure to visit Nina's website. Nina has a vast catalogue of books ranging from historical fiction to science fiction and there's some great insight into what we can do to help protect our beautiful planet. Nina hosts the Age of Water podcast with co-host Claudiu Murgan; a podcast devoted to exploring water and environmental issues. Nina! I'm listening. I'm going to plant A LOT of trees!  Nina Reads an Excerpt from A Diary in the Age of Water Nina has been teaching writing for years at the University of Toronto and George Brown College so she has a lot of advice to pass along...take courage, find your passion and write from the heart. If you do so your writing will sparkle. I couldn't agree more and Nina certainly sparkles!
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How did author Lisa Braxton’s parents inspire her debut novel The Talking Drum? Let’s find out… Hi! My name is crystal fletcher and welcome to this week’s episode of all about books. I’m delighted to have author Lisa Braxton as a guest. Lisa Braxton is an Emmy-nominated former television journalist and reporter. She's also an essayist, short story writer, and a novelist. We’ll be chatting about her award-winning debut novel The Talking Drum which was published by Inanna Publications. The Talking Drum, is a recipient of an Outstanding Literary Award from the National Association of Black Journalists. The novel is set in 1971, in fictional Bellport, Massachusetts and it evolves around three couples hopes, dreams and challenges amid the coming urban redevelopment which will greatly impact the residents. Tensions rise as the demolition date approaches and suspicious fires begin to break out. Bellport residents find themselves at odds with the political system that is manipulating both their lives and their relationships… Be sure to visit Lisa's website to learn more about Lisa and, she has some thought provoking questions for book clubs.  Author Reading & Advice for Writers Don't miss Lisa Braxton read from her debut novel The Talking Drum. Lisa also offers some encouraging advice for writers and that being find a support group and plug-in! What inspires an author who is also a world-famous would-be pickler? Let’s find out… Hi! My name is crystal fletcher and welcome to this week’s episode of all about books. I’m excited to have author Kerry Clare as a guest. Kerry is also a blogger, editor, writer, and a reader who likes books even more than she likes tea (and she likes tea A LOT!). We discussed her 2nd novel Waiting for a Star to Fall which was published by Doubleday Canada/Penguin Random House. This is a powerful book that asks...just how much are you willing to forgive in the name of love? Brooke is a young woman who has long been caught up in the orbit of much older rising political superstar Derek. They fall in love. But when Derek is accused of sexual misconduct Brooke is forced to re-examine their relationship and try to make sense of the man she loves... Also included is an author reading as well as some great advice for aspiring writers...Don't peak too soon! To learn more about this would-be world-famous pickler check out Kerry's website Pickle Me This. There's also some fantastic book recommendations (Kerry reads A LOT).  What inspired author Dennis Bock to write an alternate history where Georg Elser succeeded in assassinating Hitler? Let’s find out… Hi! My name is crystal fletcher and welcome to this week’s episode of all about books. I’m thrilled to have award-winning author Dennis Bock as a guest. Dennis is also a travel writer, book reviewer, and teacher. We’ll be discussing his 5th book The Good German which was published by Patrick Crean Editions/Harper Collins. In The Good German the hero, anti-fascist Elser’s assassination attempt on Hitler’s life in 1939 is successful, but rather than stop the rise of the Third Reich as he had hoped—terrible consequences are un-leashed, the atomic bomb obliterates London and Nazi Germany wins WW2... To purchase The Good German (which I am still thinking about)  Author Reading & Advice Listen to Dennis read an excerpt from The Good German. Bock also has some great advice for writers...don't be afraid to tell and beware of the lazy narrator. |
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