On today's episode of all about books, I had the pleasure of speaking with author Leslie Vryenhoek about redemption and assuming a new identity. Watch our interview to find out what inspired this wicked Scrabble player to write her latest novel We All Will Be Received.

To learn more about this award-winning author, editor and communications professional...

Leslie's book was published by Breakwater Books.

What inspires an author who was raised on a sheep farm in highlands, Newfoundland? Let's find out...

On today's episode of all about books, I had the pleasure of speaking with award-winning author, screen writer and educator Bridget Canning about her latest novel Some People's Children. This coming-of-age novel spans nine years and tackles gossip, community and the complications of family.

Bridget effortlessly captures those 'lovely' formative years. When I was reading, I often found myself saying to her protagonist, "No Imogene. Don't do it." I don't know about you, but I am SO glad adolescence is behind me!

To learn more about Bridget

Some People's Children was published by Breakwater Books.

When social activist Gemma Hickey began a 908-km walk across Newfoundland to raise awareness and funds for survivors of religious intuitional abuse the journey of self-discovery led to the realization that they are transgender.

Watch our interview to find out how Almost Feral according to Gemma is a book about "falling in love with yourself."

As a survivor of clergy sexual abuse, Gemma's experience and extensive research led to the formation of Pathways Foundation. The foundation addresses the gaps in the services for victims who have experienced abuse within religious intuitions.

A BIG thank you to Gemma for sharing their inspiring journey on all about books. It was an honour. To learn more about Gemma and Pathways Foundation,

Gemma's novel was published by Breakwater Books. 

Half of Gemma's royalties will go to Pathways Foundation. 

What inspires the author who tops Goodreads LGBTQ Stories From Around the World list? 

On today's episode of all about books we'll find out when I speak with educator and LGBTQ counsellor David Kingston Yeh about his latest novel Tales from the Bottom of My Sole--the sequel to A Boy at the Edge of the World.

​BTW...David also tells us about what it's like to live up the street from a circus academy. 

It was a pleasure to speak with David and if you'd like to learn more about him 

David's novel was published by Guernica Editions.