EPISODE · Mar 19, 2026 · 1H 3M
Miss Liz Serves Dwayne Brenna Laundryman
from Teatime with Miss Liz · host Elizabeth Jean Olivia Gagnon
TEATIME WITH MISS LIZ SERVES: DWAYNE BRENNA TitleThe Laundryman: Justice, Secrets & Survival in the Frozen Frontier TaglineWhen truth lies buried beneath snow and silence.TopicHistorical fiction, storytelling, Canadian frontier history, justice, and the craft of writing across genres. In this captivating Teatime, Miss Liz welcomes Dwayne Brenna, an award-winning Canadian author, playwright, and poet whose work spans humour, poetry, historical fiction, and cultural storytelling. His gripping novel The Laundryman transports readers to the frozen Canadian frontier of 1883, where a single death in the isolated settlement of Prince Albert exposes secrets buried beneath the snow. Through the intertwined journeys of a hardened Mountie and a conflicted surgeon, Brenna crafts a powerful narrative exploring justice, redemption, and the moral complexities of frontier life. Over a distinguished career, Brenna has written across multiple genres, from poetry collections such as Stealing Home to award-winning fiction like New Albion. For nearly four decades, he also directed theatre in a university drama department, shaping generations of performers and storytellers. His creative voice—versatile, poetic, and accessible—continues to resonate with readers drawn to stories that blend literary depth with compelling human experience. Introduction (On Air)“Welcome to Teatime with Miss Liz, where I don’t serve a beverage — I serve real-life changemakers. Today we sit with Dwayne Brenna, an award-winning Canadian author whose storytelling takes us from poetry and theatre to gripping historical fiction set in the frozen frontier.”Closing SummaryDwayne will remind us that storytelling preserves history, challenges our understanding of justice, and connects us through shared human struggles. His work proves that powerful stories can come from anywhere—from the theatre stage to the pages of a novel set deep in Canada’s northern wilderness. Dwayne Brenna is an award-winning Canadian author, poet, and playwright whose work spans fiction, humour, poetry, and theatre history. His novels and poetry have received national recognition, and his storytelling has aired on CBC Radio. Brenna’s writing blends lyrical expression with accessible narratives rooted in history, culture, and humanity. Resources Website: dwaynebrenna.com LinkedIn: Dwayne Brenna#TeatimeWithMissLiz#DwayneBrenna#TheLaundryman#CanadianAuthors#HistoricalFictionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teatime-with-miss-liz--5511005/support.
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TEATIME WITH MISS LIZ SERVES: DWAYNE BRENNA TitleThe Laundryman: Justice, Secrets & Survival in the Frozen Frontier TaglineWhen truth lies buried beneath snow and silence.TopicHistorical fiction, storytelling, Canadian frontier history, justice, and the craft of writing across genres. In this captivating Teatime, Miss Liz welcomes Dwayne Brenna, an award-winning Canadian author, playwright, and poet whose work spans humour, poetry, historical fiction, and cultural storytelling. His gripping novel The Laundryman transports readers to the frozen Canadian frontier of 1883, where a single death in the isolated settlement of Prince Albert exposes secrets buried beneath the snow. Through the intertwined journeys of a hardened Mountie and a conflicted surgeon, Brenna crafts a powerful narrative exploring justice, redemption, and the moral complexities of frontier life. Over a distinguished career, Brenna has written across multiple genres, from poetry collections such as Stealing Home to award-winning fiction like New Albion. For nearly four decades, he also directed theatre in a university drama department, shaping generations of performers and storytellers. His creative voice—versatile, poetic, and accessible—continues to resonate with readers drawn to stories that blend literary depth with compelling human experience. Introduction (On Air)“Welcome to Teatime with Miss Liz, where I don’t serve a beverage — I serve real-life changemakers. Today we sit with Dwayne Brenna, an award-winning Canadian author whose storytelling takes us from poetry and theatre to gripping historical fiction set in the frozen frontier.”Closing SummaryDwayne will remind us that storytelling preserves history, challenges our understanding of justice, and connects us through shared human struggles. His work proves that powerful stories can come from anywhere—from the theatre stage to the pages of a novel set deep in Canada’s northern wilderness. Dwayne Brenna is an award-winning Canadian author, poet, and playwright whose work spans fiction, humour, poetry, and theatre history. His novels and poetry have received national recognition, and his storytelling has aired on CBC Radio. Brenna’s writing blends lyrical expression with accessible narratives rooted in history, culture, and humanity. Resources Website: dwaynebrenna.com LinkedIn: Dwayne Brenna#TeatimeWithMissLiz#DwayneBrenna<a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/thelaundryman?__eep__=6&__cft__%5B0%5D=AZbWUUk0Mc8UGoRD9V04dgR0l2DCgh-AOv8CBCpdFUnKyM8KsLPh_z0jKltrorYvg6-feZp9JYvdkWkPjDU1LcAVvCIF5j9j-GbxNLtu2dI96J2GSwj8iDkkTgPu-p8JwQrLcMNsXaMdnyp90XwKOyt3&__tn__=q" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer...
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