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After the Book Ends
by Heather Down
Ever wonder what happens to the nonfiction writer after the book is published? The book might end, but the writer's story usually doesn't. Join Heather Down for intriguing conversations with your favourite authors.
Episodes
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After the Book Ends With Henry Cole
It's not everyday you get the opportunity to chat with the great, great, great nephew of a British Prime Minister! But today was that day. Henry Cole, author of the fantastic memoir that is A Biker's Life, was gracious enough to Facetime with me to talk about his incredible life after his book…
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After the Book Ends With Joanne Vannicola
What a privilege and pleasure to chat with Joanne Vannicola, author of All We Knew But Couldn't Say published by Dundurn Press. This memoir cuts deep and takes the reader on an incredible journey. We chat about everything from Sesame Street to the TV Show Being Erica. Joanne is gracious and even...
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After the Book Ends with Theo Fleury
You may have thought you knew everything about Theo Fleury, author of Playing with Fire, hockey player, Olympic medalist, and mental health advocate! But I bet you will learn a little more in this episode. From professional baseball player to a man who worked in a concrete business to a COUNTRY...
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After the Book Ends with Tim Grutzius
Learn about Chicago, fire fighting, equine therapy and so much more in this episode of After the Book Ends. Tim Grutzius is a retired firefighter. He might be retired but he is busier than ever. Find out what he is up to!
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After the Book Ends with Katherine Hambleton
Author of the story "Words," Katherine and I talk about what has happened in her life since the book Brainstorm Revolution was published. Some of the highlights are entering a treatment program and getting her service dog, Carbon! You won't want to miss this episode.
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After the Book Ends with Rick Prashaw
A priest, a proud father, a journalist, and a person who works in politics walk into a bar...and they are all the same person! Do NOT miss this episode of After the Book Ends with Rick Prashaw. His book, Soar Adam Soar, is one of my favourite books, ever! Find out why! This isn't the first…
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After the Book Ends with Ann Douglas
This week I get a chance to chat with Canada's expert in parenting, Ann Douglas. We talk about everything from parenting to Tim Hortons to quilts! Make sure to check out Ann's newest book, "Happy Parents, Happy Kids" from Harper Collins!
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After the Book Ends with Jason and Mirada Down
This week's episode is a little different. Instead of interviewing an author, I am interviewing my son and his wife. July is Parental Bereavement Month, something we don't often talk about. Jason and Mirada experienced a still birth a year and a half ago, and I wrote a creative essay about the...
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After the Book Ends with Maud Revel
Find out how Maud helped me overcome a dreadful fear of horses and what she is up to, helping people with PTSD. Learn about her fantastic program, New Horserizons, and the many things she is passionate. Maud is a contributing author to the anthology Brainstorm Revolution and author of the story...
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After the Book Ends with Brian Knowler
For police officer Brian Knowler, life changed the day he attended a motor vehicle accident where he was met with a very traumatic surprise upon arrival. He has written On the Other Side of Broken: One Cop's Battle with the Demons of PTSD and Career Suicide is Overrated. In this episode, we chat...
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After the Book Ends with Michelle Sertage
Imagine being hospitalized for an eating disorder at 15 years old. Then, imagine your mom being diagnosed with a debilitating mental illness. In her short life, Michelle has experienced a lot, including losing her mom at a young age, picking cherries in west Canada to writing a story about her...
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After the Book Ends with Zarqa Nawaz
Besides being the creator of the award-winning CBC series Little Mosque on the Prairie, Zarqa is an accomplished journalist and author. Her book, Laughing All the Way to the Mosque is a national best seller and was shortlisted for the Stephen Leacock medal for humour. Tapping in all the way from...
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After the Book Ends with Matthew Heneghan
A former medic in the Canadian Armed Forces, a civilian paramedic, and a podcaster extraordinaire are all phrases that accurately describe author Matthew Heneghan. With PTSD awareness day coming up on June 27, we thought it fitting we talk with this incredibly talented writer who, incidentally,...
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After the Book Ends with Natalie Harris
What do ladybugs, the nation's capital, and cut-down trees have in common? You have to listen to this week's podcast to find out. It has been said (and studied) that there is power in purpose. Quite excited to chat with Natalie Harris during PTSD awareness month about her life after the book...
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After the Book Ends with Neil Crone
What do owls, Colin Mochrie, John Travolta and Cop #3 in the movie Hairspray all have in common? The answer is Neil Crone. So excited to chat with him about his life after treatment for colon cancer, and his new and fascinating projects including The Ninth (streaming on CBC's GEM) and The Endings...
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How many episodes does After the Book Ends have?
After the Book Ends currently has 15 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
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Ever wonder what happens to the nonfiction writer after the book is published? The book might end, but the writer's story usually doesn't. Join Heather Down for intriguing conversations with your favourite authors.
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After the Book Ends is created and hosted by Heather Down.
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