Words with Writers Podcast

Episodes

1. 25

   Episode #21: New Beginnings

   Chris Gorman and Brandi Tanner return with Episode 21 of Canadian Authors Words with Writers Podcast! Listen in for readings from new members Svetlana Machurina and Christine Bergsma, an appearance from previous guest Bob Mackay, our new book club segment, and oh so much more!

   Feb 27, 2023

   51m
2. 24

   Words with Writers: WE’RE BACK!

   Chris Gorman and Brandi Tanner are back with Canadian Authors Words with Writers Podcast! Tune in to hear what’s in store for 2023. Email [email protected] if you’ve joined Canadian Authors-Toronto Branch in the last year and want to snag a new member reading spot on our February...

   Jan 29, 2023

   9m
3. 23

   Episode #19: Words with Eva Stachniak

   After a longer than expected winter break, hosts Chris Gorman and Brandi Tanner are finally back with a brand new episode featuring award-winning and bestselling author Eva Stachniak. Author of the newly released historical fiction novel The School of Mirrors, Eva discusses her new book, the…

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   Mar 20, 2022

   1h 08m
4. 22

   Character and Story Development with Bruce Madole and Robert W. Mackay

   Join hosts Chris Gorman & Brandi Tanner as they chat with special guests: author, poet and songwriter, Bruce Madole, and author, naval officer, submariner, teacher and lawyer, Robert W. Mackay about their writing and their lives! Bruce Madole can be found online at https://brucemadole.com/home…

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   Nov 23, 2021

   57m
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   Episode #17: Words with Writers Halloween Spooktacular II

   Welcome to a special episode of Words with Writers Podcast, with co-hosts Chris Gorman and Brandi Tanner. Grab your favourite witches brew and prepare to be spooked by spine-chilling readings from Canadian Authors members Suzanne Craig-Whytock, June Rogers, Pamela Yuen, and Tonya Liburd. Enjoy!

   Nov 2, 2021

   41m
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   What did you Write This Summer?

   This month, we feature authors discussing their latest work as well as try to give hosts Brandi & Chris some much needed inspiration by talking about what they wrote this summer! Purabi Sinha Das, originally from India, is now settled in Canada and writing literary fiction, poetry, and personal...

   Sep 27, 2021

   1h 01m
7. 19

   Director‘s Cut #3: Rosanna Micelotta Battigelli

   Join co-hosts Chris Gorman and Brandi Tanner for the extended version of May’s guest interview with author Rosanna Micelotta Battigelli as we discuss her writing and her fabulous historical fiction novel La Brigantessa. Featuring action, romance, murder and intrigue, it's an amazing read!

   Sep 21, 2021

   19m
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   Episode #15: Words with Writers Podcast Celebrates the 2021 Fred Kerner Book Awards

   Celebrate the 2021 Fred Kerner Book Awards with Canadian Authors–Toronto’s Words with Writers Podcast! Fred Kerner was a devoted longtime CAA member and an Honorary President of the association until his passing in 2011. In addition to authoring more than twelve books and writing for magazines,...

   Aug 1, 2021

   42m
9. 17

   Episode #14: The Colors of Pride

   Join co-hosts Chris Gorman and Brandi Tanner for Episode 14 of Words with Writers Podcast, celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride Month. Listen in to these emotional readings and insightful conversations with this month’s author guests Lucian Childs, Kevin Craig, and Michelle Doyle.

   Jun 20, 2021

   1h 36m
10. 16

    Directors Cut #2: R.A. Morris

    Join co-hosts Chris Gorman and Brandi Tanner for the extended version of May’s guest interview with R.A. Morris.

    Jun 13, 2021

    19m
11. 15

    Directors Cut #1: Mark Leslie Lefebvre

    Join co-hosts Chris Gorman and Brandi Tanner for the extended version of May’s guest interview with Mark Leslie Lefebvre.

    Jun 4, 2021

    22m
12. 14

    Episode #13: Double-Feature Anniversary Special PART II

    Welcome back to the second part of our celebratory episode! In the conclusion to our Season Two opener of Words with Writers Podcast, co-hosts Chris Gorman and Brandi Tanner continue celebrating one year on the air, 1000 downloads, and 100 years of Canadian Authors Association and “writers…

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    May 29, 2021

    1h 19m
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    Episode #13: Double-Feature Anniversary Special PART I

    Get ready for a brand-new year of Words with Writers Podcast! Co-hosts Chris Gorman and Brandi Tanner are thrilled to bring you Part I of our double-feature anniversary special, starring Canadian Authors–Toronto members R.A. Morris, Mark Leslie Lefebvre, Andrea Scott, and Rosanna Micelotta...

    May 22, 2021

    1h 21m
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    Episode #12: Sink Into the Magical World of Poetry

    We can hardly believe it ourselves, but co-hosts Brandi Tanner and Chris Gorman have been bringing us Words with Writers Podcast now for a whole year! In our twelfth episode, we celebrate National Poetry Month by speaking with 4 remarkable Canadian poets. Pat Connors joins us to read several...

    Apr 17, 2021

    1h 21m
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    Episode #11: Sizzle and Fun (The Romance Show)

    Get ready to share the love with this month’s romance themed episode! Co-hosts Chris Gorman and Brandi Tanner welcome Lilith Darville, here to share an excerpt from Tate’s Tale, book one in the Sexy Sins Afterlife Retreat Series, and Shawna James, reading from her novel Despite the Devil, from…

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    Mar 22, 2021

    59m
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    Episode # 10: The Women in Horror Show

    Words with Writers Podcast is back with our 10th episode! Join co-hosts Chris Gorman and Brandi Tanner for Women in Horror month, with special guests A.P. Cairns, Megan M. Davies Ostrom and Tonya Liburd. These wonderful Women in Horror share some of their work and some of themselves in one of our...

    Feb 27, 2021

    1h 29m
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    Episode #9: The Historical Fiction Show

    Join co-hosts Brandi Tanner and Chris Gorman for our 9th episode, featuring three Canadian Authors Association members each joining us for a reading and a brief conversation about their work. This month's theme is Historical Fiction. Shauna Clinning starts us off by reading from her work in...

    Jan 23, 2021

    1h 32m
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    Episode #8: Joyce Mgbolu & 2020 Highlights

    Listen in with co-hosts Chris Gorman and Brandi Tanner as they welcome new Canadian Authors—Toronto member Joyce Mgbolu with a beautiful reading from her debut non-fiction book, Hard Nut to Crack. Then settle in under your coziest blanket as we travel back in time to some of our greatest events...

    Dec 22, 2020

    1h 17m
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    Episode #7: Chadham Thomas’s A Light From Below & a Discussion on Graphic Novels with Genghis Comics

    Join co-hosts Brandi Tanner and Chris Gorman as they welcome Chadham Thomas to the Canadian novelist scene with his debut novel A Light From Below. Following Chadham’s excellent reading, Chris & Brandi have a fascinating conversation with Daniel Reynolds and Oliver Ho, authors of the graphic…

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    Nov 21, 2020

    1h 04m
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    Episode #6: Words with Writers Halloween Spooktacular

    Welcome to another special episode of Words with Writers Podcast, with co-hosts Chris Gorman and Brandi Tanner. Grab your favourite witches brew and prepare to be spooked by five spine-chilling readings from Canadian Authors members A. B. Neilly, JF Garrard, K. V. Skene, Daniel Bryant and Barbara...

    Oct 24, 2020

    46m
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    Episode #5: Writers Helping Writers

    This month’s episode of Words with Writers Podcast features not just one, but two new members reading from their work, Ellen Marie Francisco and Renee Sgroi. These wonderful writers are followed by an in-depth conversation with Canadian Authors—Toronto Co-Presidents Jeannie F. Garrard and Lee...

    Sep 19, 2020

    1h 00m
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    Episode #4: Gavin Barrett

    Join Canadian Authors – Toronto hosts Brandi Tanner and Christopher Gorman as they speak with author, poet and creative entrepreneur Gavin Barrett on this month’s Words with Writers Podcast. Gavin treats us to some more reading from his wonderful new collection of poetry Understan, and we have an...

    Aug 23, 2020

    59m
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    Episode #3: Painting a Picture With Words

    This month, join hosts Chris Gorman and Brandi Tanner for a very special episode! Settle in and get cozy for five exciting readings from Canadian Author members Gavin Barrett, Lee Parpart, Danny Ramadan, June Rogers and Chris Gorman. Enjoy!

    Jul 25, 2020

    51m
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    Episode #2: "What will it be this time?" with Author Purabi Das

    Join us for our second episode of Words with Writers Podcast! This month we talk to CA —Toronto member and author Purabi Das about her new e-book “What will it be this time?”, her experience moving from India to Canada, and the importance of living in the moment.

    Jun 22, 2020

    48m
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    Episode #1: The Meaning of “Fair” with Author Ed Seaward

    Join us this month for our discussion with CA —Toronto member and author Ed Seaward as he talks to us about his journey to the publication of his novel “Fair”, his process, and his inspiration!

    May 16, 2020

    45m