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Inkpod

By WritersNL

Inkpod is the podcast of WritersNL, bringing advice, news, and inspiration to current and future writers across the province.

Episodes feature interviews with provincial authors, editors, publishers, and educators, covering a wide range of topics pertinent to writers, including the writing process, learning the craft, publishing, marketing, and beyond.

Inkpod: it's all about the stories.
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Nkwazi Nkuzi Mhango - Inkpod Summer Series 2023

InkpodNov 09, 2023

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Nkwazi Nkuzi Mhango - Inkpod Summer Series 2023

Nkwazi Nkuzi Mhango - Inkpod Summer Series 2023

In the sixth and final episode of Inkpod Podcast's 2023 Summer Series, host Russell Bowers chats with writer and teacher Nkwazi Nkuzi Mhango about his life, thoughts on Africa's history, and experiences as a writer. They explore Nkwazi's belief in standing up for what you write and his passion for storytelling and equality.

Nov 09, 202332:13
Paul Butler - Inkpod Summer Series 2023

Paul Butler - Inkpod Summer Series 2023

In Episode #5 of the Inkpod Podcast, host Russell Bowers talks with author Paul Butler about his personal experiences, writing techniques, and insights into historical fiction and contemporary issues like Brexit and gender inequality. They also discuss the importance of community and supporting BIPOC writers.

Aug 15, 202337:01
Libby Creelman - Inkpod Summer Series 2023

Libby Creelman - Inkpod Summer Series 2023

In this episode, we talk to Libby Creelman about her time as Executive Director of WritersNL, writing while simultaneously managing your other career, the power and detriment of the short story, retirement, and her experience with Canadian editor John Metcalfe.

Aug 08, 202345:07
Lisa Moore - Inkpod Summer Series 2023

Lisa Moore - Inkpod Summer Series 2023

Hosted by Jay McGrath, this episode of Inkpod features acclaimed author Lisa Moore, who shares her insights on storytelling and community support.

From her involvement with WritersNL to adapting "February" into an opera, Lisa explores boundaries and ignites creativity, discussing the power of storytelling, the significance of belonging to a literary community, and the lessons learned from collaboration and exploring new artistic mediums. 

Aug 01, 202349:55
Tom Moore - Inkpod Summer Series 2023

Tom Moore - Inkpod Summer Series 2023

In this episode of Inkpod Podcast, Tom and Jay discuss fathers, Tom's association with other writers + how that led to him making a big impact on WritersNL, becoming a national best-seller, his connections to the Queen and Stephen King, and having beans with Margaret Atwood and Pierre Burton.

Jul 25, 202346:18
Agnes Walsh - Inkpod Summer Series 2023

Agnes Walsh - Inkpod Summer Series 2023

In this episode of Inkpod Podcast, host Jay McGrath is with renowned poet, playwright and storyteller Agnes Walsh.

Agnes and Jay talk about the influence of artists such as Bob Dylan and Ed Kavanagh on her career, reading poetry around the world, the Tramore Theatre Troupe, her connection to WritersNL and more.

Jul 18, 202350:29
Episode 10: Live Recording from What’s All That Noise?

Episode 10: Live Recording from What’s All That Noise?

New from Inkpod Podcast: Episode 10: Live recording from What’s All That Noise? – a storytelling competition hosted by Lisa Moore!

Have you ever heard a noise that changed your life? What is the sweetest sound you’ve ever heard?

This episode, recorded and edited by Angela Antle, features storytellers sharing moving (and true) stories, with no scripts and no notes, around the theme of Noise.

Tune in to hear performances from this Sparkles Literary Events Series event, including stories from Sally Cunningham, Josh Goudie, Rashmi Hazarika, Tracy Kreuzburg, Violet Brown, Michelle Clemens, Bill Coultas, Eldin Husic, Bridget Canning, and WANL President Ainsley Hawthorn!

Sep 30, 202201:21:11
Episode 9: Getting Down to Business with Kathryn Taylor

Episode 9: Getting Down to Business with Kathryn Taylor

This episode of Inkpod Podcast features writer Kathryn Taylor, author of the romantic comedy Misty's Misadventures. Kathryn is also the host and producer of Let’s Get Writing on Rogers TV.

In this episode, writer and podcaster Jay McGrath chats with Kathryn about her book, talking to other writers and the business side of writing.

Aug 05, 202201:13:33
Episode 8: Writing, Acting, and Mentorship with Alexis Koetting

Episode 8: Writing, Acting, and Mentorship with Alexis Koetting

This episode of Inkpod Podcast features writer Alexis Koetting, author of the Bella James Mysteries including ENCORE, TRIPLE THREAT, and REVIVAL.

Alexis has also been working as a Canadian Actor on stage and screen for twenty-plus years with a BFA, Specialization in Theatre Performance and a Masters Degree in education.

In this episode, WANL Member + Podcaster Jay McGrath chats with Alexis about her writing, her acting and her involvement as a mentor to Emily Hepditch under the WANL mentorship program.

Mar 04, 202201:13:14
Episode 7: A Nightmare on George Street 4 - Longlist Announcement

Episode 7: A Nightmare on George Street 4 - Longlist Announcement

In 2021, WANL partnered with Admiralty House Communications Museum and the Association for the Arts in Mount Pearl for this event, which has allowed us not only to offer bigger prizes, but also gave us a wonderfully spooky location to record our author readings!

And the prizes are…
1st Place: $350
2nd Place: $250
3rd Place: $150

Our five longlisted authors have now recorded readings of their submissions with our go-to guy for all things spooky and altogether kooky, Mike Hickey.
We will be releasing these filmed readings for viewers to vote for their favourite – voting opens this week, and will end on October 26, so cast your vote ASAP!

Thanks to our jury for helping us determine our longlist – we had 30+ submissions to send their way! The 2021 jury consisted of:

• Tracey Waddleton, Author of Send More Tourists… the Last Ones Were Delicious
“This book is like reaching into a cookie jar and finding a Barbie head.”

• Brad Dunne, Author of After Dark Vapours and The Gut:
“His ability to craft pure terror and suspense is brilliantly fused with heartbreaking emotion and real-life feelings leave the reader turning the page all the way to the end.”

• Liz Solo, Author of Phreak
“A sweeping crusty feat of biting, Nostradamic wisdom. A dirty mirror held up with tough love.”

Oct 17, 202101:24:33
Episode 6: The "Hepditch Method" with Emily Hepditch

Episode 6: The "Hepditch Method" with Emily Hepditch

This episode of Inkpod Podcast features popular new writer Emily Hepditch, author of award-winning debut novel "The Woman In The Attic," published by Flanker Press Ltd.

Hepditch's second novel, "Alone on the Trail," was released just this past April, and the reviews are glowing!

She is a #1 bestselling author, has been longlisted for the 2021 BMO Winterset Award, and is the winner of NL Reads 2021.

In this episode, WANL Member + Podcaster Jay McGrath chats with Emily about her involvement in the WANL mentorship program, the publishing of her first novel and the "Hepditch Method" – have a listen to learn what it's all about!

May 20, 202101:02:35
Episode 5: Saving Our Stories with Dr. Vicki Hallett

Episode 5: Saving Our Stories with Dr. Vicki Hallett

In this episode of Inkpod, host Wendy Rose chats with Dr. Vicki Hallett about her research on largely forgotten Newfoundland and Labrador poet Phebe Florence Miller, and how systemic biases shape historical memory.

For more information and links, visit the post on wanl.ca/podcast.

Feb 15, 202139:42
Episode 4: Co-writing and COVID with Tonia Evans Cianciulli
Aug 15, 202050:27
Episode 3: “The Big G” – Genre Writing with Matthew LeDrew
May 08, 202040:32
Episode 2: The Writer in Multiple Media with Trudy Morgan-Cole
Mar 03, 202033:42
Episode 1: Sensitive Interviews for Non-Fiction Works with Kerri Cull
Dec 09, 201942:19
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