Readers Delight showcases local Authors who do live, on-air readings of their work.

Readers Delight is produced by the KW Writers Alliance and hosted by Suzanne Craig-Whytock. Readers Delight airs on CKMS-FM from 2:00pm to 3:00pm on the fourth Sunday of the month with a #Replay on the second Sunday of the month.

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Recent Episodes

Reader’s Delight, Episode 29, April 26, 2026 Episode XXIX of Reader’s Delight features authors Ewan Whyte, Crystal Quast, and Shani Mootoo, as well as What’s In A Name Bookstore Stories from Blueink Bookstore Cafe and Hidden Gem Book Co., both in Woodstock, Ontario. Ewan Whyte discusses his new book, Mothers of Invention: Essays on the Community of Jesus and Grenville Christian College (Wolsak … Continue reading Reader’s Delight, Episode 29, April 26, 2026 →

Reader’s Delight, Episode 28, March 22, 2026 Episode XXVIII of Reader’s Delight features authors Danila Botha, Jason Allen, and Paul Edward Costa. Danila Botha tells us about her new graphic novel Vidal (At Bay Press, 2026) and discusses some of the inspiration behind her latest novel A Place For People Like Us (Guernica Editions, 2025), then reads from the opening chapter of … Continue reading Reader’s Delight, Episode 28, March 22, 2026 →

Reader’s Delight, Episode 27, February 22, 2026 Episode XXVII of Reader’s Delight features authors Irina Moga, David Giuliano, and Whitney French. Irina Moga talks about her writing process, her love of poetry that fuses the cerebral and the sensory, and then reads from her new collection, Quantum, published by DarkWinter Press last year. Social media: @pictopoems Books: irinamoga.com David Giuliano joins us … Continue reading Reader’s Delight, Episode 27, February 22, 2026 →

Reader’s Delight Episode 26, January 25, 2026 Episode XXVI of Reader’s Delight features authors Cindy Matthews, Brad Smith, and Melissa Schnarr. Cindy Matthews joins us to talk about her third short story collection Audrey Droop (DarkWinter Press, 2026), her writing routines and processes, and reads an excerpt from one of her favourite stories. Instagram: @cindymatthews1957 Book Site: The Roach Family and Other … Continue reading Reader’s Delight Episode 26, January 25, 2026 →

Reader’s Delight Episode 25, December 28, 2025 Episode XXV of Reader’s Delight features authors Lindsay Mayhew, Connor LaFortune, Kyle Flemmer, and Vanessa Ricci-Thode. Lindsay Mayhew and Connor LaFortune join us to discuss the evolution of the anthology they co-edited, A Thousand Tiny Awakenings, and to read their own contributions to the collection. Social media: @lindsaymayhewpoet http://NMKNS.ca Books: A Thousand Tiny Awakenings Kyle … Continue reading Reader’s Delight Episode 25, December 28, 2025 →

Reader’s Delight Episode 24, November 23, 2025 Episode XXIV of Reader’s Delight features authors Aamir Hussain, Susan Salomonsson, and Margo LaPierre. Aamir Hussain joins us to talk about the development of his debut novel Under the Full and Crescent Moon (Dundurn Press, 2025), especially the influence of family on the novel, and reads an excerpt focusing on the main character. Website: https://aamiranauthor.ca/ … Continue reading Reader’s Delight Episode 24, November 23, 2025 →

Reader’s Delight Episode 23, October 26, 2025 Episode XXIII of Reader’s Delight features authors Maria Sayde, Jane Ann McLachlan, and Tolu Oloruntoba. Maria Sayde joins us her introduce her new manuscript, a Greek-Phoenician mythology retelling titled Sea Of Stars and reads from the Prologue and Chapter 1 of the book. Website: http://linktr.ee/mariasayde IG: http://instagram.com/mariaasayde TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mariaasayde Jane Ann McLachlan talks about writing in a variety of … Continue reading Reader’s Delight Episode 23, October 26, 2025 →

Reader’s Delight Episode 22, September 28, 2025 Episode XXII of Reader’s Delight features authors Jinwoo Park, Michael Mirolla, and Emily De Angelis. Jinwoo Park discusses his new novel Oxford Soju Club (Dundurn Press, 2025) and his writing journey then reads an excerpt from the novel. Website: https://jinwoo–park.com/ Indigo Buy Link: https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/oxford-soju-club/9781459755109.html Amazon Buy Link: https://www.amazon.ca/Oxford-Soju-Club-Jinwoo–Park/dp/1459755103 Michael Mirolla  talks about writing in a variety of … Continue reading Reader’s Delight Episode 22, September 28, 2025 →

Reader’s Delight Episode 20, July 27, 2025 Episode XX of Reader’s Delight features authors Catherine Bush, Laura Gorman, and Saad Omar Khan. Catherine Bush reads an excerpt from her short story “Derecho”, from her collection Skin (Goose Lane Editions). Laura Gorman discusses her poetry and reads several pieces from her work in progress. Saad Omar Khan discusses his publishing journey and what inspired … Continue reading Reader’s Delight Episode 20, July 27, 2025 →

Reader’s Delight Episode 19, June 22, 2025 Episode XIX of Reader’s Delight Features authors Natalie Lim, Alexis von Konigslow, and James Cairns. Natalie Lim talks about her new poetry collection Elegy for Opportunity (Wolsak and Wynn) and reads several pieces from the collection. Alexis von Konigslow shares how she wrote her latest novel The Exclusion Zone (Wolsak and Wynn) and reads an … Continue reading Reader’s Delight Episode 19, June 22, 2025 →

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