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 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 →

Reader’s Delight Episode 18, May 25, 2025 Episode XVIII of Reader’s Delight features authors Vanessa Ricci-Thode, Rick Hipson, and Sarah Mae Conrad. Vanessa tells us about the upcoming Waterloo Bookfest on Saturday, May 31st from 2pm to 8 pm at Waterloo Town Square, and reads from her upcoming release The Dragon Next Door. Rick Hipson shares the creative process behind his popular … Continue reading Reader’s Delight Episode 18, May 25, 2025 →

Reader’s Delight Episode 17, April 27, 2025 Episode XVII of Reader’s Delight features authors Emily De Angelis, Sruthi Amalan, and Caitlin Galway. Emily discusses her new chapbook IN THE SPACE BETWEEN: THE ‘NEW WOMAN’ IN THE WRITING OF FLORENCE CARLYLE and reads some of her poetry as well as excerpts from Florence Carlyle’s work. She also provides a synopsis of her Young … Continue reading Reader’s Delight Episode 17, April 27, 2025 →

Reader’s Delight, Episode 16, March 23, 2025 with Sarah Tolmie, Ruth Thompson, and Adrienne Stevenson Cohosts Suzanne Craig-Whytock and Richard H. Stephens are delighted to share the 16th episode of Reader’s Delight. On Sunday, March 23rd, we had the privilege to  not only speak with 3 more talented authors, but also enjoyed listening as they read excerpts from their books. Our guests listed by order of appearance: Sarah Tolmie: Sarah is … Continue reading Reader’s Delight, Episode 16, March 23, 2025 with Sarah Tolmie, Ruth Thompson, and Adrienne Stevenson →

Reader’s Delight, Episode 16, featuring Ruth Thompson, Adrienne Stevenson, and Sarah Tolmie Join us this Sunday at 2PM as we talk with Ruth Thompson and Sarah Tolmie in studio, as well as hear from Adrienne Stevenson who will be joining our show via a recording all the way from Ottawa. Ruth Thompson is a Holistic Nutritionist in Cambridge with two books about holistic health–sharing insights on how … Continue reading Reader’s Delight, Episode 16, featuring Ruth Thompson, Adrienne Stevenson, and Sarah Tolmie →

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