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 Adult novel The Stones of Burren Bay (Latitude 46 Publishing).
Sruthi Amalan speaks about her creative process and reads from her new poetry collection The skin is an ocean, due to be published in 2026 by DarkWinter Press.
Caitlin Galway offers some insight and background to her upcoming short story collection A Song For Wildcats (upcoming with Dundurn Press) and reads an excerpt from the title story in the collection.
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.
Reader’s Delight Episode 17, April 27, 2025Episode 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 15Host, Richard H. Stephens, Fantasy Author, welcomed guest authors, Daryl J. Ball, Sruthi Amalan, and new Reader’s Delight host, Suzanne Craig-Whytock to speak a bit about themselves and read an excerpt from their writings. Daryl J. Ball is the author of a vampiric journal-type novel called the Tannis Project, and the fantasy series, the Barriers … Continue reading Reader’s Delight , Episode 15→
Reader’s Delight, Episode 15You can find out more about Adrienne Stevenson by clicking here. You can find out more about Sruthi Amalan by clicking here. You can find out more about Daryl J. Ball by clicking here.
Reader’s Delight Episode 14 January 26, 2025Reader’s Delight Episode 14, January 26, 2025 at 2P.M. Enjoy listening to episode 14 of Reader’s Delight In this episode, host Richard H. Stephens, chatted with Caroline Topperman, Kimia Eslah, and Sandra Wilson. To learn more about Caroline Topperman’s books, click here. To learn more about Kimi Eslah’s books, click here. To learn more … Continue reading Reader’s Delight Episode 14 January 26, 2025→
Reader’s Delight, Episode 14Join us on Sunday, January 26 at 2:00 P.M. as Reader’s Delight returns to the air with the the wonderful literary talents of Sandra Wilson, Kimia Eslah, and Caroline Topperman. On this show, we will learn a little more about these wonderful authors and then sit back and enjoy as they read an excerpt from … Continue reading Reader’s Delight, Episode 14→
Readers Delight Episode 12Join us December 1st, 2024 as we speak to Emily De Angelis, Suzanne Craig-Whytock, and Brian Van Norman. A little about our guests: Brian is an award-winning author of several books including the Against the Machine trilogy. Click here to visit his website. Suzanne is the Editor-In-Chief of Darkwinter Magazine and Press, as well as … Continue reading Readers Delight Episode 12→
Reader’s Delight Episode 10, A Conversation with Vanessa Ricci-ThodeA casual conversation about writing with Vanessa Ricci-Thode, co-founder of the KW Writer’s Alliance. Today we discussed the importance of an editor and cover designer for unknown authors. We also read excerpts from our works. Download: Readers-Delight-Episode-10-2024-10-6-1.mp3 (50MB, 50m19s, episode 10) Readers DelightRSS
Episode IX of Readers Delight Episode IX of Readers Delight – features authors: Charlotte Gibson, Mark Leslie & Jessica Vitalis. Charlotte Gibson read from her book, “Running with Unicorns”. Charlotte’s books are available on Amazon. Mark Leslie read from his book, “One Hand Screaming”. You can find Mark’s books on Amazon & in local bookstores. Jessica Vitalis read from her … Continue reading Episode IX of Readers Delight→
Vanessa Ricci-Thode is one of the organizers for Waterloo Bookfest and a founder of the KW Writer’s Alliance, as well as the author of a series of books. She talks to Bob Jonkman about Bookfest and the KW Writer’s Alliance, writing, and reads from her most recent book, Fireborn.
Vanessa Ricci-Thode tells us about Waterloo Bookfest, some of the special guests (Katie Mack, E.K. Johnston), and more listed on the KW Writer’s Alliance Bookfest website. How KW Writer’s Alliance got started on Zoom during the height of the pandemic. Talking about NaNoWriMo, the National Novel Writing Month. KW Writer’s Alliance was started with Caroline Topperman, looking to give Waterloo Region authors a space to keep writing all year ’round. Support includes moral support (especially after rejections!), guides to publishing, guides to improving the writing craft. Talking about traditional publishing vs. self-publishing.
Running down the events taking place at Waterloo Bookfest. How Bookfest is organized. There are 70 authors, and there’s a waiting list! Talking about other events, like Word On The Street which is no longer happening in Waterloo Region. Authors bring their books (of course), but some will have bookmarks and artwork as well. There is overlap in the arts for authors, several are visual artists or musicians. Jason Baronette is one such author, he’ll be at Bookfes, but he’s been on CKMS Community Connections as part of his band Athanase.
It’s the Waterloo Bookfest, that means for all of Waterloo Region, including Kitchener, Cambridge, and the rural townships. Vanessa will be at Bookfest as an author, with her series Fireborn. Vanessa tells us about her writing process. Talking about acquiring Fireborn and the logistics of getting it in online stores.
Bob encourages more prose readings on the radio. Vanessa tells us about other reading series in southern Ontario. The website is for Grand River Writers & KW Writer’S Alliance, bringing in people from outside of Waterloo Region. Talking about possible upcoming events, readings, workshops. Vanessa gives some ideas for future workshops.
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Vanessa recaps the details for Bookfest and Bob gives the end credits.
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