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Join Kathryn as she chats with writers and explores the so many ways we can express ourselves with writing!
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Wednesday Jun 30, 2021
Wednesday Jun 30, 2021
Todd Boland is the research horticulturist at the Memorial University Botanical Garden. As a result of his love of gardening, he is the author of several books, including Wildflowers of Nova Scotia, Wildflowers of New Brunswick, Wildflowers and Ferns of Newfoundland, Trees and Shrubs of the Maritimes, Trees and Shrubs of Newfoundland and Labrador, Favourite Perennials for Atlantic Canada, and now Shrubs and Vines for Atlantic Canada.
Written specifically for Atlantic Canada, this guide gives you the tools and information you need to select, place, and care for the shrubs and climbers best suited to your garden.
Shrubs and vines make up the skeleton of a garden, providing structure, defining spaces, and contributing to privacy or windbreaks. Some are chosen for flamboyant floral displays, others for colourful leaves. But they can be tricky to grow and maintain in this region’s climate and soil conditions.
With over 40 years of gardening experience in Atlantic Canada, author Todd Boland has deep expertise in overcoming geographic challenges to build spectacular gardens. In Shrubs and Vines for Atlantic Canada, he shares this knowledge, along with hundreds of his own full-colour photographs to inspire and inform. This comprehensive guide includes at-a-glance lists of the best plants for acidic soils, seaside gardens, shady areas, etc., how to avoid common pests and pitfalls, and detailed insight into the best available cultivars for your zone.
Shrubs and Vines for Atlantic Canada will not be the only book by Todd Boland this year. Local gardeners are eagerly anticipating A Newfoundland Garden, a guide on navigating the specific challenges of Newfoundland’s weather and unique geology.
Links to Todd’s books are shared below.
https://boulderbooks.ca/new-releases/
https://www.facebook.com/MUNBotanicalGarden/
https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/shrubs-and-vines-for-atlantic/9781989417287-item.html
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Sunday Jun 20, 2021
Sunday Jun 20, 2021
Back in 2009, 55 year old Evelyn Ramsay and her friend Peggy Parker, saddled up their Harleys and hit the open road. They shipped their bikes from Halifax, NS, to Calgary, AB, and set out on the trip of a lifetime through the USA. Two Women Two Harleys. It’s not a book, but it is a story.
Sunday Jun 20, 2021
Sunday Jun 20, 2021
Harry Ingram was born and raised in Arnold's Cove Placentia Bay, or as Ray Guy would call it, “That far greater bay”. Reciting and telling stories have always been a core element of Harry’s upbringing. In his younger years he was never shy of a joke, story or recitation at a family function or kitchen party. He has always enjoyed sharing the works of others who have paved the way in this genre, however in recent years he has been putting pen to paper and writing his own material. Harry has grown into an accomplished entertainer on various stages sharing his works alongside Hubert Furey, Dave Paddon and Dave Penny as the popular “From Stage to Stage” group and more recently with Ken Parsons as part of “The Liar’s Bench Show”
Tuesday Jun 15, 2021
Tuesday Jun 15, 2021
Justin B. Hodder wants to take his readers on an adventure around the world. His protagonist, Emily Owens, is an archaeologist who yearns for adventure and a chance to prove herself. Much like Justin, who decided to write a book and carved out the time between his busy schedule. He sourced editors, designers and a printer. It’s been quite a learning experience for him and he’s sharing his story with us today.
www.facebook.com/kathryntaylormedia
www.youtube.com/kathryntaylortv
Get In touch with Justin:
https://www.facebook.com/justin.b.hodder/
https://www.amazon.ca/Mists-Morne-Owens-Odyssey/dp/1777439302
https://www.instagram.com/justin.b.hodder/?hl=en
https://chrisholmes.ca/the-mists-of-morne-book-cover
Tuesday Jun 15, 2021
Tuesday Jun 15, 2021
I’ve always admired the passion that Bobbi and Geoff share for their Keto lifestyle. Since my first interview a year ago to this current catch-up, I’m impressed with how they “ketofy” foods we all love to eat. Their journey to health has also been a big part of their keto dietary habits. I think you’ll find inspiration here for your Keto journey and you’ll certainly find mouth-watering recipes.
In this most recent book, they present ketogenic meals that the whole family can enjoy. With over 100 new keto recipes, East Coast Keto 2 will teach you how to enjoy all the foods you love—ketofied! Bobbi and Geoff help you simplify your keto lifestyle the East Coast way with tips, lessons, quick facts, and traditional meals made healthy.
Get in touch:
www.facebook.com/kathryntaylormedia
www.youtube.com/kathryntaylortv
https://www.breakwaterbooks.com/books/east-coast-keto-2/
https://www.breakwaterbooks.com/books/east-coast-keto/
www.eastcoastketo.com https://www.facebook.com/BobbiPikeNLKetoConsultant
https://www.pinterest.com/realeastcoastketo
https://www.instagram.com/realeastcoastketo/
https://twitter.com/KetoEastCoast
https://www.facebook.com/groups/156525085100190
Tuesday Jun 15, 2021
Tuesday Jun 15, 2021
Andy Jones has worked with CODCO, both in theatre and on television, and with Sheila’s Brush Theatre Troupe. He has written, performed, and toured five one-man shows; has performed in theatrical productions across Canada and on numerous television shows; and has appeared in such films as Extraordinary Visitor, The Adventures of Faustus Bidgood, and Rare Birds.
Get in touch:
www.facebook.com/kathryntaylormedia
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https://www.instagram.com/jordanweedy/
https://runningthegoat.com/andy-jones/
https://www.shakespearebytheseafestival.com
Sunday May 16, 2021
Sunday May 16, 2021
This episode - Part 2 - continues the discussion with Dr. Hodder about his life and his publishing journey. You may enjoy watching Episode 1 before watching this show. Interesting fact: the proceeds from his books go to charity. He has donated $6000 from proceeds of his first book to three organizations, and his recent book supports the local Food Bank. An inspiration, Dr. Hodder, shares more stories about life, laughter and tears.
Follow Your Bliss is Available at:
https://books.friesenpress.com/store/...
https://www.amazon.ca/Follow-Your-Bli...
Youtube Video Link: https://youtu.be/hbIDeYJZafg
Sunday May 16, 2021
Sunday May 16, 2021
Dr. Hodder is 82 years old but perpetually young. My first interview with him was in 2017 when he launched his first book, Follow Your Bliss. Having grown up in a very small community in Newfoundland, he was the only graduate in his grade 11 class. Yet he went on to become a teacher and then, for forty-five years, a family physician. In this episode we talk about why he writes and how to collect stories from a lifetime of living and consolidate them into a book. In this instance, Leftover Stew, his latest release is compiled of new material along with “leftovers” from his first book which was, at 500 pages, not able to accommodate anything more. I enjoyed our discussion so much, we spontaneously shot Part 2. Interesting fact: the proceeds from his books go to charity. He has donated $6000 from the proceeds of his first book to three organizations, and his recent book supports the local Food Bank.
Follow Your Bliss is Available at:
https://books.friesenpress.com/store/...
https://www.amazon.ca/Follow-Your-Bli...
To Order a copy of his book, Leftover Stew; Write an e-mail: hodder218@gmail.com
Youtube Video Link: https://youtu.be/ulPETA4jTdY
Tuesday May 11, 2021
Tuesday May 11, 2021
Carolyn R. Parsons is a proud fisherman’s daughter born and raised on Change Islands, Newfoundland and Labrador. She spent twenty-five years in Ontario, returned home to Newfoundland in 2012, and now resides in Lewisporte.
An advocate for social issues, she was co-chair and spokesperson for the Manolis L Citizens Response Committee, which lobbied government to remove oil that threatened the marine environment from the sunken cargo ship in Notre Dame Bay. She penned a regular community column entitled “Connections,” a biweekly arts feature, “In Conversation,” and wrote general news for the Pilot.
Today she writes a weekly column, “Art & Soul,” for the Central Voice and co-hosts an online radio program, Bridges. A founding director of Literary Events NL, she also serves as the current Central/Burin representative for the Writers’ Alliance of Newfoundland and Labrador (WANL).
Carolyn is married to Kent Chaffey, also a Change Islander, and they have four daughters and three grandchildren. In the past decade, she has written a poetry collection, two novels, and a book of short stories. The Forbidden Dreams of Betsy Elliott is her debut novel with Flanker Press.
Tuesday May 04, 2021
Tuesday May 04, 2021
My first guest on today’s show, Keith Mercer, was born in Gander. NL, and currently lives in Bedford, NS. He holds graduate degrees in history from Memorial and Dalhousie Universities and currently works for Parks Canada as the Cultural Resource Manager in Mainland Nova Scotia based at Halifax Citadel National Historic Site. He’s an historian and the ideal person to write a book called Rough Justice on the early history of policing and crime in Newfoundland.
My second guest on today’s show is Emily Hepditch. It is my pleasure to welcome Emily back for the second time. Emily is an award-winning author from Mount Pearl, Newfoundland. She was a guest on LGW last year, if you’d like to check out her interview the link is provided below.
In 2020, Emily’s debut thriller, The Woman in the Attic, was published by Flanker Press and quickly rose to the #1 spot for local interest books in Newfoundland. Her debut novel remained on the Atlantic Books Today top five local bestsellers list for ten consecutive months. The Woman in the Attic has also been shortlisted for the 2021 Crime Writers of Canada Awards of Excellence in Canadian Crime Writing for Best Crime First Novel Category. In this show we talk about her most recent book, Alone on the Trail, another great thriller!
Both authors are published by Flanker Press.