The GG Podcast

This episode features recordings from the 2014 GG Podcast Roundtable. where host Paul Kennett moderated a roundtable discussion with GG winners Christiane Duchesne, Genevieve Côté, Kate Pullinger, Kenneth Oppel, Miriam Toews and Kim Thúy. It begins with a selection of three one-on-one interviews, followed by a group discussion.

In this episode of the 2014 GG Podcast, CJSW’s Kai Sinclair speaks with Rudy Wiebe about his most recent novel, Come Back.

In this episode of the 2014 GG Podcast, CJSW’s Kai Sinclair speaks with Ann-Marie MacDonald about her most recent novel, Adult Onset.

In this episode of the 2014 GG Podcast, CJSW's Kai Sinclair speaks with Michael Crummey about his most recent novel, Sweetland.

In this episode of the 2014 GG Podcast, CJSW's Paul Kennet speaks with Miriam Toews about her latest work, All My Puny Sorrows.

This year CJSW teamed up with our friends at Wordfest to bring you interviews with past recipients of a Governor General’s Literary Award, including Ann-Marie MacDonald, Michael Crummey, Rudy Wiebe, Miriam Toews, and a group discussion with many past recipients. Check back here throughout the week beginning Monday, November 24th for interviews. For more information of WordFest’s year-round literary programming please visit wordfest.com.

Glen Huser has written short stories, poetry and novels for readers of all ages, however he joined us in the CJSW studios to chat specifically about his work in the realm of young adult fiction. He was the recipient of a Governor General’s Literary Award in 2003 for his book Stitches and in 2007 his book Skinnybones and the Wrinkle Queen received a GG silver medal. in 2013 he created the text and lyrics for Time for Flowers, Time for Snow, a children’s musical along with a picture book and CD.

Barbara Reid has written over twenty books including Picture a Tree, The Subway Mouse and Welcome, Baby. Her stories are brought to life with the help of her distinct Plasticine illustrations. Reid was the recipient of the General’s Award for Illustration for The Party in 1997. Her latest book is a version of the classic The Night Before Christmas.

Wallace Edwards was the recipient of the 2002 Governor General's Award for his book Alphabeasts. His books including The Cat’s Pajamas, The Extinct Files and Mixed Beasts meld Wallace’s highly fanciful and colourful art with descriptions of animals, both real and imagined. His latest book Uncle Wally’s Old Brown Shoe continues this trend.

A very special round table discussion with Marie-Louise Gay, Wallace Edwards, Barbara Reid and Glen Huser. All four authors are multifaceted artists who use their illustrations, paintings, plasticine sculptures and music to bring their art to life.

Marie-Louise Gay was the recipient of the Governor General's Award for English Language Children's Illustration for her books Rainy Day Magic and Yuck a Love Story. We sat down to discuss her latest addition to her popular "Stella" series, Read Me A Story, Stella, what it is like writing for both French and English speaking children and more.

This year CJSW teamed up with our friends at Wordfest to bring you interviews with four acclaimed Canadian children's literature writers and illustrators. Marie-Louise Gay, Wallace Edwards, Barbara Reid and Glen Huser are all past recipients of a Governor General's Literary Award for either "Children's Text" or "Children's Illustration". Check back here throughout the week beginning Tuesday, November 12th for interviews with the individual authors as well as a round table discussion exploring the art of inspiring young readers.

In this episode we speak with Andrew Nikiforuk. This is a unique episode because Andrew is the first writer we have spoke to who works solely in the realm of non fiction. In 2002 Andrew was the recipient of the Governor General’s Literary Award for non-fiction for his book Saboteurs: Wiebo Ludwig’s War Against Big Oil. Since then he has authored the award winning The Tar Sands: Dirty Oil and the Future of the Continent as well as 2011’s Empire of the Beetle. Andrew Nikiforuk’s latest book is titled The Energy of Slaves: Oil and the New Servitude publised by Grestone press in partnership with the David Suzuki Foundation.

In this episode we speak with acclaimed canadian , poet, teacher, editor, and publisher Phil Hall. Born and raised in rural Ontario, and educated at the University of Windsor, Phil Hall has led an incredibly prolific and diverse career. His 2011 collection of poetry, Killdeer, was the recipient of the Governor General’s Literary award for poetry. CJSW’s Stephanie Weidman sat down in our studios with Phil Hall to talk about what drew him initially to poetry as well as some of his latest work.

Lorna Crozier is an acclaimed Canadian poet, writer and teacher who was the recipient of a Governor General's Literary Award for her collection of poems "Inventing the Hawk". She sat down with CJSW's Geneviéve Dale to discuss her latest collection “The Book of Marvels: a Compendium of Everyday Things”.

CJSW's Sky Hornig sits down with acclaimed author MG Vassanji, the recipient of two Governor General Literary Awards for non-fiction. The discussion surrounds how attempts to pigeonhole Vassanji as a certain type of author impact his writing.

Douglas Glover is a prolific author of novels, short stories and essays. His latest book Attack of the Copula Spiders is a collection of various essays focusing on writing. In 2003 Douglas Glover was the recipient of the Governor General Literary Award for Fiction for his novel Elle. During his time in Calgary as a part of WordFest, Donald sat down with CJSW's Sky Hornig to discuss the art of writing and his approach to reading as a writer.

CJSW and Wordfest have partnered once again to present five interviews with past Governor General's Literary Award winners. Featuring discussions with Douglas Glover, MG Vassanji, Lorna Crozier, Phil Hall and Andrew Nikiforuk. The interviews launch November 9th, 2012. For more information of WordFest's year-round literary programming please visit wordfest.com.

This episode features novelist, short story writer and screenwriter Peter Behrens, author of the GG Award winning "The Law of Dreams". Topics discussed include his latest novel, "The O'Briens" as well as arriving in Calgary for the first time in the back of a pick-up truck full of cowboys.

Auteur de "Comment faire l'amour avec un nègre sans se fatiguer", "L'énigme du retour" et "Je suis fou de Vava" (Prix du Gouverneur général: meilleur texte pour la jeunesse 2006).