Dead to Writes – S2, E28: Triskaidekaphobia

In this week’s episode:

    • Our #ReadersOnTheRun segment features “Triskaidekaphobia” by Jane Petersen Burfield, from Thirteen, Mesdames of Mayhem, Carrick Publishing 2013
    • Self-help author Iris Waichler (Role Reversal: How to Take Care of Yourself and Your Aging Parents) joins Donna on the Pod, sharing her experiences as a caregiver
    • Current: The on-going rescue operation of 13 teenage soccer players and their 25-year-old coach from a cave in Thailand
    • Current: Outrage continues as the deadline approaches for the re-unification of immigrant children with their parents. U.S. DOJ seeks extension
    • Books: Donna prepares to review The Outsider by Stephen King in next week’s episode.
    • Books: Colours of Canada by Joan O’Callaghan, illustrated by Jane Coryell is a detailed travelogue coupled with a vibrant colouring book for travelers
Our July Line-up:
July 1: Our Canada Day interview with former Canadian Parks Ranger and Mystery author George Mercer. #ReadersOnTheRun short story to be announced
July 8: Interview with author Jayne Barnard and short story reading of “Easter Aches”, by Jayne Barnard, World Enough and Crime, Carrick Publishing
July 15: Interview with author Perry Block (Nouveau Old, Formerly Cute) and reading of short story “The Size of the Skip”, “Three Scoops” Is A Blast, Alex Carrick, Carrick Publishing
July 22: Interview with author Iris Waichler (Role Reversal) and reading to be announced
July 29:Interview with author Jen Knox (Glass City, After the Gazebo) and reading to be announced
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Dead to Writes – S1, E24: Appearances

In this week’s episode:

    • Our #ReadersOnTheRun segment features “Appearances”, a chilling look at surface judgements by Donna Carrick, which appeared in North on the Yellowhead, and other crime stories, Carrick Publishing
    • Donna reviews The Restless Wave: Good Times, Just Causes, Great Fights, and Other Appreciations, a political memoir by Sen. John McCain, former candidate for U.S. President
    • Donna discusses the latest work of author Jonathan Santlofer, The Widower`s Notebook, a profound memoir cataloging the raw stages of grief
    • Author Michael Jecks (The Knights Templar series) joins Donna to talk about his 43 titles and the joys of research
    • Michael shares his experiences and his creative process and offers vital tips for authors
Our June Line-up:
June 1: Interview with renowned host of Conversations LIVE Cyrus Webb and reading of “Watermelon Weekend”, Donna Carrick, nominated for the 2014 Arthur Ellis Best Short Story Award, featured in Thirteen by the Mesdames of Mayhem, Carrick Publishing, 2013
June 3: Interview with author Lizbeth Meredith (Pieces of Me) and short story reading of “Corner Store”, Donna Carrick
June 10: Interview with author Michael Jecks (the Knights Templar series) and reading of short story “Appearances”, Donna Carrick, North on the Yellowhead, Carrick Publishing
June 17: Interview with author Jennifer Berg (the Elliot Bay mystery series) and reading of “Delights in Novelty”, Brad Ling, World Enough and Crime, Carrick Publishing
June 24: Interview with Canadian Crime writer Dee Wilson and reading of “July is Hell”, Melodie Campbell, Thirteen

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Are you a published author? Would you like to be featured on our podcast? Email Donna at carrickpublishing@rogers.com – subject line: Schedule an Interview on Dead to Writes.
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Do you have a question about writing or the book industry? Visit our Dead to Writes Facebook page and post your question. Donna will be sure to raise it with our featured author!
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All music featured on Dead to Writes is brought to you courtesy of songwriter, composer and performer Ted Carrick. Keep up with all of his new music at his YouTube Channel
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Dead to Writes – Podcast S2, E41, Ted Carrick ~ Dec. 9, 2017

Ted Carrick, composer, songwriter and performer, joins Donna on the Pod!

Hear his thoughts on creativity and learning from the greats.

Join us for the fun of it.

In this episode:

  • An interview with musician/composer/songwriter Ted Carrick
  • #ReadersOnTheRun feature, title story “North on the Yellowhead”
  • Today’s Tip for Authors
  • Fantastic theme music: Eyes of Gold by Ted Carrick