A WRITER'S LIFE
A Writer’s Life offers conversations with writers about their craft, and the lived experiences that shape their stories.
Hosted by Heige S. Boehm, author of Secrets in the Shadows, the podcast explores where books begin, how they take shape, and the moments that change a writer along the way.
The series also includes Bedtime Stories — intimate readings of short stories and memoir fragments, recorded by Heige. Some stories are hers. Others are from emerging writers whose work finds a home …
Recent Episodes
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Feb. 24, 2025
A WRITER'S LIFE ERIN STEELE
How do addiction and memoir writing intersect? In this episode, we sit down with Erin Steele, author of Sunrise Over Half-Built Houses , as she shares how her eclectic upbringing, personal battles, and vivid memories shaped her writing journey. Erin reflects on identity, compassion, and the stigma of addiction, offering a fresh perspective on trauma, vulnerability, and the cycles of life choices. She opens up about the delicate balance of honesty and privacy in memoir writing, revealing the cath
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Sept. 5, 2024
A WRITER'S LIFE LINDA QUENNEC
Curious how family stories shape a writer's voice? Join us with Linda Quennec as we explore her novel Fishing for Birds . Influenced by her grandmother’s life and British Columbia’s coast, Linda's work reflects her rich heritage. She shares her journey from student to writer, inspired by family tales and classic stories. We'll discuss the highs and lows of writing, from rejection to creating memorable characters like Kate, Nora, and Rachel. Linda also talks about tackling themes of grief and ho
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Aug. 21, 2024
A Writer's Life 📚 Barbara Black
Send us a Text Message. Barbara Black’s newest book, Little Fortified Stories , published by Caitlin Press in 2024, is now available in stores. In this episode, Barbara delves into her creative process and shares how a literary workshop in Lisbon, complete with port wine and tiny notebooks, inspired this compelling collection of microfiction and flash fiction. We explore how memory influences creativity, examining how experiences that feel like amnesia can play a crucial role in storytelling. Ba
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July 17, 2023
A WRITER'S LIFE 📚 TARA GILBOY
Fantasy is fun to write and creating magic is so fabulous! Tara Gilboy is the author of Unwritten and the sequel Rewritten published by Jolly Fish Press. Tara spills the beans about her writing journey and she has great tips on how to write fantasy. https://taragilboy.com/for-kids/ https://a.co/d/1DwZMbz https://www.facebook.com/taragilboy.Unwritten/ https://twitter.com/taramgilboy? ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Eembeddedtimeline%7Ctwterm%5Escreen-name%3Ataramgilboy%7Ctwcon%5Es2 https://www.good
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July 17, 2023
A WRITER'S LIFE 📚 Michelle Barker.
So much fun with Michelle Barker! We spoke about her life as a writer, and she has an incredible amount of insight about writing and editing. I loved reading her latest novel My Long List of Impossible Things published by Annick Press 2019. A brilliant historical YA that asks: how do you choose between survival and doing the right thing? https://a.co/d/8gpdff7 https://michellebarker.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/MichelleBarkerAuthor/ https://www.annickpress.com/Contributors/B/Barker-Michelle htt
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Feb. 13, 2023
A WRITER'S LIFE 📚 JENNIFER L. BUTLER
If you love BC history you'll love hearing this interview with Jennifer L. Butler. Jennifer is the great-granddaughter of Mame and Duke Wastell, who bought and named Telegraph Cove in 1912. Butler's book Boom & Bust: The Resilient Women of Historic Telegraph Cove, published by TouchWood Edition truly is a treasure, and a must read. Jennifer and I spoke about some of her many fascinating jobs, life in Telegraph Cove, and so much more. https://www.touchwoodeditions.com/ https://jenniferlbutler
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