The playwright Davey Calderon discusses UNSCRIPTED: Deep Fried, a new musical in progress that is having a special performance at PL 1422 (1422 William Street) on Sunday, 09 June 2024 at 6pm, with Joseph Planta. Text of the introduction by Joseph Planta: I am Planta: On the Line, in Vancouver, British Columbia, at TheCommentary.ca. Upcoming on Sund…

The writer and a member of the organizing team for the Filipino-Canadian Book Festival Nathalie De Los Santos discusses the 12-14 July 2024 events, her bookstagram PilipinxPages, and more, with Joseph Planta. Text of the introduction by Joseph Planta: I am Planta: On the Line, in Vancouver, British Columbia, at TheCommentary.ca. I’ve been a big fan…

The writer Michel Drouin discusses his memoir Past the End of the Road: A North Island Boyhood (Harbour Publishing, 2024), with Joseph Planta. Past the End of the Road: A North Island Boyhood by Michel Drouin (Harbour Publishing, 2024). Click to buy this book from Amazon.ca: Past the End of the Road Text of the introduction by Joseph Planta: I am P…

The comedian and writer Deborah Kimmett discusses her new book Window Shopping for God: A Comedian’s Search for Meaning (Douglas & McIntyre, 2024), with Joseph Planta. Window Shopping for God: A Comedian’s Search for Meaning by Deborah Kimmett (Douglas & McIntyre, 2024). Click to buy this book from Amazon.ca: Window Shopping for God Text of introdu…

The writer Deepa Rajagopalan discusses her debut short story collection Peacocks of Instagram (House of Anansi Press, 2024), with Joseph Planta. Peacocks of Instagram by Deepa Rajagopalan (House of Anansi Press, 2024). Click to buy this book from Amazon.ca: Peacocks of Instagram Text of the introduction by Joseph Planta: I am Planta: On the Line, i…

The noted motivational speaker and performer David Roche discusses his new book Standing at the Back Door of Happiness: And How I Unlocked It (Harbour Publishing, 2024), with Joseph Planta. Standing at the Back Door of Happiness: And How I Unlocked It by David Roche (Harbour Publishing, 2024). Click to buy this book from Amazon.ca: Standing at the …

The writer Lindy Mechefske talks about her new book Walk, Eat, Repeat: Culinary Adventures on the Camino de Santiago (Goose Lane Editions, 2024), with Joseph Planta. Walk, Eat, Repeat: Culinary Adventurers on the Camino de Santiago by Lindy Mechefske (Goose Lane Editions, 2024). Click to buy this book from Amazon.ca: Walk, Eat, Repeat Text of the i…

The author and journalist Mark Bourrie discusses his new book Crosses in the Sky: Jean de Brébeuf and the Destruction of Huronia (Biblioasis, 2024), with Joseph Planta. Crosses in the Sky: Jean de Brébeuf and the Destruction of Huronia by Mark Bourrie (Biblioasis, 2024). Click to buy this book from Amazon.ca: Crosses in the Sky Text of the introduc…

The acclaimed writer Denise Chong discusses her new book Out of Darkness: Rumana Monzur’s Journey through Betrayal, Tyranny and Abuse (Random House Canada, 2024), with Joseph Planta. Out of Darkness: Rumana Monzur’s Journey through Betrayal, Tyranny and Abuse by Denise Chong (Random House Canada, 2024). Click to buy this book from Amazon.ca: Out of…

The broadcaster and writer Jim Lang discusses his new book My Day with the Cup: NHL Players Tell Their Stories about Hometown Celebrations with Hockey’s Greatest Trophy (Simon & Schuster, 2024), with Joseph Planta. My Day with the Cup: NHL Players Tell Their Stories about Hometown Celebrations with Hockey’s Greatest Trophy by Jim Lang (Simon & Schu…

The distinguished writer and poet Tom Wayman discusses his new memoir The Road to Appledore: Or How I Went to the Land Without Ever Having Lived There in the First Place (Harbour Publishing, 2024), with Joseph Planta. The Road to Appledore: Or How I Went to the Land Without Ever Having Lived There in the First Place by Tom Wayman (Harbour Publishin…

The writer and broadcaster Steve Burgess discusses his new memoir Reservations: The Pleasures and Perils of Travel (Douglas & McIntyre, 2024), with Joseph Planta. Reservations: The Pleasures and Perils of Travel by Steve Burgess (Douglas & McIntyre, 2024). Click to buy this book from Amazon.ca: Reservations Text of introduction by Joseph Planta: I …

The acclaimed writer Sam Wiebe discusses his new novel Ocean Drive (Harbour Publishing, 2024), with Joseph Planta. Ocean Drive by Sam Wiebe (Harbour Publishing, 2024). Click to buy this book from Amazon.ca: Ocean Drive Text of introduction by Joseph Planta: I am Planta: On the Line, in Vancouver, British Columbia, at TheCommentary.ca. Sam Wiebe joi…

The artist and filmmaker Cindy Mochizuki discusses her new documentary Between Pictures: The Lens of Tamio Wakayama, with Joseph Planta. Text of the introduction by Joseph Planta: I am Planta: On the Line, in Vancouver, British Columbia, at TheCommentary.ca. I, like a lot of people in this town, have seen the photographs of Tamio Wakayama without r…

The award-winning filmmaker Matt Finlin discusses his new documentary The Movie Man, a loving look at films as he captures cinema owner Keith Stata and his sprawling movie palace Highland Cinemas in Kinmount, Ontario, with Joseph Planta. Text of the introduction by Joseph Planta: I am Planta: On the Line, in Vancouver, British Columbia, at TheComme…

The filmmaker Rachel Epstein discusses her new documentary The Anarchist Lunch, playing at DOXA this week, with Joseph Planta. Text of the introduction by Joseph Planta: I am Planta: On the Line, in Vancouver, British Columbia, at TheCommentary.ca. There was a group of academics here in Vancouver, that four decades ago began a weekly lunch. They’re…

The playwright Kamila Sediego discusses her new play Homecoming, which is having its world premiere at The Cultch (02-12 May 2024), with Joseph Planta. Text of the introduction by Joseph Planta: I am Planta: On the Line, in Vancouver, British Columbia, at TheCommentary.ca. Starting Thursday at the Historic Theatre at The Cultch is the world premier…

The playwright and novelist John MacLachlan Gray discusses his new novel Mr. Good-Evening (Douglas & McIntyre, 2024), with Joseph Planta. Mr. Good-Evening by John MacLachlan Gray (Douglas & McIntyre, 2024). Click to buy this book from Amazon.ca: Mr. Good-Evening Text of the introduction by Joseph Planta: I am Planta: On the Line, in Vancouver, Brit…

The award-winning poet and educator Matt Rader discusses his new collection of poetry Fine (Nightwood Editions, 2024), with Joseph Planta. Fine by Matt Rader (Nightwood Editions, 2024). Click to buy this book from Amazon.ca: Fine Text of introduction by Joseph Planta: I am Planta: On the Line, in Vancouver, British Columbia, at TheCommentary.ca. Ma…

The writer and poet Shō Yamagushiku discusses his debut poetry collection shima (McClelland & Stewart, 2024), with Joseph Planta. shima by Shō Yamagushiku (McClelland & Stewart, 2024). Click to buy this book from Amazon.ca: shima Text of the introduction by Joseph Planta: I am Planta: On the Line, in Vancouver, British Columbia, at TheCommentary.ca…

The advocate and educator Rita Miceli discusses her new memoir Giaci and Me: A Mother’s Journey of Loving and Raising an Autistic Child (Pownal Street Press, 2024), with Joseph Planta. Giaci and Me: A Mother’s Journey of Loving and Raising an Autistic Child by Rita Miceli (Pownal Street Press, 2024). Click to buy this book from Amazon.ca: Giaci and…

The author and journalist Ron Base discusses the latest installment of the successful series of novels he’s written with Prudence Emery, Princess of the Savoy: A Priscilla Tempest Mystery, Book 3 (Douglas & McIntyre, 2024), with Joseph Planta. Princess of the Savoy: A Priscilla Tempest Mystery, Book 3 by Ron Base and Prudence Emery (Douglas & McInt…

The writer and performer Sabrina Reeves discusses her debut novel Little Crosses (House of Anansi Press, 2024), with Joseph Planta. Little Crosses by Sabrina Reeves (House of Anansi Press, 2024). Click to buy this book from Amazon.ca: Little Crosses Text of the introduction by Joseph Planta: I am Planta: On the Line, in Vancouver, British Columbia,…

The bestselling author and journalist Elizabeth Renzetti discusses the new novel she’s co-written with Kate Hilton, Bury the Lead (House of Anansi Press, 2024), with Joseph Planta. Bury the Lead by Kate Hilton and Elizabeth Renzetti (House of Anansi, 2024). Click to buy this book from Amazon.ca: Bury the Lead Text of the introduction by Joseph Plan…

The writer and poet Judith Pond discusses her debut novel The Signs of No (University of Calgary Press, 2024), with Joseph Planta. The Signs of No by Judith Pond (University of Calgary Press, 2024). Click to buy this book from Amazon.ca: The Signs of No Text of the introduction by Joseph Planta: I am Planta: On the Line, in Vancouver, British Colum…