Best Chicklit Podcasts (2024)

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Being Educated About Being Educated 25:27

3d ago25:27

25:27

Linda has been mulling over what an education is, what purposes it serves. She was so curious about it that she begin to reflect on the etymology of the word. The root of “educate” comes from educe, from the Latin, meaning "to lead forth" or "lead out of," which then led her to think, leading out of … what? From where and to where? And who is doing…

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Intergenerational Power: Reclaiming Indigenous parenting 29:14

18d ago29:14

29:14

Indigenous mothers, Indigenous children, Indigenous parents – Willie Poll sees you – and she wants you to know that you’re enough. In this episode of Getting Lit With Linda, Willie Poll (Metis Nation of Ontario) discusses with Linda why she wrote this children’s book, titled My Little Ogichidaa, and the source of inspiration for its creation – in l…

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Wishing Happy Anniversary / Birthday Wishes to The Geography of Pluto - An Interview with Christopher DiRaddo 37:28

1M ago37:28

37:28

Linda begins this episode with a brief acknowledgement of the passing of Nobel Prize winner for the short story, Alice Munro – who died a couple of days before this episode was aired. It's a pertinent moment to take pause when the subject of this episode is, in part, about anniversaries - which often include remembering when a beloved person dies o…

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"Learning Gently" about Reconciliation: Andrew Stobo Sniderman & Douglas Sanderson's Valley of the Birdtail 1:03:21

2M ago1:03:21

1:03:21

In this -- the second live episode of Getting Lit With Linda held at the Blue Metropolis Literary Festival and co-sponsored by the Quebec Writers' Federation -- Linda speaks with Andrew Stobo Sniderman and Douglas Sanderson (Amo Binashi, Beaver Clan, of the Opaskwayak Cree Nation) about their book, Valley of the Birdtail: An Indian Reserve, A White…

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Bad Beauty: Marie Claire Blais' Mad Shadows 25:14

2M ago25:14

25:14

What does the work of painter Renoir and his paintings of full-bodied women (2.15; 12.34), and tanning beds (2:30) have to do with the Quebecois author Marie Claire Blais (3:15) and La Belle Bette/Mad Shadows (3:20)? Have a listen to today’s episode to find out … In this episode, Linda looks at Blais’s Mad Shadows and its historical importance to Q…

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John F Duffy: A Ballroom For Ghost Dancing 14:30

2M ago14:30

14:30

Episode 257 brings John F Duffy back for his sample reading from his award-winning novel, A Ballroom For Ghost Dancing! Check out our conversation with John from last week in episode 256. It's linked below. John F. Duffy website, mailing list, and social media links A Ballroom For Dancing on Amazon Our interview with John from episode 256 Pop Goes …

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Interview with John F. Duffy 41:52

3M ago41:52

41:52

Writer/Producer, John F. Duffy is our amazing guest for episode 256! We're discussing writing from life experiences, being real with yourself, striving to connect emotionally with the reader, the similarities between film and writing, making time for kids while we can, and our favorite Pokemon LOL! All this and more are only a click away. John F. D…

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Plucking Women's Lives (and Messages) from the Shorelines of History 35:30

3M ago35:30

35:30

In this episode, Linda and Bryn Turnbull discuss her new historical novel, The Paris Deception - and what it means to represent women's lives historically when there has been inadequate records or representation for them. Linda considers the Indigo Girls and their song about Virginia Woolf - and listening attentively to the voices of women through …

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Mark Stevens: The Fireballer 17:19

3M ago17:19

17:19

Episode 255 features the sample chapter reading from our guest, Mark Stevens! Mark will be reading a selection from his latest release, The Fireballer, which is available now. Don't forget to follow the links below for Mark, his website and books, as well as our podcast friends and affiliates. Award-winning mystery author, Mark Stevens is our estee…

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Interview with Mark Stevens 31:48

3M ago31:48

31:48

Award-winning mystery author, Mark Stevens is our esteemed guest for episode 254! Mark discussed topics like his love for libraries, the inspiration behind some of his books including his latest, Fireballer, what he learned writing in a new genre, and more! Mark Stevens' website, newsletter, and social media links Hear Mark hosting on the Rocky Mou…

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"Radical Self-Inclusion" - An Interview with Michael V. Smith 48:19

3M ago48:19

48:19

Michael V. Smith is a deeply loving, insightful poet and performer – who uses intimacy and humour as tools to explore pain. In this interview, Linda chats with him about power dynamics and bullying, as they address his poetry collection, Queers Like Me (published by Book*hug in 2023) Here are some of the subjects we covered: on the nature of creati…

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Rosamilia & Duffy: Rock The Bells 15:18

3M ago15:18

15:18

We're back again for episode 253 with the dynamic duo of previous guests, Armand Rosamilia and Tom Duffy! This time, it's the captivating first chapter reading of Rock The Bells from book one of their new crime-thriller series, The Johnny Bells Heist Series! Armand Rosamilia website Tom Duffy Amazon Author page Johnny Bell Heist Series on Amazon He…

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Rosamilia & Duffy Interview 49:15

4M ago49:15

49:15

The show is back for episode 252 with a dynamic duo of previous guests, Armand Rosamilia and Tom Duffy! Listen in as we catch up before diving into shifting from horror to crime thrillers, writing together in Google Docs, splitting characters into their own series, and much more! Armand Rosamilia website Tom Duffy Amazon Author page Johnny Bell Hei…

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Radical Self-Love, with Eloise Marseille 1:03:41

4M ago1:03:41

1:03:41

Eloise Marseille is the first guest for Season 5 - yes, season 5! - and, this time, it's English AND French (starting at the 31.55 mark for the French interview). Marseille is a wonderful Quebecoise graphic novelist, whose candid and humorous book, Naked: The Confessions of a Normal Woman / Confessions d'une Femme Normale examines sexuality and sel…

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Season 4 - Holiday Wishes ... and Some Hints for Season 5 2:20

6M ago2:20

2:20

Linda wishes her listeners a very happy holiday - and offers a hint about what to expect for at least the first episode of Season 5! Have a restful, joyful period. Getting Lit With Linda returns on March 1, 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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These Short Cuts Go a Long Way - The SpokenWeb Podcast 25:01

6M ago25:01

25:01

In this episode, Linda chats with Dr. Katherine McLeod about her role in the SpokenWeb Podcast, particularly Short Cuts. The conversation covers so much ground in such a short period! We discuss the following: The Short Cuts podcast (6.20, 9:21, 14.05, 18:47) Women poets, such as Gwendolyn MacEwan, Phyllis Webb (15:27), Muriel Rukeyser, Maxine Gadd…

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Feminist Killjoys - An Interview with Erin Wunker 42:15

7M ago42:15

42:15

Linda is thrilled to have been able to conduct this interview with one of the foremost feminist scholars in Canada right now—Erin Wunker. They speak about her book Notes from a Feminist Killjoy, published by book*hug, and the important work it undertakes in relation to the labour of being a “feminist killjoy.” Don’t know what a feminist killjoy is?…

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Milestones: A Sixtieth and Live Episode - An interview with Catherine Hernandez and Eva Crocker 1:14:59

7M ago1:14:59

1:14:59

In this episode -- recorded live in Tiohtià:ke in the DeSeve Cinema at Concordia University -- Linda interviews award-winning authors, Catherine Hernandez and Eva Crocker. Linda begins by thanking celebrated Montreal-based author, Christopher DiRaddo, who is the director of the Violet Hour and who opens the event with a territorial acknowledgement …

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Gary Morgenstein: A Dugout to Peace 25:44

7M ago25:44

25:44

Episode 251 brings Gary Morgenstein back for his sample chapter reading of the finale to his Dark Depths series, A Dugout to Peace! It's an intimate, and nostalgic reading you don't want to miss! Gary Morgenstein at BHC Books Gary's books on Amazon Gary Morgenstein on Facebook and Instagram Check out Gary's previous visits! Episode 118, and Episode…

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Interview with Gary Morgenstein 38:38

8M ago38:38

38:38

Episode 250 brings back a special guest, I dare say dear friend of the show, Gary Morgenstein! Gary is making his 3rd appearance to close out his Dark Depths series with book 3, A Dugout to Peace. We'll be discussing the ups & downs of writing a series, how books are a unique entertainment experience, characters taking over, and diving into how the…

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Bandit Chronicles Announcement! 8:20

8M ago8:20

8:20

Episode 249 is a short but sweet announcement for Bandit Chronicles book 2, Bandit Underground! The pre-order is live! Bandit Underground on Amazon Jason's website Writer's Block Coffee (use code SampleChapter for 10% off!) Pop Goes the Culture Network Sample Chapter Tees and more at TeePublic Contact the show via email at samplechapterpodcast@gmai…

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D.M. Murphy: Down, Down, Down 18:51

8M ago18:51

18:51

Episode 248 is our second-half feature with Suspense/Fantasy author, D.M. Murphy and a riveting sample reading from her novel, Down, Down, Down. And believe me, you're absolutely going to want to know what happens next! D.M. Murphy website Down, Down, Down on Amazon Episode 247 Interview with D.M. Murphy Writer's Block Coffee (use code SampleChapte…

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Interview with D.M. Murphy 41:42

8M ago41:42

41:42

For episode 247 of the Sample Chapter Podcast, we welcome Suspense/Fantasy author, DM Murphy! It's a fun episode where we're discussing topics like how she got started writing, how her time in the Military aided her writing, why she writes Fantasy, her love of Scrivener, and writing on old technology (floppy discs anyone?). This and so much more ar…

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An Entry Without an Exit: Dionne Brand's A Map to the Door of No Return 18:24

8M ago18:24

18:24

In this episode, Linda reflects on Dionne Brand's magnificent A Map to the Door of No Return: Notes to Belonging, reprinted by Vintage (a division of Random House) in 2023 - but initially published over twenty years ago. That's the staying power of this particular volume - the "Door of No Return" is a particularly harrowing metaphor and, as Linda n…

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Joshua Rutherford: Kinghood 20:37

9M ago20:37

20:37

Episode 246 is the second part of our feature with last week's guest, Joshua Rutherford. Here Josh will be doing a riveting, and gritty reading sample from book one in his Fourpoint Chronicles series, Kinghood. Joshua Rutherford's website with social media links Kinghood on Amazon Episode 245 with Josh Writer's Block Coffee (use code Sample Chapter…

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And this is how we get here - Keith Barker's This is How We Got Here 41:52

9M ago41:52

41:52

Linda speaks with Métis playwright, actor, and director, Keith Barker about his play, This is How We Got Here (Playwrights Canada Press) It is a moving interview, as Barker explains the origins and shape of this play. Their discussions touch on the following subjects (among others!): current and past productions of the play (3.00; 28.15; 34.10, 36.…

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Interview with Joshua Rutherford 34:11

9M ago34:11

34:11

Episode 245 features a fun chat with screenwriter and fantasy author, Joshua K. Rutherford! Jason and Josh will be discussing projecting yourself onto characters (usually unintentional lol), delayed gratification, balancing writing projects, developing empathy for characters, embracing uniqueness and so much more! Joshua Rutherford's website with s…

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Taking Exception to Narratives of Exceptionality - Japanese-Canadian Internment Camps & Canadian Literature 34:26

9M ago34:26

34:26

In this episode, Linda begins by speaking about the kinds of assumptions made about her because of her Italian-Canadian immigrant background - and then expands that consideration to show how making such assumptions can actually be harmful. Case in point? The Christie-Pitts riot on August 16, 1933. There have been two graphic novels written about th…

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Brian Fitzpatrick: Disruption 11:41

10M ago11:41

11:41

Episode 244 brings part 2 of our feature with award-winning screenwriter and author, Brian Fitzpatrick! This week Brian brings us a riveting sample chapter with a fantastic soundtrack playing in the background. Make sure to click the links below for everything Brian and his books! Brian Fitzpatrick's website with social media links Mechcraft on Ama…

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Manatees and Magical Thinking - Amy Jones' Novel, Pebble & Dove 33:13

10M ago33:13

33:13

This episode focuses on Amy Jones (2.13), author of Every Little Piece of Me (2.27), We're All in This Together (2.27), What Boys Like (2.37), and Pebble & Dove (2.45), published by McClelland & Stewart -- and the focus of this episode. We also discussed Amy’s appearance at Word on the Street (.39 and 9.08) and her forthcoming appearance at the Ede…

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Interview with Brian Fitzpatrick 42:46

10M ago42:46

42:46

Award-winning screenwriter, and author, Brian Fitzpatrick is our groovy guest for episode 243! We go all over the place during the interview discussing topics such as paranormal investigation, screenwriting for TV, movies and novels, rock bands, Night of the Living Dead, writing the dream project, and Brian sprinkles in some wonderful nuggets of wr…

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People (Do) Change; (C’mon) People, Change - Vivek Shraya's People Change 18:23

10M ago18:23

18:23

In this episode, Linda first celebrates with her co-producer, Marco Timpano, that the podcast has been named a Finalist for the People's Choice Podcast Awards. Then she chats about the new Barbie movie around which there has been so much hype. She differentiates between change and transformation in relation to gender, and then applies this to the w…

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Roy M Griffis: The Thing From HR 24:41

10M ago24:41

24:41

Episode 242 brings back Roy "Griff" Griffis for a sample chapter from his best-selling Cthulhu Amalgamated series, The Thing from HR! Be sure to wrap your tentacles around this one right after hearing this sample! Roy M Griffis website with social media links Roy's books on Amazon Interview with Roy in Episode 241 Writer's Block Coffee (use code Sa…

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$150 Bucks an Hour 10:21

11M ago10:21

10:21

An oldie but goodie...A reluctant, highly budget-conscious husband is not exactly thrilled about the prospect of marriage counseling. But after 12 years, their marriage is strained on its very best days. Will one intense, no-holds-barred session ultimately help heal their union, or will it ultimately tear them apart for good?…

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Interview with Roy "Griff" Griffis 56:49

11M ago56:49

56:49

Episode 241 of the show features storyteller, Roy "Griff" Griffis. In this interview, Roy and Jason discuss developing the discipline to write early in the morning, going wherever your imagination/muse takes you, how having a lot of job experience helped with his writing career, NOT writing B.S. and so much more! Roy M Griffis website with social m…

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I Have a Walmart Problem 10:38

11M ago10:38

10:38

One woman just needed to get some condoms. However, there were a few minor problems with her plan...The main one being she's a high school teacher in a relatively small town. Prying eyes are everywhere! Does she manage to successfully purchase a box of condoms?

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Greg Hallmark: Jump 20:49

11M ago20:49

20:49

Episode 240 brings part 2 of our feature with Greg Hallmark and his debut SciFi novel, Jump: The Robert March Chronicles. As mentioned last week, Greg is providing a fascinating sample chapter read by an AI generator that you must hear to believe. Don't forget to follow Greg in the links below! Greg Hallmark website (with social media links) Jump: …

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Interview with Greg Hallmark 56:37

11M ago56:37

56:37

Episode 239 introduces us to web designer, college instructor, US Army veteran, and now writer, Greg Hallmark! Greg joins us to discuss various subjects such as the hero's journey, the creative process, and we'll hear all about the world of his first book, Jump, and why he chose artificial intelligence for the audio version! It's a fun and intrigui…

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Hemingway's Nanny Problem 8:30

12M ago8:30

8:30

Is there such a thing as a typical male midlife crisis? This woman thinks so. She and her husband are heading to therapy to try and figure out the root of their problem--could it perhaps be the twentysomething he's sleeping with?

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Shanti Hershenson: The Bane of Angelfall Academy 11:04

12M ago11:04

11:04

Episode 238 returns once again with Shanti Hersenson! This time it's her sample chapter reading from her latest book, The Bane of Angelfall Academy. Shanti Hershenson's website (with social media links) Shanti Hershenson on Amazon Writer's Block Coffee (use code SampleChapter for 10% off!) Pop Goes the Culture Network Contact the show via email at …

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Morality & Well-Meaning - #BelievingWomen in Erum Shazia Hasan's We Meant Well 29:22

12M ago29:22

29:22

Erum Shazia Hasan’s We Meant Well (ECW Press) – Linda raves about this debut novel by Erum Shazia Hasan. In this novel, Maya’s colleague, Marc, has been accused of assaulting a local girl in Likanni, and so Maya is called from Los Angeles to deal with the crisis. The pressures are mounting for Maya as she tries to contend with this situation, grapp…

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Public Cervix Announcement 7:55

12M ago7:55

7:55

What women talk about when they talk about...sex! Three women, three takes on sex after a certain age. There are some things women definitely enjoy...and then there are other things that, well, we'll just let you listen.

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Shanti Hershenson Return interview! 36:55

12M ago36:55

36:55

Episode 237 brings back teen-author sensation, Shanti Hershenson! Last time she was here she'd just finished her 8th book. Now she's discussing her 14th and beyond! We're also talking about fixing plot holes, live book events, the challenge of multiple plotlines, and so much more! Shanti Hershenson's website (with social media links) Shanti Hershen…

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Wider Circles of Love and Faith - Lisa Moore's This is How We Love 31:38

1y ago31:38

31:38

Linda and Lisa Moore converse about her most recent novel, This is How We Love (House of Anansi). Their conversation traverses various subjects, including the formal aspects of the novel, the job of the novelist (5.40), questions of genre (6.40), the use of Audible, the importance of editors (with a nod to Melanie Little, Lisa's editor, 10.30)and t…

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Bad Dad 6:12

1y ago6:12

6:12

Losing the "one" can be a really difficult experience to go through...just ask this woman whose partner of nearly three years just decided he wants to have kids--with another woman!

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Four Steps for Facing Down a Bear 7:54

1y ago7:54

7:54

What would you do if you were confronted by a bear? One couple has some pretty interesting ideas about how to react should you encounter a grizzly in the wild. Hmm--they sure about that?

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Ryan Morgan Miller: The Vain Curse (part 2) 16:54

1y ago16:54

16:54

Our new format returns with episode 236 and our guest, Ryan Morgan Miller! This week, Ryan is back for an exciting, and hilarious sample chapter of his debut novel, The Vain Curse! Ryan Morgan Miller website with social media links! The Vain Curse on Amazon The Russell Hustle Podcast Pop Goes the Culture Network Writer's Block Coffee (use code Samp…

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Bleed - The Unmasking of the Medical System in Endo-Patient Care 33:41

1y ago33:41

33:41

As a fellow endo-patient, Linda makes herself vulnerable in this episode, talking frankly with the author, Tracey Lindeman, by whom she was so inspired. Lindeman, who authored Bleed: Destroying Myths and Misogyny in Endometriosis Care (published by ECW Press in 2023), uses personal experience, interviews, and research to take a deep dive into the h…

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Happy Vernal Equinox! 7:23

1y ago7:23

7:23

Two sisters are chatting about life, love and all that "other stuff." One of the sisters is experiencing a rough patch in her marriage--should she stay or should she go?

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The Memories That Matter 8:19

1y ago8:19

8:19

When a particularly intense fight threatens a four-year relationship, one woman does the only thing she can do...she goes running. What she sees in the park that day opens her eyes to some hard truths.

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