Best Eden Boudreau Podcasts (2024)

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38 - Karma Brown and Embracing our Wildness 38:47

8M ago38:47

38:47

On this week's episode, we talk with internationally bestselling author Karma Brown about her latest novel WHAT WILD WOMEN DO - the story of an aspiring contemporary screenwriter, a 1970s socialite-turned-feminist, and the camp in the woods that ties their stories together forever - as well some deep conversations about life, creating and complexit…

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37 - Nathan Whitlock and Finding Your Way Back to The Story 42:39

9M ago42:39

42:39

Thanks for coming back Lonely Writers! Today I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Nathan Whitlock, author of the dark, satiric novel LUMP. LUMP is a dark comedy about marriage, motherhood, privilege, and power, about a woman whose attempt to escape crises in her health and marriage ends up causing only more chaos. This episode is basically …

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36 - Charlotte Gill and The Power of Discovery 32:56

10M ago32:56

32:56

Dear Lonely Writer, another week, another inspirational conversation with an author I cannot help but admire - Charlotte Gill author of ALMOST BROWN: A MIXED RACE FAMILY MEMOIR. Today we talked about the importance of having a community of writers around you, whether it be through forced proximity or out right search and discover, we also discussed…

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35 - Janika Oza and Writing into the Silence 25:20

10M ago25:20

25:20

We’re back for Season 4 of Dear Lonely Writer and we are starting off strong with the tremendously talented author of A HISTORY OF BURNING, Janika Oza. We talk about her sprawling and powerful debut novel, chasing the big capital W, as well as the pressure to do right by those who never felt safe enough to tell their stories. To learn more about Ja…

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34 - Coming out the Gate Swinging with guest, CHELSEA WAKELYN 37:28

1y ago37:28

37:28

On today’s episode of DEAR LONELY WRITER our host, Eden Boudreau chats with the talented Chelsea Wakelyn. Chelsea Wakelyn’s debut novel, WHAT REMAINS OF ELSIE JANE, is a heartbreaking and darkly funny portrait of a woman unravelling in the wake of tragedy.They talk about her poignant novel, how sometimes the isolation is familiar, and why writing i…

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33 - Deconstructing the “Right” Way to Write with guest, AMY JONES 59:23

1y ago59:23

59:23

On today’s episode of DEAR LONELY WRITER our host, Eden Boudreau is back again with award winning author AMY JONES! Amy’s first novel, We're All in This Together, was a national bestseller, winning the Northern Lit Award, and was a finalist for the Stephen Leacock Medal for Humour. It was also recently adapted into a feature film by director Katie …

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32 - You Can’t Force Art to Exist with guest, ANDREW F SULLIVAN 40:22

1y ago40:22

40:22

On today’s episode of DEAR LONELY WRITER our host, Eden Boudreau gets to chat with author Andrew F. Sullivan, the author of THE MARIGOLD, a novel about a city eating itself. They talk about what it takes to adapt not only your writing but your expectations on what the publishing journey might look like, as well as how to shrug off the pressure to f…

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31 - Your Writing Doesn’t Have to Save the World to be Worth It with guest, SAMANTHA GARNER 36:40

1+ y ago36:40

36:40

On today’s episode of DEAR LONELY WRITER our host, Eden Boudreau had the pleasure of chatting with the author of the perfect marriage of literary and speculative fiction, THE QUIET IS LOUD, a fantastical novel shortlisted for the 2022 Kobo Emerging Writer Prize, Samantha Garner.They talk about writing characters that channel our own struggles with …

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30 - It’s a DLW Swap-Up! With guest host, Kelly S Thompson interviewing debut author, EDEN BOUDREAU 37:26

1+ y ago37:26

37:26

On today’s episode of DEAR LONELY WRITER we are swapping things up! Two time past guest, Kelly S Thompson hops into the hosts chair to interview our OG host, Eden Boudreau and talk about her unique journey to publication, her debut memoir CRYING WOLF and how writing can be your safe space. Crying Wolf is available as of March 22 2023, everywhere yo…

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29 - Not Everyone Will Understand Why You Do It, Do It Anyway with guest, JEN SOOKFONG LEE 36:32

1+ y ago36:32

36:32

On today’s episode of DEAR LONELY WRITER our host, Eden Boudreau talks with award winning author Jen Sookfong Lee about her latest memoir SUPERFAN: HOW POP CULTURE BROKE MY HEART, a TODAY SHOW recommended read and one of the most highly anticipated books of Spring 2023. They talk about this beautiful memoir, as well as breaking through cultural gla…

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28 - Accepting You Can't Make Everyone Happy with guest, AMY STUART 51:54

1+ y ago51:54

51:54

On today’s episode of DEAR LONELY WRITER our host, Eden Boudreau gets to check a goal off her bucket list by having the opportunity to chat with #1 bestselling author of the STILL MINE series, Amy Stuart whose fourth novel and first standalone thriller, A DEATH AT THE PARTY, releases on March 7 2023.They talk about the reality of rejection, how wri…

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27 - Writing the Ugly Truth with guest, KELLY S THOMPSON 38:23

1+ y ago38:23

38:23

On today’s episode of DEAR LONELY WRITER our host, Eden chats with author Kelly S Thompson whose second memoir, STILL, I CANNOT SAVE YOU tells the story of Kelly exploring her relationship with her older sister, Meghan. With honesty, love, and humour, in this moving memoir the sisters' relationship is tested by addiction, abuse, and illness, only t…

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26 - Rejection is not a Reflection with guest, LIZ HARMER 37:29

1+ y ago37:29

37:29

On today’s episode of DEAR LONELY WRITER our host, Eden chats with author Liz Harmer whose latest novel, STRANGE LOOPS delves into the complexities of human relationships as well as desire, faith and trauma.They discuss the universal struggles with rejection, self doubt and the propensity to edit yourself to fit into someone else's box.To learn mor…

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25 - Creating the Publishing Journey that's Right for You with guest, CHARLENE CARR 37:43

1+ y ago37:43

37:43

On today’s episode of DEAR LONELY WRITER our host, Eden chats with author, Charlene Carr whose forthcoming novel, HOLD MY GIRL, is already garnering high praise from bestselling authors like Ashley Audrain, author of THE PUSH and Heather Marshall, author of LOOKING FOR JANE, for its thoughtful and emotionally complex page turning storytelling.They …

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24 - Paying it Forward with Guest: BIANCA MARAIS 47:45

2y ago47:45

47:45

On today's episode of The Lonely Writer, our host Eden was thrilled to welcome the prolific author BIANCA MARAIS whose latest novel has been a breakout hit - THE WITCHES OF MOONSHYNE MANOR - a funny, tender, and uplifting feminist tale of sisterhood that follows a coven of aging witches who must unite their powers to fight the men determined to dri…

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23 - Finding Creativity Outside Our Comfort Zone with Guest: LIZ ALTERMAN 47:52

2y ago47:52

47:52

On today's episode, Eden has the pleasure of chatting with her American twin - Liz Alterman, the talented author whose latest novel THE PERFECT NEIGHBORHOOD is a thought-provoking read about the dark side of suburbia and the secrets of close-knit communities. They chat about how an unexpected unemployment period inspired Liz to expand her writing, …

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22 - Exploring the Intricacies of Womanhood Through Writing with Guest: CAROLINE BISHOP 33:13

2y ago33:13

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On this week’s episode of The Lonely Writer our host, Eden Boudreau has the pleasure of chatting with CAROLINE BISHOP, editor, journalist and author of THE LOST CHAPTER, a page turning travel through time and two women's lives illuminating how past events can influence the future, and that long-held secrets can't stay buried for ever. To learn more…

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21 - Neurodivergence and The Art of Creation with Guest: NIC BREWER 56:01

2y ago56:01

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For this week’s episode of The Lonely Writer our host, Eden Boudreau talks with queer, austistic and debut author Nic Brewer about her first book, SUTURE, that is set in a universe where creators literally tear their bodies apart for art, this little novel is about mental health and love: it is about the tiny cruelnesses we commit and forgive in ou…

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20 - Embracing Childish Fantasy & Digging Deep to find your Own Voice with Guest: TESSA HADLEY 44:38

2y ago44:38

44:38

We are back for Season 2 of The Lonely Writer! For our first episode of the season our host, Eden Boudreau had the pleasure of talking with the prolific author, all the way from the UK, Tessa Hadley whose most recent novel ‘FREE LOVE’ is an irresistible exploration of romantic love, sexual freedom and living out the truest and most meaningful versi…

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19 - Recognizing That Hope Is An Individual Experience with Guest: JAEL RICHARDSON 58:31

2y ago58:31

58:31

On today’s episode of The Lonely Writers Podcast, Eden gets to talk with best selling author Jael Richardson whose novel GUTTERCHILD is a dystopian story of courage and resilience. She has founded and now serves as Executive Director for the Festival of Literary Diversity or more commonly known as (FOLD). They discuss the challenges of writing the …

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18 - Demystifying The Slow Burn Taboo with Guest: AMY JONES 49:18

2y ago49:18

49:18

On today’s episode of The Lonely Writers Podcast, Eden gets to talk with best selling author AMY JONES, whose 2016 novel WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER has been recently adapted into a feature film and is now making the film festival circuit to rave reviews. She is a teacher and mentor for aspiring writers, and a native Haligonian like our host, now re…

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17 - Finding What Comes Next with Guest: JESSE Q SUTANTO 52:01

2y ago52:01

52:01

On today’s episode of The Lonely Writers Podcast, Eden gets to chat with best-selling author, JESSE Q. SUTANTO whose most recent novel FOUR AUNTIES AND WEDDING, continues the story of Meddy Chan and her fierce aunties that Jesse’s readers fell in love with in the phenomenal predecessor to and a funeral - DIAL A FOR AUNTIES. Growing up Jesse often s…

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16 - Pace Yourself And Enjoy The Process with Guest: JAYNE ALLEN 44:23

2y ago44:23

44:23

On today’s episode of The Lonely Writers Podcast, Eden is chatting with a serial entrepreneur, Harvard trained attorney, engineer and occasional stand up comedian and most importantly, best selling author JAYNE ALLEN, whose latest novel ‘BLACK GIRLS MUST BE MAGIC’ is the highly anticipated second instalment in the BLACK GIRLS MUST DIE EXHAUSTED SER…

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15 - Always Be Curious with Guest: KARMA BROWN 59:22

2y ago59:22

59:22

On today’s episode of The Lonely Writers Podcast, Eden was thrilled to talk with KARMA BROWN an award winning journalist and best selling author of five novels as well as her first non-fiction book THE 4% FIX: HOW ONE HOUR A DAY CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE. When Karma is not conquering the publishing industry, she is typical #procrastibaking and tackling …

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14 - Making Peace With Our Monsters with Guest: AMBER COWIE 1:14:59

2y ago1:14:59

1:14:59

On today’s episode of The Lonely Writers Podcast, Eden had a beautiful conversation with novelist, AMBER COWIE whose latest novel ‘LAST ONE ALIVE’ is an irresistible psychological thriller that follows Penelope, a best selling author and a Clue-like team of professionals, ex-lovers, and estranged family members to investigate the myth of a witch on…

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13 - Be Prepared To Play The Long Game with Guest: SUSANNA KEARSLEY 54:01

2y ago54:01

54:01

On today’s episode of The Lonely Writers Podcast, Eden had the pleasure of chatting with the New York Times, USA Today, and Globe and Mail bestselling author SUSANNA KEARSLEY whose latest novel, THE VANISHED DAYS takes place in 1707 Scotland where old enemies are finding common ground in the protest against the new union with England. Susanna is a …

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12 - It's Okay to Ask For The Space to Create with Guest: AMY TECTOR 47:11

2y ago47:11

47:11

On today’s episode of The Lonely Writers Podcast, Eden talks with debut author AMY TECTOR, whose novel ‘THE HONEYBEE EMERALDS’ is an intriguing and sophisticated mystery that takes the reader through the winding streets and iconic historic landmarks of Paris, as the protagonist Alice and her friends set out to uncover the romantic history of the Ho…

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11 - Investing In Your Passions Isn't Selfish with Guest: SAMANTHA M. BAILEY 52:37

2y ago52:37

52:37

On today’s episode of The Lonely Writers Podcast, Eden gets to chat with USA TODAY, Toronto Star, Globe and Mail and Apple Books bestselling author, SAMANTHA M BAILEY whose latest psychological thriller WATCH OUT FOR HER centers around a mother who must keep watch at all times if she wants to keep her family safe. They discuss the pressure past gen…

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10 - Be Your Own Champion with Guest: DANIELLE DANIEL 46:31

2y ago46:31

46:31

On today’s episode of The Lonely Writers Podcast, Eden talks with DANIELLE DANIEL, an award winning children’s book author and illustrator, and the author of the haunting and groundbreaking historical novel, DAUGHTERS OF THE DEER. Her novel imagines the lives of women in the Algonquin territories of the 1600’s, a story inspired by her family’s ance…

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9 - Finding The Comedy in Calamity with Guest: ZARQA NAWAZ 49:31

2+ y ago49:31

49:31

On today’s episode of The Lonely Writers Podcast, Eden talks with ZARQA NAWAZ, the brilliant producer of Little Mosque on the Prairie and author of bestseller JAMEELA GREEN RUINS EVERYTHING - a hilariously dark comedy about the price of success, what has gone wrong with American foreign policy in the Middle East and in my opinion an absolutely ende…

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8 - Never Take No For An Answer with Guest: SONYA SINGH 55:35

2+ y ago55:35

55:35

On today’s episode of The Lonely Writers Podcast, Eden talks with SONYA SINGH, the author of ‘SARI, NOT SARI’ a delightful debut rom-com following the adventures of a woman trying to connect with her south asian roots, while introducing readers to a memorable cast of characters in this veritable feast of food, family traditions and fun. They discus…

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7 - Telling the Stories that Compel Us To with Guest: HEATHER MARSHALL 44:51

2+ y ago44:51

44:51

On today’s episode of The Lonely Writers Podcast, Eden talks with HEATHER MARSHALL, the author of a brilliant debut novel ‘LOOKING FOR JANE’ that weaves together the lives of three women, and depicts the devastating consequences that come from a lack of choice—and the enduring power of a mother’s love. They talk about the power behind telling more …

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5 - Write the Book You Want to Write with Guest: RACHEL KRANTZ 53:33

2+ y ago53:33

53:33

On today’s episode of The Lonely Writers Podcast, Eden talks with RACHEL KRANTZ the award winning journalist and the author of OPEN: AN UNCENSORED MEMOIR OF LOVE, LIBERATION AND NON-MONOGAMY. They talk all things poly, kinky and how to write the book you want to write. If you would like to show your support for The Lonely Writers Podcast, please he…

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4 - Using Their Doubt As Fuel with Guest: DANIELLE YOUNGE-ULLMAN 53:24

2+ y ago53:24

53:24

On today’s episode of The Lonely Writers Podcast, Eden talks with award winning author Danielle Younge-Ullman, whose most recent novel ‘HE MUST LIKE YOU’ has been heralded as an authentic, angry, romantic and surprisingly funny novel about sexual harassment, consent, rage and the potential we all have to be better people. They discuss using life ex…

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3 - Write for Joy with Guest: LINDSAY ZIER-VOGEL 57:47

2+ y ago57:47

57:47

On today’s episode of The Lonely Writers Podcast, Eden talks with Lindsay Zier-Vogel, author of ‘LETTERS TO AMELIA’ a stunning, contemporary novel that underscores the power of letter writing for not only connection, but self-discovery and celebrating the unwritten, undocumented parts of our lives. Lindsay is also the creator of the internationally…

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2 - Go Easy on Yourself with Guest: KELLY S. THOMPSON 56:07

2+ y ago56:07

56:07

CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains mention of rape, harassment and PTSD.On today’s episode of The Lonely Writers Podcast, Eden talks with award winning author Kelly S. Thompson, to discuss her writing process for her memoir ‘GIRLS NEED NOT APPLY: FIELD NOTES FROM THE FORCES’. They unpack the sometimes unhealthy expectations we put on ourselves …

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Welcome Lonely Writers: Meet Your Host, EDEN BOUDREAU 15:31

2+ y ago15:31

15:31

In our first episode of The Lonely Writers Podcast, Eden talks about the spark of an idea that eventually grew into this new show. How she went from a lonely child escaping into stories, to a mother, wife and author, who would end up saving her own life by putting her story down on the page of her debut memoir ‘CRYING MEMOIR’. She’ll discuss how th…

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1 - The Power of Pressure with Guest: MARISSA STAPLEY 1:00:30

2+ y ago1:00:30

1:00:30

On today’s episode of The Lonely Writers Podcast, Eden talks with New York Time’s bestselling author Marissa Stapley, whose novel ‘LUCKY’ was recently picked as one of December 2021’s REESE BOOK CLUB PICKS. They discuss her road to publication and how even after the book deal, it can be a messy journey. If you would like to show your support for Th…

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