In this @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social episode, I speak w/ Susan Glimore about her novel, The Curious Calling of Leonard Bush (Blair, 2025). We talk about the story the real Leonard Bush and his leg, and Susan’s path to writing the Appalachian Ted Lasso. newbooksnetwork.com/the-curious-...

Read @amandaearl.bsky.social's review of Speech Dries Here on the Tongue (Eds. @hollay.bsky.social et al.) (pub. Gordon Hill) in Issue 32! ...In the preface, the editors make a connection between how we treat each other and how we treat the natural world... www.thetemzreview.com/earl-ghadery...

How wonderful!

Lorne Daniel’s new poetry collection, What Is Broken Binds Us (University of Calgary Press) is a gift. From the perspective of the parents of an addict, his poems trace frustration, love, patience, and surrender we so often deny ourselves and each other. www.hollayghadery.ca/blog/episodi...

Matthew Long, who is a Hamilton, Ontario editor, undertook the positively Herculean task of interviewing me about all three (?!) of my published books. Find them here: www.whatstheidea.ca/interviews #canlit

In this New Books Network episode, I speak with the wonderful Saad Omar Khan about his debut novel, Drinking the Ocean (@wolsakandwynn.bsky.social, 2025). Listen here: newbooksnetwork.com/drinking-the... #lovestory @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social

TONIGHT CIUT 89.5 FM 10pm - 11pm host @valentinoassenza.bsky.social talks to Peta-Gaye Nash about her book of short stories “Told Ya!” (Tamarind Tree Books). Also on the show @hollay.bsky.social talks to James Cairns“In Crisis On Crisis” @wolsakandwynn.bsky.social TUNE IN TONIGHT!

The Unravelling of Ou (by me!) is forthcoming with Palimpsest Press, February 15, 2026, and is available for pre-order now. 🧦 📖 Here is the listing at one of my local bookstores! tinyurl.com/5an25y7h This book was made possible through the generous funding of Ontario Arts Council. #canlit

TOMORROW NIGHT! CIUT 89.5 FM 10pm - 11pm host @hollay.bsky.social talks to Natalie Lim about her debut poetry collection “Elegy For Opportunity” @wolsakandwynn.bsky.social Also on the show Melia Mclure talks about her book “All The World’s A Wonder” @radiantpress.bsky.social TOMORROW NIGHT!

The St. Lawrence Writer’s Festival in Brockville, Ontario was a dream. I’m still reeling with gratitude over being invited to the inaugural event as a part of the poetry panel with Stuart Ross and Gary Barwin.

This picture was taken in 2012. I’m standing in a hospital hallway with my daughter on my hip. My son is standing across from me. He is a toddler holding a ribbon attached to a large yellow balloon. We are visiting my Uncle Harv in palliative care. This is the last time I saw him. #poetry

All Lit Up Canada asked me to be a part of their Hot Days, Cool Spots: Where (and What) Authors Read this Summer feature. ☀️ Here you’ll spy me, in the goat paddock with the girls, reading Alexis von Konigslow’s literary thriller, The Exclusion Zone, (Wolsak & Wynn). alllitup.ca/hot-days-coo...

All Lit Up Canada asked me to be a part of their Hot Days, Cool Spots: Where (and What) Authors Read this Summer feature. ☀️ Here you’ll spy me, in the goat paddock with the girls, reading Alexis von Konigslow’s literary thriller, The Exclusion Zone, (Wolsak & Wynn). alllitup.ca/hot-days-coo...

In this New Books Network episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with the phenomenal Regina, Saskatchewan poet and visual artist Zachary Logan about his beautiful collection of poetry and art, Green (Radiant Press, 2025). Listen here: newbooksnetwork.com/green-2 @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social

I love this book so much and cannot wait for everyone else to read it so we can talk and talk and talk. ♥️

It’s #WorldNeverGiveUp day, so let’s celebrate the beauty, vision, and tenacity of small presses. Shout out your favourite small presses and small press books in the comments! Share this post! Spread the love! ♥️ Want to support more small press books? Join @riverstreetwriting.bsky.social

Greg Rhyno’s Dame Polara mystery series is THRILLING and masterfully written! Honestly. It’s my in top five mystery reads ever. I am chuffed to share my conversation with Greg on The New Books Network with you all. Listen here: newbooksnetwork.com/who-by-water @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social

As I get into the meat of the querying season for the books I’m lucky enough to representing this fall, I thought that I would re-share an article I wrote over a year ago for The Woodlot, which takes readers through a day in the life of a CanLit publicist. the-wood-lot.ca/2024/04/30/d... #canlit

What a treat to talk to an interviewer like Hollay Ghadery @hollay.bsky.social of @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social (& elsewhere), who is equal parts enthusiastic & insightful about books. MA|DE had a great time chatting with Hollay about why we tried to treat each poetry reading on our ZZOO tour like...

Join us for Poetry Night — our second open mic & social of the year, happening in beautiful downtown Port, Perry, Ontario. Where: META4 Contemporary Craft Gallery, Port Perry, Ontario When: August 21, 2025 at 7 p.m. @twpofscugog.bsky.social

Listen to my full conversation with the wonderful Doreen Nicoll on Small Change. substack.com/@doreenn/not... Thank you to Doreen for creating this beautiful, bite-sized space to talk about all the little things that matter big time. #poetry

Starry Starry Night by celebrated Canadian author Shani Mootoo is forthcoming on September 23, 2025 with Book*hug Press! Request a review copy. ✨ www.riverstreetwriting.com/join-river-s... @bookhugpress.bsky.social #canlit

TONIGHT! CIUT 89.5 FM 10pm - 11pm host @hollay.bsky.social talks to @alicefitzp.bsky.social “A Dark Death” (Stonehouse Publishing) & Chris Hutchinson “Lost Signal” @palimpsestpress.bsky.social TUNE IN TONIGHT!

Charlottetown, it’s been a pip! Much gratitude to the exceptional BookMark PEI, Beaconsfield Historic House, my fellow reader Steven Mayoff, and all the wonderful people who came in body and spirit. Islanders are the best sort of people. I’m in love with this beautiful slice of earth.

TOMORROW NIGHT! CIUT 89.5 FM 10pm - 11pm host @hollay.bsky.social talks to @alicefitzp.bsky.social “A Dark Death” (Stonehouse Publishing) & Chris Hutchinson “Lost Signal” @palimpsestpress.bsky.social TUNE IN TOMORROW NIGHT!

An excellent time was had by all (or me at least!) reading at @tridenthalifax.bsky.social with the incomparable @thisisannick.bsky.social! Annick’s new collection of poetry, Votive (Gaspereau Press) is delectable. I think you should all read it. ♥️

SPEECH DRIES HERE ON THE TONGUE: Poetry on Environmental Collapse and Mental Health, eds. Hollay Ghadery, Rasiqra Revulva and Amanda Shankland / @hollay.bsky.social @rasiqra-revulva.bsky.social ; robmclennan.blogspot.com/2025/08/spee...

Looking forward to reading with @hollay.bsky.social this Saturday evening in Kjipuktuk/Halifax. 7 pm, Trident Books & Cafe.

I was delighted to speak with CBC Poetry Prize winning Vancouver poet Natalie Lim about her poetry collection, Elegy for Opportunity (Wolsak & Wynn, 2025). Listen here: newbooksnetwork.com/elegy-for-op... @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social @wolsakandwynn.bsky.social

We asked Hollay Ghadery to pull together a list of cool CanLit reads for the height of summer and she's gathered books sure to take your mind off the heat: www.wolsakandwynn.ca/blog/2025/07...

“It’s hot. And the world is on fire, both literally and figuratively, so we asked Hollay Ghadery to put together a list of cool books to read at the height of summer.” —Wolsak & Wynn Publishing Read my full list: www.wolsakandwynn.ca/blog/2025/07... @wolsakandwynn.bsky.social

Talking with Edmonton poet Chris Hutchinson was an exhilarating reminder of how cool it is to spend my life in pursuit of ideas. In this @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social episode, Chris and I chop it up about his collection of poetry, Lost Signal (Palimpsest Press). newbooksnetwork.com/lost-signal

Another fabulous interview for Hollay Ghadery for the New Books Network, this time with our own Alexis Von Konigslow. Check out Hollay's entire series of interviews with Canadian authors:

I’m so happy to be sharing my NBN conversation with Alexis von Konigslow about her fascinatingly creepy and riveting novel, The Exclusion Zone (Wolsak & Wynn, 2025). Listen to the episode: newbooksnetwork.com/the-exclusio... @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social @wolsakandwynn.bsky.social

I’m tickled to interview Melia McClure on @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social about her brilliant novel, All The World’s a Wonder (Radiant Press). Melia’s is a wild and wonderful tale of love, creativity, obsession & possession where the reader sits front row centre. newbooksnetwork.com/all-the-worl...

This is the deepest level of discourse I feel capable of.

In this @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social episode, I speak with Tracy Wai de Boer about her oxygen-rich poetry collection, Nostos ( @palimpsestpress.bsky.social), being biracial, why we are so fascinated by baleen, distilling poems to their pearliest bits, and more. newbooksnetwork.com/nostos 🐋

TONIGHT! CIUT 89.5 FM 10pm - 11pm Host @hollay.bsky.social welcomes Pratap Reddy “Remaindered People & Other Stories” @guernicaeditions.bsky.social & poet Callista Markotich “Wrap In Big White Towel” (Frontenac House) TUNE IN TONIGHT!

I heard Alpha Nkuranga speak about her unforgettable memoir, Born to Walk: My Journey of Trials and Resilience (Goose Lane Editions, 2024), at a GritLit event and knew—just *knew*— I had to know more about this person. I was in awe. newbooksnetwork.com/born-to-walk @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social

📚 Save the date, Ottawa! Join #CaitlinGalway, author of A SONG FOR WILDCATS, for a triple #booklaunch alongside #ChristyClimenhage and @hollay.bsky.social at #PerfectBooks (258A Elgin St) on Tuesday, August 5 at 7pm. 📅 Event details: perfectbooks.ca/events

A new review of this marvellous book I helped usher into the world: “The best way to enjoy the book may be to use it as inspiration.“ Thank you to @earthorg.bsky.social 🌎 earth.org/book-reviews...

It was a delight to speak with the glorious Lindsay Zier-Vogel about her exceptional novel, The Fun Times Brigade ( @bookhugpress.bsky.social). We also talked about art & motherhood, being your own judge of your own success & more. newbooksnetwork.com/the-fun-time... @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social

In this NBN episode, I talk murder, mystery, and rage as motivation with the marvellous Bianca Marais as we dive into her delightful and highly entertaining new book, A Most Puzzling Murder. Listen in: newbooksnetwork.com/a-most-puzzl... @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social

I reached out and asked John Devore, author of the memoir Theatre Kids, if he would join on NBN. It’s one of the biggest thrills of my bookish life that he said yes, and that I now get to share our conversation with you. Listen here: newbooksnetwork.com/theatre-kids @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social

In this NBN episode, I speak with Kay Sohini about her beautiful graphic memoir, This Beautiful, Ridiculous City: A Graphic Memoir (published by Ten Speed Graphic, 2025). Listen in: newbooksnetwork.com/this-beautif... @kaysohini.bsky.social @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social

Behold! My interview w/ the indomitable @themockler.bsky.social! Tune into our @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social conversation to learn about Kathryn’s highly acclaimed book, Anecdotes (Book*hug Press). newbooksnetwork.com/anecdotes

It’s so cool to see my forthcoming novel start to pop up places! The Unravelling of Ou will be released with Palimpsest Press February 2026 & is can be preordered from many retailers now. Want a review or media copy? Drop me a line! www.hollayghadery.ca/contact @palimpsestpress.bsky.social

I’ve had the pleasure of interviewing Toronto mystery author Alice Fitzpatrick about new her novel, A Dark Death (Stonehouse Publishing). This woman-led detective novel set in Wales has been delighting readers—including this one! newbooksnetwork.com/a-dark-death @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social

TONIGHT! CIUT 89.5 10pm - 11pm host @valentinoassenza.bsky.social talking about the 30th anniversary of her album “Whaler” & upcoming Canadian tour. Also on the show @hollay.bsky.social talks to @athonybidulka.bsky.social “Home Fires Burn” (Stonehouse Publishing) TUNE IN TONIGHT!