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Dear Lonely Writer is a show for all the lonely writers out there - before, during and especially after the book deal. Every week our host Eden Boudreau, author of CRYING WOLF: A Memoir, interviews bestselling authors from around the world about not just their writing process but the emotional labour that comes with creating, and how to navigate isolation, imposter syndrome and more.
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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 complexities in our characters.
Make sure to pick up a copy of WHAT WILD WOMEN DO, if you haven’t already, at your local indie bookseller and stay connected with Karma on her socials by following @karmakbrown
You can follow our host, Eden Boudreau on instagram and twitter at @edenboudreau, and don’t forget to give the show a follow to be the first to know about new episodes @dearlonelywriterpodcast
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 a love letter to Nathan’s wife, a talented writer in her own right and the many other female writers who have inspired much of his writing, but it’s also a deeply inspirational conversation about writing amid the deepest grief and finding your way back to the story.
Make sure to pick up a copy of LUMP if you haven’t already and you can stay connected with Nathan by following him on social or online at https://www.nathanwhitlock.ca/
You can follow our host, Eden Boudreau on instagram and twitter at @edenboudreau, and don’t forget to give the show a follow to be the first to know about new episodes @dearlonelywriterpodcast
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 identity, discovery and how to keep those creative muscles warmed up.
If you're not already following us on Spotify or wherever you listen to your favourite podcasts, make sure to head over and give that follow button a click so that you'll never miss a new episode.
You can connect with Charlotte on her instagram at @itsthechar and twitter at @charlotte_gill and if you haven’t already, make sure to head out to your local independent bookseller to pick up your copy of ALMOST BROWN today!
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 Janika and A HISTORY OF BURNING, give her a follow:
Twitter: @JanikaOza
Instagram: @o.janika
Website: https://www.janikaoza.com/
Don’t forget to stay connected with our show and host, as well at:
Twitter: @edenboudreau
Instagram: @edenboudreau
Website: http://edenboudreau.com/
Twitter: @lonelywriterpod
Instagram: @dearlonelywriterpodcast
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 in the fever dream is not sustainable but sometimes necessary when called to it.
To learn more about Chelsea and WHAT REMAINS OF ELSIE JANE, find her online:
Website: https://chelseawakelyn.wordpress.com/
Follow our host, Eden Boudreau:
Twitter: @edenboudreau
Instagram: @edenboudreau
Website: http://edenboudreau.com/
And find the show on socials:
Twitter: @LonelyWriterPod
Instagram: @dearlonelywriterpodcast
Facebook: @dearlonelywriterpodcast
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 Boland in 2021 with rave nationwide reviews.
Amy’s third book, PEBBLE & DOVE is darkly funny and sharply observant. It is a moving novel about the complicated relationship between mothers and daughters, and learning how to choose between what’s worth saving and what needs to be let go.
To learn more about Amy and PEBBLE & DOVE, find her online:
Twitter: @amylaurajones
Instagram: @amlaujo
Website: www.amyjonesauthor.com
Follow our host, Eden Boudreau:
Twitter: @edenboudreau
Instagram: @edenboudreau
Website: http://edenboudreau.com/
And find the show on socials:
Twitter: @LonelyWriterPod
Instagram: @dearlonelywriterpodcast
Facebook: @dearlonelywriterpodcast
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 fall prey to productivity culture and that art can’t be forced onto the page.
To learn more about Andrew and THE MARIGOLD, find him online:
Twitter: @AFSulli
Instagram: @afsulli
Website: www.andrewfsullivan.com
Follow our host, Eden Boudreau:
Twitter: @edenboudreau
Instagram: @edenboudreau
Website: http://edenboudreau.com/
And find the show on socials:
Twitter: @LonelyWriterPod
Instagram: @dearlonelywriterpodcast
Facebook: @dearlonelywriterpodcast
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 identity and familial acceptance, the pros of publishing with small presses and how what you write - fiction or non fiction - doesn’t have to save the world. Being able to allow your readers to escape and find joy is reason enough.
To learn more about Samantha and THE QUIET IS LOUD, find her online:
Twitter: @SamanthaKGarner
Facebook: @samanthagarnerwriter
Instagram: @samanthakgarner
Website: https://samanthagarner.ca/
Follow our host, Eden Boudreau:
Twitter: @edenboudreau
Instagram: @edenboudreau
Website: http://edenboudreau.com/
And find the show on socials:
Twitter: @LonelyWriterPod
Instagram: @dearlonelywriterpodcast
Facebook: @dearlonelywriterpodcast
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 you find your favourite books and we encourage all listeners to support their local indie bookstores by picking up a copy from them first!
To learn more about Eden and Crying Wolf, find her on socials:
Twitter: @edenboudreau
Instagram: @edenboudreau
Websites: http://edenboudreau.com/
To follow Kelly, find her at:
Twitter: @KellyS_Thompson
Instagram: @kellysthompsonwriter
Website: https://kellysthompson.com/
And to find us on socials:
Twitter: @LonelyWriterPod
Instagram: @dearlonelywriterpodcast
Facebook: @dearlonelywriterpodcast
Websites: https://www.edenboudreau.com/podcast
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 glass ceilings, imposter syndrome, circular writing structure and all things pop culture goodness.
To learn more about Jen and her books, find her on socials:
Twitter: @JenSookfongLee
Instagram: @jenleefur
Website: http://sookfong.com/
Don't forget to follow the show at:
Twitter: @LonelyWriterPod
Instagram: @dearlonelywriterpodcast
Facebook: @dearlonelywriterpodcast
Website: https://www.edenboudreau.com/podcast
As well as our host, author Eden Boudreau at:
Twitter: @edenboudreau
Instagram: @edenboudreau
Facebook: @edenboudreauwriter
Website: https://www.edenboudreau.com
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 writing should really be something you are compelled to do and the societal pressures put on women to be able to “do it all”.
To learn more about Amy and her books, find her on socials:
Twitter: @AmyfStuart
Instagram: @amystuartwriter
Website: http://www.amystuart.ca/
And to find us on socials:
Twitter: @LonelyWriterPod @edenboudreau
Instagram: @dearlonelywriterpodcast @edenboudreau
Facebook: @dearlonelywriterpodcast @edenboudreauwriter
Website: https://www.edenboudreau.com/podcast
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 to be rebuilt into an everlasting bond.
They discuss writing the ugly truth and how sometimes your writing WHY is simply because the book you needed didn’t exist, so you decided to write it.
To learn more about Kelly and her books, find her on socials:
Twitter: @KellyS_Thompson
Instagram: @kellysthompsonwriter
Website: https://kellysthompson.com/
And to find us on socials:
Twitter: @LonelyWriterPod @edenboudreau
Instagram: @dearlonelywriterpodcast @edenboudreau
Facebook: @dearlonelywriterpodcast @edenboudreauwriter
Website: https://www.edenboudreau.com/podcast
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 more about Liz and her books, find her on socials:
Twitter: @lizharmer
Instagram: @harmerliz
Website: https://www.lizharmer.com/
And to find us on socials:
Twitter: @LonelyWriterPod @edenboudreau
Instagram: @dearlonelywriterpodcast @edenboudreau
Facebook: @dearlonelywriterpodcast @edenboudreauwriter
Website: https://www.edenboudreau.com/podcast
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 discuss not only Charlene’s motivation behind writing about the complexities of motherhood and loss, but how our big WHY for writing goes a long way to determining what your publishing journey will look like.
To learn more about Charlene and her books, find her on socials:
Twitter: @charcarr1
Instagram: @charlenecarrauthor
Facebook: @charlenecarrwritinglife
Websites: https://www.charlenecarr.com/
And to find us on socials:
Twitter: @LonelyWriterPod @edenboudreau
Instagram: @dearlonelywriterpodcast @edenboudreau
Facebook: @dearlonelywriterpodcast @edenboudreauwriter
Websites: https://www.edenboudreau.com/podcast
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 drive them out of their home and town. When she is not writing best sellers, this South African novelist is co-hosting her own hit podcast THE SHIT NO ONE TELLS YOU ABOUT WRITING aimed at helping emerging writers on their publishing journeys.To learn more about Bianca and her work visit https://www.biancamarais.com/.com as well as on social @biancamarais_authorWant to keep with our host, Eden Boudreau? Follow her on Instagram and Twitter @edenboudreau or visit her website at www.edenbboudreau.comAnd if you would like to support our show, please visit our KOFI page to make a one time or monthly donation. Every little bit helps to continue the production of our show!Thank you and as always lonely writers, be well ❤️Support the show
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, how prioritizing our writing is just as important as being present in our family and friends lives and how we need to give ourselves more space to explore and create outside of our comfort zones. To learn more about Liz her work visit www.lizalterman.com as well as on social @lizaltermanWant to keep with our host, Eden Boudreau? Follow her on Instagram and Twitter @edenboudreau or visit her website at www.edenbboudreau.comAnd if you would like to support our show, please visit our KOFI page to make a one time or monthly donation. Every little bit helps to continue the production of our show. Thank you and as always lonely writers, be well. Support the show
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 about Caroline her work visit https://www.carolinebishop.co.uk/ as well as on social @carolinebishopauthorWant to keep with our host, Eden Boudreau? Follow her on Instagram and Twitter @edenboudreau or visit her website at www.edenbboudreau.comAnd if you would like to support our show, please visit our KOFI page to make a one time or monthly donation. Every little bit helps to continue the production of our show. Thank you and as always lonely writers, be well. Support the show
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 ourselves and each other, and it is about the ache of being human. As well the struggle to create during emotional windfalls, the way neurodivergent authors learn to create and celebrating the small wins. You can find more about Nic and her work at https://notnicolebrewer.com/Want to keep with our host, Eden Boudreau? Follow her on Instagram and Twitter @edenboudreau or at her website www.edenbboudreau.comAnd if you would like to support our show, please visit our KOFI page to make a one time or monthly donation. Every little bit helps to continue the production of our show. Thank you and as always lonely writers, be well. Support the show
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 version of our selves. Eden and Tessa talked in length about how leaning into our childish fantasies are sometimes the best ways to discover the stories we really want to tell, as well as the process of digging deep within a character to find both theirs and your own authentic voice.You can find more about Tessa and her work at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tessa_HadleyWant to keep with our host, Eden Boudreau? Follow her on Instagram and Twitter @edenboudreau or at her website www.edenbboudreau.comAnd if you would like to support our show, please visit our KOFI page to make a one time or monthly donation. Every little bit helps to continue the production of our show. Thank you and as always lonely writers, be well. Support the show
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 lived experiences of BIPOC writers in a white washed publishing industry, how she found her supportive kick-ass team and how hope can be an individual experience. If you would like to show your support for The Lonely Writers Podcast, please head over to our KOFI page! You can find more on Jael’s work at http://www.jaelrichardson.com/ or on her socials at @jaelrichardsonWant to keep with our host, Eden Boudreau? Follow her on Instagram and Twitter @edenboudreau or at her website www.edenbboudreau.comSupport the show
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