In Conversation
Want to know the stories behind the stories? Here you’ll find television interviews, podcasts, and conversations where I share the inspiration behind my books, my writing journey, and life as a Canadian novelist.
Interview with Veronique Mandal (Scribes & Songsters)
(2026) What inspired Erie Bluff? Why did I trade Calgary for southwestern Ontario? And what happens after Her Final Toast? I chatted with Veronique Mandal on Scribes & Songsters about the stories behind my books, the people who inhabit them, and the mystery I’m writing next. Here’s the interview on YouTube!
Interview with Amy Dodge (CBC Windsor Morning)
(2024) My first live radio interview was with the wonderful Amy Dodge on CBC Windsor Morning. Her calm guidance made the experience far less intimidating as we talked about A Mercy of Widows, writing, and my journey to publication. Watch the full interview on YouTube here!
Disrupting Death Podcast: Fiction, Grief and MAiD
(2024) In this conversation with the Disrupting Death podcast, I discuss A Mercy of Widows, the role of fiction in exploring grief and medical assistance in dying, and the hope that stories can encourage meaningful conversations about life, loss, and planning for the future. The full interview is here on YouTube.
Hear Us Roar: Debut Author Podcast (Women’s Fiction Writers Association)
(2025) I joined the Women’s Fiction Writers Association’s Debut Author Podcast to discuss A Mercy of Widows, my journey to publication, and the inspiration behind a novel that explores grief, resilience, and medical assistance in dying through the lens of women’s fiction. You can listen to the podcast episode here.
Interview on Shail Rajan’s “3 Minutes with the Author” Podcast
(2024) Shail Rajan hosts an interesting podcast with a unique format: her 3-minute interviews offer just enough to intrigue without overwhelming, making it easy for everyone to enjoy. I am very grateful Shail featured me on 3 Minutes with the Author, where we discussed A Mercy of Widows and explored some themes behind the story. You can watch the full interview on YouTube here. I’d love to hear your thoughts!
Discussing A Mercy of Widows on Scribes and Songsters
(2024) We all have to start somewhere. This February 2024 interview marked my first television appearance, as I sat down with Veronique Mandal on Scribes & Songsters to discuss A Mercy of Widows, writing, and the unexpected journey to publication. See full interview here on YouTube.
