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From quick Q&As to in-depth interviews, get to know some of our favourite authors. Learn how they write and discover what they read—plus so much more.
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Suzanne Simard on the language of trees and telling her own story
Dr. Suzanne Simard, author of Finding the Mother Tree, spoke with us about the astonishing science of how trees communicate with one another.
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Paula McLain on making the leap to suspense
Paula McLain is the author of historical novels including The Paris Wife and Circling the Sun. When the Stars Go Dark is her first suspense novel.
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Natalie Zina Walschots on good bosses and bad guys
Natalie Zina Walschots spoke with us about her novel Hench, the day-to-day work of supervillainy, and why fanfic is for her the true mark of success.
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Katherine Heiny on finding inspiration in random interactions
Novelist Katherine Heiny writes funny books about relationships. We asked her about the books she read growing up, and which writers make her laugh.
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Julia Kelly, author of The Last Garden in England
Julia Kelly is the award-winning author of books about ordinary women and their extraordinary stories.
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Ian Williams on reading and writing—and Word Problems
We spoke with Giller-winner Ian Williams about books he's reading and looking forward to reading, and how his poetry collection Word Problems took shape.
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Malcolm Gladwell has found a new way to tell stories
Journalist Malcolm Gladwell spoke with us about his new book, The Bomber Mafia, and why he's so enthusiastic about working on podcasts and audiobooks now.
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Sifting the layers of history with novelist Jennifer Robson
We spoke with historical novelist and Kobo Emerging Writer Prize judge Jennifer Robson about how she writes her sweeping historical novels.
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How YA novelist Tanya Boteju wrote about big feels on fast wheels
YA author Tanya Boteju told us what she's been reading and how she came to see roller derby as a place for healing in her new book, Bruised.
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Jane Johnson, author of The Sea Gate
Jane Johnson is a novelist, historian, and publisher. She has written several novels, including the bestselling novel The Tenth Gift.