The Globe and Mail's Children's Book columnist -- and our country's only national reviewer -- Jeffrey Canton discusses what type of books he reviews, what Canadian authors do particularly well, and what he'd like to see more of.

Marketing Director Vikki VanSickle

Feb 28th, 2023 36m 27s

Vikki VanSickle discusses kidlit book promotion from her vantage point as a bookstore manager, award-winning author, and former marketing and publicity director with twelve years' experience at Canada's two largest publishers.

Christie Williamson - Department Manager, Indigo Books

Feb 2nd, 2023 25m 40s

For five years, Christie Williamson was manager of the Kids and Teens department at one of Canada's largest Indigo stores. In this episode, she explains how Indigo selects and merchandizes books -- and also what authors can do to help improve

Publicity Manager Evan Munday

Sep 19th, 2022 31m 26s

Evan Munday discusses book promotion from the point of view of both a publicity manager at Penguin Random House Canada and the author of the the popular middle-grade series The Dead Kid Detective Agency.

Literary Translator Alice Casarini

May 15th, 2022 23m 25s

Alice Casarini discusses her process of translating children's and YA fiction - and also reveals a surprising way foreign rights to your book might find a buyer.

Coordinator Ardo Omer on Children's Book Festivals

Jan 26th, 2022 25m 22s

Why is it that some authors get chosen to present at children's literary festivals and others don't? What can you do to get your book considered by selection committees? The Festival of Literary Diversity's Kids Coordinator, Ardo Omer, gives us

Publishing Director Lynne Missen on Editing

Nov 23rd, 2021 36m

Why are some excellent manuscripts not accepted for publication? That's where we begin this conversation with Lynne Missen about the art of editing -- and her role as publishing director at Penguin Random House in the delicate business of helpi

Agent Lora Fountain on International Sales

Oct 18th, 2021 17m 13s

Probably all authors dream of having an international best-seller. Lora Fountain of Lora Fountain Literary Agency in Paris walks us through how translation rights are sold and also gives us some tips on which type of books work best -- or don't

Bookstagrammer Heather Ellis on Instagram - 2021-09-03, 4.37 PM

Sep 3rd, 2021 19m 33s

Heather Ellis's Instagram account, The Literature Archive, has grown to over 100,000 followers in two years. Heather explains hashtags, algorithms - and how you can grow your bookstagram account too.

Cover Designer Talia Abramson 2021-09-03, 3.26 PM

Sep 3rd, 2021 26m 13s

Designer Talia Abramson walks us through the cover design process, tells us how best to give direction and gives us some insight into what a book cover is really supposed to do.

Producer Ann Jansen on Audio Books - 2021-09-03, 2.57 PM

Sep 3rd, 2021 27m 33s

Penguin Random House Canada's Director of Audio Production Ann Jansen tells us how audio books are made and what type of feedback producers hope to get from authors. She also gives a few tips about getting into audio book production.

Author Don Aker on In-School Presentations

Jun 15th, 2021 28m 25s

Both from his 33 years as a high school teacher and his experience as a sought-after presenter, award-winning YA author Don Aker has learned a few things about how to give a riveting school visit. www.donaker.com Some products and services men

Author Marty Chan on Virtual Visits

Apr 15th, 2021 23m 6s

Award-winning MG and YA writer Marty Chan shares easy technical and performance tips for connecting virtually with students. martychan.comSites and services mentioned in this episode: Blue YetiMicrosoft TeamGoogle MeetZoom

Agent Fiona Kenshole on Query Letters

Apr 15th, 2021 24m 55s

Want to get an agent or an editor to read your unsolicited manuscript? Senior editor Fiona Kenshole shares her advice on writing a killer query letter.transatlanticagency.com Services mentioned in this episode:manuscriptwishlist.comquerytracker