This podcast features Western Canadian authors reading from their novels, short fiction, poetry, memoirs, or non-fiction. It is created and hosted by Saskatchewan novelist Lisa Guenther. Reading West is open to featuring published authors from

Bernadette Wagner

Sep 22nd, 2019 21m 50s

Jennifer Graham

Sep 24th, 2017 9m 56s

Jennifer Graham was born and raised during the apartheid era of South Africa. She left her homeland in 1975, at age nineteen, for England, because it was illegal for her and her then boyfriend, who is also South African, to have a romantic rela

Episode 13: Nicholas Olson

Jun 28th, 2017 19m 53s

Nicholas Olson is the author of several works of short fiction and essays, including a new series of illustrated zines of short stories with accompanying audiobook narrations. Books and audiobooks can be found at ballsofrice.bandcamp.com, other

Episode 12: Shari Narine

May 3rd, 2017 15m 48s

Shari Narine is an award-winning journalist who has served as editor for newspapers and magazines. Currently she works at the Aboriginal Multi Media Society (AMMSA), Playhouse Publications, in Edmonton. After having a handful of short stories p

Episode 11: Leona Theis

Mar 29th, 2017 13m 30s

This episode features Leona Theis reading from the intro of her new, award-winning novel If Sylvie Had Nine Lives. Leona writes novels, short stories, and personal essays. She hopes to craft work that is funny, serious, and absorbing all in the

Episode 10: James Trettwer

Feb 26th, 2017 13m 31s

James Trettwer reads his story story "Godsend," which will be published in the anthology Wanderlust in May 2017. James is currently working on a collection of linked stories, two of which are included in Wanderlust, published by Thistledown Pr

Episode 9: Sean Johnston

Feb 8th, 2017 10m 14s

Sean Johnston is from Asquith, Saskatchewan. His first book, A Day Does Not Go By, won the 2003 ReLit Award for short fiction. His most recent book is the short story collection We Don't Listen to Them. He lives in Kelowna, B.C., where he teach

Episode 8: Kristy Thackeray

Feb 1st, 2017 12m 4s

Transplanting Hope: My life – Someone Else’s Heart provides an in-depth look at breaking down medical and social barriers and persevering in times of great difficulties and pain. An extremely rare diagnosis of lymphangectasia (enlarged lymph ve

Episode 7: Sally Meadows

Jan 22nd, 2017 9m 26s

Sally Meadows is a five-time national/international award-nominated author, singer/songwriter, and speaker who lives in Saskatoon. Sally travels all around Saskatchewan and beyond in support of her children’s picture book The Two Trees, raising

Episode 6: Bev Lundahl

Jan 18th, 2017 10m 27s

If you're a fan of true crime or genealogy, this episode's book is for you. Entangled Roots, the Mystery of Peterborough’s Headless Corpse, was published by Your Nickel’s Worth Publishing, Nov. 2014. It was reviewed in Canada’s History Magazin

Episode 5: Courtney Bates-Hardy

Jan 8th, 2017 14m 23s

House of Mystery is a collection of fairy tale poems about mermaids, monsters, mothers, and more. It's available at Chapters in Regina, McNally Robinson in Saskatoon, and online at Amazon. It's also available as an e-book. Courtney Bates-Hardy

Episode 4: Edna Alford

Dec 22nd, 2016 16m 54s

Edna Alford's short story collections include A Sleep Full of Dreams and The Garden of Eloise Loon. She is a recipient of the Marian Engel Award and the Gerald Lampert Award. As an editor she co-founded the magazine Dandelion and edited fiction

Episode 3: Billi J Miller and Theresa Shea

Dec 17th, 2016 25m 15s

Reading West features Canadian writers talking about their books...specifically writers who live in Western Canada. Episode Three features an interview with Vermilion author and photographer Billi Miller and a reading from Edmonton author Ther

Episode 2: Vertigo

Dec 2nd, 2016 22m 56s

Reading West features Canadian writers talking about their books...specifically writers who live in Western Canada. On November 21, Lisa dropped in on the Vertigo Reading Series in Regina, Sask. Vertigo features writers and musicians performin

Episode 1: Lori Hahnel and Todd Devonshire

Nov 28th, 2016 32m 32s

Reading West features Canadian writers talking about their books...specifically writers who live in Western Canada. This episode features Lori Hahnel reading her short story, Vermin, and Todd Devonshire reading from his novel Rink Burgers. Lor

Pilot Episode: Lisa Guenther

Nov 18th, 2016 13m 4s

Reading West features Canadian writers talking about their books...specifically writers who live in Western Canada. This episode features Saskatchewan author and Reading West host Lisa Guenther reading from her novel, Friendly Fire. Friendly F

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