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 ..read more

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 ba ..read more

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 ne ..read more

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:&n ..read more

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 betw ..read more

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 Boudre ..read more

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 mo ..read more

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: @ede ..read more

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 forge ..read more

On today’s episode of The Lonely Writers Podcast, Eden talks with New York Time’s bestselling author Marissa Stapley, whose novel ‘LUCKY’ was recently picked as one of December 2021’s REESE BOOK CLUB PICKS. They discuss her road to publication and how even after the book deal, it can be a messy journey. If you would like to show your support for The Lonely Writers Podcast, please head over to our KOFI page https://ko-fi.com/thelonelywriterspodcast to make a one time donation or become a monthly supporter, and sign up to receive exclusive supporter only content.For more information on the ..read more