The Interview with Jowita Bydlowska on her novel, “Possessed”
In this week’s episode, we speak with Jowita Bydlowska on her new novel, Possessed, about a women’s love obsession. The novel was inspired in part by a break up, according to the press material. Yet, the author corrects this idea, and explains that it tackles bad relationships in general — a universal theme that any […]
The Interview with Chelsea Wakelyn on “What Remains of Elsie Jane”
In this episode we meet Chelsea Wakelyn, who discusses her debut novel, What Remains of Elsie Jane, about a young mother coping with grief after the sudden death of her husband from a drug overdose. Inspired by true life events, the novel explores what happens when a grieving widow’s actions don’t live up to society’s […]
The Interview: Andrew Brobyn on his Memoir, “Babble On”
In this episode we meet Andrew Brobyn, who discusses his psycho-philosophical memoir, Babble On, where he navigates the consequences of his eccentric choices and struggles with profound ambivalence toward his own health and well-being. The prose and writing style mimics the feeling of being on an acid trip. Don’t miss out!
Esoterica’s The Interview with
In this episode, we meet Alison Maclean, a publishing executive and professor; a former vice-president at Wiley, and now a publishing consultant in the UK. Tune in to her insights on the future of publishing.
The Interview: Carlyn Montes De Oca on her Memoir, Junkyard Girl
In this episode, Esoterica speaks with Carlyn Montes De Oca who, at 57, took a DNA test on a whim, discovering that she was not only adopted, but her entire family knew. She captures her journey in her memoir, Junkyard Girl. Listen in to what happens next: Watch and learn!
The Interview with Terry Fallis
In this episode, Esoterica speaks with award-winning novelist Terry Fallis about his writing process, going from ‘no-one-will-return-my-calls’ to eight bestsellers and his most recent book, Operation Angus. Watch and learn!
The Interview with Howard Lovy on Working with a Developmental Editor
In this episode, Esoterica speaks with Howard Lovy, a lifelong journalist with a speciality in Jewish journalism, and book editor. Howard talks about his work as a developmental editor and what you need to know before you work with one. Watch and learn!
The Interview hosts non-fiction writer and humourist Andrew Clark
Esoterica Magazine editors Leah Eichler and Susan Catto host award-winning author and humorist Andrew Clark. Andrew talks about his non-fiction book, A Keen Soldier, his grandfather’s influence on his decision to write the story, and the nature of “the truth” as one version of reality. Catch this insightful interview on non-fiction writing.
Esoterica Magazine’s Halloween Special with Bethany Browning
Get ready for a spooky special, as Leah Eichler and Susan Catto chat with horror writer Bethany Browning about her most recent story, “Cracker,” and how inability to process grief and trauma can give rise to eerie and unsettling consequences.
The Interview speaks to Joseph Kertes
The Interview, with Esoterica Magazine Editors Leah Eichler and Susan Catto, features critically acclaimed Canadian author and humourist Joseph Kertes. Joseph talks about his writing influences, as well as his experiences of fleeing his homeland of Hungary as a child. Join us for this riveting interview, out now.