Dear Lonely Writer Podcast

24/01/2024

02/11/2023

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.

To listen, follow the link in our bio and please remember to rate, review and subscribe! It helps to boost our little show in the search bar so that many more lonely writers can find us as well.

If you haven’t already, pick up a copy of WHAT WILD WOMEN DO, at your local indie bookseller and stay connected with Karma on her socials by following Karma K. Brown

You can follow our host, Eden Boudreau on instagram and twitter at Eden Boudreau

30/10/2023

We have moved to bi-weekly releases for the time being and you can get mega excited for this weeks episode!

I had the chance to talk with bestselling author about her new novel WHAT WILD WOMEN DO and so much more!

Check back on Thursday to catch the new episode 🎙️

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19/10/2023

Thanks for coming back Lonely Writers! ✨ Today I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Nathan Whitlock, author of the dark, satiric novel LUMP from Dundurn Press

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 (Meaghan Strimas), 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 back to the story.

Make sure to pick up a copy of LUMP if you haven’t already and you can stay connected with Nathan Whitlock by following him on social or online at https://www.nathanwhitlock.ca/

You can follow our host, Eden Boudreau on instagram and twitter at Eden Boudreau, and don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe wherever you listen to DLW! It goes a long way to helping other lonely writers find our little show.

Thank you for listening and as always, be well ❤️

12/10/2023

With the gruesome events of the past week currently unfolding both in the real world and online, we feel it would be ignorant and distasteful to post an episode this week that might, in anyway, detract from the important news cycle coming from the Middle east covering the deaths and kidnapping of innocent Israeli and Jewish peoples by the Hamas. All human life regardless of race, culture, religion or where you live is valuable and we would rather take this week to educate ourselves on the conflict in the Middle east and what we as free Canadians can do to stop these atrocities from ever happening again.

If you would like to do so as well, please follow the link in our story to find a recommended reading list.

18/09/2023

I am just too darn excited to wait any longer to announce that we are back for Season 4 of Dear Lonely Writer this Thursday September 21st, and we are starting off strong with the tremendous Janika Oza!

We talk about her debut novel A HISTORY OF BURNING (McClelland & Stewart), chasing the big capital W, as well as the pressure to do right by those who never had the chance to tell their stories.

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 be first in line when new episodes drop!

Also, keep an eye out for some new content that will accompany new episodes each week 😏

Thanks for listening!

22/08/2023

Let us (re)introduce ourselves!

Meet your host:

Eden Boudreau (she/they) a lifelong maritimer relocated from Halifax, NS to southern Ontario in 2016 with her family. It was at this time when she decided to finally pursue her dream of becoming a published author.

Using her own life experiences as a bisexual, polyamorous woman who has survived her fair share of adversity as inspiration, Eden’s essays have been published in major publications such as Flare, Today’s Parent and Runner’s World Magazine.

As someone who has openly battled mental health issues, Eden was inspired during the isolation of the pandemic to launch her own podcast, Dear Lonely Writer. A show that interviews best selling authors from around the world and discusses the emotional labour that often comes with the writing process – before, during and even after the book deal.

Her debut book, CRYING WOLF: A Memoir (Book*Hug Press/March 2023) follows her difficult road to recovery after a violent sexual assault, with disbelievers at every turn due in part to her non-traditional lifestyle.

In her (minimal) free time, Eden spends it with her three sons, a menagerie of pets – including a duck named Dave – at their home in Georgina, ON.

20/07/2023

We've said it time and time again, rest is a form of healthcare and important for all creators to be able to keep creating and because of that, we are taking a little summer break!

We'll be taking this time to work on our own personal projects, as well as new exciting content for our listeners.

As always, thank you for the endless support and remember, be well lonely writer ❤️

16/06/2023

Today on the show 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.

Find the latest episode wherever you listen to your favourite podcasts and make sure to rate, review and subscribe so even more lonely writers can find the show!

20/04/2023

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.

Available everywhere you listen to your favourite podcasts, please don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to make it easier for other lonely writers to find our show. And if you are interested in supporting its production, you can always head over to our KOFI page by following the link in our show notes to make a one time donation or become a month supporter.

To learn more about Andrew or THE MARIGOLD, check out his website! www.andrewfsullivan.com

06/04/2023

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.

Available everywhere you listen to your favourite podcasts, please don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to make it easier for other lonely writers to find our show. And if you are interested in supporting its production, you can always head over to our KOFI page by following the link in our show notes to make a one time donation or become a month supporter.

To learn more about Samantha and THE QUIET IS LOUD, follow her at Samantha Garner, Fantasy Author

20/03/2023

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.

Available everywhere you listen to your favourite podcasts, please don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to make it easier for other lonely writers to find our show. And if you are interested in supporting its production, you can always head over to our KOFI page by following the link in our show notes to make a one time donation or become a month supporter.

To learn more about Jen and her books, follow her at http://sookfong.com/
and to check out Jen’s recommended local indie bookseller, follow https://irondogbooks.com/

08/03/2023

Happy Book Publication Day to A DEATH AT THE PARTY by Amy Stuart!!

In this tense, spellbinding thriller set over the course of a single day, a woman prepares for a party that goes dreadfully wrong.

Congratulations Amy!

Come back tomorrow to check out my conversation with the #1 bestselling author of the STILL MINE series.

16/02/2023

On today’s episode of DEAR LONELY WRITER our host, Eden chats with author Kelly S Thompson whose second memoir, STILL, I CANNOT SAVE YOU tells the story of Kelly exploring her relationship with her older sister, Meghan. With honesty, love, and humour, in this moving memoir the sisters' relationship is tested by addiction, abuse, and illness, only to be rebuilt into an everlasting bond.

They discuss writing the ugly truth and how sometimes your writing WHY is simply because the book you needed didn’t exist, so you decided to write it.

Available everywhere you listen to your favourite podcasts, please don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to make it easier for other lonely writers to find our show. And if you are interested in supporting its production, you can always head over to our KOFI page by following the link in our show notes to make a one time donation or become a month supporter.

To learn more about Kelly and her books, follow her at Kelly S Thompson

14/02/2023

Happy Book Publication Day to Kelly S Thompson!!

With honesty, love, and humour, STILL, I CANNOT SAVE YOU in a moving memoir in which Kelly S. Thompson explores her relationship with her older sister, Meghan. Tested by addiction, abuse, and illness, the sisters’ relationship crumbles, only to be rebuilt into an everlasting bond.

Come back tomorrow to listen to my conversation with Kelly about STILL, I CANNOT SAVE YOU and how sometimes the only way to get through grief is to pour it on to the page and share it with those who need your story as well.

Congratulations Kelly!!
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