Interviews

Watch or listen to more interviews on Journey of the Art, a literary podcast exploring the creative process through author interviews and storytelling.

  • Ep 44: A black neurosurgeon’s journey through memory and upbringing
    In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Craig Yorke to discuss candid reflections on his journey through race, a strict upbringing, and his career as a neurosurgeon.Dr. Yorke is the author of Steep, an exploration of the psychological impact of childhood experiences on adult resiliency and identity.We discuss the inspiration behind the book, his early life […]
  • Ep 43: The Story and Science of Hope
    Did you know that hope is a story and a science?In Episode 43, I'm speaking with journalist Andrea Curtis about her book for middle graders, The Story and Science of Hope. Sparked by an observation of despair among children, Andrea set out to investigate the source and history of hope and what it could mean for the […]
  • Ep 42: An homage to Igbo ancestry and history
    I’m delighted to resume the show with a discussion on naming and history. In Episode 42, I’m chatting with Chinua Ezenwa-Ohaeto about his poetry collection, “The Naming,” a book about revelations and ongoing conversations with ancestors about identity, memory, and history.Our journey begins with the definition of names and Chinua’s claim that his name is perhaps […]
  • Ep 41: How to Talk to Kids About Food Insecurity Through Storytelling
    In Episode 41, I’m joined by Canadian children’s book writers Eric Walters and Lana Button to discuss their award-winning book, One Can. Illustrated by Isabelle Malenfant, One Can tells the emotional story of a young boy’s generosity and the importance of community in tackling food insecurity. It is a story of hope and a reminder of […]
  • Ep 40: The Secret to Writing Children's Books
    In Episode 40 of the podcast, I have the privilege of speaking with adult and children’s book writer Caroline Adderson, writer of A Pond, A Poet, and Three Pests. A Pond, A Poet, and Three Pests is a brilliant children’s book about thinking and finding quiet moments in a chaotic world. Illustrated by Lauren Tamaki, the book imagines how […]