Download MP3 of this EpisodeMonday, September 17, 2007
The Writers' Show - Writers’ Show - 27 - Pearl Luke
Pearl Luke's two novels are Burning Ground and Madame Zee, based on the life of a BC cult leader's wife, published by HarperCollins Canada. "There comes a point where you have to organize what you write." A thank-you to Randy Morse, The Writers' Show resource, for entertaining information on foreign rights and literary contests.
Topics: Luke's publishing story; literary agent Denise Bukowski ; the difference a book's title makes; a book's ancillary rights (foreign rights); on entering literary contests; the role of the editor in the formation of the final book; three tips for writers; online mentoring.
Monday, September 10, 2007
The Writers' Show - Writers’ Show - 26 - Lucas Myers
Lucas Myers is an actor, director, writer and composer. His one-man shows are "Dress", EAST, and THE AMAZING AND IMPERMEABLE CROMOLI BROTHERS. His newest show is "Work", in which he portrays an entire sensitivity training workshop. "The audience has a fantastic faculty for imagination...[I've learned] that all I have to do is shift how I'm sitting, change my voice a bit...and people will go there with me." Irene Mock is the author of Inappropriate Behaviour, a collection of stories. Thanks to David Planedin for technical support.
Topics: inhabiting your characters, Asperger Syndrome, use of songs in theatre. The opening of "Work," recorded live at the play's premiere at the Oxygen Art Centre in Nelson, B.C. ... and, as well, Lucas Myers sings two songs.
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