The TIFA Backlist Podcast
1) Sneak Peek: semi-prose LIVE with Cherie Dimaline
In 2019, the semi-prose podcast team had a live episode recording at the Festival's 40th edition with two of their hosts: Kristina Chin and Max Arambulo. Their guest author was Cherie Dimaline who di...Show More
2) TIFA Backlist: Bonus edition with Natasha Ramoutar
What do you think of when you think of storytelling? Look beyond the written word with 2019 TIFA Delegate Natasha Ramoutar to explore other forms in which we tell our tales. Featuring Téa Mutonji (Shu...Show More
3) Tricksters and Giggles with Eden Robinson and Cherie Dimaline
Awarding-winning author, Eden Robinson, read from the sequel in the Trickster series before being interviewed by author Cherie Dimaline. Both of the authors had each other and the audience in stitches...Show More
4) Solving Crimes with Ian Rankin and Linwood Barclay
Anything can happen when two block-busting bestsellers put their heads together for an hour of solid author intrigue. Linwood Barclay interviewed award-winning Scottish crime writer Ian Rankin at the ...Show More
5) Q&A with Vikas Swarup
At the 2018 Festival, awarding-winning author and India’s High Commissioner to Canada, Vikas Swarup, discussed his novel, Q & A, with journalist and author Anirudh Bhattacharyya. Q & A was adapted int...Show More
6) Women Talking with Miriam Toews
Awarding-winning author, Miriam Toews, discussed her latest book, Women Talking, at the 2018 Festival with interviewer Alissa York. The book is based on the real events that occurred in a remote Menno...Show More
7) Storytelling in Different Forms with Dionne Brand, Isa Kamari, Pierre J. Mejlak and Ondjaki
A 2018 Festival panel on storytelling brought together four talented writers—Dionne Brand (Theory), Isa Kamari (Tweet), Pierre J. Mejlak (Having Said Goodnight) and Ondjaki (Transparent City)—to discu...Show More
Storytelling in Different Forms with Dionne Brand, Isa Kamari, Pierre J. Mejlak and Ondjaki
1:01:06 | Jul 30th, 2019
8) The Scribe and The Living Legend with Andrea Warner and Buffy Sainte-Marie
Writer and critic Andrea Warner present her book, Buffy Sainte-Marie: The Authorized Biography, at the 2018 Festival and appeared on stage with the iconic musician herself, Buffy Sainte-Marie. The two...Show More
The Scribe and The Living Legend with Andrea Warner and Buffy Sainte-Marie
1:02:51 | Jul 25th, 2019
9) Rethinking Power Structures with Vivek Shraya, Sarah Henstra and Rachel Giese
As the final panel of the evening, authors Vivek Shraya (I’m Afraid of Men), Sarah Henstra (The Red Word) and Rachel Giese (Boys: What it Means to Become a Man) mesmerized the audience as they discuss...Show More
Rethinking Power Structures with Vivek Shraya, Sarah Henstra and Rachel Giese
1:16:19 | Jul 17th, 2019
10) Transformative Relationships with Esi Edugyan and Meg Wolitzer
On October 27, authors Esi Edugyan (Washington Black) and Meg Wolitzer (The Female Persuasion) read from their latest novels. Then they were interviewed by the Toronto Star's Books Editor, Deborah Dun...Show More