Sometimes Valentine's Day isn't for everyone! For those who may be struggling with divorce, Kelly LaVallie, author of Untying The Knot, published by Page Two publishing, sat down to talk to The Idea Shop and Mike Richards on Sauga 960 AM. Divorce is not a " do it yourself" project and Kelly's decades long experience as a Chartered Professional Accountant and as a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst means she's the perfect friend to have in your corner when dealing with the uncomfortable reality of negotiating the end of your relationship and building a divorce you can count on, Listen to Kelly's tips about what you may want to think about before taking that next step!

Kelly LaVallie Valentine's Day special on Sauga 960 AM with The Idea Shop

The Idea Shop brings Stephens Gerard Malone to Sauga 960 for a lively conversation with Mike Richards about what constitutes "historical fiction" and how rejection fuels creativity, this is a great look behind the curtain at one of Canada's best kept secret authors and his new novel, The History of Rain.

Stephens Gerard Malone Author Of The History Of Rain On Sauga 960 AM

Bootleggers, corrupt politicians and a prairie cop trying to do the right thing! James Arnett's debut novel is based on an unsolved true crime from the prohibition era. Along with the Bronfmans, Al Capone and Dutch Schultz, the hero at the center of this barnstormer of a novel has to also deal with corruption and obstruction of justice, as well as a romance gone wrong. Sauga 960 AM's Mike Richards teases out some of the inspirations behind this wild ride of a book from author James Arnett in a revealing interview.

Bean Fate Interview With James Arnett On Sauga 960AM

Does *why* a company makes what it makes make a difference to you as a consumer? Scott Goodson #author of Activate Brand Purpose, explains why great responsibility means great business in conversation with The Idea Shop on The Raw Mike Richards Show on Sauga 960 AM
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Scott Goodson Activate Brand Purpose Interview On Sauga 960 AM

Owlkids' new children's picture book The Line in the Sand may not have any words in it - but it has a lot for kids and parents to talk about.  Author illustrator Thao Lam chats with Sauga 960 AM's Mike Richards about how The Line in the Sand began with a chance playground misunderstanding and led to one of the year's greatest children's books - one that is sure to spark some great conversations for kids and parents alike!

Owlkids Author & Illustrator Thao Lam Talks About The Line In The Sand On Sauga 960 AM

What's more unbelievable, truth or fiction? David Michael's debut set in the pre-Confederation Newfoundland of the 1920-30s, David chats with Mike Richards and The Idea Shop on Sauga 960 AM about how this remarkable book came about - and the family secrets that inspired it!

Love Will Out Author David Michael Interview On Sauga 960

If you are a believer that hotels are as much about escape as they are a place to spend the night in a big city, Lindsay Merbaum’s debut novel The Gold Persimmon will validate your point of view while offering a unique mediation on the nuances of sexuality and surveillance. Divided into 3 parts, The Gold Persimmon offers a sharply focused narrative in two distinct, yet possibly connected, hotels. A great read for fans of surveillance-themed shows like The Watcher, this remarkable debut builds suspense in the David Lynchian tradition with Queer and Non-Binary characters. Lindsay shares her secrets for creating suspense, and mixing drinks with Mike Richards and The Idea Shop on Sauga 960 AM.

The Gold Persimmon Author Lindsay Merbaum Interview On Sauga 960

As readers we thrill to the places authors take us, and bestselling author Lesley Crewe uses her storytelling skills to take us back to Montreal circa Expo 67. Her wonderfully nostalgic story of a young teenager looking for clues about her deceased mother is filled with glorious remnants of the pre-WiFi years. Free range kids, parents trying to keep up and a great story filled with the charms of the age. 
Mike Richards finds out some of what inspired this Globe & Mail bestseller in conversation with Lesley Crewe

Lesley Crewe Talks About Nosy Parker On Sauga 960 AM

Can the way in which you view the world be changed?  Would you better for it? Mike Richards chats with Zale Mednick, creator and host of the award-winning Preconceived podcast finds out why what life questions inspired Zale's podcast and his new book collection! Check out the Preconceived podcast here: https://www.preconceivedpodcast.com/episodes
Check out the book here: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/preconceived-challenging-the-preconceptions-in/9798846978294-item.html

Preconceived Podcast Host & Author Zale Mednick On Sauga 960 AM

Acclaimed Canadian author Wayne Ng's third book, The Family Code offers a unique take on some unsympathetic characters. A negligent single mom leads a hand to mouth existence on the mean streets of Canada's capital city Ottawa and soon loses custody of her daughter. She and her young son navigate as best they can in a tour de force novel informed by the author's 35 years as a social worker. Wayne chats with Sauga 960 AM's Mike Richards about some of the elements that went into making The Family Code such a remarkable read.

Wayne Ng Talks About The Family Code On Sauga 960 With Mike Richards

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