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ABOUT THIS EPISODE:
In this episode, host Megan Cole talks to Shashi Bhat. Shashi's short story collection, Death by a Thousand Cuts, won the 2025 Ethel Wilson Fiction Prize. In her conversation, Shashi and Megan talk about their mutual dislike for the term "women's fiction," and Shashi talks about why she loves writing short fiction.

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ABOUT SHASHI BHAT:
Shashi Bhat is the author of the story collection Death by a Thousand Cuts, and the novels The Most Precious Substance on Earth, a finalist for the Governor General’s Award for fiction, and The Family Took Shape, a finalist for the Thomas Raddall Atlantic Fiction Award. Her fiction has won the Writers’ Trust/McClelland & Stewart Journey Prize and been shortlisted for a National Magazine Award and the RBC Bronwen Wallace Award for Emerging Writers, and appeared in such publications as The Fiddlehead, The Malahat Review, Best Canadian Stories, and The Journey Prize Stories. Shashi holds an MFA from the Johns Hopkins University and a BA from Cornell University. She lives in New Westminster, B.C., where she is the editor-in-chief of EVENT magazine and teaches creative writing at Douglas College.

ABOUT MEGAN COLE:
Megan Cole the Interim Executive Director for the BC and Yukon Book Prizes. She is also a writer based on the territory of the Tla'amin Nation. Megan writes creative nonfiction and has had essays published in Chatelaine, This Magazine, The Puritan, Untethered, and more. She has her MFA in creative nonfiction from the University of King's College and is working her first book. Find out more about Megan at megancolewriter.com

ABOUT THE PODCAST:
Writing the Coast is recorded and produced on the traditional territory of the Tla'amin Nation. As a settler on these lands, Megan Cole finds opportunities to learn and listen to the stories from those whose land was stolen.

Writing the Coast is a recorded series of conversations, readings, and insights into the work of the writers, illustrators, and creators whose books are nominated for the annual BC and Yukon Book Prizes. We'll also check in on people in the writing community who are supporting books, writers and readers every day. The podcast is produced and hosted by Megan Cole.

Shashi Bhat talks why she worried about writing a collection focused on women's stories

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the sooner you are home
I won't be left alone

still i'm so lost
ain't give you a reason to fight yeah
I've been up all night
listening to explanations of your type yeah
acidic acidic
that's the t-t-taste of your tongue
oh my god baby you could be the only one

if only you knew me well
I've been lost I've been stuck inside my shell
it's no excuse to fight me off
ohh ahh ah ah

b-br-b-bre-break down
you've been up in my face now
call my phone if you stand out
reaching up for the hand of doubt
I- I- I- I bet you excited
you try your best to hide it
there's no point girl
i'm the only one that can write it

I taste teardrops on my tongue
the only thing weird is it's burning holes in my gums
you acidic like acid acid acid

I- I- I- I bet you excited
you try your best to hide it
there's no point girl
i'm the only one that can write it

b-br-b-bre-break down
you've been up in my face now
call my phone if you stand out
reaching up for the hand of doubt
I- I- I- I bet you excited
you try your best to hide it
there's no point girl
i'm the only one that can write it

(please remain calm, atmosphere, toxic material detected)

I’ll pretend to fight it 
All night 
I know it wrong but it feels so right 
I feel it burning when I taste some 
Toxic thoughts what a waste of love 
I feel your crawling in my skin 
Baby you aint gotta lie to me 
Fuck the pressure 
you can come and hitch a ride for feee

there's no way this could be over now
there's no way this acidic
shit could get vulgar

b-br-b-bre-break down
you've been up in my face now
call my phone if you stand out
reaching up for the hand of doubt
I- I- I- I bet you excited
you try your best to hide it
there's no point girl
i'm the only one that can write it
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acid

This, after a few weeks of colds, flus, and food poisoning, host Megan Cole revisits a favourite episode with Jazmin Welch. Jaz Welch is the founder and book designer of fleck creative studio. In her conversation with host Megan Cole, Jaz talks about how she got into book design, what she thinks about the trends in book covers, and answers the age-old question, "should we judge a book by its cover?"

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ABOUT JAZ:
Fleck is owned by creative director Jazmin Welch (call her Jaz). She has a love for the details and revels in the problem solving challenge that each new book poses. Her goal is always to create a compelling and page-turning design that stands out on the bookshelf, suits the target audience and respects each author’s own unique desires. She loves creating artful and meaningful solutions while fostering strong connections with authors. Jaz is a book lover who is here to advocate for your story and impress your readers! She holds an Honours Bachelor of Design (Ryerson University) and Master of Publishing (Simon Fraser University). Jaz is a dog mom with a love of fresh ocean air.

ABOUT MEGAN COLE:
Megan Cole the Director of Programming and Communications for the BC and Yukon Book Prizes. She is also a writer based on the territory of the Tla'amin Nation. Megan writes creative nonfiction and has had essays published in Chatelaine, This Magazine, The Puritan, Untethered, and more. She has her MFA in creative nonfiction from the University of King's College and is working her first book. Find out more about Megan at megancolewriter.com

ABOUT THE PODCAST:
Writing the Coast is recorded and produced on the territory of the Tla'amin Nation. As a settler on these lands, Megan Cole finds opportunities to learn and listen to the stories from those whose land was stolen.

Writing the Coast is a recorded series of conversations, readings, and insights into the work of the writers, illustrators, and creators whose books are nominated for the annual BC and Yukon Book Prizes. We'll also check in on people in the writing community who are supporting books, writers and readers every day. The podcast is produced and hosted by Megan Cole.

Season 7 Episode 15: Revisiting Book Design with Jazmin Welch who  answers the question "should we judge a book by its cover?"

I write rhymes all day long

Jim Legxacy x Dave Type Beat - "Write" | UK Jerk Type Beat 2025 (Prod Rahh Beats)

ABOUT THIS EPISODE:
In this episode, host Megan Cole talks to Bill Arnott. Bill's book, A Perfect Day for a Walk:
The History, Cultures, and Communities of Vancouver, on Foot, a finalist for the 2025 Bill Duthie Booksellers' Choice Award. In this conversation, Bill talks about what first drew him to travel writing, and how mixed media helped him add new layers to how he saw Vancouver.

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ABOUT Bill Arnott:
Bill Arnott (he/him) is the bestselling author of A Perfect Day for a Walk (Arsenal Pulp Press), A Season in the Okanagan (Rocky Mountain Books), and the Gone Viking travelogues (Rocky Mountain Books). A fellow of London’s Royal Geographical Society, he’s a frequent presenter and guest on podcasts, TV, and radio. When not roaming the globe, Bill can be found on Canada’s West Coast.

ABOUT MEGAN COLE:
Megan Cole the Interim Executive Director for the BC and Yukon Book Prizes. She is also a writer based on the territory of the Tla'amin Nation. Megan writes creative nonfiction and has had essays published in Chatelaine, This Magazine, The Puritan, Untethered, and more. She has her MFA in creative nonfiction from the University of King's College and is working her first book. Find out more about Megan at megancolewriter.com

ABOUT THE PODCAST:
Writing the Coast is recorded and produced on the traditional territory of the Tla'amin Nation. As a settler on these lands, Megan Cole finds opportunities to learn and listen to the stories from those whose land was stolen.

Writing the Coast is a recorded series of conversations, readings, and insights into the work of the writers, illustrators, and creators whose books are nominated for the annual BC and Yukon Book Prizes. We'll also check in on people in the writing community who are suppor

Bill Arnott talks about how seeing a place on foot offers new perspectives

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MCV is a UK rap artist who has gained quite a name for himself through his work,
in 2003 he reached BBC radio 1Xtra's Batttle of MC's Grand Final,
in 2004 he won a UK's Finest Freestyle MC tournament,
from 2004-2012 MCV released many mixtapes, some tracks earning him the Number 1 Spot on the MySpace Music Charts, amassing over 98,000 fans,he also received 2 NME Award nominations.
In 2012 MCV was rendered half paralyzed with a slipped disc in his spine,
but this didn't deter him, in 2013 He was given his own Hip-Hop radio show on a New York Radio station run by "Talk to City" where he interviewed up and coming UK talent which he thoroughly enjoyed.
Also, in 2013 MCV hooked up with E.D.I Mean from the Notorious rap group formed by 2pac "Tha Outlawz" and received 8 features from E.D.I Mean, 1 feature from E.D.I's fellow Outlaw group member Young Noble, and MCV even made history by securing a legally cleared 2Pac vocal sample on a bonus track on his album, titled "Bomb Shit" making him the Only UK rapper ever to do that,
In 2014 MCV Won a World Online Rap Battle Championship hosted by Mrs Rhymes, the founder of "Rippin Rhymes", MCV impressively held on to his title for 4 months, winning over 20 battles,
In 2015 MCV was included in an international Mix-Tape Hosted by and featuring Bizzy Bone from legendary rap group "Bone Thugz "n" Harmony"
in 2024 MCV hooked up with Platinum selling producer "DJ Pain" on 2 tracks, one of which has already been aired on national radio...
MCV is currently still making tracks and become a regular addition to BBC Introducing radio programme receiving regular airplay on BBC radio,
MCV also has a Distinction in Music at college.

Trap, Hip Hop, and UK Rap Producer from North London

Welcome to Writing the Coast! This is the weekly podcast where we chat with the authors and illustrators of the books who make up the shortlist of the annual BC and Yukon Book Prizes. On the episodes you'll hear host and podcast coordinator Megan Cole chat with the folks who are creating some of BC and Yukon's best books. We'll also check in with the literary community in our region. For more information about the BC and Yukon Book Prizes visit: https://bcyukonbookprizes.com/

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