In this special takeover episode – Kristin Darell and Zena Shapter chat about the pros and pitfalls of writing for different ages. From co-authoring a middle grade book to writing best-selling junior fiction and award-winning YA and adult novels, they discuss how they adjust their writing styles to suit the audience – and each other! What considerations and adjustments do you have to make? How do you know where your story or article fits? They also discuss the power of networking and sharing the writing journey to create the foundation of a long-lasting and successful writing career.

Books discussed by Kristin: 
Taronga presents series (Penguin Kids Australia, 2024) – https://www.penguin.com.au/books/taronga-presents-poo-at-the-zoo-9781761347436
Football Fever series (Penguin Kids Australia, 2022–23) – https://www.penguin.com.au/books/football-fever-1-the-kick-off-9781761048067

Books discussed by Zena:
When Dark Roots Hung (MidnightSun, 2023) – https://midnightsunpublishing.com/shop/books/when-dark-roots-hunt/
When Dark Waters Burn (MidnightSun, 2025) – https://midnightsunpublishing.com/2025/01/when-dark-waters-burn/

Co-authored middle grade discussed:
Into Tordon (MidnightSun, 2016) – https://midnightsunpublishing.com/shop/books/into-tordon/

746. TAKEOVER: Kristen Darell and Zena Shapter - Writing for different ages.

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If Only... (she never hurt me) 100%

Comes from April 11, 2025

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It's not about you, It's just about me - Sarah

CELLULOID DREAMS THE MOVIE SHOW --  7/10/25

THIS WEEK'S SHOW:  Two triple-threat debuts!

DON'T LET'S GO TO THE DOGS TONIGHT adapts Alexandra Fuller's memoir about her youth in Rhodesia, South Africa (now Zimbabwe) amidst the waning Bush War and the country's division following an election that shifted the balance of power forever.  We sit down with actor/writer/director Embeth Davidtz (MATILDA; SCHINDLER'S LIST) on her first time behind the camera, chronicling the shifting racial power dynamics in a country through the eyes of a child: eight-year-old Bobo.

A young small-town liberal arts junior professor learns to live through a past trauma with help from her best friend, her neighbor... and her cat. SORRY, BABY is a hilarious and heartbreaking tale of quietly powerful triumph, of seizing back your footing after the ground is yanked from under you, and zooming in to chat about it is actor/writer/first time director Eva Victor (BOYS GO TO JUPITER; BILLIONS).

Then, "Screen Scene" movie reviews including ﻿﻿﻿THE OLD GUARD 2; ﻿﻿DEAR MS.: A REVOLUTION IN PRINT; ﻿KILL THE JOCKEY; ﻿SOVEREIGN [also On Demand 7/11]; ﻿PUSH [Shudder]; ﻿BARRY LYNDON [4K][Criterion Collection]; ﻿YOU CAN COUNT ON ME [4K][Criterion Collection] and ALL WE IMAGINE AS LIGHT [Criterion Collection].

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This week's featured 65th anniversary soundtracks: JAWS (music by John Williams) [Universal Music Group]



EMBETH DAVIDTZ + EVA VICTOR + ALL NEW MOVIE REVIEWS (CELLULOID DREAMS THE MOVIE SHOW) 7-10-25

Comes from April 10, 2025

https://youtu.be/hCvTDwFc2gs

Only When - Sarah

Jade Malay explores the complex journey every writer faces. Jade Malay brings forward her real-world experiences to shed light on the emotional, creative, and professional sides of being a writer. This podcast is a thoughtful and relatable listen for writers at every stage of their craft.

Jade Malay Explores the Realities of the Writer’s Journey

ABOUT THIS EPISODE:
In this episode, host Megan Cole talks to Loghan Paylor. Loghan is the author of The Cure for Drowning. The Cure for Drowning is a finalist for the 2025 Jim Deva Prize for Writing that Provokes. In this epiosde, Loghan talks about how they approached the research for their book. They also talk about the folklore in the novel.

To find out more about The Cure for Drowning visit: https://bcyukonbookprizes.com/project/the-cure-for-drowning/

To view the 2025 BC and Yukon Book Prizes shortlists: bcyukonbookprizes.com/2025/04/10/bc-…sts-announced/

ABOUT LOGHAN PAYLOR:

Loghan Paylor is a queer, trans author who lives in Abbotsford, British Columbia. Their short fiction and essays have previously appeared in Room and Prairie Fire, among others. Paylor has a Master’s in creative writing from the University of British Columbia, and a day job as a professional geek. The Cure for Drowning is their first novel.

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.

S7 E6: Loghan Paylor on learning to love your story's antagonist

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Words and Nerds Podcast is an entertaining and conversational podcast that aims to get inside a writer's mind. We discuss books, the social and political influences of a writer's work and how literature has the power to change the world. 

The podcast digs deep to bring you an in depth and sometimes humorous analysis of the author's book and its influences. Join us for a new way of looking at literature. 

Dani Vee your host, English teacher, podcaster, reader, book enthusiast and over-thinker. Dani is joined by various guest co-hosts and has a number of spin off episodes including the Feedback Sessions, Summer Series Takeover, Bite-Size Episodes, livestreams, mash-ups and cross-overs. 

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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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