About The Artsy Raven Podcast about Writing and Art with host JF Garrard
JF Garrard (writer, editor and publisher) has frank conversations with writers, editors, publishers, artists, actors, directors and other art professionals about what inspires them to create and what led to their success. Writers on the podcast will showcase their work by reading from their book.
Main Artsy Raven website with access to 100+ episodes: https://artsyraven.com/
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Ep163A Creating Characters That Stay with Robin Blackburn McBride
Robin Blackburn McBride talks about the differences between writing novels and poetry, why she chose to set River of Dreams in a 1920s mental institution, and what makes a character memorable to readers.
Robin Blackburn McBride is the author of two novels, Riverof Dreams and The Shining Fragments, and a book of poetry, In Green, all published by Guernica Editions. Her short stories and poems have appeared in a variety of North American literary magazines. Find Robin on Substack at Awakening Wonder.
In this episode, Robin reads from River of Dreams.
Book link: https://guernicaeditions.com/products/river-of-dreams (https://guernicaeditions.com/products/river-of-dreams)
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16 Oct 2026
Ep163 The Friend and Enemy Within with Judith Kerman
Judith Kerman discusses how writing workshops help authors grow, the inspiration behind A Hard Frost—a poetry collection exploring aging, disability, resilience, and spirituality—and why she compares the critical mind to a golden retriever that can become either your best friend oryour worst enemy.
Judith Kerman is a poet and multi-artist (singer, performer,and crafter). She has published eleven books and chapbooks of poetry, most recently Definitions (Fomite Press, 2021), along with three books of translations. Committed to publishing and literary community building, she founded Earth’s Daughters magazine in 1971 and went on to establishMayapple Press in 1978, which she continues to run today.
Kerman earned her Ph.D. in English from the University ofBuffalo. As a Fulbright Scholar to the Dominican Republic in 2000, she translated the poetry and fiction of Dominican women and designed a website for the Museo del Hombre Dominicano, expanding access to underrepresented voicesand histories. After a career in university teaching and administration, she retired to Woodstock, NY, where she remains an active force in the literary world by overseeing Mayapple Press, coordinating online poetry workshops, andleading annual writers’ retreats.
In this episode, Judith reads from A Hard Frost.
Author website: https://judithkerman.wordpress.com/ (https://judithkerman.wordpress.com/)
Book link: https://www.broadstonebooks.com/shop/p/a-hard-frost-poetry-by-judith-kerman (https://www.broadstonebooks.com/shop/p/a-hard-frost-poetry-by-judith-kerman)
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9 Oct 2026
Ep162A Marketing Mystery and Gothic with Ed Seaward
Ed Seaward discusses the inspiration behind writing aGothic novel set in London, Ontario, whether marketing at book fairs can help authors reach new readers, and how plot keeps a mystery moving.
Ed Seaward’s novel London Gothic will be published by Dark Winter Press in October, 2026. His debut novel Fair was published in 2020 by The Porcupine’s Quill. Awarded the Silver Medal in Urban Fiction by the 2021 Independent Book Awards, Fair was also shortlisted for the Canadian Authors Association’s 2021 Fred Kerner Award. His screenplay, Mother Daughter Happiness was a finalist at the 2019 Pasadena International Film Festival.
Ed’s web publication Profiles From The Bright Side Of TheRoad features writers, actors, artists, environmentalists, family and friends. The Newfoundland family series, “It’s Sharpe to Stay Home”, was republished by Downhome Magazine. After 30 years in the corporate world, Ed now writes full-time. He and his wife Barb live in Georgetown, Ontario.
Ed’s previous Artsy Raven episode link (Ep 4): https://www.patreon.com/jfgarrard/posts/ep4-writing-in-49613441 (https://www.patreon.com/jfgarrard/posts/ep4-writing-in-49613441)
In this episode, Ed reads from London Gothic.
Book link: https://edseaward.com/london-gothic/ (https://edseaward.com/london-gothic/)
Author site: https://edseaward.com/ (https://edseaward.com/)
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Who has been a guest on The Artsy Raven Podcast about Writing and Art with host JF Garrard
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MJ Kang
Elsha Kim
Laura Leffler
Christy Climenhage
Bruce Hunter
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Apple Podcasts (US)
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Podcast Authority Score: 38 / 100
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Engagement
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