Mosaic Press was founded as a Canadian book publisher dedicated to presenting significant and excellent Canadian writing. Join the team as Mosaic goes Under The Covers to give listeners an insight into the publishing world.
Stories That Last: Marty Gervais on Writing, Publishing, and…Hulk Hogan
In this episode, Marty Gervais, aka poet, publisher, and a central figure in Canadian literary life, joins us for a conversation that covers more than 50 years of writing, editing, and building literary community. From the handmade days of independent presses to today’s tumultuous digital landscape, Marty reflects on what’s changed (and what hasn’t). We also talk about his new book, The Shape of Disappearing Letters, and how losing his eyesight reshaped his relationship to language, memory, a...
30 Jan 2026
AI, Amazon, and the Lasting Value of Literature: Independent Publishing in Uncertain Times
What’s publishing like when AI is everywhere, Amazon decides what people see, and attention spans are… oh, shall we say…microscopic? Howard Aster, publisher of Mosaic Press, shares his take after trips to the Frankfurt and Guadalajara book fairs. From AI panic to poetry, small markets to formula-driven books, he gives a candid, globe-trotting look at where publishing is headed…and almost lets slip the “secret” to keeping an independent press alive for 50 years. This episode covers it all:...
26 Jun 2025
A Room with Many Windows: Cyril Dabydeen on the Art of the Short Story
Cyril Dabydeen, award-winning author, discusses the art of short story writing, sharing his three pillars of strong storytelling in this interview episode.
25 Apr 2025
Verse, Narcissism, and Macaroni: What the Hell Happened to Poetry?
Poetry used to shake the heavens. Now it sometimes comes glued with macaroni—or worse, dripping with self-pity. In this special Poetry Month edition of Under the Covers, Howard dives deep (and sometimes sideways) into the state of poetry today. From the poetic outpouring of pandemic isolation to Mosaic Press's half-century of publishing verses from prisons, war zones, and everywhere in between, this episode questions what counts as poetry now—and what’s just performative noise. Can poetry sti...
14 Feb 2025
Unveiling Leonard Cohen: The Poet, The Persona (Part 2)
In this episode, Howard Aster reflects on the wild journey of publishing The Song of Leonard Cohen by Harry Rasky. From Harry's unique documentary filmmaking style to the deep, honest interviews that allowed Leonard Cohen's true self to emerge, this conversation dives into the complexities of capturing the enigmatic artist. Howard also shares the fascinating backstory of the book's creation and some rare insights into one of Cohen's tragic friendships.
23 Oct 2024
Unveiling Leonard Cohen: The Poet, The Persona (Part 1)
🎙️ Under the Covers is back with an extraordinary deep dive into the life and legacy of one of Canada’s most iconic artists. In this episode, Unveiling Leonard Cohen: The Poet, The Persona (Part 1), Publisher Howard Aster explores Cohen’s mysterious character, his role in Canadian poetry, and his ties to Mosaic Press. From literary groupies to Cohen’s friendship with poet Henry Moscovitch, join us as we uncover the man behind the myth and his fascinating journey from poet to global musical ic...
20 Aug 2024
Lost Manuscripts and Literary Gold: The Wild Stories Behind the Books
In this episode, we dive into the unexpected and often chaotic journey of manuscripts from creation to publication. Explore the serendipitous discovery of a poet who became one of Mosaic Press’s most extraordinary talents, the near-disaster of a lost Samuel Beckett manuscript that almost ended up lost to the ages, and the unique ways authors like Irving Layton made their mark—literally. Plus, hear the story behind the publisher who almost missed out on Harry Potter, proving that sometimes, li...
31 Jul 2024
The Importance of Humour in Dangerous Times: Mira Falardeau
Join us for a captivating conversation with renowned cartoonist and academic, Mira Falardeau. She shares insights from her forthcoming book, What's So Funny? A New Road Map to Humour in Dangerous Times, exploring the intricate processes that make us laugh, the impact of humour on freedom of speech, and why humour is so important to democracy.
5 May 2024
Healing Through Writing & The Intersection of Literature and Science: Josie Di Sciascio-Andrews
Join Jaquelin as she speaks to Josie Di Sciascio-Andrews.
12 Apr 2024
Under The Covers with David Unger
David Unger bridges the world of English & Spanish creative writing with his many works of fiction, short stories, articles, translations, & many more. Join Jaq as she discusses with him his new novel, In My Eyes, You Are Beautiful.
27 Mar 2024
Under The Covers with Rosalind Gill
Jaquelin speaks to Rosalind Gill, Author of Face Into The Wind.
Rosalind Gill’s literary output is most impressive, with many short stories and literary translations published in Antigonish Review, Queen’s Quarterly, Prism and other journals. For many years, she was on faculty at the School of Translation/Études françaises, Glendon College, York University, Toronto, ON.
22 Feb 2024
Under The Covers with Daniel Soha
Jaquelin speaks with Daniel Soha, Author of Vignettes.
Daniel Soha lived and studied in France until his mid-twenties, holds two Master’s degrees in Anglo-American studies and a Masters of Education from the University of Aix-en-Province. He has had an international career as a diplomat, a director of cultural organizations, a translator, has worked for the Alliance Francaise, the French government, the Toronto French School, the French Library and Cultural Center in Boston. Over a span of twenty years he has lived in New York, Paris, Singapore, Boston and Toronto, where still resides.
22 Feb 2024
Under The Covers with TP Wood
Jaquelin speaks with TP Wood to discuss his new novel 77 North.
20 Feb 2024
Under the Covers with Peter Sellers
Peters Sellers joins Jaquelin at Mosaic Press to discuss his upcoming book "The Last Martini".
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