Catherine Austen
Creative Writing
Bad Things Happen (Episode 4: Plotting)
Listen at: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-dpacy-ed0563
An episode about plotting stories, with guest authors Robin Stevenson, Wendy McLeod MacKnight, and Amelinda Bérubé. Featuring an original story, “The Critter Cam.” With excerpts from Harold and the Purple Crayon; “The Band-Aid;” and Holes. 45 minutes. PG-13. (A “fright-free” version is available at CabinTales.ca.) Read More
Author Interviews about Inspiration (Episode 3.5)
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-re3uf-ec0401
A “talking tales” episode in which guest authors Cary Fagan, Wendy McLeod MacKnight, Raquel Rivera, Ishta Mercurio, and Robin Stevenson answer the question, “Where do you get your ideas?” 40 minutes. All ages.
A full transcript of this episode is available at CabinTales.ca.
Spooky Stories are all Around Us (Episode 3)
Listen to the podcast on Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-2ejt8-eb27d1
A 50-minute episode that answers the question, “Where do you get your ideas?” With guest authors Philippa Dowding, Amelinda Berube, and Kari-Lynn Winters. Featuring an original spooky story about an insatiable animal; excerpts from All Quiet on the Western Front, The One and Only Ivan, and The Hero’s Guide to Saving Your Kingdom; and creative writing exercises and prompts.
A full transcript of this episode is available at CabinTales.ca.
Welcome to the Cabin (Episode 0)
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-m8qgw-ea1a80
An introductory tour of the podcast, about the origin of the Cabin Tales stories, creative writing themes on fall episodes, upcoming guest authors; and a submission call for the Halloween Special Episode. 20 minutes. All ages.
A full transcript of this episode is available at CabinTales.ca.
Author Interviews about Fictional Characters (Episode 2.5)
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-5ivc4-e929ea
A “talking tales” episode about developing fictional characters, featuring interviews with five guest authors for children and young adults: Caroline Pignat; Jan Coates; Lori Weber; Rachel Eugster; and Amanda West Lewis. Hosted by Catherine Austen. 46 minutes. All ages.
The full transcript of this episode and more information on the podcast is available at CabinTales.ca.
Catherine Austen lives and writes in Gatineau, Quebec.
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