The Pleasure of the Text

In this episode, we dive headfirst into the raw, surreal, and unforgettable world of Cruddy by Lynda Barry. Part coming-of-age, part fever dream, Barry’s cult classic is a dark, jagged tale told thro…

For this episode it was our utmost pleasure to interview author DC Frost about her debut novel, A Punishing Breed, published by Red Hen Press.

DC Frost is a second-generation Angelino. For almost twen…

Here at the Pleasure of the Text, many a time has the topic of translation come up. In this episode we consider the art of translation further, and take a deep dive into the different translations of…

And we are back! At the turn of the new year we sat down with beloved friend and fellow writer Patrick (Writing Solutions) and discussed our writing goals, and solutions, to help us progress forward …

A long time in the coming (and the making); review of Solaris by Stanislaw Lem. Two books and two movies (and more), in this episode at The Pleasure of the Text, we talk about the different translati…

Another fun episode here at the Pleasure of the Text, where talk about our favourite (and worse) book recommendations. 

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"The Darkness is a mouth, and it consumes all."

Our first book review for 2024 is Our Share of Night by Mariana Enriquez, a haunting, thrilling novel full of horror, set in Argentina and spanning the …

In the first episode of the year, we talk about reading and writing goals, and strategies on how to increase reading and writerly no matter what your current situation is. Enjoy! 

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Spoilers Alert!! What an amazing book to end the year on! Each short story in this collection of eleven is a stand alone piece, yet each is more than the sum of its parts, twisting together into a si…

Ambling thoughts and meandering words are the ilk of the writer. In this podcast, we explore new and interesting topics happening in the writing and publishing space, including; AI finishing people's…

Another month, another book review. In this episode, we look at 'The Well of Loneliness' by Radclyffe Hall. Frowned upon, banned under the Obscenity Act in England, and then lost into obscurity, Hall…

Within the realm of self-suppression and writers destroying their own words, Kafka, Nikolai Gogol, James Joyce and Proust always make the lists. But have you ever heard of Rosemary Tonks, Ann Petry, …

The time has gone with a flash! It feel unbelievable to say that we have been podcasting (and entertaining) our believed audience for one whole year! In this episode we talk about the milestones, the…

In this episode, we explore the pros and cons of the different publishing options available to authors. We also look at the journey of publishing for notable authors, such as: Jane Austen; Beatrix Po…

Another month, another book review. In this episode, we look at 'Under the Skin' by Michel Faber. Most famously known for his book, 'The Crimson Petal and the White', 'Under the Skin' is Michel Faber…

In this podcast episode, we use the act of translation as a technique/device to develop "The Reticence of Lady Anne" by Saki. This method forces the reader to produce a 'slow reading', to get to the …

We are incredibly grateful and fortunate to have a long-time friend and fellow writer join us for this podcast episode; Shahn. As a dedicated writer, she is continuously developing her craft and fine…

In this episode, we continue our discussion on the impact of literary censorship, sensitivity readers and publishers, as they stand, on the future of fiction. 

This is part two of our two-part mini-se…

In this episode, we talk about the impact of literary censorship, sensitivity readers and publishers, as they stand, on the future of fiction. 

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In this episode, we explore the books that have been banned throughout history (and even now). 
Please enjoy the latest episode from The Pleasure of the Text. 

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