news | Friday February 7, 2025

An Interview with sophie anne edwards

rob mclennan interviews sophie anne edwards about her debut book Conversations with the Kagawong River, her influences, and life as a writer.

From the interview:

“5 – Are public readings part of or counter to your creative process? Are you the sort of writer who enjoys doing readings?

I didn’t know I would enjoy readings. I live in a pretty rural place, so readings are a rarity. The Talon launch in Vancouver was my first public reading (apart from reading stuff in workshops and at residencies). So now, as a seasoned (ha) reader after four or five events, I’m finding that I enjoy reading the work aloud. The voice does something with the work that isn’t found on the page, and I love the quiet vibe when folks are really into it.”