Podcast appearances and mentions of jennifer robson

The Canadians most vulnerable to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs voted for the Conservatives in last week's federal election, according to analysis from Jennifer Robson, a professor of political management at Carleton University. She explains how she crunched the numbers, and what it might mean for how Liberal Prime Minister Mark Carney engages with those anxious communities.

Jennifer Robson, associate professor at Carleton University and leading Canadian social policy scholar, discusses the shortcomings of the current panoply of federal and provincial disability programs, and how they can be reformed to better support Canadians to live lives of dignity and respect.    This episode was made possible by the Maple Leaf Centre for Food Security and the generosity of listeners like you. Donate today.   The Hub Dialogues features The Hub's editor-at-large, Sean Speer, in conversation with leading entrepreneurs, policymakers, scholars, and thinkers on the issues and challenges that will shape Canada's future at home and abroad. If you like what you are hearing on Hub Dialogues consider subscribing to The Hub's free weekly email newsletter featuring our insights and analysis on key public policy issues. Sign up here: https://thehub.ca/join/.

A special live episode hosted by the Maple Leaf Centre for Action on Food Security. The Herle Burly was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as CN Rail and Forestry for a Better Future.Alright, you curiouser and curiouser Herle Burly-ites! Welcome to this live recording of our podcast here at the Maple Leaf Food Security Symposium at the Globe and Mail Centre.Today on the pod, we've brought together a Policy Panel to look at the issues surrounding Food Security: Dr. Jennifer Robson has held senior roles in policy development and research with the Federal Government. She's now Program Director and Associate Professor of Political Management at Carleton University. Her primary areas of research are at the intersection of household finances and the design of social policy.Tyler Meredith is the former Head of Fiscal and Economic Policy for Prime Minister Trudeau and Ministers of Finance, Chrystia Freeland and Bill Morneau, leading the charge on delivering 6 federal budgets and 5 fall economic statements. Today, he's a Founding Partner at Meredith/Boessenkool Policy Advisors.Ginny Roth (a Herle Burly first-timer) is lifelong political activist, and former staffer and campaigner for the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario. She's now a Partner at Crestview Strategy, advising some of the largest food and beverage, consumer packaged goods and pharma companies in the world.So, here's what we'll be talking about today...  What are strategies for addressing food security? Is it related to our current definitions of poverty? Are we defining poverty correctly? What roles can public programs play? Basic income … a National School Food Program … Increases to Minimum Wage and other ideas.Thank you for joining us on #TheHerleBurly podcast. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.Watch episodes of The Herle Burly via Air Quotes Media on YouTube.

The Herle Burly was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as CN Rail.Greetings, you curiouser and curiouser Herle Burly-ites! A deep dive on the pod today into what's become a political hot topic: Retirement Security and Canadian Pensions. The Bloc is threatening to trigger an early election over Bill C-319. A Bill that would raise Old Age Security payments for seniors between the ages of 65 and 74 by 10%.Today, I want to step back and examine the whole area from a policy perspective. And so, we've brought back the vaunted Herle Burly #PolicyPanel … Tyler Meredith, Jennifer Robson, and Sean Speer.Tyler is the former Head of Fiscal and Economic Policy for Prime Minister Trudeau and Ministers of Finance, Chrystia Freeland and Bill Morneau. Today, he's a Founding Partner at Meredith/Boessenkool Policy Advisors. Jennifer has held senior roles in policy development and research with the Federal Government. She's now Program Director and Associate Professor of Political Management at Carleton University.And Sean is a former senior economic advisor to Prime Minister Harper. Today, he's Senior Fellow at U of T's Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy. He's also a Founder and Editor-at-Large at TheHub.ca.So, here's a road map of what I hope to cover today:What's the financial position of both current and soon-to-be retirees? How does an expanded CPP affect that? What was the government's rationale for increasing OAS to only those over 75? What impact would the Bloc's proposal have? How is the RRSP system working and how can we get more people saving earlier? And more!Thank you for joining us on #TheHerleBurly podcast. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.Watch episodes of The Herle Burly via Air Quotes Media on YouTube.

The Herle Burly was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as CN Rail.Greetings, Herle Burly-ites! And a happy, pre-rum and coke weekend to you loyal pod listeners. We've assembled our #PolicyPanel again to give us their thoughts on what has easily been the most contentious piece from the recent budget: the capital gains tax debate.Tyler Meredith, Ken Boessenkool, and Dr. Jennifer Robson are here to talk about those goddamned – or those absolutely spot on (depending on your point of view) – Capital Gains tax measures.Tyler is the former Head of Fiscal and Economic Policy for Prime Minister Trudeau and Ministers of Finance, Chrystia Freeland and Bill Morneau. Today, he's a Founding Partner at Meredith/Boessenkool Policy Advisors.Ken is the other, more conservative half of that founding partnership. He's one of Canada's leading policy strategists, having worked for Prime Minister Harper, Premier Klein, and Christy Clark among others. And he's a research fellow at the CD Howe Institute.Jennifer has been in senior roles in policy development and research with the Federal Government. She's now Program Director and Associate Professor of Political Management at Carleton University. Her research centres on the intersection of household finances and the design and implementation of social policy.So who better to dive into this topic and tax policy more generally? The answer is nobody. Nobody, godammit!Thank you for joining us on #TheHerleBurly podcast. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.Watch episodes of The Herle Burly via Air Quotes Media on YouTube.

The Herle Burly was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as CN Rail.Joining me on the pod, are all the policy chops you could ever want. Our own Herle Burly Budget Lock-up! THE policy panel is here making their 4th appearance on the show: Dr. Jennifer Robson, Sean Speer and Tyler Meredith.I'll just remind you of their bona fides…Jennifer has held senior roles in policy development and research with the Federal Government. She's now Program Director and Associate Professor of Political Management at Carleton University. Her primary areas of research are at the intersection of household finances and the design and implementation of social policy. Sean is a former senior economic advisor to Prime Minister Harper. Today, he's Senior Fellow at U of T's Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy. He's also a Founder and Editor-at-Large at the very excellent, TheHub dot ca.Tyler is the former Head of Fiscal and Economic Policy for Prime Minister Trudeau and Ministers of Finance, Chrystia Freeland and Bill Morneau. Today, he's a Founding Partner at Meredith/Boessenkool Policy Advisors.Thank you for joining us on #TheHerleBurly podcast. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.Watch episodes of The Herle Burly via Air Quotes Media on YouTube.

The Herle Burly was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as CN Rail.We're setting the policy table ahead of the 2023 Fall Economic Statement with our pod's favourite public policy thinkers. We had them on here last December as a policy troika, then after last spring's federal budget, and with us again today are: Dr. Jennifer Robson, Sean Speer and Tyler Meredith.Jennifer is Program Director and Associate Professor of Political Management at Carleton University where she teaches in Public Policy and Research Methods. Her primary areas of research are at the intersection of household finances and the design and implementation of public programs.Sean is Assistant Professor of Public Policy at U of T's Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy. Before that, he was senior economic adviser to Prime Minister Stephen Harper. He's also a Founder and Editor-at-Large at the very excellent, The Hub dot ca.And, as of January, Tyler is a Founding Partner at Meredith/Boessenkool Policy Advisors. He's the former Head of Fiscal and Economic Policy for Prime Minister Trudeau and Ministers of Finance, Chrystia Freeland and Bill Morneau.Thank you for joining us on #TheHerleBurly podcast. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.Watch episodes of The Herle Burly via Air Quotes Media on YouTube.

David Liew speaks with infectious diseases physician Ella Meumann. They discuss the latest developments in COVID-19 testing and how the pandemic affected our virus-testing strategies. Read the full article by Ella and her co-author, Jennifer Robson, in Australian Prescriber. This interview was conducted on 28 August 2023.

Charles III was crowned king of England on May 6, 2023, the first of its kind in 70 years. He wore regalia that look straight out of a portrait of Charlemagne: the St. Edward's Crown, which wegiths five pounds and has 444 gemstones; the “Sovereign's Sceptre with Cross,” a three-foot gold rod set with the largest stone cut from the largest diamond ever discovered; and The “Sovereign's Orb,” a huge sphere that represent his command of the known world. We look the incredibly thick symbolism of this event and compare-and-contrast it to Queen Elizabeth's 70 years ago.To explain the significance of these ceremonies is Jennifer Robson, author of “Coronation Year,” a historical fiction book set in 1953, when Elizabeth is about to be crowned.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3101278/advertisement

Bestselling author Jennifer Robson on her new novel, Coronation Year, and why she decided to use the 1953 Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II as her backdrop; cookbook author and home economist Mairlyn Smith on getting out the best china for a perfect Grandparent/Grandkid tea party, and our Take 5 With RBC information on Financial Elder Abuse continues with Part 2 of this very important subject.

The coronation of King Charles III creates a new historical point for the British monarchy. To discuss the significance of the weekend's ceremonial and traditional events, we welcome Jennifer Robson, author of a novel "Coronation Year," set against the backdrop of Queen Elizabeth's 1953 inauguration.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#JenniferRobson #Coronationyear #historicalfiction Virtual Author Talk: A Conversation with International Bestselling Author of Historical Fiction Jennifer Robson on her newest book "Coronation Year", interviewed by librarian Danielle Bélanger. #JenniferRobson #Coronationyear #historicalfiction #bookrecommendations #authortalks

EPISODE 1436: In this KEEN ON show, Andrew talks to the author of CORONATION YEAR, Jennifer Robson, about the 1953 coronation of Elizabeth II and what Britain was like seventy years ago Jennifer Robson is the Globe & Mail and Toronto Star number-one bestselling author of six novels, among them The Gown and Somewhere in France. She holds a doctorate in British history from the University of Oxford and lives in Toronto, Canada, with her husband and children. Her latest novel is Coronation Year (2022) Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many low-income Canadians don't file taxes and miss out on refunds they're entitled to. But now, a pilot program would automatically file those taxes — and could put cash in their pockets. We talk to Rebekah Smylie, the manager of financial empowerment at West Neighbourhood House, a non-profit in Toronto; and Jennifer Robson, an associate professor at Carleton University in Ottawa, who has been studying automatic tax filing.

John Charles in conversation with Jennifer Robson

The Herle Burly was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as CN Rail, and Uber Canada.We're breaking down and analyzing yesterday's “grocery bag budget” with the best public policy thinkers I know. We had them on here last December as a policy troika:Dr. Jennifer Robson, Sean Speer and Tyler Meredith.Jennifer is Program Director and Associate Professor of Political Management at Carleton University where she teaches in Public Policy and Research Methods. Her primary areas of research are at the intersection of household finances and the design and implementation of public programs.Sean is Assistant Professor of Public Policy at U of T's Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy. Before that, he was senior economic adviser to Prime Minister Stephen Harper. He's also a Founder and Editor-at-Large at the very excellent, The Hub dot ca.And, as of January, Tyler is a Founding Partner at Meredith/Boessenkool Policy Advisors. He's the former Head of Fiscal and Economic Policy for Prime Minister Trudeau and Ministers of Finance, Chrystia Freeland and Bill Morneau.Thank you for joining us on #TheHerleBurly podcast. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.Watch episodes of The Herle Burly via Air Quotes Media on YouTube.

John Charles in conversation with Jennifer Robson and Ellery Adams

The Herle Burly was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as CN Rail.We're recording this one late, so I'm cheers-ing all of you right now, with my customary, late-afternoon-on-a-Friday, Lemon Hart Rum and Coke.Alright … last week on the pod was our journo panel. This week, our wonko panel. All the essential policy discussion we can fit into 60 minutes! The most important issues Canada faced in 2022 and is facing right now into 2023. And with me are three of the best:Sean Speer last joined us on the pod about 17 months ago. He's Assistant Professor of Public Policy at U of T's Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy. Before that, he was senior economic adviser to Prime Minister Stephen Harper. He's also a founder and Editor-at-Large at the very excellent, TheHub.caDr. Jennifer Robson was on with us way back in June 2020, when we were all pandemic babies. She's a Program Director and Associate Professor of Political Management at Carleton University where she teaches in Public Policy and Research Methods.And brand new to The Herle Burly … Tyler Meredith! Tyler is the former Head of Fiscal and Economic Policy for Prime Minister Trudeau and Ministers of Finance, Chrystia Freeland and Bill Morneau … who has, as of about 3 months ago… transitioned back to civilian life.Thank you for joining us on #TheHerleBurly podcast. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.

On this very special episode of Friends & Fiction we gather with our good friend Jennifer Robson for a show all about the British monarchy. Jennifer is the USA Today bestselling author of seven novels, including THE GOWN and her forthcoming CORONATION YEAR (coming April 2023) which feature Queen Elizabeth II. If you love The Crown, are obsessed with the royals, and have been drawn to recent coverage of Queen Elizabeth's passing, you'll love this lively conversation and royal bookish chatter with Jennifer — who holds a doctorate in British history from the University of Oxford — as the crew take a deep dive into our shared fascination with the royal family and the rich history and traditions of the monarchy.

Whether you're interested in history, politics, memoirs, or light reads by the pool, our listeners have recommendations for you: "Learning from the Germans: Race and the Memory of Evil" by Susan Neiman “In the wake of white nationalist attacks, the ongoing debate over reparations, and the controversy surrounding Confederate monuments and the contested memories they evoke, Susan Neiman's Learning from the Germans delivers an urgently needed perspective on how a country can come to terms with its historical wrongdoings.” "Against Fascism and War"  A report to the 7th Congress of the Communist International, 1935 that includes a 1936 speech on the People's Front and a short speech to Young Communist International. Foreword by James West, then a U.S. youth delegate to the 7th Congress.  "Dreams of El Dorado: A History of the American West" by H.W. BrandsIn Dreams of El Dorado, H. W. Brands tells the thrilling, panoramic story of the settling of the American West. "The Soul of America" by John Meachum Meachum writes about the Civil War, Reconstruction, and the birth of the Lost Cause; the backlash against immigrants in the First World War and the resurgence of the Ku Klux Klan in the 1920s; the fight for women's rights; the demagoguery of Huey Long and Father Coughlin and the isolationist work of America First in the years before World War II; the anti-Communist witch-hunts led by Senator Joseph McCarthy; and Lyndon Johnson's crusade against Jim Crow. Each of these dramatic hours in our national life have been shaped by the contest to lead the country to look forward rather than back, to assert hope over fear—a struggle that continues even now. “Waterman's Song” by David Cecelski The first major study of slavery in the maritime South, The Waterman's Song chronicles the world of slave and free black fishermen, pilots, rivermen, sailors, ferrymen, and other laborers who, from the colonial era through Reconstruction, plied the vast inland waters of North Carolina from the Outer Banks to the upper reaches of tidewater rivers. "Four Funerals, No Marriage: A Memoir" by Mike Keren                                                                            Author Mike Keren gives his readers an inside look at his unexpected foray into caregiving to his sick and dying parents and in-laws. Often funny and always poignant, the story begins when his loving but difficult parents announce they are moving back to New Jersey from their retirement home in North Carolina because they “never really liked it there.” Within days of arriving on a house-hunting trip, his father is hospitalized with a stroke and his mother with another in a series of heart attacks. At the same time, his partner's mother is recuperating from a hysterectomy and struggling with chemotherapy after a diagnosis of uterine cancer. Additionally, he must deal with the unhappy marriage between his parents, sibling relationships that have often been his undoing, a homophobic world, and his own lifetime of affective dysregulation. "The Gown" by Jennifer Robson'It is about two young women who work for a dress designer just after World War II, and they were involved in making the gown for Queen Elizabeth's wedding.' "How Fascism Works: The Politics of Us Versus Them" by Jason StanleyAs the child of refugees of World War II Europe and a renowned philosopher and scholar of propaganda, Jason Stanley has a deep understanding of how democratic societies can be vulnerable to fascism: Nations don't have to be fascist to suffer from fascist politics. In fact, fascism's roots have been present in the United States for more than a century. Alarmed by the pervasive rise of fascist tactics both at home and around the globe, Stanley focuses here on the structures that unite them, laying out and analyzing the ten pillars of fascist politics—the language and beliefs that separate people into an “us” and a “them.” He knits together reflections on history, philosophy, sociology, and critical race theory with stories from contemporary Hungary, Poland, India, Myanmar, and the United States, among other nations.    

Charlie and Jennifer Robson (Our Darkest Night) discuss the horrors of life as an Italian Jew during the Second World War, those who fled and those who helped them, and the people who chose to stay behind. Some podcast apps do not show description links properly unless the listener subscribes to the podcast. If you can't click the links below and don't wish to subscribe, copy and paste the following address into your browser to access the episode's page on my blog: http://wormhole.carnelianvalley.com/podcast/episode-47-jennifer-robson Monte Grappa San Zenone Degli Ezzelini Father Stocco Oddo's page on Yad Vashem Borso del Grappa Chiara Ponchia Rabbi Ottolenghi Question Index 00:43 What is it about the First and Second World Wars that interests you? 03:44 Your idea for Our Darkest Night was sparked by a question your son asked you?... 15:07 [Spoiler conversation] Was that Nico? 26:29 Were there many Jewish people who chose to stay behind and not leave? 30:09 How did you come to write about the farm? 33:54 What's next? Purchase Links Our Darkest Night: Amazon UK Amazon US Amazon Canada Waterstones Hive Barnes & Noble IndieBound Indigo Chapters I am an IndieBound affiliate and earn a small commission on qualifying purchases. Photograph used with the permission of the author. Credit: Natalie Brown/Tangerine Photography.

This week on Down To Business, Prof. Jennifer Robson talks about whether employers may end up hiking wages, the labour shortage and the Canada Recovery Benefit.

A conversation with international bestselling author of historical fiction Jennifer Robson. View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6ngqAdNU1I Une conversation avec Jennifer Robson, auteur de romans historiques à succès international. 2021-04-28 #jenniferrobson #csllibrary #bibliocsl

The Trudeau government promises $10-a-day childcare. Is this what parents need? Analysis with Carleton University Prof. Jennifer Robson, co-author of Aggressive Incrementalism: Strengthening the Foundations of Canada's Approach to Childcare.

With vaccinations ramping up, our attention turns to the post-pandemic recovery. But how can the country recover without women in the workforce? Dr. Jennifer Robson of Carleton University and McGill’s Ken Boessenkool tell Michael Hainsworth that now is not the time to build a national childcare program from scratch, but work needs to begin now on providing more accessible and affordable childcare, building on structures already in place.

The Fab Five continues the Women's History Month celebration with TWO fabulous author guests. Join in as we welcome Jennifer Robson, international bestselling author of six novels set during and after the two world wars, including THE GOWN, and her brand-new release OUR DARKEST NIGHT. Jennifer is joined by Ariel Lawhon, the critically acclaimed, New York Times bestselling author of four novels including her latest CODE NAME HELENE, out now in paperback. https://www.ariellawhon.com/ https://jennifer-robson.com

This week, my guest on the podcast is historical fiction author Jennifer Robson. Fans of The Gown will love her latest novel, Our Darkest Night: A Novel of Italy and the Second World . “Robson shines with this stellar WWII story. Expert characterizations and perfect pacing are rounded out by lyrical prose … This will break readers' … Continue reading Ep. 74: Jennifer Robson, Author of Our Darkest Night →

We travel to the final frontier with Patricia Cornwell's 21st century heroine. Historical novelist Jennifer Robson shares the personal story that inspired her WWII era love story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s guest is Jennifer Robson. Jennifer is a historical fiction author. In this interview, we chat about what stories inspire her to write her novels, her research process, and what is the latest time frame she would write a  novel.   BOOKS RECOMMENDED: The Gown by Jennifer Robson  Amazon / Bookshop  Our Darkest Night by Jennifer Robson  Amazon / Bookshop  Courage My Love by Kristin Beck  Amazon / Bookshop   CONNECT WITH JENNIFER ROBSON Website  Instagram  Facebook    SUPPORT THE WHAT TO READ NEXT PODCAST! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.  Or you can subscribe to the show on Spotify. Spread the love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends   JOIN PATREON COMMUNITY  Get weekly romance recommendations, early access to author interviews, monthly meetups and exclusive Patreon audio series by joining the Patreon community. Sign up today; http://www.whattoreadnextblog.com/patreon   ETSY SHOP ALERT- QUEEN BEE READS   Romance lovers: check out Queen Bee Reads Etsy Shop for cute & comfortable bookish apparel! Use code: WHATTOREAD10 to save! http://www.whattoreadnextblog.com/queenbeereads   FROLIC PODCAST NETWORK  What to Read Next Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts!    AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE If you purchase a book through my Amazon or Bookshop link, I will receive a commission at no cost to you that will help cover the cost of the podcast    CONNECT WITH LAURA YAMIN  WhattoReadNextBlog.com Instagram  Goodreads

So many new books! We highlight more upcoming book releases we are looking forward to reading in the next few months. Books mentioned in this episode: The Witch's Heart by by Genevieve Gornichec, Our Darkest Night by Jennifer Robson, Sing Me Forgotten by Jessica S. Olson, Road Allowance Era by Katherena Vermette, The Rib King by Ladee Hubbard, Outlawed by Anna North, Fireheart Tiger by Aliette de Bodard, Remote Control by Nnedi Okorafor, and Defekt by Nino Cipri. Listen to Part 1. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keepitfictional/message

Best-selling historical fiction author of six books including The Gown and the just-released Our Darkest Night, Jennifer Robson talks candidly about her decision to become a writer, luck and Downton Abbey, the doubt she faces and the tools she's built to overcome them, and how she mixed discipline with instinct to become one of the best-known authors—let alone female authors talking, primarily, about historical female characters—and finding her own successful lane. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to season two of Write Your Best Book! This season, we’re shifting focus slightly. Last season, we sat down with some of the biggest/best influencers in the writing community. This season, we’re still discussing all the struggles every author faces on their writing journey, only with well-known, bestselling, HUGE authors. And here to kick of this amazing new year and new content, we have Author Jennifer Robson on the show to talk to us about how to write entertaining but still accurate historical fiction. It’s a can’t miss episode, folks!   In this episode, you will:   Learn all about Jennifer Robson and her bestselling novels Learn how to research properly for fiction books Learn what you can and can’t say in historical fiction Learn how to write accurate but entertaining historical fiction   Hosts & Guests Host – Christina Kaye Guest Host – Jennifer Robson   To learn more about Jennifer and read her amazing books: https://jennifer-robson.com/   To access the How to Write a Great Novel online course: https://bookboss-writingcourse-vault.teachable.com/purchase?product_id=2421304   To Follow Write Your Best Book on Social Media: @writeyourbestbook   To Contact Christina Kaye: info@writeyourbestbook.com www.writeyourbestbook.com   For a Consultation with Christina Kaye https://calendly.com/writeyourbestbook/freecoachingsession

Welcome to season two of Write Your Best Book! This season, we’re shifting focus slightly. Last season, we sat down with some of the biggest/best influencers in the writing community. This season, we’re still discussing all the struggles every...

Jennifer Robson returns to the show today to talk all about her new book Our Darkest Night....

In this week's show, I had the pleasure of speaking with Jennifer Robson about her latest novel Our Darkest Night, and Rachel Hawkins about her adult debut The Wife Upstairs.  I also highlighted some of the week's new book releases.  Don't forget to download The 2021 Winter Reading List — a reader's free guide to the season's best reads!  Get your free copy at:  bibliolifestyle.com/2021wrl   Books to keep on your radar:  WHEN THE APRICOTS BLOOM Gina Wilkinson is a novel inspired by the author’s own experiences.  The story is told through the eyes of three very different women in Iraq at the turn of the millennium, and each woman must confront the complexities of trust, friendship, and motherhood under the rule of a dictator and his ruthless secret police.   WE RUN THE TIDES by Vendela Vida is a coming-of-age story that centers around a girl’s disappearance in 1984 San Francisco. It's both a gripping mystery and a tribute to the wonders of youth, in all its beauty and confusion.  It’s also an achingly beautiful story of female friendship, betrayal, and the changing landscape of San Francisco.   AFTERSHOCKS by Nadia Owusu is a deeply felt memoir that grapples with the multiplicity of identity, the push and pull of belonging, the meaning of home,  the emotional toll of family secrets, the complexities of family, and the ripple effects, both personal and generational, of emotional trauma.   BLACK WIDOWS by Cate Quinn is a domestic thriller set in Utah and the novel focuses on the wives from a polygamistic family.  Each of the wives are extremely different from one another. The only thing that they had in common was Blake. Until all three are accused of his murder.   *** BiblioLifestyle newsletter subscribers are the first to know all the podcast happenings, get free goodies in the mail and they can enter for the chance to win free books. Every Friday you’ll get a special treat in your inbox filled with inspirational content, book recommendations, self-care tips, original interviews, and things we think you’ll enjoy. The best part? You will only receive ONE email per week and it will be an amazing 5-minute read or less! Get our free weekly delivery - bibliolifestyle.com. A list of all the books mentioned in the show can be found at bibliohappyhour.com. To find an independent bookstore near you or when you're traveling, visit bibliofinder.com. For as little as $1/month, you can tune in to our “off the cuff” discussion (aka the aftershow),  get our tailored “top shelf” book recommendations, behind the scenes content, perks, and more when you become a supporter on Patreon. Join us at patreon.com/bibliofinder.

   Your KPL Podcast greets 2021 the only way it knows how. With fantastic author guests! This week we are joined by best-selling author of "The Gown" Jennifer Robson! She discusses her latest title "Our Darkest Night," Italy, family, and much more. Jigisha and Ryan also take a look into the human history of New Year's Resolutions. It's a brand new year but the same great podcast! Happy New Year!You can enjoy the KPL Podcast at https://kplpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ or wherever you download your podcasts. Have a topic you'd like us to explore? Comments? Please write us at podcast@kirkwoodpubliclibrary.orgBook Recommendations1. Courage My Love by Kristen Beck (release date: April 13, 2021)2. Surviving Savannah by Patti Callahan Henry (release date: March 9 , 2021)3. Becoming Mrs. Lewis by Patti Callahan Henry4. The Rose Code by Kate Quinn (release date March 21, 2021)5. The Huntress by Kate Quinn6. The Library of Legends by Janie Chang7. The Woman with the Blue Star by Pam Jenoff  (release date May 4, 2021)8. The Prize by Irving Wallace

The women who embroidered Princess Elizabeth's wedding gown leave a legacy beyond that singular garment. 

Perfect for fans of Jennifer Robson's The Gown or Elizabeth Gilbert's City of Girls! We Came Here to Shine follows two women ―an aspiring journalist and a down-on-her-luck actress― who form an unlikely friendship as they navigate a world of endless possibility, stand down adversity, face the challenges presented in a male-dominated time period, and find out what they are truly made of during a glorious summer of spectacle and opportunity.

Perfect for fans of Jennifer Robson's The Gown or Elizabeth Gilbert's City of Girls! We Came Here to Shine follows two women ―an aspiring journalist and a down-on-her-luck actress― who form an unlikely friendship as they navigate a world of endless possibility, stand down adversity, face the challenges presented in a male-dominated time period, and find out what they are truly made of during a glorious summer of spectacle and opportunity.

Perfect for fans of Jennifer Robson's The Gown or Elizabeth Gilbert's City of Girls! We Came Here to Shine follows two women ―an aspiring journalist and a down-on-her-luck actress― who form an unlikely friendship as they navigate a world of endless possibility, stand down adversity, face the challenges presented in a male-dominated time period, and find out what they are truly made of during a glorious summer of spectacle and opportunity.

Perfect for fans of Jennifer Robson's The Gown or Elizabeth Gilbert's City of Girls! We Came Here to Shine follows two women ―an aspiring journalist and a down-on-her-luck actress― who form an unlikely friendship as they navigate a world of endless possibility, stand down adversity, face the challenges presented in a male-dominated time period, and find out what they are truly made of during a glorious summer of spectacle and opportunity.

Chapter 1: Conservative Party Leader Andrew Scheer joins the show to talk about the massive deficit outlined by Liberal finance minister Bill Morneau. Guest: Andrew Scheer, leader of the Conservative Party of Canada. Chapter 2: Levi's sales fell 62% in the second quarter, which resulted in them having to cut 15% of their workforce (about 700 jobs).  What have your ‘fashion' habits been like during the pandemic?  Chapter 3: Professor Jennifer Robson teaches public policy at Carleton University and she joins us to talk about what we learned about the federal government's priorities.  Guest:  Dr. Jennifer Robson, Associate Professor of Political Management at Carleton University. Chapter 4: John Horgan has promised to update the Police Act. Guest: Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety. Chapter 5: Forensic nursing is a critical field that provides care to victims of abuse and violence, and BCIT has set an important benchmark for forensic health sciences in Canada.  Guest: Tara Wilkie, BCIT Instructor for Forensic Health Sciences program, Registered Nurse and Forensic Nurse Examiner. Chapter 6: This week, once again, we saw motions get delayed by Vancouver City Council. Why does it seem this council can't get anything done? Because, as Councillor Christine Boyle says, “the amount of time that is intentionally and/or embarrassingly wasted by certain councillors is both painful and harmful.” She tweeted this scathing review of councils efficiency on Tuesday after motions B2 (street checks) and B4 (supporting community led initiatives) were delayed by two weeks. Guest: Christine Boyle, “One City” Vancouver City Councillor Chapter 7: The province has announced it will form an all-party committee to revisit policing policies in BC. What changes should they be looking to make, and what practises should stay? Guest: Robert Gordon, SFU criminology professor Chapter 8: Liberal MLA Dan Davies actually used to be a full time teacher, and he wants the government to offer some clarity about what's to come in the fall. Guest: Dan Davies, Liberal MLA for Peace River North.

For the first part of the show today, we welcome Dr. Jennifer Robson to the pod. Jennifer is an Associate Professor of Political Management at Carleton University where she teaches in Public Policy and Research Methods. Her own research addresses social and tax policy, poverty in Canada, and public administration. We're going to talk about – what else – the COVID economy, and what it's going to look like for us, from here on out.Part 2 of the pod, it's the occasionally bickering, ever-lovin' Political Panel with Jenni Byrne and Scott Reid. We'll pick up on our conversation with Jennifer. PLUS ... We'll get more granular about the COVID reopening and its implications. We'll talk about the upcoming Conservative leadership debates and what kind of MUST SEE TV that's gonna be. The role of policy in leadership races ... hint: there isn't one. AND ... Trump's firing up the ol' Rally machine on June 20th. And everyone is welcome to attend! As long as you sign the liability waiver, so he can't be held accountable in the event you get sick and die. Fun!Watch conversations from The Herle Burly on YouTube.The Herle Burly was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as Queen's Park Today.Thank you for joining us on The Herle Burly podcast. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.

The Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) has provided critical income support to millions of Canadians, but it's set to expire for many at the end of June. Should we extend the CERB? Improve it? Expand it? Nate is joined by Jennifer Robson, Carleton Professor and expert in social policy, to discuss the future of CERB. 

Dr. Jennifer Robson is an Associate Professor for Political Management at Carleton University. She discusses her plain language guide that explains the emergency financial supports available for people impacted by COVID-19 such as the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit. This is the April 20, 2020 episode.

How do you make policy, good policy, in a crisis? That’s the question on everyone’s minds, as all levels of government try to find ways of putting out fires without sparking new ones. You have to be quick. You have to actually be able to make your policies happen. And you have to be responsive when citizens tell you what’s not working.  Jennifer Robson knows this. She’s an associate professor in the Riddell Graduate Program in Political Management at Carleton University, and an expert on social policy, tax policy and financial inclusion. Her plain-language guide on accessing the COVID-19 benefits has been picked up by media outlets, think tanks and citizens’ groups alike.  She joined the podcast last Wednesday, April 8th, to discuss how Canada is faring on these policy-making goals, and how we can better support those most at risk.   Her benefits guide: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lOJn7XS6ETIkbLRodYk681M_2dxkkQsc/view Download for free. New episodes every other week. Tweet your questions and comments to @IRPP.

If you lost your job or had your hours slashed due to the pandemic, you can apply for federal emergency benefits. Jennifer Robson, a professor of political management at Carleton University, looks at who's eligible and how to apply. 

Kelly chats with Dr. Jennifer Robson who had translated the government programs into easy to understand language. Check out here document here.

Jennifer Robson is an associate professor in political management at Carleton University.

On this episode of the Pop Life Podcast we have a look at telling stories. Later the Pop Life panel, “The Gown” author Jennifer Robson and journalist True Daley, talk about the art of storytelling… But first we welcome Mo Rocca, correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning and author of  “Mobituaries: Great Lives Worth Reliving.” It’s a book that asks, "Why should it be only the rich-and-famous who get obits?” It celebrates extraordinary people whose names you may not remember, plus sitcom characters, historical epochs, and even snack foods that have all bitten the dust. He stops by the “Pop Life” bar to discuss his new book, the art of the obituary and how a good obituary is about the person’s life, not their death.  

In this weeks episode we discuss the novel The Gown by Jennifer Robson & the idea of adding hidden details to our makes. For photos and a full list of show notes please visit our website at https://sewingfortheweekend.com.

The 2019 election campaign is under way. The parties have made major policy announcements. But so far, much of the commentary has focused on political bombshells. When we don’t talk policy as much as we should, that’s a shame. First, because the announcements leaders make are good markers of their party’s election strategy. But more than that, because whoever forms government is going to be making good on a number of these election promises. And a healthy policy debate is crucial for citizens looking to make informed political choices. That’s why, over the next several weeks, we’ll be highlighting the policy issues on the campaign trail by covering the three panel discussions in Policy Options’ new Election 2019 Breakfast Series. The events are being held in Ottawa in partnership with the Max Bell School of Public Policy and sponsored by the CBC. This panel explores emerging policy themes. It features Mike De Souza, Tasha Kheiriddin, and Jennifer Robson, and is moderated by Jennifer Ditchburn. For more information, go to: https://policyoptions.irpp.org/po-events/election-2019-breakfast-series/ Download for free. New episodes every second Wednesday. Tweet your questions and comments to @IRPP or @jbugiel.

Making space for yourself might be the biggest parenting challenge of all – but the benefits are worth the investment. NICU parents in particular can struggle with guilty feelings associated with taking time for themselves, but mother and writer Jennifer Robson makes a compelling argument as to why it’s critically important to tap into your own creativity and interests during stressful times.   With You in the NICU is a podcast for those that care for infants in a neonatal intensive care unit. The discussions are geared toward parents of preemies, but will resonate with anyone spending time beside a NICU isolette. With You in the NICU is a project of the Canadian Premature Babies Foundation, with funding from presenting sponsor Medela and support from AbbVie and Prolacta. The podcast's host and producer is Jenna Morton; technical producer is Tosh Taylor.  

Meredith and Kaytee had to call in the big guns this week, so they invited Amanda Espinosa to join them for this special episode of Currently Reading! Continuing Important announcement: we have a great discount code to share with you from The Bookshelf Thomasville! Now through June 30th, you can get anything on their website for 10% off using the code CURRENTLYREADING (wow!!!) This would be a great time to pick up a Shelf Subscription for yourself or others! You’ll hear a “bookish moment of the week” from each host: a perfectly bookish gift for a Labyrinth fan, a fun reading tracking idea, and a local bookstore visit. Next, we discuss our current reads for the week. We are each sharing two recent reads, and there are some really big opinions in this episode, so get ready! For our deep dive this week, Amanda has done some amazing prep work to fill up your Currently Reading Challenge worksheet in the Science Fiction and Fantasy slot. She’s created a number of book flights for each genre, and, in an unusual twist, there are even MORE titles in show notes than there are in the episode! As always, we finish up with A Book (yep, capitalized) that we’d like to press into every reader’s hands. A magical realist novel, a humorous collection of stories centered on childhood, and a fantasy novel that will totally transport you and you might wish was real (with a TRIPLE COSIGN!) As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you’d like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don’t scroll down!  .  .  .  .  .  2:24 - Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: The Novelization by A.C.H. Smith 2:38 - Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: Coronation Vol. 1 by Simon Spurrier 3:24 - What Should I Read Next episode 187: Traveling the World Without Leaving Your Hometown 5:12 - Collected Works Bookstore in Santa Fe, NM 6:51 - The Gown by Jennifer Robson 8:09 - Episode 32 with Mindy Brouse 9:11 - The Murmur of Bees by Sophia Segovia 11:00 - Books by Gabriel Garcia Marquez 12:51 - Hey, Kiddo by Jarrett Krosoczka 14:30 - El Deafo by Cece Bell 15:44 - The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker 17:36 - Do Not Become Alarmed by Maile Meloy 18:28 - Fierce Kingdom by Gin Phillips 19:05- Sarah’s Bookshelves Live 20:58 - The Girl in Red by Christina Henry 24:41 - Currently Reading 2019 Reading Challenge! 24:55 - Dark Matter by Blake Crouch 24:56 - 11/22/63 by Stephen King 24:58 - The Lunar Chronicles Series by Marissa Meyer 24:59 - Court of Thorns and Roses Series by Sarah J. Maas 25:00 - A Curse So Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer 25:02 - A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab 27:11 - Flight 1: Sci-Fi in Space 27:17 - (1) The Martian Chronicles by Ray Bradbury 28:11 - (2) Redshirts by Jon Scalzi 28:52 - (3) Leviathan Wakes by James SA Corey 30:04 - (4) Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card 30:12 - (5) The Martian by Andy Weir 30:47 - Flight 2: Sci-Fi on Earth 30:56 - (1) Fall; or, Dodge in Hell by Neal Stephenson 31:32 - Reamde by Neal Stephenson 31:47 - (2) Sleeping Giants by Sylvain Nueval 32:23 - (3) Alex + Ada by Jonathan Luna and Sarah Vaughn 33:19 - (4) Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Phillip K. Dick 33:32 - (5) 11/22/63 by Stephen King 33:55 - Flight 3: YA Sci-Fi 34:00 - (1) Red Rising by Pierce Brown 34:37 - (2) The Illuminae Files by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff 35:46 - (3) The Thousandth Floor by Katharine McGee (4) Skyward by Brandon Sanderson (5) An Absolutely Remarkable Thing by Hank Green 36:07 - Flight 4: Fantasy 36:11 - (1) Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik 36:16 - Uprooted by Naomi Novik 36:49 - (2) The Princess Bride by William Golding (3) A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab (4) The Lunar Chronicles Series by Marissa Meyer (5) The Magicians by Lev Grossman Flight 5: Epic Fantasy 37:09 - (1) The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson 38:16 - (2) Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin 38:42 - Alcatraz Vs. The Evil Librarians by Brandon Sanderson (3) The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss 40:40 - Caraval by Stephanie Garber 41:28 - (4) His Majesty’s Dragon by Noami Novik (5) Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson Flight 6: YA Fantasy (1) Caraval by Stephanie Garber (2) Nimona by Noelle Stevenson (3) My Lady Jane by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, and Jodi Meadows (4) Wings of Fire by Tui T. Sutherland (5) The False Prince by Jennifer A. Nielsen 42:23 - Sourdough by Robin Sloan 42:25 - Calypso by David Sedaris 43:34 - Naked by David Sedaris 43:35 - Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris 43:49 - Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim by David Sedaris 44:51 - The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern 45:38- The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins 45:43 - Scythe by Neal Schusterman Find Amanda: Twitter: @AmandaEspi and @LoungeCuriosity Instagram: @LoungeCuriosity Website: https://curiositylounge.com/ Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/AmandaEspi *Please note that all book titles linked above are Amazon affiliate links. Your cost is the same, but a small portion of your purchase will come back to us to help offset the costs of the show. Thanks for your support!*  

"By necessity, we late bloomers are on a different, more challenging trajectory. As we travel through life, we encounter obstacles like the push for conformity, the oppression of groupthink, and the pains of self-doubt. But . . . in all these challenges, we find our hidden treasure. We unearth our individuality. We see that a path to excellence, to reaching our true potential, is available to all of us. Within these challenges lies our true power, our covert talents and secret advantages as late bloomers." —Rich Karlgaard, author of Late Bloomers: The Power of Patience in a World Obsesses with Early Achievement. Unsurprisingly, the new book by Rich Karlgaard spoke to me and offered an abundance of reassurance and exhilaration. If the comments on IG a few weeks ago when I posted an excerpt from the book are any indication, you are or will be as well. Especially as Americans we greatly celebrate, strive for, and thus put pressure upon ourselves, and either unconsciously or consciously, to figure out our path early, to achieve success quickly and when we don't we make faulty assumptions about what we can contribute which can erode our self-confidence and potentially prevent the gem that resides within us all to be discovered and then shared with the world enabling us to find deep, lasting inner contentment. Karlgaard's new book is worth reading in-depth, from cover to cover as he delineates the obstacles that our culture currently needs to address with historical details, new studies, multiple anecdotal examples of how indeed the "late bloomer" simply needs time, patience and awareness to blossom at their own time, as well as the most difficult support to refute findings - neurology. So while I will encourage you to read the entire book, in today's episode/post, I wanted to share with you the characteristics that you might find yourself identifying with when it comes to being a Late Bloomer and not realizing the gift of opportunity you have given yourself to enjoy the rest of your life. 15 Characteristics of a Late Bloomer 1.Curiosity is the late bloomer's fuel "By its very nature, curiosity demonstrates an independence of mind." To keep on blooming throughout the entirity of our lives, forever remain curious. 2. We are predisposed to be compassionate "In facing the ups and downs of life, many late bloomers gain a greater sense of compassion. They show greater reflective thinking, diminished ego-centeredness, and a deeper appreciation of others' challenges." Because late bloomers have faced struggles along the way, have refrained from conforming at the expense of our social connections and acceptance into "the group", we can more easily put ourselves into the shoes of others, we are more empathetic. 3.Better leadership skills are developed Due to elevated compassion, workers view leaders more favorably, and combined with "authenticity and integrity", this trifecta of skills "improves retention and employee performance". 4. Resilience is developed and strengthened "When it comes to developing resilience, the regulation of emotions gives mature people an advantange over the young: 'There is a naturally learnable set of behaviors that contribute to resilience. Those are the behaviors that we gravitate to more and more as we age'." 5. Emotion regulation is easier which cultivates a calmer demeanor which leads to more effectiveness and better relationships "Our brains are driven to seek calmness as we age. Columnbia University social psychologist Heidi Grant Halvorson claims that calmness is central to happiness . . . research has long established that calm leaders are more effective". Late bloomers naturally develop the skills necessary to find calmness if we choose to keep exploring, learning, listening and observing what works and what does not. This is where our curiosity helps tremendously leading us to the blooming stage of our lives that is authentic and unique to each of us. 6. Extensive insight "Our insights are the result of us drawing on our full mental library of experience, patterns, and context, yielding an idea of extraordinary value." Karlgaard explains that "the right hemisphere [of the brain] matures in childhood; the development of the left is consistent with the development of the prefrontal cortex, which is not fully mature until the mid-twenties". Due to the left-side's difference in development compared to the right, it takes time for us to see the connection of the awesome or unique events, sights and experiences of our lives and make sense of how we can utilize them in our unique way. 7. Navigation of life's ambiguity becomes easier "Perhaps this is the perfection defintion of wisdom: reasoning and cognition based on knowledge and experience". In other words, we are not born wise, but so long as we choose to be curious, continue to be life-long learners, we begin to build it. "Wisdom is the ability to see the layers of light that were harder to see when one was younger". And consequently, we have the opportunity to hone our intuition as to how to best navigate our journey even with the unknowns that are presented. 8. More easily determine what's important versus what's trivial To piggy-back onto #7, because we have acquired knowledge about the world over time and have made the conscious choice to continue to learn, we are then better at discern patterns faster and jump to logical solutions more quickly. 9. A desire to cut the apron strings with your parents "To fully bloom, we must declare our independence from our family. That doesn't mean we must reject their love . . . it means only that we must reach our own conclusions about what does and doesn't support our blooming." Creating a healthy culture in which to bloom is analogous to the proper soil and conditions for a plant to flourish. Each plant will need different types of soil, different amounts of sunshine and shade, varying temperatures - some extreme, some moderate, and it all depends on the plant. Unlike the saying, "bloom where you are planted", we should instead get out of the soil we have been planted in and explore to discover where we truly thrive. 10. Adult peer pressure is real, and if you've felt it and tried successfully or not to not succumb, you may be a late bloomer "Some of this [peer group] influence can be healthy and positive, as when we join a hiking club or sign up for a program to quit smoking. But not every peer push leads us to a better version of ourselves; not all communities support growth and positive change." To break free from our peer group, even when we don't know why it feels uncomfortable or wrong (but we know it does), is not easy and it takes great inner strength to do so. However, it does become easier because we eventually begin to feel more in tune with our true selves, we feel a burden lift, we feel our energy surge because we are no longer trying to be or do something that isn't truly in line with what we can offer the world. 11. Societal pressure to conform is limiting to our true potential "[Today's media] also promote cultural, racial or gender biases, either through stereotyping roles and behaviors, or under- or overrepresentation of minorities. And repeated exposure to media content can lead viewers to begin to accept media portrayals as representations of reality." From the media's portrayal of how to socially engage, what dating should look like, what children should be doing at certain ages based on their gender, the values are repeatedly shared and included in endless amounts of media such as video games, movies, television, newspapers, magazines, books and radio, and since it is a passive medium, unless we are critical thinkers questioning everything we receive, it is easy to accept what is applauded as normal and what we should adhere to regarding our life's journey. 12. Letting go of comparisons "Mass media ask us to compare our body shape, sex life, marriage, house, car, family and community to unattainable television versions of perfection. Social media ask us to compare our own commonplace or even boring reality against the curated accounts of how absoutely wonderful someone else's life is — people we know!" When we stop comparing and start celebrating, we liberate ourselves and enable the opportunity to observe our own awesomeness without the outside world's close-minded criticism or limited acceptance. The author shared something that I think is worth sharing here as a reminder that there are many paths to success, to reaching a goal, to attaining contentment. He writes, "There are always many ways to achieve a goal, gain expertise, or find success. In sports or music, they are easy to see . . . But it's not as easy to see multiple paths for success in most endeavors . . . [which leads to confusion. As a result,] we default to following norms and take the road everyone else is taking". And these paths to success have as much to do with professional "success" as well as personal "success". Your definition of a life of contentment, as I have said many times before on the blog and in my books, will most likely be very different than mine, but that doesn't mean we both cannot feel the contentment that is spoken about and written about that provides deep satisfaction and peace. It is important that we all recognize that each of us will bloom at a different time. "Each of us deserves the opportunity to bloom in our own way." When we do this there are many invaluable benefits: 1.We protect ourselves, and others we encourage to bloom, in our own time from the consequences of disappoitnment or failure. (this doesn't mean there won't be bumps along the way, but it reminds us that it takes time to understand where we are headed and why) 2.We learn how to work with self-doubt and let it be our superpower. "To bloom, we all must learn not to fear self-doubt but to embrace it as a normally occurring opportunity for growth and improved performance . . . The key to harnessesing self-doubt starts at the very core of our individual beliefs about ourselves . . . self-efficacy". 3. We strengthen our self-efficacy Self-efficacy is an individual's confidence in their ability to accomplish what they set out to do. 4. Obstacles begin to be seen as opportunities to grow rather than road-blocks "While you may feel a general sense of self-doubt . . . [you] proceed anyway". 5. Improved positive self-talk "Positive self-talk can improve our performance by helping us regulate our emotions, thoughts and energy". When we begin to see skill-sets that render positive results, we are more likely to invest in them. For example, positive self talk leads to more confidence, a strengthening our self-efficacy and thus improved performance with whatever task is in front of us. And so we continue to practice positive self-talk and it becomes stronger with this skill rendering more positive outcomes. 6. Stronger, healthier relationships When you bloom, gravitate toward those who celebrate your blooming, and for those who initially are not, give them a moment to understand why your blooming makes them uncomfortable. Depending upon the person, they may not realize that their discomfort with your growth is a reflection of their disappointment in what they feel they could have achieved but didn't. This is all about them. Some will grow from this and remain in your life, others will not, and you will need to move on. But all of the skills you have acquired and applied will help lead you toward building not only healthier relationships with others, but a healthier, less critical relationship with yourself. 7. Excellence will arrive when you let your curiosity take over "When [curiosity takes over], a sense of exploration also takes over. I get in the zone, and I go for it. I feel pulled, not pushed — pulled by a beautiful power I cannot explain." 8. The courage to repot when necessary "When it comes to repotting, late bloomers have a distinct advatnage over early bloomers. We're naturally curious and resilient. We're not afraid to follow a different path or break free of convention. We genuinely want to see what's around the corner or over the hill. These late bloomer strengths enable —even propel— the change we need to find the right people and the right place to help us thrive." Once you have a clearer understanding of who you are and what cultures and communities are best suited for you to bloom, you will have strengthened, as was mentioned above in the first list, an awesome skill set. This skill set will be your bedrock for being able to repot when and if it is necessary. "We need to give ourselves a break. We need to recognize and celebrate the fact that we're all different, with different skill sets, developmental profiles and backgrounds and that each of us will forge a different path toward blooming." Being a late bloomer is most certainly something to celebrate, and when we "change our story, we can change our behavior and even our life". Let me leave you with this lasting thought from the book that resonately powerfully with me: "If we're not forced to conform to standard timetables for success, we can —and will—bloom on our own schedules. And we can do it with a deeper sense of mission and a greater feeling of contentment. What we accomplish in the marathon of life depends on our persistence, our patience, and an ability to see ourselves as we really are. Our cultural obsession with youthful talent, with early achievement, distracts us from this simple truth. . . . our late bloomer power is different. It is the power to renounce what's supposed to happen in life and intead embrace what actually happens in life, with its ups and downs, twists and turns. It's the power to explore and experience, to be an individual. It's the power that comes with knowing and valuing ourselves." Petit Plaisir ~The Gown: A Novel of the Royal Wedding by Jennifer Robson ~read my review and reason for recommendation here. TSLL BRITISH WEEK 2019 Posts: Sunday May 19th A Giveaway for Anglophiles: A Year’s Subscription to The English Home magazine and more! TSLL’s First Annual British Week Begins! ~Do you enjoy reading TSLL blog and visit regularly, but would prefer to read the blog without ads? I have some good news for you. For a limited time, during British Week, the price for a monthly or yearly ad-free subscription has been reduced. Simply use the following promo codes below when you subscribe (or learn how to subscribe) here. The discount runs through Sunday May 26, 2019.  Yearly $69.99 – Now $60/year – use promo code YEAR60Ad Monthly $6.99 – Now $5/month – use promo code BRITWK5Ad.  Learn more and subscribe here.

Jennifer Robson's beautiful work of historical fiction takes us behind the scenes of the royal wedding (Queen Elizabeth's!!) to the stories of the dressmakers. Jennifer talks about her love of history, her research, her writing and more! 

Designer Sarah Richardson is here to talk season 2 of Sarah Off the Grid - in the season finale of This Mom Loves! We also chat parenting (our girls are the same ages), sustainable design, Wayfair's very cool image search feature (I wish they had this when we were doing our huge reno!) and Sarah answers some listener questions too! In case you're interested, this was my first interview with Sarah Richardson back in 2010, and this was the one I did from my car in 2017! Also in this episode: The Gown: A Novel of the Royal Wedding by Jennifer Robson, and I share some best practices for sending birthday party invitations to school! This Mom Loves will be back soon with more favourite things, lifestyle ideas and fantastic guests!

Amanda and Jenn discuss queer protagonists, science reads by women of color, inspiring reads and more in this week’s episode of Get Booked. This episode is sponsored by Libro.fm, Care/Of, and The Eighth Sister by Robert Dugoni. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher.   Questions 1. Hi – Thank you so much for your show – I adore it. I am looking for a book for a friend who is a very spiritual person and involved in her Christian church. She is a busy mom of teenagers and also runs her own business, so I thought something with short chapters like “When Women were Birds” by Terry Tempest Williams would be a good choice, but I’m not sure she would love that particular book. Maybe something a little more church-y? She is also a performer – she acts and sings at public events around town and in her church. I have no idea what other books she reads – I just want to get her something out of the blue to inspire her and make her feel good! Thank you, -Megan   2. Please by the end of April to gift for Mother’s Day! First, I love the specificity of so many of the requests sent in. The most recent episode I listened to mentioned only recently honing in on the type of books you most enjoy and I find the readerly reflection of what others are looking for fascinating. Appreciate this whole bookish community. My mom is an avid reader and will be taking a Rhine River cruise this summer. She is a fan of historical fiction, enjoys multi-generational (sometimes with alternate timelines) story lines, and loves to read works with setting as a character before traveling. She has read several books by Liane Moriarty, Kate Morton, Jennifer Robson, Fiona Davis, and Kristen Hannah. She doesn’t shy away from heavy subject matter, but we both with read almost anything featuring a library or bookshop. I would love gift recommendations for her to read in anticipation of this trip, so I am hoping for a setting along the Rhine river (Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland). Thanks! -Melissa   3. My husband is deploying soon and I am putting together a boredom buster care package to send him. He is a huge Trekkie and an avid reader, so I’d love to include a “dude” friendly sci-fi novel or science non-fiction that is an incredible escape from the drudgery of being deployed. He’s currently deep into watching the Expanse and loves it, gets really hyped about the New Who episodes, has read almost every Star Trek novel ever written, and has a bookshelf full of European history. Any suggestions would be helpful. -Kayla   4. Boosting an old entry (hope that’s ok, it was over a year ago, I think.) I’m hoping for recs for science books by women of color. I love Mary Roach and all she’s written, and I have enjoyed Brian Green’s and Neil deGrasse Tyson’s works. But other than NdGT, the only science books I’ve come across were written by white people. Can you help me? I prefer more narrative non fiction if possible (as in, no text books please.) At this point, although physics is my main jam, I’m open to reading about any scientific field. I love your show and have listened to every episode! I even relisten to old episodes for comfort listening when I’m feeling blue. Thanks for all you do! -Alexis   5. Hi! I wish I had something witty to say, but alas, do not so I’ll just get on with my request. I have re-written it several times trying to get it politically correct, but finally decided to just get on with it. I apologize in advance! Feel free to edit it if you see fit. Assuming most people who do horrible things are not inherently evil people, but “good” people who do “bad” things, I’m interested in reading a book that explores how a person grapples with the realization that a person they love and/or admire has done something truly shameful. I’m not looking for a book about someone who started off doing horrible things only to redeem themselves. I’m interested in the opposite. For example, I wonder how Sen. Elizabeth Warren dealt with the reality that Sen. –with whom she seemed to have a close professional relationship and possibly friendship–most likely engaged in sexual abuse/misconduct. It would be easy if Sen. Franken had done nothing of value, but he did many admirable things as well. The book I’m looking for can be fiction or non-fiction, and does not have to be about politics or sexual misconduct. I’m just looking for how someone deals with these difficult circumstances, their feelings and the ethics of it all. Please nothing with a rushed, unrealistic conclusion. In fact, there doesn’t need to even be a “conclusion.” I don’t know that there really is a right answer or ending in the real world so I don’t expect a book to have one. Thank you so much! -Kristin   6. Hi Guys! I’m looking for contemporary fiction featuring a queer protagonist, dealing with his sexuality. I would prefer the protagonist to be from the Indian subcontinent or atleast an Asian. I usually prefer reading YA novels but any genre that entwine its narrative with themes of sexuality, gender and cultural backgrounds are welcome. Thanks again for the recommendations. -Ashwin   7. Hello! I’m looking for book recommendations for my husband and I to listen to/read. We have two small children and both work full time so we often find ourselves in a rut of only talking about whose turn it is to do the dishes or bathe the kids. We’ve discovered that reading the same book (separately) gives us something else to discuss. My husband prefers audio books and I usually like ebooks/physical books. Books that we both read and have enjoyed are: Waking God’s trilogy, Sabriel, Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell, Broken Earth Trilogy, Between the World and Me, and Binti. We both enjoy fantasy and sci-fi, I tend to lean toward mysteries and my husband leans more towards contemporary fiction (he doesn’t like mysteries because as a former cop he also critiques their methods lol). We are also an interracial couple so bonus points for books with lots of racial diversity. I’m attaching my Goodreads

Meredith and Kaytee are joined by a special guest co-host this week, Mindy Brouse, a Currently Reading listener and super-fan of the show. This one was fun, you guys! You’ll hear a “bookish moment of the week” from each of us: a funny bookish conversation, a sweet picture book that made me feel ~seen~, and a spoiler-ific discussion of a previous book. Next, we discuss our current reads. Since there are three of us, we kept it to two titles each, but there’s no shortage of great stories and big opinions. For our deep dive, we’re talking to Mindy about reading aloud to kids of multiple ages, since she has been homeschooling for 20 years and has 7 kids with a large span. Our listeners asked for something exactly like this, and Mindy delivers! We also get to hear from her about something we’ve heard from a lot of you: how Currently Reading changed her reading life. It’s a sweet conversation. As always, we finish up with A Book (yep, capitalized) that we’d like to press into every reader’s hands. This week’s picks include a favorite read-aloud title, a YA sci-fi (Y-fi?) series, and a fairy tale retelling that has been a favorite for DECADES. As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you’d like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don’t scroll down!  .  .  .  .  .  3:49 - Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls 3:53 - Calico Bush by Rachel Field 3:57 - The Yearling by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings 4:02 - On The Edge of the Sea of Darkness by Andrew Peterson 5:31 - Bunny’s Book Club by Annie Silvestro 6:43 - Lil’ Hoot by Amy Krouse Rosenthal 6:59 - Lil’ Oink by Amy Krouse Rosenthal 7:06 -Lil’ Pea by Amy Krouse Rosenthal 7:48 - The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides 9:51 - The Gown by Jennifer Robson 13:07 - The Editor by Steven Rowley 13:14 - Lily and the Octopus by Steven Rowley 18:09 - The Lost Man by Jane Harper 18:39 - Force of Nature by Jane Harper 19:38 - Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid 21:39 - Stories I Only Tell My Friends by Rob Lowe 23:40 - The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton 26:49 - Sweep by Jonathan Auxier 26:54 - Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes by Jonathan Auxier 30:30 - Outer Order, Inner Calm by Gretchen Rubin 33:27 - Better Than Before by Gretchen Rubin 33:28 - The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin 33:43 - The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin 44:15 - I, Juan de Pareja by Elizabeth Borton de Trevino 46:57 - Honey for A Child’s Heart by Gladys Hunt 51:36 - The Firm by John Grisham 55:44 - The Chosen by Chaim Potok 57:22 - Cinder by Marissa Meyer 1:00:11 - Beauty by Robin McKinley Deep dive. Here’s the photo and corresponding list of books that Mindy’s family has chosen as their very favorites over the past two decades. I, Juan de Pareja by Elizabeth Borton de Trevino Nory Ryan’s Song by Patricia Reilly Giff The Great Turkey Walk by Kathleen Karr A Single Shard by Linda Sue Park By The Great Horn Spoon by Sid Fleischman The House of Sixty Fathers by Meindert Dejong The Broken Blade by William Durbin The Second Mrs. Giaconda by E.L. Konigsburg Secret of the Andes by Ann Nolan Clark The Eagle of the Ninth by Sutcliff On The Edge of the Sea of Darkness by Andrew Peterson Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare Seven Daughters and Seven Sons by Barbara Cohen Johnny Tremain by Esther Forbes *Please note that all book titles linked above are Amazon affiliate links. Your cost is the same, but a small portion of your purchase will come back to us to help offset the costs of the show. Thanks for your support!*  

This story is set mostly in London 1947 and revolves around the friendship between 2 women (Nan and Vivian) who become friends while embroidering Princess Elizabeth’s wedding gown. This is a moving and vivid story of the real-life design studio that made her dress and the incredible story of friendship, love and loss between the two women post WWII. Flash forward to Toronto 2016 when Nan’s granddaughter makes a startling discovery which leads her back to London to try and discover what really happened in Nan’s life...we loved every page. No doubt this is coming to TV. 4 stars

Two concerts we missed out on. A bit of Harry and Meghan news. Guest is Jennifer Robson, author of "The Gown". The new Malificent movie arrives October.

Special Edition Episode - Join us as we chat with the best selling author of “The Gown”, Jennifer Robson. Hear how she gathered details on Queen Elizabeth’s wedding dress and turned it into a best seller. Don’t fret, we also talked about Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton’s wedding gowns! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/neverbroyal/support

SPECIAL EDITION EPISODE - This month we are joined by Jennifer Robson, author of "The Gown". Hear how she gathered information on Queen Elizabeth's wedding dress and turned it into a best selling book. Don't fret, we covered Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton's wedding gowns as well!

Today I want to share 7 new book releases that released in December 2018. A bit about this month’s list there quite a few of romance picks, two thrillers and one historical fiction. BOOKS MENTIONED For Better or Worse by Margot Hunt The Accidental Beauty Queen by Teri Wilson My Favorite Half-Night Stand by Christina Lauren  Watching You by Lisa Jewell  The Gown by Jennifer Robson  Kiss Collector by Wendy Higgins  Tangled Like Us by Krista and Becca Ritchie  For show archives and other book recommendations, please visit What to Read Next Blog (http://www.whattoreadnextblog.com)  

Budget 2018 analysis live from the lockup, a Policy Options podcast. What were the highlights of the 2018 federal budget? Policy Options Editor-in-Chief Jennifer Ditchburn, IRPP Research Director Colin Busby and Jennifer Robson, assistant professor of political management at Carleton University's Kroeger College weigh in. Download for free. New episodes every second Tuesday

In Etienne's absence, Laurent manages to record an interview with two of this year's Parliamentary Internship Programme cohort, Ryan van den Berg and Claire Sieffert. Bonus: the time Jennifer Robson accidentally called Jean Chretien a terrible boss to his face. The PIP would like me to let you know that it is a non-partisan, work-study programme supported by public and private sponsors. Ryan also wants me to let you know that although the PIP is a non-partisan program, that does not stop people from applying if they have partisan experience! (NB: there is really annoying vacuuming going on around 20 minutes in. Sorry!)

This week, the Boys interview Dr. Jennifer Robson, a former political staffer, ex-civil servant, voluntary sector veteran, and current professor at Carleton University. We talk benchmark tax systems, universality vs. means testing, and Canada's tax credit architecture, a Lovecraftian edifice of impossible geometry that can drive those who behold it mad. Etienne and Laurent then discuss fear and loathing on the Prime Minister's Magical Mystery Tour.

You know how the Bechtel Test judges literature by whether there are two female characters who have a conversation about something other than a man? Hear how Jennifer Robson employs a mix of true-life and invented characters to portray the Parisian Lost Generation world of Hemingway and Fitzgerald, while still passing the Test. Download the audiobook via iTunes http://ads.harpercollins.com/hcaudiopres?isbn=9780062444653&retailer=apple or Audible http://ads.harpercollins.com/hcaudiopres?isbn=9780062444653&retailer=audible

THIS WEEK: Jennifer Robson is the USA Today and #1 Toronto Globe & Mail bestselling author of SOMEWHERE IN FRANCE. Her second book, AFTER THE WAR IS OVER, is a tale of class, love, and freedom-in which a young woman must find her place in a world forever changed. Hear her discuss how her family influenced her work, the role research plays in her writing and which books she regularly re-reads.