Para OR Normal Guyz - The Sportcat Show | Books, Myths, and Mysteries: A Chat with Rakesh & Joel

In this captivating episode, we first interview Rakesh Khanna, who grew up in Berkeley, California, of mixed Punjabi and Anglo-American heritage. Rakesh co-founded Blaft Publications in Chennai, India, with his wife, Rashmi Ruth Devadasan, in 2008. Blaft Publications is known for its unique translations of Indian-language pulp fiction, folklore, weird fiction, and graphic novels. Rakesh shares his journey, the challenges of running a publishing company, and the fascinating stories behind some of their most popular works.

Next, we sit down with Joel McKay, an economic development professional, author, and former public relations executive and journalist based in Prince George, B.C. As the CEO of Northern Development, Joel is deeply passionate about British Columbia, especially its vast and relatively misunderstood north. He discusses his writing, which often focuses on the people, places, and issues relevant to northern and rural communities, typically infused with a healthy dose of the absurd or supernatural. Joel shares insights into his short story "Number Hunnred," a fish tale set in B.C.'s Cariboo region, and his novella "Wolf at the Door," which centers around a disastrous family Thanksgiving dinner. Joel also teases his upcoming Western horror short story, "Hands," to be published by Brigids Gate Press in the summer of 2022. Don’t miss this engaging conversation with two unique voices in literature!

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