Paige Lewis, Canon

From Gays Reading by Jason Blitman

May 19, 2026 · 48 min · Episode 204

About this episode

Host Jason Blitman interviews debut novelist Paige Lewis about their first novel, Canon, discussing themes of perseverance, animal fun facts, and heroism.

Host  Jason Blitman  is joined by debut novelist  Paige Lewis  to talk about their book,  Canon .  Conversation highlights include: ⚠️ Perseverance in the face of danger 🐀 Animal fun facts 🦸 What makes a hero Paige Lewis  is the author of the poetry collection  Space Struck  and coeditor of  Another Last Call: Poems on Addiction and Deliverance . Lewis teaches at the University of Iowa;  Canon  is their first novel. Sign up for the Gays Reading Book Club  HERE SUBSTACK! MERCH! WATCH! CONTACT! hello@gaysreading.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Jason Blitman

Guest: Paige Lewis

Topics covered

debut novel
perseverance
animal facts
heroism
poetry

Keywords

Paige Lewis
Canon
debut novelist
poetry
University of Iowa

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: University of Iowa

Books & works: Canon, Space Struck, Another Last Call: Poems on Addiction and Deliverance