Best Ashley Kalagian Blunt Podcasts (2023)

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Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.

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585. Ashley Kalagian Blunt and Dani Vee: Dark Mode 32:40

2h ago32:40

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Ashley Kalagian Blunt and Dani Vee: Dark Mode.Why are we drawn to dark books?By Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.

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Ashley Kalagian Blunt and Leanne Hall

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The malevolent side of the internet and social media confronts us in 'Dark Mode' by Ashley Kalagian Blunt when the psycopathy of a marginalized few is unleashed.What are the flow on effects on classmates when a Year 10 student is abducted and how are the stresses dealt with by family and especially the girls who question their role in society? ‘The…

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Death of the Reader

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EXTRA: Ashley Kalagian Blunt on 'Dark Mode' 29:06

16h ago29:06

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We're joined by Ashley Kalagian Blunt to talk about her new crime thriller, 'Dark Mode', hours before its' Sydney Launch. Isolated from the internet, flower-shop owner Reagan Carsen is afraid her past has come back to haunt her when a severed corpse that looks just like her is left on the street outside her apartment. As echoes of her past begin to…

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Talking Aussie Books

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Talking Aussie Books with Ashley Kalagian Blunt 36:21

7d ago36:21

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I first interviewed Canadian-born Ashley Kalagian Blunt in 2019 when her debut book 'My Name is Revenge' was published. Since, Ashley has published a memoir ‘How to Be Australian’ along with other writing which has appeared in the Sydney Morning Herald, Overland, the Griffith Review of Books and Kill Your Darlings, just to name a few. Ashely also t…

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James and Ashley Stay at Home

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74 | Launching 'Dark Mode' with author Ashley Kalagian Blunt – mini-ep #4 12:47

20d ago12:47

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A garden shop owner goes out for her morning run and discovers the body of a woman who looks just like her. As more murders shake the city, she fears her past is catching up with her. A riveting psychological thriller drawn from true events, Ashley's debut novel 'Dark Mode' delves into the terrifying reality of the dark web, and the price we pay fo…

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Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.

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586. Felice Arena and Dani Vee: PASTA! 37:39

11h ago37:39

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586. Felice Arena and Dani Vee: PASTA!By Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.

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Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.

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S2E4. Queer Writes Session: RWR McDonald with Jasper Peach 35:32

4h ago35:32

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QWS Podcast S2E4 – Episode Description – Jasper PeachS2E4. Queer Writes Session: RWR McDonald with Jasper PeachIn this episode Rob chats with Jasper Peach about writing, Rainbow Families and those questions — and all about their new book, You'll Be a Wonderful Parent: Advice and Encouragement for Rainbow Families of All KindsRob also chats with Jo …

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Zoya Patel and Anthony Hill

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What could be so important in a family that one member would be ostracised. Zoya Patel has the mother and sisters explain their reasons, but will it be possible for the family to reengage in ‘Once a Stranger’. Anthony Hill has us travelling with Matthew Flinders circumnavigating the new continent of Australia in ‘The Investigators’ - a fictionalize…

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James and Ashley Stay at Home

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75 | How to manage creative anxiety with psychologist Sanchana Venkatesh 40:30

8h ago40:30

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Does anxiety go hand-in-hand with creative ambition Psychologist Sanchana Venkatesh joins Ashley and James to discuss the positives of creativity for mental wellbeing and the common problem of creative anxiety. An emerging writer herself, she's familiar with the types of anxiety common to creatives. She delves into why we often can't just sit down …

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Death of the Reader

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Eight Detectives by Alex Pavesi - Part One 30:00

2h ago30:00

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We discuss chapters 1-5 of Alex Pavesi's innovative 2020 metafiction 'Eight Detectives'. Decades ago, Grant McAllister put his mathematician's mind to writing 'The Permutations of Detective Fiction', which explored the quantifiable bounds that make murder mysteries what they are. Soon thereafter, an accompanying novel 'The White Murders' brought hi…

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Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.

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584. TAKEOVER: Phillipa Kay, Jodie Gibson & Holly Craig 45:19

4d ago45:19

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TAKEOVER: Phillipa Kay, Jodie Gibson & Holly CraigBy Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.

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Katherine Kovacic and Kerryn Mayne

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‘Seven Sisters’, a psychological thriller by Katherine Kovacic, takes domestic violence to a new level when women exact revenge for their lost sisters who were all killed by their respective partners. Seven murders are surprisingly easy to accomplish when everyone provides alibis for each other. Lenny wants to ignore her past and continue teaching …

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Talking Aussie Books

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Talking Aussie Books with Dianne Yarwood 31:10

2h ago31:10

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Author Dianne Yarwood is a Sydney-based writer with a background in accounting and corporate advisory work, who also loves to cook. Her debut novel 'The Wakes' (Hachette Australia) was published in early March 2023. A tender, funny and heartfelt book about two failed marriages, two strangers who fall in love, friends who start a catering business a…

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Death of the Reader

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The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels by Janice Hallett - Part Three 30:00

13d ago30:00

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We discuss chapters 6-8 of Janice Hallett's bizarre media-meta-fiction 'Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels'. Amanda Bailey's toying with Oliver Menzies has taken the investigation to a new extreme. Oliver's delusions are pushing him to action, and as Amanda approaches the actual truth, he fabricates a whole new one, and takes action. How do the…

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Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.

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583. March Releases Episode with Dani Vee 43:23

7d ago43:23

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March Releases Episode with Dani Vee and special guests Ali Lowe, Jessica Dettman, Jeremy Lachlan and James Foley.By Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.

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Talking Aussie Books

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Talking Aussie Books with Michelle Johnston 41:06

6d ago41:06

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Michelle Johnston is the author of two novels and juggles her writing career with her work as an emergency physician the Royal Perth Hospital and as a Professor of Emergency Medicine at St John of God Murdoch. If that's not impressive enough, Michelle's debut novel 'Dustfall' was awarded the Hachette/Queensland Writers Centre Developing Manuscript …

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582. TAKEOVER: Sandie Docker and Fiona McIntosh 47:27

12d ago47:27

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Sandie Docker and Fiona McIntosh - The Orphans and Dead TideBy Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.

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Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.

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581. Alison Reynolds from Kid Lit Vic and Dani Vee 32:58

14d ago32:58

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Alison Reynolds from Kid Lit Vic and Dani VeeBy Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.

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The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels by Janice Hallett - Part Two 30:00

20d ago30:00

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We discuss chapters 3-5 of Janice Hallett's bizarre media-meta-fiction 'Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels'. Oliver Menzies grows increasingly unhinged as Amanda Bailey tries to keep her investigation of the Alperton Angels as close to the rails as it can hurtle. Outside threats and late-night interrogations grow more menacing, the voices of pa…

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James and Ashley Stay at Home

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Upcoming events! A mess of a bonus episode 5:58

6d ago5:58

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In this poorly planned mess of a bonus episode, James and Ashley each share some upcoming events. Stick around to hear the punchline to James' favourite joke. Ashley's events: Thursday 9 March, 6.30pm, Readings Carlton, Melbourne launch with Lyn Yeowart Wednesday 15 March, 8pm: online event with Better Reading, join on Facebook Live Wednesday 29 Ma…

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Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.

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580. Dani Vee and Tim Harris: Ratbags 43:09

14d ago43:09

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Dani Vee and Tim Harris: RatbagsBy Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.

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Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.

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1. KiwiCraig's World of Crime: Psychological Thrillers 56:15

7d ago56:15

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KiwiCraig's World of Crime: Psychological Thrillers with Nikk Crutchley, Kellye Garrett and Liz NugentBy Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.

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Gregory Day

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Gregory Day’s, ‘The Bell of the World’, resonates with the interconnectedness of life’s elements; music, literature and nature.By Gregory Day with David McLean

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Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.

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25. Burgers, Beers and Books: Ben Hobson and Dinuka McKenzie 51:29

10d ago51:29

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Burgers, Beers and Books: Ben Hobson and Dinuka McKenzieBy Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.

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Death of the Reader

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EXTRA: Ben Hobson on 'The Death of John Lacey' 46:49

11d ago46:49

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We talk with author Ben Hobson about his newest novel, the Western-inspired Aussie outback thriller 'The Death of John Lacey'. Etched in a strange sort of stone, following the turmoil in the aftermath of the most evil man Hobson has ever written, the book explores familial bonds, hard conversations, and the chaos of early Ballarat. We talk about Be…

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Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.

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579. February Releases Episode 49:29

13d ago49:29

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February Releases Episode with Zanni Louise, Scott Stuart, Cristy Burne, Nathan Luff, Chrissy Krebbs, Chris Kennett and Dani VeeBy Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.

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Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.

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QWS S2 E3: RWR McDonald and Luke Rutledge 32:32

14d ago32:32

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QWS Podcast S2E3 – Episode Description – Luke RutledgeS2E2. Queer Writes Session: RWR McDonald with Luke RutledgeQueer Writes Session (QWS) Podcast, a Words & Nerds spin off series hosted by Rob aka R.W.R. McDonald, in partnership with Blarney Books & Art in Port Fairy.S2E3: In this episode Rob chats with debut author Luke Rutledge, about the gay a…

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Nicci French and Ronnie Scott

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The consequence of doing ‘The Favour’ turns mild-mannered Doctor Jude’s life upside down. Nicci French has written a crime novel where the reader is concerned for Doctor Jude’s own safety, in this murder investigation. Ronnie Scott’s novel, 'Shirley', toys with the assumptions surrounding social conventions and how individuals shape identity but it…

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Death of the Reader

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EXTRA: Kerryn Mayne talks 'Lenny Marks Gets Away With Murder' with Irene Diakanastasis 25:09

15d ago25:09

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A guest episode where 2SER's Irene Diakanastasis is joined in conversation by debut novelist Kerryn Mayne to talk about her new book 'Lenny Marks Gets Away With Murder'. Lenny Marks is woman whose life was shaped by a trauma she can’t remember. What happens when it all comes back to her, and how does she deal with the unavoidable encroachment of he…

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Talking Aussie Books

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Talking Aussie Books with Dinuka McKenzie 37:48

21d ago37:48

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Last year I was privileged to interview an award-winning novelist whose debut novel became an overnight sensation. As the winner of the illustrious Banjo Prize in 2020, Dinuka McKenzie quickly became a household name when her book 'The Torrent' was published by HarperCollins at the beginning of 2022. Now, in 2023, Dinuka has followed up on the succ…

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James and Ashley Stay at Home

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73 | Getting an agent and a publishing deal – 'Dark Mode' mini-ep #3 10:40

16d ago10:40

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Keen for insights into how to get an agent and a book publisher? This is the ep for you! This is one of four weekly mini-episodes in celebration of the March 1st Australian release day! A riveting psychological thriller drawn from true events, Ashley's debut novel Dark Mode delves into the terrifying reality of the dark web, and the price we pay fo…

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Death of the Reader

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The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels by Janice Hallett - Part One 30:00

1M ago30:00

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We discuss chapters 1-2 of Janice Hallett's bizarre media-meta-fiction 'Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels'. Journalist and true crime author Amanda Bailey is on the hunt for a new story. Her editors put her onto the case of the Alperton Angels, a perplexing cult-suicide from the early 2000s involving ritual sacrifice and a missing baby. As Ama…

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Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.

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578. Dani Vee And Dinuka McKenzie - Taken 31:59

22d ago31:59

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578. Dani Vee And Dinuka McKenzie - TakenBy Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.

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Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.

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S2E2 QWS: RWR McDonald and Amee Wilson 29:43

23d ago29:43

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QWS Podcast S2E2 – Episode Description – Amee WilsonS2E2. Queer Writes Session: RWR McDonald with Amee WilsonQueer Writes Session (QWS) Podcast, a Words & Nerds spin off series hosted by Rob aka R.W.R. McDonald, in partnership with Blarney Books & Art in Port Fairy.S2E2: In this episode Rob chats with Amee Wilson, creator of the TikTok sensation, Q…

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Ben Hobson and Paul Ashford Harris

21d ago

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The climax of The Death of John Lacey happens in a church. Through the book, Ben Hobson has us question the ethics, justice and prejudices in early Victorian gold rush times with the settlers and aboriginal communities. Paul Ashford Harris takes us on a journey through the lives of Gertrude Bell, William D’Arcy and Sea Lord Jacky Fisher in ‘Love, O…

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James and Ashley Stay at Home

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72 | Insights into the novel writing process – 'Dark Mode' mini-ep #2 13:55

1M ago13:55

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Ashley wrote 40,000 words into the first draft of Dark Mode before scrapping most of it and restarting. Then she ploughed through to the end of a clunky draft in order to create a scene-by-scene outline of the plot mechanics. The outline became the blueprint for the next major revision – the one that landed her an agent. In this ep, Ashley also tal…

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