Everything you’ve always wanted to know about succeeding in the world of writing and publishing. Learn practical writing techniques, go behind-the-scenes and discover how real-life authors got their big break. Uncover the creative processes of writers who have made it. Your host is Valerie Khoo – author, journalist, creative and CEO of the Australian Writers’ Centre.
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The Little Red Podcast: interviews and chat celebrating China beyond the Beijing beltway. Hosted by Graeme Smith, China studies academic at the Australian National University's Department of Pacific Affairs and Louisa Lim, former China correspondent for the BBC and NPR, now with the Centre for Advancing Journalism at Melbourne University. We are the 2018 winners of podcast of the year in the News & Current Affairs category of the Australian Podcast Awards. Follow us @limlouisa and @GraemeKSm ...
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A podcast on writers and writing features interviews with best-selling and acclaimed writers in a wide range of genres including literary fiction, fantasy, children's books, non-fiction, business and much more. Valerie Khoo interviews successful writers on how they approach the writing process and what goes into creating a remarkable piece of work. www.writerscentre.com.au
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The Aussie Writers Literary Podcast serves up interviews with writers, readers, publishers, librarians, bookshop owners, and other professionals in the Australian writing landscape. Our listeners are writers and readers who are interested in high-quality books by Australian authors. We are extra keen to promote newly emerging Australian writing talent, along with well-known, established Australian authors. Aussie Writers is a not-for-profit service for writers to share their writing with the ...
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This is Duty First, a podcast about the history of the Royal Australian Regiment (RAR). Bear witness as the regiment rises from the ashes of the Second World War to become Australia’s first ever professionalised infantry force. Told by members of the regiment who were there, enter a world where courage takes centre stage and history comes alive. Tim Russell, Writer & Producer Slade Gibson, Audio Producer & Composer Paul Larter, Host Harry Windsor, Writer Produced by Pivot Studios for The Dep ...
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Creative Conversations is brought to you by the China Australia Writing Centre, a partnership between Fudan University, Shanghai, and Curtin University in Perth, Western Australia. CAWC is a research and creative partnership that focuses on Australian writing in China, and Chinese writing in Australia. Creative Conversations features writers, academics and artists discussing writing across cultures. It provides a forum for the exchange of ideas, and the development of cross-cultural understa ...
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Murder and Mayhem: Get inside the dark minds of the world’s top crime and thriller writers.
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Welcome to Murder and Mayhem – the podcast where we explore the dark and mysterious side of writing. It’s a world filled with more evil and crime than you can shake a sharpened stick at – where people save the world from certain destruction, where spies, terrorists and thugs abound, and where the killer could be someone in your very own home. It's also a world often filled with flawed heroes and likeable villains. But above all, it’s a place where we explore the authors who tell these very s ...
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The Love and Courage podcast features interviews with inspirational people who are making a real difference in the world today. Guests are typically people passionate about social justice, and who have demonstrated courage and conviction in their lives. Ruairí McKiernan is a multi award winning Irish social innovator, campaigner, writer and public speaker. He is the founder of the pioneering SpunOut youth organization, and helped set-up the Uplift and the A Lust For Life non-profits. In 2012 ...
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WRITER 672: Linguistic legend David Crystal and his new title, 'Bookish Words'
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1:03:00What effect has the internet, social media and AI had on language? Should you judge a book by its cover? This week, linguistic legend and British OBE recipient David Crystal joins us to discuss all things words, idioms, dialects and the curious facts he found while researching his latest publication, Bookish Words. 00:00 Welcome 10:07 Writing tip: …
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WRITER 671: Emilia Hart discusses her latest bestselling novel, The Sirens
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39:20How much research is too much when writing historical fiction? This is just one of the topics that bestselling author Emilia Hart discusses in this episode as she shares details of her latest novel, The Sirens – a blend of nautical history and fantasy across two stories separated by time and distance. 00:00 Welcome 04:23 Writing tip: ‘The Most Dang…
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WRITER 670: Rory H. Mather and his prolific picture book writing career
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52:55Should all picture books rhyme? Why use animals as characters? And what’s the deal with working with an illustrator? Picture book author (of more than 15 books) Rory H. Mather joins the podcast in this episode to discuss all of these things, as well as his own journey into the industry, and his latest titles, Laugh in the Bath and Mumma Bear. 00:00…
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The Garbage Time of History: Is China Still Marxist?
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41:44In the latest in our series on belief, we’re looking at China’s official belief system—Marxism. In recent years, netizens have argued China has entered the ‘garbage time’ of history, a phrase borrowed from the dying minutes of a basketball game, which now references a crisis of trust in the Communist Party and its official ideology. To ask whether …
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WRITER 669: Mandy Beaumont and her true-crime inspired novel, 'The Thrill of It'
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43:39How important is it to have a unique author voice? Hugely important, says author Mandy Beaumont while discussing her late 1980s true-crime inspired novel The Thrill of It. Mandy discusses her inspiration for the book, unique stylistic and narrative choices she made, and more. 00:00 Welcome 03:04 Writing tip: What to do while ‘changing eyeballs’ 06:…
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WRITER 668: Gareth and Louise Ward talk 'The Bookshop Detectives #2: Tea and Cake and Death'
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37:28They always say ‘write what you know’, right? Well, authors Gareth and Louise Ward (two British ex-cops who moved to New Zealand and opened a bookshop) fully leaned into it with The Bookshop Detectives series – all about, you guessed it, British ex-cops who move to New Zealand and open a bookshop! The murders are fiction though – and they join the …
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WRITER 667: Barry Jonsberg explores masculinity in his YA novel, 'Darkest Night, Brightest Star'
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44:20What kind of life-spanning damage can parents do to their children? Award-winning author Barry Jonsberg explores this and themes of masculinity in his latest YA novel, Darkest Night, Brightest Star. Barry joins the podcast to share his inspiration for the story and insights into his writing process. 00:00 Welcome 04:18 Writing tip: Supporting other…
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WRITER 666: Camille Booker shares insights into her latest gothic historical novel ‘The Woman in the Waves’
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39:10A lighthouse on the gloomy shores of 1921 is where we take you in this episode, as we meet AWC alumna and author Camille Booker and her gothic historical mystery, The Woman in the Waves. Camille shares her inspirations and experience writing the book and the AWC course that helped her weave the stories together in this specific world. 00:00 Welcome…
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WRITER 665: Lynette Noni pivots to contemporary YA romance with Wandering Wild
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48:18What is a ‘palate cleanser’ book? Author Lynette Noni has written one – pivoting from writing fantasy to a stand-alone contemporary YA romance Wandering Wild, and in this episode she discusses why she chose to write it, her experience researching its plot, her process and more. 00:00 Welcome 03:38 Writing tip: Public Domain Review 05:44 WIN!: All t…
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WRITER 664: Michelle Prak discusses her thriller novel, 'Barren Cape'
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44:32What does homelessness look like to you? In this episode, author Michelle Prak tells her latest story – thriller novel Barren Cape – through the lens of the housing affordability crisis. Michelle chats to us about the book's inspiration, her own writing beginnings and much more! 00:00 Welcome 03:20 Writing tip: Visit museums for inspiration 06:24 W…
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WRITER 663: Kell Woods dives into her historical fantasy novel, 'Upon a Starlit Tide'
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56:06Ever wondered what an 18th century mashup of two fairytales would look like? AWC alumna and fantasy author Kell Woods did – and the result is her latest adult fantasy novel, Upon a Starlit Tide. Kell discusses her experience writing the book, online tools, research trips and more! 00:00 Welcome 04:27 Writing tip: Don’t aim for perfection 05:58 WIN!…
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WRITER 662: A.L. Tait and her latest book, 'Willow Bright’s Secret Plot'
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57:07Just how different is it in the city compared to the country? Former co-host Allison Tait returns to discuss capturing that feeling in her latest middle-grade novel, Willow Bright’s Secret Plot (writing as A.L.Tait) – as well as teasing some of her other books coming out and how she balances it all! 00:00 Welcome 08:02 Writing tip: Be proud of your…
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WRITER 661: Kasey Edwards and her memoir, 'Goodbye Good Girl, Hello Me'
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46:33Australian columnist Kasey Edwards has published 10 books, with her latest memoir Goodbye Good Girl, Hello Me exploring self-love and societal expectations and what it means to be a woman. In this episode, Kasey discusses the process of writing the book, her research methods, dealing with rejection and tips for memoir writing. 00:00 Welcome 04:34 W…
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WRITER 660: Susannah Hardy shares her rom-com novel, 'My Hot Housemate'
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43:15What do you get when you mix house-sitting frenemies with a big lovable dog? You get My Hot Housemate – the latest rom-com from Susannah Hardy, who joins us to discuss the characters and the writing process behind the book. 00:00 Welcome 03:19 Writing tip: Reference managers 06:03 WIN!: Elphie: A Wicked Childhood by Gregory Maguire 07:48 Word of th…
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WRITER 659: Maryrose Cuskelly on her ‘neighbourhood noir’ novel 'The Campers'
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47:28What does ‘neighbourhood noir’ look like as a genre? Author Maryrose Cuskelly knows, and she discusses her latest novel The Campers, blending crime and psychological elements as well as contemporary issues. 00:00 Welcome 04:43 Writing tip: The importance of practice 10:26 WIN!: The Gatsby Gambit by Claire Anderson Wheeler 13:01 Word of the week: ‘G…
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WRITER 658: Victoria Brownlee serves up her novel, 'Eat Your Heart Out'
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44:40There’s plenty to love about France and food, and author Victoria Brownlee has cleverly combined them both in her latest rom-com novel, Eat Your Heart Out. She joins us to discuss the timeless appeal of Paris, writing dual perspectives, sexy cheeses and much more! 00:00 Welcome 04:17 Writing tip: Do a course! 08:21 WIN: The Jam Maker by Mary-Lou St…
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China on the Couch: Xi Jinping's Psy-boom
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48:02In our third episode on beliefs and ideologies, we explore China’s newfound enthusiasm for psychiatry. Counselling was only registered as a profession in 2001 yet has seen a massive boom under Xi Jinping. The psy-boom is such that even party branch meetings are doing mindfulness exercises, and practitioners are trying to indigenise counselling prac…
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WRITER 657: Cale Dietrich and his latest young adult novel, 'The Rules of Royalty'
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35:12When the Spin Doctors sang about ‘Two Princes’, perhaps they were thinking about author Cale Dietrich’s new young adult novel, The Rules of Royalty! Cale chats about writing the book and current trends in the genre. 00:00 Welcome 05:20 Writing tip: Be curious 08:13 WIN! London Uncanny by Clive Bloom 09:48 Word of the week: ‘Mansuetude’ 10:58 Writer…
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WRITER 656: Kate Horan and her mystery novel, 'The Inheritance'
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49:45What secrets do you have hiding in YOUR family tree? Every family has them, and in AWC graduate Kate Horan’s new mystery, The Inheritance, DNA-testing shines a light on two women and previously unspoken truths. Kate shares her experience writing the book including inspirations and real life research. 00:00 Welcome 05:21 Writing tip: StoryGraph app …
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WRITER 655: Margot McGovern’s hair-raising novel, 'This Stays Between Us'
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49:22Capturing the nostalgia of ’90s horror flicks, This Stays Between Us is the latest novel by Margot McGovern. In this episode, Margot shares her inspiration for telling this kind of story, writing her cast of characters and her experience publishing the novel. 00:00 Introduction 09:13 Writing tip: Scheduling time for reading 13:53 WIN!: 2 Sisters Mu…
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Martin Hayes - Musician and Composer
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1:01:39Martin Hayes is a world-renowned Irish fiddler from Feakle in east Clare, a place steeped in music and tradition. Martin is well known for his distinctive and soulful style of playing that blends traditional Irish music with innovative contemporary interpretations. He’s an iconic figure in Irish music. From his early years winning multiple All-Irel…
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WRITER 654: Sonia Orchard shares her impactful memoir, 'Groomed'
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51:15How do you go about writing a deeply personal story? In this episode, Sonia Orchard discusses her memoir, Groomed, and the process of writing about a traumatic childhood experience. She also shares tips for others looking to write their own memoir. 00:00 Introduction 03:15 Writing tip: It’s never too late to start 06:53 WIN!: Best, First and Last b…
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WRITER 653: Sean Wilson and his powerful novel, 'You Must Remember This'
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48:37How do you write about a subject not often represented in fiction? In this episode, Sean Wilson shares his latest novel You Must Remember This and his unique journey bringing a story of dementia to the page. 00:00 Introduction 07:36 Writing tip: Goodreads trolling 09:36 WIN! Perspectives by Laurent Binet 11:40 Word of the week: ‘Leaguer’ 12:18 Writ…
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WRITER 652: Emma Pignatiello discusses her romantic suspense novel, 'Last Shot'
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1:03:08Author Emma Pignatiello wondered why romance novels didn’t have more murders in them – so she wrote her own! In this episode, she discusses her book Last Shot, the inspiration behind it and the Australian Writers' Centre course that helped her get there. 00:00 Introduction 02:57 Writing tip: Follow the guidelines 10:33 WIN! Headcases by John McMaho…
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WRITER 651: Beau Donelly, co-author of the book that inspired the hit Netflix series about Belle Gibson
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59:18Belle Gibson fooled the world as a health influencer who lied about having brain cancer. In this re-released conversation, we speak with Beau Donelly – co-author of the book that inspired the hit Netflix series, Apple Cider Vinegar. 00:00 Introduction 02:41 Nat Newman’s writing tip: Write what you want to write 07:57 WIN! You Are Fatally Invited by…
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WRITER 650: Olivia Isaac-Henry and her new book, 'Sorrow Spring'
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36:27A ‘folk horror’ that spans 40 years – awash with intrigue, magic and dark secrets! That’s what awaits you in this episode as we meet British author Olivia Isaac-Henry and discuss her latest suspense novel, Sorrow Spring. Olivia shares what inspired the location and themes, how she blended historical events with fiction, and the challenges of stradd…
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Let's Get Spiritual: State, Digital Spirituality and Feng Shui in China
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46:54To welcome the Year of the Snake, we’re launching a new series looking at belief in China. Young Chinese people are increasingly turning to spirituality - even online manifestations of it - and feng shui, in this moment of high unemployment and economic stress. For a Party guided by materialism, this spike in spiritual interest presents a dilemma: …
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WRITER 649: Alexandra Almond and her cosy fantasy novel, 'Thoroughly Disenchanted'
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46:32Feeling cosy? Then you’ll love meeting author Alexandra Almond, as she shares her cosy fantasy novel, Thoroughly Disenchanted. Alexandra unpacks how she built her distinct characters, the role of magic in everyday life and her experience in finding an agent and getting published, along with advice for aspiring writers. 00:00 Introduction 04:08 Word…
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WRITER 648: Kate Solly on 'The Paradise Heights Craft Store Stitch-up'
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49:46Crafting a novel is one thing, but author Kate Solly loves crafting ‘crafty’ novels – including her latest title, The Paradise Heights Craft Store Stitch-up. Kate shares her journey from casual writing in her family group chats to getting her first publishing contract, as well as how she manages to stay accountable and fit writing in while bringing…
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WRITER 647: Sophie Clark on writing and pitching her ‘romantasy’ novel, 'Cruel is the Light'
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53:19From the halls of Australia’s Parliament House to the dark corners of the Vatican! In this episode, author Sophie Clark talks about her writing process and how she pitched her debut ‘romantasy’ novel, Cruel is the Light. She chats about her political background and how walking the ‘halls of power’ influenced her writing, as well as offering tips fo…
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WRITER 646: Rebecca Heath invites you to 'The Wedding Party'
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42:13Want to know the formula to writing success? In this episode, scientist-turned-author Rebecca Heath discusses her latest domestic thriller novel, The Wedding Party and her unique journey from the laboratory to the library, as well as how she crafts each story and the importance of building a writing community. 00:00 Introduction 03:43 Nat Newman’s …
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Sisters doing it for themselves? Marriage Refusal and Little Milk Puppies
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44:27China is in the grip of a gender war. While government officials are texting and even cold calling women to urge them have children, the fertility rate continues to drop. Better educated and often better paid their male peers, many urban Chinese women are simply choosing not to marry. To discuss the growing female backlash to the Party’s pro-natal …
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WRITER 645: Kathy George on her classic Dickens retelling, 'The Scent of Oranges'
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47:07“Please sir, can I have some more Dickens?” In this episode, author Kathy George discusses her latest novel, The Scent of Oranges – a retelling of the classic Dickens story Oliver Twist from the perspective of character Nancy. Kathy shares her love for gothic literature and why she chose this story to rewrite. 00:00 Introduction 04:46 Nat Newman’s …
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WRITER 644: Karina May on 'That Island Feeling' and how to set yourself up for success as a writer
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47:24Would you like to reinvent yourself as a writer? In this episode, accomplished author Karina May shares her advice on how to grow and setting yourself up for a successful author career. Karina also discusses her third print book, That Island Feeling, staying accountable as a writer, using social media, music playlists and more! 00:00 Introduction 0…
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WRITER 643: Tabitha Carvan discusses her memoir, ‘This Is Not A Book About Benedict Cumberbatch’
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47:03Described as a ‘memoir with a message’, This Is Not A Book About Benedict Cumberbatch deals with many themes including celebrity obsession and shame. In this episode, author Tabitha Carvan discusses her experience writing this uniquely personal story, as well as offering advice for aspiring memoir writers. 00:00 Introduction 06:20 Nat Newman’s writ…
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WRITER 642: Madeline Te Whiu on her trilogy and latest book, ‘The Queen Thief’
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58:15If you love fantasy, you’ll love our delightful interview with author Madeline Te Whiu, who shares her journey from writing her first book The Assassin Thief to completing her trilogy with her latest release, The Queen Thief. Madeline talks about her experience writing while working full-time, her planning process, harnessing social media and advic…
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Give me Maw: China's Craze for the Cocaine of the Seas
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42:48Few outside the Chinese wedding banquet circuit have heard of fish maw, a flavourless, unappetising-looking swim bladder found in bony fish. In dried form, a kilo from the right species goes for around $150,000 on the world market, double the price of a kilogram of cocaine. The most prized maw is found in one of the remotest corners of the planet, …
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WRITER 641: Joe Aston on his tell-all book on Qantas, ‘The Chairman’s Lounge’
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53:22Fasten your seatbelts and stow those tray tables, as we interview Joe Aston about his latest book, The Chairman's Lounge – The inside Story of How Qantas Sold Us Out. Joe is a former Australian Financial Review columnist and he discusses his experience writing about Qantas, its CEO and the company’s public branding crisis. He also shares insights o…
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WRITER 640: Susannah Glenn on her novel 'Between Husbands and Wives'
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49:35Meet Susannah Glenn, author of Between Husbands and Wives. Susannah discusses her writing process, overcoming self-doubt, and the importance of setting and character development. She highlights the impact of persistence, learning from setbacks, and taking writing courses. 00:00 Introduction 01:53 The importance of doing the work 07:07 Writing tip: …
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WRITER 639: Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Sebastian Smee on his latest book ‘Paris in Ruins’
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51:06Meet Sebastian Smee, a Pulitzer Prize-winning art critic, who discusses his new book Paris in Ruins, its historical context, and the challenges of writing it. He also touches upon his previous book The Art of Rivalry, how to approach writing art criticism, and tips for aspiring writers. Sebastian now writes for The Washington Post, but got his star…
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WRITER 638: Mitch Jennings on his page-turning novel 'A Town Called Treachery'.
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57:22Meet Mitch Jennings, author of A Town Called Treachery, who shares his journey to becoming a novelist and his advice for aspiring writers. 00:00 Introduction 00:27 Reinvention 04:02 Writing opportunities and taking chances 07:58 Writing tip: The Pomodoro Technique 14:23 WIN: Everyone this Christmas Has A Secret by Benjamin Stevenson 15:12 Word of t…
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WRITER 637: New York Times bestselling author Laura Dave on 'The Night We Lost Him' and 'The Last Thing He Told Me'.
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50:51Meet New York Times bestselling author Laura Dave, who talks about her latest novel The Night We Lost Him, her writing process, and adapting her hit novel The Last Thing He Told Me for television. Laura shares her approach to character development, writing routines, and advice for aspiring writers. She talks about the importance of dedication, rout…
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The Centre of the Vortex: Survivors' Notes from Hong Kong Writers
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40:30Writers from Hong Kong face a Kafkaesque decision in the years since draconian security legislation was imposed on the city: to stay and be subject to intense censorship, or to write freely from exile. In this episode, Louisa speaks to two award-winning authors who have chosen different paths. Lau Yeewa is still living in Hong Kong; her book Tongue…
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WRITER 636: Amanda Willimott on her novel 'Winter of the Wolf' and how she got her book deal.
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49:32Meet Amanda Willimott, who talks about her historical fiction novel Winter of the Wolf, informed by extensive research. Amanda reveals how she got her book deal with Penguin Random House and the power of persistence, planning and mentorship. 00:00 Introduction 03:56 Writing tip: Attend events 07:19 Competition: Win The Dictionary of Terrible Ideas …
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WRITER 635: Meet Christian White on his novel 'The Ledge' – and writing the Netflix hit ‘Clickbait’.
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1:03:58Meet bestselling author and screenwriter Christian White on his novel The Ledge and writing the Netflix hit Clickbait. his writing process, and his transition from books to screenwriting, including his work on TV shows like Clickbait and Apartment 7A. 00:00 Welcome to episode 635 01:46 Nat Newman's writing tip 02:41 Nat's creative writing journey 0…
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WRITER 634: Ariane Beeston on her powerful memoir 'Because I'm Not Myself, You See’
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58:32Meet Ariane Beeston, who shares insights into her powerful memoir Because I'm Not Myself, You See, exploring postpartum psychosis, her writing journey, and the therapeutic yet challenging process of recounting personal experiences. This memoir is brave and beautifully written. As a graduate of Australian Writers' Centre, we’re so thrilled for Arian…
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WRITER 633: Paula Hawkins, author of 'The Blue Hour' and 'The Girl on the Train'.
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45:02Meet bestselling author Paula Hawkins, whose new book The Blue Hour explores a psychological thriller set on a Scottish island. Paula discusses her writing process, research on art, transition from a finance journalist to a novelist, how she wrote four romance novels under a pen name and her experiences following the success of The Girl on the Trai…
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WRITER 632: Meet Ryan Butta, author of the new biography, 'The Bravest Scout at Gallipoli'
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54:52Meet Ryan Butta, author of the new biography, The Bravest Scout at Gallipoli – a previously untold story of one of Australia’s forgotten wartime heroes. In this lively and interesting conversation, Ryan shares what led him to tell this particular story, his research process and other fascinating stories from here and overseas that inadvertently pre…
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WRITER 631: Meet children’s book publisher and author Dani Vee.
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40:57Meet Dani Vee, publisher at Larrikin House, whose latest book is Riley's Failproof Guide to Breaking a School Record, and her soon-to-be-released book is My Pet Croc. Dani shares her writing process but also provides insights into the children’s publishing industry, her role as a publisher and what she is looking for in a manuscript. Dani discusses…
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