Best Sarina Bowen Podcasts (2025)

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24-time (!) USA Today bestselling Sarina Bowen talks about hockey romance and much more! 32:11

2h ago32:11

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Send us a text Award-winning and Wallstreet Journal and 24-time (that's NOT a typo) USA Today bestseller Sarina Bowen is a former derivatives trader AND a magna cum laude graduate from Yale University. She's the author of more than 65 books. Her latest, Thrown for a Loop - where a hockey player and former figure skater get a second chance at love -…

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North Queensland to mark Remembrance Day 1:07

8h ago1:07

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Remembrance Day ceremonies will ring out across Mackay and the Whitsundays this morning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Court for teen charged over crime spree that killed family cat 1:08

1h ago1:08

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An 18-year-old allegedly behind dramatic crime spree that ended with the death of a family cat will face court today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Ep 474: How to Make a Big Move When You’re Stuck in the Muddy Middle 20:49

2h ago20:49

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In this Write Big Session, Jennie and KJ dive into what it really means to “write big” when you’re deep in the messy middle of a novel. KJ shares how she’s tackling her new book by working backward from the ending—mapping out the emotional and plot arcs for each character to keep herself focused and out of the coffee-chat scenes she loves to write.…

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474: How to Make a Big Move When You’re Stuck in the Muddy Middle 20:49

1h ago20:49

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In this Write Big Session, Jennie and KJ dive into what it really means to “write big” when you’re deep in the messy middle of a novel. KJ shares how she’s tackling her new book by working backward from the ending—mapping out the emotional and plot arcs for each character to keep herself focused and out of the coffee-chat scenes she loves to write.…

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How Writing Big Shows Up on the Page 11:59

4d ago11:59

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In this #amwriting podcast episode, Jennie Nash talks about what it means to “play big” on the page. Using Ian McEwan’s choice to write his latest novel without research as an example, she shows how true impact comes when a writer fully owns their story and brings it to life with depth and intention. She encourages listeners to think about their ow…

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473: How Writing Big Shows Up on the Page (Ep 3) 11:58

1h ago11:58

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In this #amwriting podcast episode, Jennie Nash talks about what it means to “play big” on the page. Using Ian McEwan’s choice to write his latest novel without research as an example, she shows how true impact comes when a writer fully owns their story and brings it to life with depth and intention. She encourages listeners to think about their ow…

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Teachers union calls $100 pay offer misleading 1:07

3d ago1:07

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The union's asking for more information from the Education Minister. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Teachers call for Premier to intervene as strike looms 1:07

4d ago1:07

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The Teachers Union is calling on the Premier to personally intervene in stalled wage talks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Ellie Hayes and the Himbos Author Vanessa King Talks Rom AND Coms 37:46

2d ago37:46

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Send us a text Vanessa King, author of the Pride and Prejudice retelling, A CERTAIN APPEAL, lives in Austin with her Ron Swanson-esque husband, paper craft-obsessed daughter, and cats Mei Mei: the feline gargoyle, and Sweetums, an endlessly sweet creature who never met a forbidden surface she couldn't explore. King's new release, Ellie Hayes and th…

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Ep 472 Publishing Nerd Corner: Earning Out 19:17

7d ago19:17

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Hey all, Jess here. Sarina and I both love these episodes where we, two certified nerds, get to hang out with likeminded individuals and dish. This week, we are going to talk about one of Jess’ most niggling worries: what does it mean to a publisher and an author to “earn out” a book advance and what does it mean to both if that never happens? Tran…

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472: Ep 472 Publishing Nerd Corner: Earning Out 19:16

7d ago19:16

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Sarina and I both love these episodes where we, two certified nerds, get to hang out with likeminded individuals and dish. This week, we are going to talk about one of Jess’ most niggling worries: what does it mean to a publisher and an author to “earn out” a book advance and what does it mean to both if that never happens?…

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Person fighting for life after serious crash 1:09

9d ago1:09

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it's as a person fights for life following a separate crash on the Bruce highway this morning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Police investigating after fatal Whitsundays crash 1:07

14d ago1:07

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Police are investigating after another fatal crash in the Whitsundays yesterday morning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Heather Colley's debut novel The Gilded Butterfly Effect is the dark academia book of fall 29:59

9d ago29:59

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Send us a text Heather Colley’s debut novel THE GILDED BUTTERFLY EFFECT out now tells a dark academia tale about the truth behind the glittering surface of sorority life. Colley's short fiction has won awards including the Oxford Review of Books short fiction prize, the Hopwood Award, the BNU-Oxford short fiction prize (runner-up), and the Desperat…

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State Government puts new offer on table for teachers 1:07

15d ago1:07

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Months of negotiations could be coming to an end for the state's teachers and Queensland government. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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How to Make a Quiet Novel Roar 27:19

14d ago27:19

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You kids I can’t even with Catherine Newman right now because I am a Wreck and a Sandwich myself at the moment but wow, she’s a good writer, so honest it’s like there’s no skull between her mind and the readers. We talk about what it means to use yourself and your world in your fiction and what it’s meant to Catherine to play as big as she possibly…

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471: How to Make a Quiet Novel Roar 27:19

16d ago27:19

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You kids I can’t even with Catherine Newman right now because I am a Wreck and a Sandwich myself at the moment but wow, she’s a good writer, so honest it’s like there’s no skull between her mind and the readers. We talk about what it means to use yourself and your world in your fiction and what it’s meant to Catherine to play as big as she possibly…

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Mackay revealed as blackspot for drownings 1:08

19d ago1:08

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Surf Life Savers have declared Mackay as a blackspot for drowning's. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Health warning as temps soar 1:07

20d ago1:07

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North Queenslanders are being urged to keep cool and hydrated as Queensland swelters through a heatwave. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Mackay council to vote on a fuel subsidy for regional Queenslanders 1:07

21d ago1:07

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Mackay Council's monthly meeting will be delayed until next week so councillors can attend a statewide conference with Queensland's councils. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Skip To The Good Part (recorded) LIVE at RARE25 in Melbourne, Australia! 59:24

18d ago59:24

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Send us a text Couldn't head down under to the RARE25 romance conference in Melbourne, Australia? Well, we've got it covered from author interviews to quick chats with attendees. We'll help you feel like you were there! Discover new authors and old favorites, like #1 New York Times bestseller author of Twisted Love, Ana Huang! We also talk to: Aidy…

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Canegrowers eager to end major conflict of interest 1:08

22d ago1:08

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Canegrowers are calling on voting at tomorrow's Queensland Sugar Limited AGM to end a major conflict of interest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Scorching summer forecast for Mackay and the Whitsundays 1:07

23d ago1:07

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Plus - fewer Queenslanders are stuck on the elective surgery waiting list See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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How Writers Play Small Without Even Realizing It (Ep 2) 7:59

19d ago7:59

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In this episode, Jennie digs into the sneaky ways writers “play small”—circling endlessly around an idea, polishing the same chapters, getting lost in research, or waiting for perfect timing instead of taking real action. With stories from her years as a book coach, including one writer who finally broke free from years of fear and went on to becom…

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The Bold Shift That Changes Everything (Ep 1) 12:51

19d ago12:51

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In this episode of the Write Big series, Jennie unpacks what it really means to “write big”—not chasing bestseller lists or movie deals, but making the bold internal shifts that bring your truest work to the page. Through stories of writers daring to name their ambition, rebuild drafts, honor personal truths, and even reimagine entire projects, Jen…

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The Bold Shift That Changes Everything (Ep 1) 12:50

20d ago12:50

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In this episode of the Write Big series, Jennie unpacks what it really means to “write big”—not chasing bestseller lists or movie deals, but making the bold internal shifts that bring your truest work to the page. Through stories of writers daring to name their ambition, rebuild drafts, honor personal truths, and even reimagine entire projects, Jen…

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Write Big: Welcome to the Write Big Sessions (Ep 0) 8:28

21d ago8:28

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Jennie kicks off the new Write Big series with a conversation about what it really means to stop playing small in your writing life. If you’ve ever felt the tug to bring more of yourself to the page—or wondered why your words aren’t landing the way you want—this episode will spark reflection and give you permission to choose courage, clarity, and c…

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470: Write Big: Welcome to the Write Big Sessions (Ep 0) 8:27

21d ago8:27

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Jennie kicks off the new Write Big series with a conversation about what it really means to stop playing small in your writing life. If you’ve ever felt the tug to bring more of yourself to the page—or wondered why your words aren’t landing the way you want—this episode will spark reflection and give you permission to choose courage, clarity, and c…

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Mackay essential workers priced out of housing market 1:08

26d ago1:08

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A rental affordability report has found essential workers are being priced out of the housing market in Queensland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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We talk gothic romance and dark fantasy with bestselling author S.T. Gibson! 38:31

25d ago38:31

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Send us a text S.T. Gibson is the #1 Sunday Times and USA Today bestselling author of A DOWRY OF BLOOD and other novels. Her gothic romances and dark fantasy novels have been nominated for a Goodreads Choice Award and a British Fantasy Award, and longlisted for a British Science Fiction Association Award. A graduate of the creative writing program …

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Man charged with attempt to murder to make bid for bail 1:08

29d ago1:08

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A man charged with attempt to murder after an alleged shooting in Mackay could apply for bail today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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man charged over fake cash shopping spree 1:07

30d ago1:07

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Court today for a man charged with using fake cash across Mackay and Moranbah. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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469: On Interviewing Kids 37:33

28d ago37:33

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Kate Rope’s new book, Strong as a Girl is not only well-written and thoroughly researched, it includes the voices of so many girls and young women. In this week’s episode, Jess talks with Kate about how she managed to secure interviews with these girls, get permission to use their voices, and manage the paperwork around all those releases. Find Kat…

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On Interviewing Kids 37:33

28d ago37:33

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Kate Rope’s new book, Strong as a Girl is not only well-written and thoroughly researched, it includes the voices of so many girls and young women. In this week’s episode, Jess talks with Kate about how she managed to secure interviews with these girls, get permission to use their voices, and manage the paperwork around all those releases. Find Kat…

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A teenage girl killed in horror Bruce Highway crash on Friday morning 2:07

1M ago2:07

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A teenage girl killed in horror Bruce Highway crash on Friday morning. Police prepare to close Operation Spring Break. Queensland government to overturn Labor decision to shutdown coal in the state See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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A push to rebrand South East Queensland to simply 'Brisbane' ahead of the Olympics 2:12

1M ago2:12

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Gold Coast's mayor weighs in on calls to rebrand his city to 'Brisbane.' An ironman icon hangs up the togs See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Watch and Act Orders in Place for Fires Burning West of Bundaberg... 2:07

1M ago2:07

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Watch and Act Orders in place for fires burning west of Bundaberg... And the warning issued after the $600m mining bailout. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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$600m bailout for mining giant Glencore unlikely to be the last 2:08

1M ago2:08

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Plus: Rent prices across the country have stalled.. but not in regional Queensland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Government Bailout saves Queensland Copper Smelter & Refinery 2:07

1M ago2:07

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By LiSTNR

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Thousands of Queensland Mining Jobs Saved. 2:08

1M ago2:08

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By LiSTNR

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Queensland man dies after being trapped in water tank 2:09

1M ago2:09

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By LiSTNR

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New stats reveal impact of Adult Crime, Adult Time laws 2:07

1M ago2:07

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By LiSTNR

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11 million Aussies expected to make tree change by 2032 2:06

1M ago2:06

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By LiSTNR

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Broncos triumph in epic NRL grand final win 2:08

1M ago2:08

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Plus - could Queensland prisoners be sent to Victoria? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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468: The Scammer's Guide to Writers 30:07

1M ago30:07

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THE SCAMS. They’re getting wilder and wilder, and harder and harder to spot up front or even before you hand over the cash, if the scammer is faking a service you’d have to pay for. We’re all getting these endlessly in non-writing life too, the ticket you didn’t get, the recruiter who isn’t one… I had a friend get a VERY real one that looked like i…

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The Scammer's Guide to Writers 30:08

1M ago30:08

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THE SCAMS. They’re getting wilder and wilder, and harder and harder to spot up front or even before you hand over the cash, if the scammer is faking a service you’d have to pay for. We’re all getting these endlessly in non-writing life too, the ticket you didn’t get, the recruiter who isn’t one… I had a friend get a VERY real one that looked like i…