Episodes

The art of the interview and Cass Moriarty who is the most generous and supportive author you will ever meet

Posted on by katherine collette

In this Kate and Katherine discuss the art of the interview. Agony Aunt Charlotte Wood answers this question: How do you keep believing in a manuscript and yourself, in the face of rejection. I know in theory that what I have written is okay. But any rejections I receive seem to bear so much more … Continue reading The art of the interview and Cass Moriarty who is the most generous and supportive author you will ever meet

Conversations with Friends: Rachel Mead and Katherine Tamiko Arguile

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This episode of Conversations with Friends is with Rachel Mead and Katherine Tamiko Arguile. https://audioboom.com/posts/7669149-conversations-with-friends-20-rachel-mead-and-katherine-tamiko-arguile Rachael Mead’s (above) award-winning poems and short stories have been published widely in Australia and internationally, with her work appearing in The Best Australian Poems, Meanjin, Westerly, Cordite, Island, Southerly, Australian Poetry Journal, Magma Poetry (UK) and The Stinging Fly (Ireland). Rachael lives in the Adelaide Hills with her husband. The … Continue reading Conversations with Friends: Rachel Mead and Katherine Tamiko Arguile

Conversations with Friends: Mark Smith and Jock Serong

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This episode of Conversations with Friends is with authors Mark Smith and Jock Serong. https://audioboom.com/posts/7662616-conversations-with-friends-19-mark-smith-and-jock-serong Mark Smith Mark Smith lives on Victoria’s Surf Coast, where he writes novels and stories, and runs outdoor-education programs for young adults. His second novel, Wilder Country, won the 2018 Indie Book Award for Young Adults. (Note this is a … Continue reading Conversations with Friends: Mark Smith and Jock Serong

Positivity and Agony Aunt Charlotte Wood

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This episode Kate and Katherine are feeling slightly more positive about life and lockdown.  Maybe it's because of award winning author and creative powerhouse Charlotte Wood is the podcast's new agony aunt!  Squee! https://audioboom.com/posts/7659168-positivity-and-agony-aunt-charlotte-wood This week's question is from Little Fish on what to expect from your agent. If you have questions you want answered, … Continue reading Positivity and Agony Aunt Charlotte Wood

Conversations with Friends: Jack Heath and Sam McGregor

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This episode of Conversations with Friends is with Jack Heath and Sam McGregor. https://audioboom.com/posts/7657464-conversations-with-friends-18-jack-heath-and-sam-mcgregor Jack Heath  Jack Heath (above) is the author of 32 novels for children and adults, translated into eight languages. He just won the Ena Noel Award (although this information is embargoed until April 7). More info about him and his work at: … Continue reading Conversations with Friends: Jack Heath and Sam McGregor

Conversations with Friends: Justine Sless and Noe Harsel

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This episode of Conversations with Friends is with Justine Sless and Noe Harsel. https://audioboom.com/posts/7651224-conversations-with-friends-17-justine-sless-and-noe-harsel Noe Harsel  Noè Harsel has worked for over 15 years in the not-for-profit arts and culture space as a communications and development consultant. She is currently the Chair of Writers Victoria, host of Live Write, an online writers’ group, and co-creator … Continue reading Conversations with Friends: Justine Sless and Noe Harsel

Our Pity Party & Zana Fraillon on young readers, leaving breadcrumbs & stardust

Posted on by Kate Mildenhall

Because we are pretty sure you'll excuse us, being in the middle of the Melbourne lockdown, this week we have a bit of a whinge about the little things that are getting on our goat. And despite being a tiny bit crushed that she won't be frequenting book stores and getting squishy with readers, Kate … Continue reading Our Pity Party & Zana Fraillon on young readers, leaving breadcrumbs & stardust

Conversations with Friends #16: Bronwyn Birdsall and Sheree Strange

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This episode of Conversations with Friends is with Sheree Strange & Bronwyn Birdsall. https://audioboom.com/posts/7645199-conversations-with-friends-16-bronwyn-birdsall-and-sheree-strange Bronwyn Birdsall Bronwyn Birdsall (above) is a writer and digital marketing specialist. SWEET TROUBLE is her first novel and has been selected for numerous work-in-development programs. Bronwyn’s writing centres around contemporary life – finding meaning in the everyday, and the rich … Continue reading Conversations with Friends #16: Bronwyn Birdsall and Sheree Strange

Warm Winter Words #3: Michael Veitch

Posted on by Kate Mildenhall

This is a special episode brought to you in collaboration with the Apollo Bay Word Fest and their Warm Winter Words event that usually takes place in the Mechanics Hall at Apollo Bay on a Sunday afternoon in July surrounded by the bookish community. We encourage listeners to sit back and enjoy these interviews as … Continue reading Warm Winter Words #3: Michael Veitch