Episodes

#dothework & Chris Flynn on speaking with mammoths, criticism & famous friends

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As the world focusses on the #Blacklivesmatter movement and here in Australia we are reminded, again, of our terrible legacy of Black deaths in custody - we are sharing some books, resources and news sources from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and activists that you can explore if you haven't already. This is a … Continue reading #dothework & Chris Flynn on speaking with mammoths, criticism & famous friends

Conversations with Friends #9: Poppy Nwosu and Sonya Bates

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This episode of Conversations with Friends is with YA author Poppy Nwosu and author of adult and children's fiction Sonya Bates. https://audioboom.com/posts/7599626-conversations-with-friends-9-poppy-nwosu-and-sonya-bates Poppy Nwosu (above) is an author of YA fiction. Her debut novel, Making Friends with Alice Dyson, was shortlisted for the 2018 Adelaide Festival Unpublished Manuscript Award, and the 2019 Readings Young Adult Book Prize, and … Continue reading Conversations with Friends #9: Poppy Nwosu and Sonya Bates

Conversations with Friends #8: Sally Piper and Shady Cosgrove

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This episode of Conversations with Friends with with authors Sally Piper and Shady Cosgrove. https://audioboom.com/posts/7593848-conversations-with-friends-8-sally-piper-and-shady-cosgrove Sally Piper (above) is the author of The Geography of Friendship (UQP, 2018/Legend Press, 2019), shortlisted for the 2019 Australian Book Industry Awards - Small Publishers' Adult Book of the Year, and Grace's Table (UQP, 2014/Legend Press, 2019), shortlisted for … Continue reading Conversations with Friends #8: Sally Piper and Shady Cosgrove

Pitching essays & Kris Kneen on literary mafia, online events & erotica

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It's that time in the 'publication journey' where Kate has to start pitching some loosely book related articles to help with promo. She's determined to do it better this time around and asks Katherine for help. They chat about some excellent recent examples including this one from Mcsweeneys and the excellent Debut in the Age … Continue reading Pitching essays & Kris Kneen on literary mafia, online events & erotica

Conversations with Friends #7: Sean O’Beirne and Wayne Marshall

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In this episode of Conversations with Friends we listen in on authors Sean O'Beirne and Wayne Marshall. https://audioboom.com/posts/7588391-conversations-with-friends-7-sean-o-beirne-and-wayne-marshall Sean O’Beirne (above) is a bookseller and critic. He grew up in Melbourne’s outer suburbs, and studied arts, law and acting. A Couple of Things Before the End is his first book. Wayne Marshall’s stories have appeared … Continue reading Conversations with Friends #7: Sean O’Beirne and Wayne Marshall

Catch up and Kay Kerr on #ownvoices, pandemics and the joys of waiting

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This week's a coming-out-of-lockdown catch up! Firstly, the important news, The Mother Fault has a cover and it is BEAUTIFUL: Also discussed: Lee Koffman's blog  Writers Vic's Krissy Kneen's Writing the Sensual World Masterclass Australian Writers Centre Picture Book and TV screen writing courses The International Space Station YouTube channel The Last Dance (Netflix)  Jeff … Continue reading Catch up and Kay Kerr on #ownvoices, pandemics and the joys of waiting

Conversations with Friends #6: Sarah Schmidt and Favel Parrett

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In this episode of #Conversations with Friends, we listen in on multi award winning and best selling authors Sarah Schmidt and Favel Parrett. https://audioboom.com/posts/7582440-conversations-with-friends-6-sarah-schmidt-and-favel-parrett Sarah Schmidt  Sarah Schmidt's (above) debut novel, SEE WHAT I HAVE DONE (2017, Hachette) has been reviewed widely in Australia and Internationally to critical acclaim and won the ABIA Literary Fiction … Continue reading Conversations with Friends #6: Sarah Schmidt and Favel Parrett

Reader engagement & Anita Heiss on storytelling, schedules & social media

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How do you engage with readers? What's the etiquette when replying to messages and tags on social media? Do famous authors really reply to all their fan mail? And what are the most memorable messages authors have received from readers? We discuss what works and what feels weird and Kate outlines her (very short) plan … Continue reading Reader engagement & Anita Heiss on storytelling, schedules & social media

Conversations with Friends#5: Jane Harper and Karina Kilmore

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This episode we listen in on award winning and bestselling author Jane Harper and her long time author and journalist friend Karina Kilmore.  Bring your notepad, there’s lots of practical tips in this one! https://audioboom.com/posts/7576874-conversations-with-friends-5-jane-harper-and-karina-kilmore Jane Harper (above) is the bestselling author of Australian crime novels The Dry, Force of Nature, The Lost Man. Her … Continue reading Conversations with Friends#5: Jane Harper and Karina Kilmore

Pitching and Nick Earls on crushing reviews, the universe and the importance of a good pillow

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Batter up!  Let's talk pitching.  Katherine just pitched her novel (as yet unnamed, to be released next year) to TV and film producers as part of the Queensland Writers Centre’s Adaptable program.  How did it go? The hosts have tips for other people attempting this nerve racking exercise. Then Katherine talks to award winning and … Continue reading Pitching and Nick Earls on crushing reviews, the universe and the importance of a good pillow