Les meilleurs podcasts Writes4women (2024)

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How to Stay Published with Ber Carroll 1:07:25

15d ago1:07:25

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Discover the inspiring story of Ber Carroll in this captivating episode of Writes4Women. Join us as we trace her 20-year publishing journey, from the release of her debut novel to her latest work, ONE OF US IS MISSING. Gain invaluable insights into Ber's process of dealing with publishing highs and lows, her approach to creating compelling family d…

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Writing Issue Based Fiction with Karen Viggers 59:41

22d ago59:41

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In this episode host Pamela Cook chats to Karen Viggers about her recent release Sidelines. The novel centres around a violent brawl at a suburban junior soccer game. Some onlookers are shocked. But others saw it coming. Rivalry, parental pressure, coaching bias, inequity, and many other factors have played a part in turning Saturday mornings into …

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Getting Your Debut Novel Published with Renae Black 45:09

29d ago45:09

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Today's episode features rural romance author Renae Black, and is all about getting your debut novel published. Renae is the author of Red Dirt Home, published by HQ Harper Collins. Renae Black's family stretches back at least three generations of farmers on both her mum and dad's side. She spent her formative years growing up on a property north o…

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Writing Historical Fiction: Lauren Chater, The Beauties 59:59

1M ago59:59

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Lauren Chater is the author of the historical novels The Lace Weaver, Gulliver's Wife and The Winter Dress. Her latest book, The Beauties is a seductive story of rivalry, artistic passion and a woman bold enough to use her beauty as a weapon. It's a dual timeline, multiple point of view narrative set in the seventeenth century written in Lauren's b…

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Jenna Lo Bianco on Getting A Three Book Deal 38:58

1M ago38:58

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Jenna Lo Bianco is a writer, educator, PhD Candidate, and advocate for Italian language education in Australia. She is the author of the newly released contemporary fiction title, The Italian Marriage, the first of three books all set in Italy. With nearly 60 publications to her name, Jenna is trusted nationally and internationally to write about a…

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Write the Book You Want to Read with Tate James 46:43

2M ago46:43

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Tate James, USA Today Bestselling Author of Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, and Urban Fantasy chats to host Pamela Cook about life as an indie author and her reverse harem Maddison Kate series. Unable to find enough of the books she wanted to read, Tate turned her hand to writing reverse harem novels. Since then she has written over 45 novels and hit …

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Best Selling Author Brenda Novak: In Conversation with Rachael Johns 38:19

2M ago38:19

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Brendan Novak is the New York Times bestselling author of over 75 books. She has been writing for over 25 years, and began when she found her childcare provider drugging her children with cough syrup and Tylenol to get them to sleep. Horrified and not able to trust anyone with her babies anymore, she needed something to do while working from home. …

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Sweet Delights: Mary-Lou Stephens on writing The Chocolate Factory 1:08:06

2M ago1:08:06

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Mary-Lou Stephens talks to host Pamela Cook about her second historical fiction novel, The Chocolate Factory. As the title suggests it's a tale of intrigue and romance, woven into the factual story of the beginnings of the Cadbury chocolate factory in Tasmania. Mary-Lou talks about the inspiration for the novel, the pressures of writing 'the second…

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Out of the Shadows: Jane Tara on Writing Tilda is Visible 54:29

2M ago54:29

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Guest host Meredith Jaffé, author of The Dressmakers of Yarrandarrah and The Tricky Art of Forgiveness, chats to Jane Tara about her new release Tilda is Visible. Jane has published over a hundred children's books, several plays ya in romance novels, as well as travel and educational books and journalism. She spent 13 years wandering the world and …

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Choreographing Memories: Kathryn Abdul-Baki on Writing Memoir 48:22

2M ago48:22

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Something a little different this week as host Pamela Cook chats to novelist and memoir writer Kathryn Abdul-Baki about her memoir Dancing into the Light, a beautiful story of growing up between two cultures and coming to grips with grief. Kathryn was born in Washington, DC to a Palestinian father and an American mother, and grew up in Iran, Kuwait…

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Dervla McTieran: In Conversation with Rae Cairns 1:05:42

3M ago1:05:42

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Rae Cairns hosts a compelling interview with bestselling crime author Dervla McTiernan, who shares insights on her latest book WHAT HAPPENED TO NINA?. The conversation delves into McTiernan's writing process, the evolution of her craft from her first book to her ninth, and the thematic exploration of toxic relationships and the weaponization of med…

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Championing Romance: Amy T Matthews with Guest Host Rachael Johns 45:43

3M ago45:43

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Dr Amy T. Matthews is an award-winning author, an Associate Professor in Creative Writing at Flinders University, and the co-host of the podcasts Word Docs and Love on Campus. Her most recent release, Someone Else's Bucket List, a P.S. I Love You for the digital age, is about an outgoing social media influencer who leaves crippling medical debt beh…

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Going To the Dark Side with Kylie Orr 54:01

3M ago54:01

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Kylie Orr is an Australian author of dark and twisty contemporary fiction. Her debut novel, Someone Else's Child was published in 2022 to industry and reader acclaim. Her new novel, The Eleventh Floor, is a page turning read about a sleep deprived first time mum and a crime she wishes she didn't witness. In this episode Pam chats to Kylie about her…

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Rachael Johns, The Other Bridget 47:29

3M ago47:29

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Ever wondered what it would be like to have the same name as a famous literary character? Pam chats to best-selling Australian author Rachael Johns about her new release The Other Bridget, a fabulous contemporary romance which draws inspiration from one of the all time great rom coms, The Diary of Bridget Jones by Helen Fielding. Rachael shares whe…

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Hannah Richell Turns to a (Writing ) Life of Crime 51:17

4M ago51:17

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Welcome to Season 5 of Writes4Women! In this captivating episode of Writes4Women, we sit down with acclaimed author Hannah Richell to dive into her writing journey, the challenges she's faced, and her change of direction as she takes on the psychological thriller genre in her new release The Search Party. Hannah opens up about overcoming writer's b…

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2023 Year in Review: From Writers Block to Best Sellers 1:04:26

5M ago1:04:26

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Join us for a fascinating year-end discussion as we sit down with some of our favourite guest authors from 2023 who share their writing highlights, challenges and some delightful book recommendations to snuggle up with this holiday season. We celebrate 25,000 downloads of the podcast and look back on the year that was. We believe that the best gift…

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New Release Feature: Lynne Johnson, The Bait Trap 50:14

5M ago50:14

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In this episode of Writes4Women, guest host Laura Boon facilitates a detailed conversation with debut crime author Lynne Johnson about her experience writing The Bait Trap. Lynne writes crime with feeling, that deals with gritty social issues, like addiction. The Bait Trap draws on her own struggles with alcoholism. Lynne's characters are richly la…

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The Quiet Achievers: Nancy Cunningham 55:15

6M ago55:15

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Nancy Cunningham is a writer from Adelaide, South Australia, who has always loved storytelling in all its forms. Novels, short stories, TV, movies, video games, songs and poetry have all inspired her to write stories in genres from historical to romance to crime and science fiction to short literary fiction. But 20th century historical fiction is w…

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Camille Booker: A Quiet Achiever 48:56

6M ago48:56

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Camille Booker is an award-winning author and creative writing teacher at the university of Wollongong. Her debut novel, What if You Fly?, a World War II historical fiction, was published by Hawkeye Publishing in 2021. It was long listed for the 2019 Lucy Cavendish Fiction Prize, and was runner up in the 2020 Hawkeye Publishing Manuscript Developme…

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The Evolution of a Story with Joanna Nell 56:25

6M ago56:25

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Pam chats to best selling author Joanna Nell about the evolution of the plot and characters in her new release Mrs Winterbottom Takes a Gap Year, A witty and touching tale about mismatched expectations and living life in the moment, Joanna provides a fascinating insight into her creative process, talks about the disappointment of an initial draft b…

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Ask Pam Anything: Pam Answers Your Writing Questions 41:21

6M ago41:21

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This week's episode is a solo episode featuring podcast host Pamela Cook answering listener questions on the craft of writing. What do you do when the ideas aren't flowing? What comes first, plot or character? How do I stop adding new words at the revision stage? How do you get through your darkest times as a writer? What if a book with a similar p…

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Making Magic in Queer Fantasy Romance with Freya Markse and Guest Host Jo Riccioni 1:04:31

7M ago1:04:31

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Join us as we unravel the creative process behind author Freya Marske’s queer historical fantasy series, The Last Binding in this wide-ranging chat with guest host, Jo Riccioni. Freya guides us through her unique magic system, based on the concept of 'cradling', inspired by an activity she loved as a child. She further explores the underlying inequ…

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The House That Joy Built: Holly Ringland on Creativity 1:22:36

7M ago1:22:36

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What happens when you blend the potent cocktail of creativity, storytelling, and raw human emotions? You get an engrossing conversation with Holly Ringland, a writer, storyteller, and television presenter whose work has traversed the globe and screens alike. Holly joins us to shed light on her creative journey, from the conception of her internatio…

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Writing A Novella: A Country Vet Christmas Panel 1:01:09

7M ago1:01:09

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In this episode of Writes4Women, host Pamela Cook introduces an exciting collaboration with four renowned anthologists for the upcoming book A COUNTRY VET CHRISTMAS. Featuring contributions from Pamela herself, Alissa Callan, Penelope Janu, Lily Malone, and Stella Quinn, this anthology celebrates a collection of novellas with a festive touch, all b…

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New Release Historical Fantasy: Kell Woods, After the Forest 59:59

8M ago59:59

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Are you curious to uncover the secrets behind crafting a captivating debut novel? What about the art of weaving fantasy, history, and fairy tales into a spellbinding narrative? Today, we're thrilled to have debut novelist Kell Woods on the Convo Couch, painting a vivid picture of her journey from a childhood filled with magic to becoming the author…

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On The Convo Couch with Carrie Cox & Meredith Jaffé 1:04:00

8M ago1:04:00

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Ever wondered about the journey from journalism to fiction writing? Allow us to introduce you to the awe-inspiring author, Carrie Cox, who has skilfully navigated this transition. Carrie opens up about the evolution of her writing career, sharing the source of inspiration for her novels Afternoons with Harvey Beam and Storylines. She delves deep in…

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Crafting Your Novel with Vanessa McCausland 1:03:23

8M ago1:03:23

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Vanessa McCausland is a Sydney based author, and she was last on the podcast not long after her second novel, The Valley of Lost Stories, came out, when she spoke to Pam about writing dual timelines. Since then, Vanessa has published two subsequent books, The Beautiful Words and Dreaming in French. Like many writers, books were her magical escape p…

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On the Convo Couch with Paige Toon and Maya Linnell 56:07

8M ago56:07

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In this double-up episode guest host Australian rural fiction author Maya Linnell chats to international best selling author Paige Toon, before Maya hops into the hot seat to talk to Pam about her latest release. Paige grew up between England, Australia and America and has been writing books set in sun-drenched locations around the world since 2007…

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New Release Feature: Melanie Saward, Burn 1:18:48

9M ago1:18:48

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Guest host Meredith Jaffé chats to Tulmur author and publishing all-rounder Melanie Saward about her debut novel, Burn, her bumpy path to publication, writing intergenerational trauma, sensitivity reading and more. Melanie was born in a little town called Burnie in lutruwita (Tasmania), grew up in an even smaller town called Perth (also in lutruwit…

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All About Rom Com: Lucy Lever, Karina May & Amy Hutton with Penelope Janu 1:09:22

9M ago1:09:22

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Writes4Women is back! And not with one rom com author, but four fabulous romantic comedy authors. Award winning Romance author Penelope Janu (In at the Deep End) chats to three debut rom-commers about their new releases: Lucy Lever (Mystic Ridge), Amy Hutton (Sit Stay Love) and Karina May (Duck L'Orange for Breakfast). A great chat about writing in…

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New Release Feature: Suzanne Leal, The Watchful Wife, with Meredith Jaffé 51:29

10M ago51:29

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Guest host Meredith Jaffé interviews Suzanne Leal, author of the novels Running with Ivan, The Teacher's Secret, Border Street, and The Deceptions. A regular presenter at literary, corporate, community and school events, she is the former chair of the fiction and poetry panel for the Prime Minister's Literary Awards and is a board member of BAD Syd…

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On the Convo Couch with Lisa Jewell & Rachael Johns 49:35

10M ago49:35

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A special Convo Couch episode featuring guest host Rachael Johns talking to best selling UK thriller author Lisa Jewell. Lisa's first novel, Ralph’s Party, was the bestselling debut novel of 1999. Since then she has published another sixteen novels, most recently a number of dark psychological thrillers, including The Girls and Then She Was Gone (b…

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Finding Your Writing Path, with Ashley Kalagian Blunt and Rae Cairns 52:44

10M ago52:44

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Ashley Kalagian Blunt is a writer, speaker and podcaster. Her bestselling psychological thriller, Dark Mode, is out now in Australia and the UK, and forthcoming in Germany. She is the author of two previous books, How to Be Australian, a memoir, and My Name Is Revenge, a thriller novella and collected essays. Her writing appears widely across Austr…

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New Release Feature: Gina Perry, My Father The Whale with Meredith Jaffé 46:03

11M ago46:03

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Guest host Meredith Jaffé chats to novelist Gina Perry about the publication of her debut novel My Father the Whale. Factual writer by day, novelist by night, Gina is an award-winning author, science historian, and former psychologist whose feature articles, columns, essays and short stories have been published in newspapers and magazines, includin…

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New Release Episode: The Paris Agent by Kelly Rimmer 49:04

11M ago49:04

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Kelly Rimmer is an Australian author who almost needs no introduction. She has sold over 2 million books worldwide and many of her 13 novels have been translated into dozens of languages and have appeared on bestseller lists around the world, including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and U S A Today. Kelly has appeared multiple times on Wri…

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New Release Feature: Naima Brown, author of The Shot, with Meredith Jaffé 57:10

11M ago57:10

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Guest host Meredith Jaffé chats to journalist and novelist Naima Brown about her debit fiction title The Shot. Naima holds degrees in Middle Eastern studies, anthropology and religious studies. Her non-fiction has appeared in Vogue Australia, The Guardian Australia, and more. She has spent over a decade working in news, current affairs and document…

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Writing in a New Genre with Janette Paul 1:01:04

11M ago1:01:04

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This week's guest is internationally published author of contemporary women's fiction and romantic comedy novels, Jannette Paul. Janette is the altar ego of award-winning suspense author Jaye Ford. Her first novel won two Davitt Awards for Australian women crime writers and her books have been translated into nine languages. Janette's latest novel …

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Ask Pam Anything: Pam Answers Writing & Publishing Questions 47:31

12M ago47:31

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This week's episode is a solo ep featuring Writes4Women Host Pamela Cook answering listener questions on writing and publishing. After putting a call out on social media Pam had a long list of questions to kick off the Q&A. With 23 years as a writer and 10 years as a published author, Pam has a wealth of experience to share with other writers In th…

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The Business of Writing with Phillipa Nefri Clark 1:02:56

12M ago1:02:56

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Phillipa Nefri Clark is a USA Today best selling author. She writes mystery, love and suspense, and she really writes from the heart about all those things that are so important. Love, dreams, secret, discovery, and the sea feature in her books. She loves happy endings, heart pounding suspense, and characters who stay with you long after the final …

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Convo Couch Special: Patti Callahan Henry with Guest Host Rachael Johns 52:29

1y ago52:29

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A special On The Convo Couch episode featuring Guest Host Rachael Johns chatting to NYT best selling author Patti Callahan Henry. Patti Callahan Henry is a New York Times, Globe and Mail, and USA Today bestselling author of seventeen novels, including her newest, The Secret Book of Flora Lea. She is the recipient of The Christy Award “Book of the …

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New Release Feature: Sandie Docker with Guest Host Cassie Hamer 48:12

1y ago48:12

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Guest host Cassie Hamer chats to Sydney based author Sandie Docker about her latest release The Red Gum River Retreat and the writing life. Sandie writes about love, loss, family and small country towns. Her debut novel, The Kookaburra Creek Café, was released in 2018, The Cottage at Rosella Cove in 2019, the German edition of The Kookaburra Creek …

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New Release Feature: Anthea Hodgson, The War Nurses with Rachael Johns 57:33

1y ago57:33

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Guest host Rachael Johns chats to West Australian author Anthea Hodgson about her new release The War Nurses. Rachael is a regular guest host on Writes4Women, and a best selling author of more than 18 rural romance and women's fiction titles, her most recent being The Work Wives. Anthea grew up in the wheatbelt of WA, surrounded by paddocks, wheat,…

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The Life of a Bestselling Author : Amie Kaufman with Jo Riccioni 57:24

1y ago57:24

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Amie Kaufman is a New York Times, USA Today and internationally best selling author of science fiction and fantasy. Her multi-award winning work has been translated into over thirty languages and several of her series are currently in development for film and television. Amie lives in Melbourne and is host of the podcast Amie Kaufman on Writing. He…

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New Release Feature Author: Emilia Hart with Meredith Jaffé 43:17

1y ago43:17

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Guest host Meredith Jaffé chats to fiction author Emilia Hart about her debut release, Weyward. Weaving together the stories of three women across five centuries, Weyward is an enthralling novel of female resilience and the transformative power of the natural world. Meredith chats to Emelia about the writing of the novel, developing the themes of m…

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Writing The Second Novel with Rae Cairns 42:58

1y ago42:58

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Thriller author Rae Cairns joins host Pamela Cook to talk about the writing of her second novel Dying To Know. Regular listeners to the podcast will remember Rae as a Writes4Women Emerging Author from the early days of the podcast, and more recently as a guest host. Rae writes Crime with Heart – thrillers featuring everyday people facing extraordin…

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Writing Fiction From Life (and Death) Experience 49:09

1y ago49:09

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Debut fiction author Diane Yarwood joins guest host Cassie Hamer on The Convo Couch to talk about Dianne's novel The Wakes. The Wakes is a bittersweet and irresistibly readable novel that perfectly blends laugh-aloud humour with poignant reflections on life and death and what really matters. It's s a book about living, drawing on Dianne's near-deat…

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New Release Feature Author: Jackie French, with Guest Host Victoria Purman 40:21

1y ago40:21

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Guest host, best selling historical fiction author Victoria Purnam chats to literary legend Jackie French about her new release Becoming Mrs Mulberry. Victoria is an Australian top ten and USA Today bestselling fiction author. Her 2022 novel, The Nurses’ War, followed her 2019 book, The Women’s Pages, was an Australian bestseller, as were her novel…

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Writing Feminist Fiction: It's All Connected, Spinifex Press 54:33

1y ago54:33

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Join Pam on the Writes4Women Convo Couch as she chats to three authors who feature in It’s All Connected, an anthology of Feminist Fiction and Poetry published by Spinifex Press. Spinifex Press was established in March 1991 by Susan Hawthorne and Renate Klein. Over 30 years later and with well over 200 titles in print and most available as eBooks, …

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New Release Feature Author: Kerryn Mayne with Guest Host Rae Cairns 48:39

1y ago48:39

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Thriller author and guest host Rae Cairns chats to debut author Kerryn Mayne about her new release Lenny Marks Gets Away With Murder Kerryn is an author, former wedding photographer, current police officer and terrible (but enthusiastic) tennis player. When not at work attempting to solve crime, she is writing about it or preparing an endless strea…

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The Craft of Writing the Short Story with Fiona Roberson, and guest host Joanna Nell 39:32

1y ago39:32

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Best-selling author and doctor Joanna Nell, author of four novels published by Hachette, chats to award winning short story writer and doctor Fiona Robertson about the craft of short story writing. Brisbane based writer Fiona Robertson's debut release, a short story collection titled If You Are Happy, was published in 2022 by University of Queensla…

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