Not Quite Write Interviews
Episodes
Interview with Robert Wilcher at Words on the Waves 2025
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ed and Amanda chat with 2025 Words on the Waves Writers Festival board member and prolific short story writer, Robert Wilcher. Robert shares his exper...
Interview with Gideon Haigh at Words on the Waves 2025
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ed and Amanda chat with prolific Australian author, journalist and cricket aficionado, Gideon Haigh, ahead of the Blood Lines panel at the 2025 Words ...
Interview with Peter Greste & Sean Turnell at Words on the Waves 2025
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ed and Amanda sit down with wanted men, Peter Greste and Sean Turnell, following the Wrongfully Imprisoned panel at the 2025 Words on the Waves Writer...
Interview with Jessie Tu at Words on the Waves 2025
06 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ed and Amanda chat with author, journalist and book critic, Jessie Tu, ahead of the Power and Privilege panel at the 2025 Words on the Waves Writers F...
Interview with Nikki Gemmell at Words on the Waves 2025
05 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ed and Amanda chat with influential Australian literary figure, Nikki Gemmell, ahead of the Power and Privilege panel at the 2025 Words on the Waves W...
Interview with Natasha Rai at Words on the Waves 2025
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ed and Amanda chat with debut author, Natasha Rai, in the lead up to the Power and Privilege panel at the 2025 Words on the Waves Writers Festival. Na...
Interview with Bruce Wolpe at Words on the Waves 2025
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you think the world is going to pot, you're not alone! Ed and Amanda chat with US/Australian political expert and commentator, Bruce Wolpe, about h...
Interview with Maxine Beneba Clarke at Words on the Waves 2025
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ed and Amanda chat with critically acclaimed poet and inaugural Poet in Residence at The University of Melbourne, Maxine Beneba Clarke. Maxine feature...
Interview with Quentin McDermott at Words on the Waves 2025
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ed and Amanda sit down with award-winning investigative journalist, Quentin McDermott, following the Australia’s 'Most Hated Woman’ session at the...
Interview with Blanche d’Alpuget at Words on the Waves 2025
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ed and Amanda chat with newly minted spicy crime fiction author, Blanche d'Alpuget, following The Bunny Club with Blanche d'Alpuget session at the 202...
Interview with Hugh Mackay at Words on the Waves 2025
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ed and Amanda chat with renowned Australian psychologist, social researcher and writer, Hugh Mackay AO, following The State of Australia Today with Hu...
Interview with Debra Dank at Words on the Waves 2025
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ed and Amanda chat with Aboriginal Australian author and academic, Debra Dank, ahead of the Do you Know Stella and Historical Amnesia panels at the 20...
Interview with Ben McKelvey & Craig Semple at Words on the Waves 2024 (#19)
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ed and Amanda chat with Ben McKelvey, an author who had to relearn how to read and write following a stroke at just 27 years old, and Craig Semple, fo...
Interview with Lauren Chater at Words on the Waves 2024 (#18)
30 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ed and Amanda chat with bestselling historical fiction author, Lauren Chater, following the Beauty and the Beasts panel at the Words on the Waves Writ...
Interview with Bruce Pascoe & Lyn Harwood at Words on the Waves 2024 (#17)
29 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ed and Amanda chat with Bruce Pascoe and Lyn Harwood, partners, business partners and co-authors of 'Black Duck: A Year at Yumburra'. The book, writte...
Interview with Toby Walsh & Carla Wilshire at Words on the Waves 2024 (#16)
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ed and Amanda chat with Toby Walsh, Chief Scientist of the AI Institute of the University of New South Wales, and Carla Wilshire, founding CEO of The ...
Interview with Matt Cosgrove & Eva Amores at Words on the Waves 2024 (#15)
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ed and Amanda chat with beloved picture book author and illustrator, Matt Cosgrove, of "Macca the Alpaca" fame, and his wife and co-author, Eva Amores...
Interview with Stephanie Wood at Words on the Waves 2024 (#14)
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ed and Amanda chat with journalist, author, and romance scam victim, Stephanie Wood, following the 'Trust Issues' panel at the Words on the Waves Writ...
Interview with Nat Amoore at Words on the Waves 2024 (#13)
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ed and Amanda chat with children's author, Nat Amoore, at the Words on the Waves Writers Festival, where she played host to the festival's family fun ...
Interview with Julie Goodwin at Words on the Waves 2024 (#12)
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ed and Amanda chat with Australian reality TV megastar, Julie Goodwin, at the Words on the Waves Writers Festival. Julie's memoir, 'Your Time Starts N...
Interview with Kate Forsyth at Words on the Waves 2024 (#11)
23 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ed and Amanda chat with internationally bestselling author, Kate Forsyth, ahead of the 'Beauty & the Beasts' panel at the Words on the Waves Writers F...
Interview with Kerri Sackville at Words on the Waves 2024 (#10)
22 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ed and Amanda chat with columnist and author, Kerri Sackville, ahead of the 'The Art of Parenting... Enough!' panel at the Words on the Waves Writers ...
Interview with Frank Bongiorno at Words on the Waves 2024 (#9)
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ed and Amanda chat with Australian political historian and author, Frank Bongiorno, ahead of the 'Bad Cop, Good Cop' panel at the Words on the Waves W...
Interview with Benjamin Stevenson at Words on the Waves 2024 (#8)
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ed and Amanda interrupted Benjamin Stevenson's goat sacrificing ceremony to chat ahead of the 'Saturday Murder Club' panel at the Words on the Waves W...
Interview with Amanda Hampson & Steve Carroll at Words on the Waves 2024 (#7)
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ed and Amanda chat with crime authors, Amanda Hampson and Steven Carroll in the lead up to the 'Saturday Murder Club' panel at the Words on the Waves ...
Interview with Laura Jean McKay at Words on the Waves 2024 (#6)
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ed and Amanda chat with Arthur C. Clarke, Victorian Prize for Literature, and ABIA award-winning author, Laura Jean McKay, following the Strange Creat...
Interview with Rosie Batty & Sue Smethurst at Words on the Waves 2024 (#5)
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ed and Amanda chat with former Australian of the Year, Rosie Batty, and co-author, Sue Smethurst, following their panel at the Words on the Waves Writ...
Interview with Catherine Chidgey at Words on the Waves 2024 (#4)
16 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ed and Amanda chat with critically acclaimed literary author, Catherine Chidgey, as she prepares for the Strange Creatures panel at the Words on the W...
Interview with Sue Turnbull at Words on the Waves 2024 (#3)
15 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ed and Amanda chat with author and crime fiction reviewer, Sue Turnbull, as she prepares for the Saturday Murder Club panel for the Words on the Waves...
Interview with Suzanne Leal at Words on the Waves 2024 (#2)
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ed and Amanda chat with versatile author, Suzanne Leal, as she kicks off the Central Coast Reads program for the Words on the Waves Writers Festival. ...
Interview with Judy Nunn at Words on the Waves 2024 (#1)
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ed and Amanda chat with beloved author, Judy Nunn, as she kicks off the Central Coast Reads program for the Words on the Waves Writers Festival. We de...
Interview with Mandi McIntosh at Words on the Waves
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Last but not least, number 8 in our series of 8 interviews at the 2023 Words on the Waves Writers Festival was with festival programmer, Mandi McIntos...
Interview with Melissa Levi at Words on the Waves
25 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Number 7 in our series of 8 interviews at the 2023 Words on the Waves Writers Festival, we enjoyed a detour into the world of ageing with Melissa Levi...
Interview with Jane Hutcheon at Words on the Waves
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Number 6 in our series of 8 interviews at the 2023 Words on the Waves Writers Festival, we enjoyed a conversation with conversation expert, Jane Hutch...
Interview with Eleanor Limprecht at Words on the Waves
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Number 5 in our series of 8 interviews at the 2023 Words on the Waves Writers Festival, we spoke with Eleanor Limprecht. Eleanor is the chair of the B...
Interview with Petronella McGovern at Words on the Waves
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Number 4 in our series of 8 interviews at the 2023 Words on the Waves Writers Festival, we chatted with thriller author, Petronella McGovern, about he...
Interview with Ashley Kalagian Blunt at Words on the Waves
17 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Number 3 in our series of 8 interviews at the 2023 Words on the Waves Writers Festival, we meet with thriller author and long-time Aussie-in-training,...
Interview with Jock Serong at Words on the Waves
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Number 2 in our series of 8 interviews at the 2023 Words on the Waves Writers Festival, we chat with Jock Serong — reformed lawyer and multi award-w...
Interview with Fiona Lloyd at Words on the Waves
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Number 1 in our series of 8 interviews at the 2023 Words on the Waves Writers Festival, we chat with the festival’s children’s program coordinator...