So You Want to be a Writer
Episodes
Writing Podcast Episode 711: Emma Styles dives into her new crime thriller, 'The Shark'
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Australian noir has become a huge sub-genre in the world of fiction and UK-based author Emma Styles brings it to the beaches of Western Australia in h...
Writing Podcast Episode 710: Candice Fox and the cold case that inspired 'Redbelly Crossing'
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
With 20 books now to her name and a slew of accolades and bestseller titles under her belt, crime author Candice Fox has gone with something a little ...
Writing Podcast Episode 709: Derek Pedley shares his true crime story 'The Postcard Bandit'
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Derek Pedley was a young newspaper journalist in the 1990s when bank robber Brenden Abbott became well known throughout Australia as escaped prisoner ...
Writing Podcast Episode 708: Former ambassador Ian Kemish and his novel, 'Two Islands'
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The 1990s are often looked back at fondly as a largely peaceful time. But for former Australian ambassador to Germany Ian Kemish, the conflicts in the...
Writing Podcast Episode 707: Sheryle Bagwell on writing 'Letter from Provence'
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How would you like to spend summers in Australia and then travel to a small village in France to bask in the northern summer during the other half of ...
Writing Podcast Episode 706: Alex Johnson explores 'When Books Go Bad'
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What’s more fascinating than reading actual books? Well, it’s the weird and bizarre stories behind the stories themselves! At least, that&...
Writing Podcast Episode 705: Sam Elliott and his debut crime/thriller novel, 'Haze'
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We often talk about persistence in the journey of an aspiring author, and for podcaster Sam Elliott, his 20 years of working towards publication had m...
Writing Podcast Episode 704: Fergus Craig discusses 'I’m Not the Only Murderer in my Retirement Home'
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The cosy crime genre has exploded in recent years, with older protagonists featuring heavily (they tend to have more time on their hands for solving m...
Writing Podcast Episode 703: Molly O’Neill and her fantasy novel 'Nightshade and Oak'
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Two thousand years ago in Britain, the historical figure of Boudicca famously revolted against the Roman Empire and carved a path across the land. Thi...
Writing Podcast Episode 702: Souvankham Thammavongsa and her award-winning 'Pick a Colour'
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
There are three short words you’re often told when you first walk into a nail salon – and they form the title of award-winning Laotian Can...
Writing Podcast Episode 701: Emma Pei Yin discusses her wartime novel, 'When Sleeping Women Wake'
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
War stories are often famously told by the victors. But what of the stories of civilians caught up in the conflict? These themes intersect in World-Wa...
Writing Podcast Episode 700: Rebecca Heath mixes music and murder in 'The Last Encore'
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A lot of old bands these days seem to be reforming for reunion tours – allowing older fans to reminisce (usually while sipping wine and sitting ...
Writing Podcast Episode 699: William J. Byrne and his historical novel, 'The Warrumbar'
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It was a single photo of AWC graduate William J. Byrne’s grandmother standing outside a ramshackle home that formed the spark that inspired this...
Writing Podcast Episode 698: Emma Sloley welcomes you to 'The Island of Last Things'
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When was the last time you visited a zoo? Well, now imagine you’re visiting the last zoo on Earth and you have the premise for Emma Sloley&rsquo...
Writing Podcast Episode 697: Matt Cooke and his inspirational new book, 'Beyond Wanting'
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are YOU ready to unlock your potential in 2026? Join us for a special ‘manifestation’ episode of the podcast, as Valerie is joined by Matt...
Writing Podcast Episode 696: Susannah Fullerton talks 'Great Writers and the Cats Who Owned Them'
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve all heard of the ‘muse’ but what about the ‘mewwwws’? That’s the sound of authors' cats, and in this episode...
Writing Podcast Episode 695: Joanna Nell discusses her new novel, 'The Funeral Crashers'
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve heard of crashing weddings, but what about funerals? That’s the topic that bestselling author Joanna Nell has tackled for her sixth ...
Writing Podcast Episode 694: Candice Chung and her book, 'Chinese Parents Don’t Say I Love You'
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do you go about writing a personal memoir that heavily features your very-much-alive parents? Author Candice Chung grappled with this and her cult...
Writing Podcast Episode 693: Belinda Castles walks us through her new book, Walking Sydney
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do ideas come to you while you’re out walking? There’s a unique connection between writers and walking – and in this episode, Belind...
Writing Podcast Episode 692: Special episode with Allison Tait on your writing roadmap
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special bonus episode of 'So You Want to Be a Writer,' Valerie is joined by her original podcast co-host Allison Tait in a live-streamed event...
Writing Podcast Episode 691: Holly Brunnbauer and her romance novel, 'What Did I Miss?'
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you found yourself newly single after not dating since being a teenager, what would you do? Author and AWC graduate Holly Brunnbauer asks that ques...
Writing Podcast Episode 690: Ian Scott explores the weird and wonderful world of literary 'Pen Names'
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When Ian Scott and Kirsty McHugh – curators at the National Library of Scotland – created an exhibition on pen names, they never imagined ...
Writing Podcast Episode 689: Zanni L. Arnot’s new novel, 'A Guide to Falling Off the Map'
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Author Zanni L. Arnot has carved out a prolific career as a children's author – publishing more than 40 books in the past decade as ‘Zanni...
Writing Podcast Episode 688: Ben Macintyre shares insights on his latest book, 'The Siege'
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Iranian Embassy siege that unfolded in the UK in 1980 was a huge world event at the time, although perhaps lost in the fog of history today. Proli...
Writing Podcast Episode 687: Moreno Giovannoni discusses his new novel 'The Immigrants'
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The search for ‘a better life’ is the classic motivation for immigrants arriving in a new country and so often we hear about the success s...
Writing Podcast Episode 686: Amy Hutton and her saucy, spooky new book, 'Ghosted'
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Halloween is just around the corner, so what better way to mark the occasion than by celebrating AWC grad Amy Hutton’s latest book – a par...
Writing Podcast Episode 685: Tegan Bennett Daylight takes us back with her YA novel, How to Survive 1985
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If there were ever a decade that evoked such a strong emotional resonance, the 1980s would surely be it! Author Tegan Bennett Daylight channels this i...
Writing Podcast Episode 684: Alex Dook discusses his new outback thriller, 'Gunpowder Creek'
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Would YOU do anything to protect your 18-year-old child? That’s core to the premise behind AWC graduate Alex Dook’s outback thriller novel...
Writing Podcast Episode 683: Philip Howell tours English bar-rooms in his latest book, 'Pub'
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve all been to a pub. They’re places to meet friends, meet lovers, to celebrate, commiserate and even do weekly trivia. But do you REAL...
Writing Podcast Episode 682: Clayton Zane Comber & Conor McCammon dive into 'The Marvellous Submarine'
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Collaborative writing is fairly rare in the world of publishing – and writing while working alongside each other in a bookshop cafe is even rare...
Writing Podcast Episode 681: Francesca de Tores and her historical novel, 'Saltblood'
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Arrrr me hearties! That’s right, landlubbers – this week we walk the plank to delve into the intriguing real history of female pirates as ...
Writing Podcast Episode 680: Graci Kim blends Korean myth and fantasy in 'Dreamslinger'
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you noticed how everything Korean is so hot right now? From Squid Game to KPop Demon Hunters, the world is enamoured. Of course, for bestselling ...
Writing Podcast Episode 679: Laila Lalami discusses her latest novel, 'The Dream Hotel'
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if you could be locked away simply for having disturbing dreams? That’s part of the premise in internationally acclaimed author Laila Lalam...
Writing Podcast Episode 678: Christine Keighery explores cults in 'We’re Not Us Without You'
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With more than 35 books under her belt, Australian author Christine Keighery has written across a range of age groups and genres. In this episode, she...
Writing Podcast Episode 677: A.L. Tait introduces her tween crime-thriller, 'Danger Road'
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you love true-crime podcasts? Author A.L. Tait got obsessed with them for a while and pulled those themes into her latest middle-grade crime-thrill...
Writing Podcast Episode 676: Toby Schmitz welcomes us aboard The Empress Murders
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do you go about adapting a stage play into a compelling murder mystery novel? For acclaimed actor and playwright Toby Schmitz, this was his challe...
Writing Podcast Episode 675: Demet Divaroren discusses her YA fantasy, 'Blood Moon Bride'
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When award-winning author Demet Divaroren decided to write a fantasy novel, she went down a completely different path first, before finally arriving a...
WRITER 674: Toby Walsh demystifies his new book, 'The Shortest History of AI'
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When Toby Walsh wrote his first book on AI, he figured he’d said all he had to say. But just a handful of years later, this British computer sci...
WRITER 673: Sarah Clutton reveals 'The Remarkable Truths of Alfie Bains'
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Self-confessed writing course junkie and former lawyer Sarah Clutton’s central character literally appeared at the door while she was busy writi...
WRITER 672: Linguistic legend David Crystal and his new title, 'Bookish Words'
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What effect has the internet, social media and AI had on language? Should you judge a book by its cover? This week, linguistic legend and British OBE ...
WRITER 671: Emilia Hart discusses her latest bestselling novel, The Sirens
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How much research is too much when writing historical fiction? This is just one of the topics that bestselling author Emilia Hart discusses in this ep...
WRITER 670: Rory H. Mather and his prolific picture book writing career
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Should all picture books rhyme? Why use animals as characters? And what’s the deal with working with an illustrator? Picture book author (of mor...
WRITER 669: Mandy Beaumont and her true-crime inspired novel, 'The Thrill of It'
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How important is it to have a unique author voice? Hugely important, says author Mandy Beaumont while discussing her late 1980s true-crime inspired no...
WRITER 668: Gareth and Louise Ward talk 'The Bookshop Detectives #2: Tea and Cake and Death'
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
They always say ‘write what you know’, right? Well, authors Gareth and Louise Ward (two British ex-cops who moved to New Zealand and opene...
WRITER 667: Barry Jonsberg explores masculinity in his YA novel, 'Darkest Night, Brightest Star'
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What kind of life-spanning damage can parents do to their children? Award-winning author Barry Jonsberg explores this and themes of masculinity in his...
WRITER 666: Camille Booker shares insights into her latest gothic historical novel ‘The Woman in the Waves’
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A lighthouse on the gloomy shores of 1921 is where we take you in this episode, as we meet AWC alumna and author Camille Booker and her gothic histori...
WRITER 665: Lynette Noni pivots to contemporary YA romance with Wandering Wild
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What is a ‘palate cleanser’ book? Author Lynette Noni has written one – pivoting from writing fantasy to a stand-alone contemporary ...
WRITER 664: Michelle Prak discusses her thriller novel, 'Barren Cape'
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does homelessness look like to you? In this episode, author Michelle Prak tells her latest story – thriller novel Barren Cape – throu...
WRITER 663: Kell Woods dives into her historical fantasy novel, 'Upon a Starlit Tide'
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered what an 18th century mashup of two fairytales would look like? AWC alumna and fantasy author Kell Woods did – and the result is he...
WRITER 662: A.L. Tait and her latest book, 'Willow Bright’s Secret Plot'
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Just how different is it in the city compared to the country? Former co-host Allison Tait returns to discuss capturing that feeling in her latest midd...
WRITER 661: Kasey Edwards and her memoir, 'Goodbye Good Girl, Hello Me'
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Australian columnist Kasey Edwards has published 10 books, with her latest memoir Goodbye Good Girl, Hello Me exploring self-love and societal expecta...
WRITER 660: Susannah Hardy shares her rom-com novel, 'My Hot Housemate'
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do you get when you mix house-sitting frenemies with a big lovable dog? You get My Hot Housemate – the latest rom-com from Susannah Hardy, ...
WRITER 659: Maryrose Cuskelly on her ‘neighbourhood noir’ novel 'The Campers'
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does ‘neighbourhood noir’ look like as a genre? Author Maryrose Cuskelly knows, and she discusses her latest novel The Campers, ...
WRITER 658: Victoria Brownlee serves up her novel, 'Eat Your Heart Out'
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There’s plenty to love about France and food, and author Victoria Brownlee has cleverly combined them both in her latest rom-com novel, Eat Your...
WRITER 657: Cale Dietrich and his latest young adult novel, 'The Rules of Royalty'
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When the Spin Doctors sang about ‘Two Princes’, perhaps they were thinking about author Cale Dietrich’s new young adult novel, The R...
WRITER 656: Kate Horan and her mystery novel, 'The Inheritance'
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What secrets do you have hiding in YOUR family tree? Every family has them, and in AWC graduate Kate Horan’s new mystery, The Inheritance, DNA-t...
WRITER 655: Margot McGovern’s hair-raising novel, 'This Stays Between Us'
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Capturing the nostalgia of ’90s horror flicks, This Stays Between Us is the latest novel by Margot McGovern. In this episode, Margot shares her ...
WRITER 654: Sonia Orchard shares her impactful memoir, 'Groomed'
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do you go about writing a deeply personal story? In this episode, Sonia Orchard discusses her memoir, Groomed, and the process of writing about a ...
WRITER 653: Sean Wilson and his powerful novel, 'You Must Remember This'
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do you write about a subject not often represented in fiction? In this episode, Sean Wilson shares his latest novel You Must Remember This and his...
WRITER 652: Emma Pignatiello discusses her romantic suspense novel, 'Last Shot'
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Author Emma Pignatiello wondered why romance novels didn’t have more murders in them – so she wrote her own! In this episode, she discusse...
WRITER 651: Beau Donelly, co-author of the book that inspired the hit Netflix series about Belle Gibson
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Belle Gibson fooled the world as a health influencer who lied about having brain cancer. In this re-released conversation, we speak with Beau Donelly ...
WRITER 650: Olivia Isaac-Henry and her new book, 'Sorrow Spring'
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A ‘folk horror’ that spans 40 years – awash with intrigue, magic and dark secrets! That’s what awaits you in this episode as w...
WRITER 649: Alexandra Almond and her cosy fantasy novel, 'Thoroughly Disenchanted'
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling cosy? Then you’ll love meeting author Alexandra Almond, as she shares her cosy fantasy novel, Thoroughly Disenchanted. Alexandra unpacks...
WRITER 648: Kate Solly on 'The Paradise Heights Craft Store Stitch-up'
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Crafting a novel is one thing, but author Kate Solly loves crafting ‘crafty’ novels – including her latest title, The Paradise ...
WRITER 647: Sophie Clark on writing and pitching her ‘romantasy’ novel, 'Cruel is the Light'
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From the halls of Australia’s Parliament House to the dark corners of the Vatican! In this episode, author Sophie Clark talks about her writing ...
WRITER 646: Rebecca Heath invites you to 'The Wedding Party'
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Want to know the formula to writing success? In this episode, scientist-turned-author Rebecca Heath discusses her latest domestic thriller novel, ...
WRITER 645: Kathy George on her classic Dickens retelling, 'The Scent of Oranges'
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“Please sir, can I have some more Dickens?” In this episode, author Kathy George discusses her latest novel, The Scent of Oranges &nd...
WRITER 644: Karina May on 'That Island Feeling' and how to set yourself up for success as a writer
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Would you like to reinvent yourself as a writer? In this episode, accomplished author Karina May shares her advice on how to grow and setting yourself...
WRITER 643: Tabitha Carvan discusses her memoir, ‘This Is Not A Book About Benedict Cumberbatch’
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Described as a ‘memoir with a message’, This Is Not A Book About Benedict Cumberbatch deals with many themes including celebrity obsession...
WRITER 642: Madeline Te Whiu on her trilogy and latest book, ‘The Queen Thief’
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you love fantasy, you’ll love our delightful interview with author Madeline Te Whiu, who shares her journey from writing her first book ...
WRITER 641: Joe Aston on his tell-all book on Qantas, ‘The Chairman’s Lounge’
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fasten your seatbelts and stow those tray tables, as we interview Joe Aston about his latest book, The Chairman's Lounge – The inside Story of How Q...
WRITER 640: Susannah Glenn on her novel 'Between Husbands and Wives'
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Susannah Glenn, author of Between Husbands and Wives. Susannah discusses her writing process, overcoming self-doubt, and the importance of setti...
WRITER 639: Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Sebastian Smee on his latest book ‘Paris in Ruins’
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Sebastian Smee, a Pulitzer Prize-winning art critic, who discusses his new book Paris in Ruins, its historical context, and the challenges of wri...
WRITER 638: Mitch Jennings on his page-turning novel 'A Town Called Treachery'.
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Mitch Jennings, author of A Town Called Treachery, who shares his journey to becoming a novelist and his advice for aspiring writers. 00:00 Intro...
WRITER 637: New York Times bestselling author Laura Dave on 'The Night We Lost Him' and 'The Last Thing He Told Me'.
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet New York Times bestselling author Laura Dave, who talks about her latest novel The Night We Lost Him, her writing process, and adapting her hit n...
WRITER 636: Amanda Willimott on her novel 'Winter of the Wolf' and how she got her book deal.
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Amanda Willimott, who talks about her historical fiction novel Winter of the Wolf, informed by extensive research. Amanda reveals how she got her...
WRITER 635: Meet Christian White on his novel 'The Ledge' – and writing the Netflix hit ‘Clickbait’.
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet bestselling author and screenwriter Christian White on his novel The Ledge and writing the Netflix hit Clickbait. his writing process, and his tr...
WRITER 634: Ariane Beeston on her powerful memoir 'Because I'm Not Myself, You See’
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Ariane Beeston, who shares insights into her powerful memoir Because I'm Not Myself, You See, exploring postpartum psychosis, her writing journey...
WRITER 633: Paula Hawkins, author of 'The Blue Hour' and 'The Girl on the Train'.
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet bestselling author Paula Hawkins, whose new book The Blue Hour explores a psychological thriller set on a Scottish island. Paula discusses her wr...
WRITER 632: Meet Ryan Butta, author of the new biography, 'The Bravest Scout at Gallipoli'
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Ryan Butta, author of the new biography, The Bravest Scout at Gallipoli – a previously untold story of one of Australia’s forgotten wartime h...
WRITER 631: Meet children’s book publisher and author Dani Vee.
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Dani Vee, publisher at Larrikin House, whose latest book is Riley's Failproof Guide to Breaking a School Record, and her soon-to-be-released book...
WRITER 630: How Jennifer Wong’s TV series evolved into her new book ‘Chopsticks or Fork’.
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet writer and comedian Jennifer Wong, who discussed her new book Chopsticks or Fork, a nostalgic exploration of Chinese-Australian restaurants, base...
WRITER 629: How Jess Horn scored her picture book deal
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet children's author Jess Horn, who shares her journey in writing, the inspiration behind her book Bernie Thinks in Boxes, and her intensive writing...
WRITER 628: Meet Scott Ryder, a former Australian commando, on his memoir 'Forged in Fire'.
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Scott Ryder, a former Australian commando, who discusses his memoir Forged in Fire, detailing his 22-year military career and the transition to c...
WRITER 627: Award-winning picture book author Sandhya Parappukkaran
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Sandhya Parappukkaran, a picture book author with four wonderful books that have all been shortlisted or have won Premier’s Literary awards. Th...
WRITER 626: Lisa Kenway, author of the psychological thriller 'All You Took From Me'.
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Lisa Kenway, author of the psychological thriller All You Took From Me. Lisa shares insights on how her medical background influenced her novel, ...
WRITER 625: Bec Nanayakkara on her picture books 'Grow Big Little Seed' and 'The Book Star'.
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Bec Nanayakkara who discusses her journey to becoming a published picture book author. Bec reveals how she got her book deals, her writing techni...
WRITER 624: Sandie Docker on how to ensure longevity in your author career
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Sandie Docker, who shares her journey and strategies for ensuring longevity in your author career. Sandie emphasises the importance of networking...
WRITER 623: Exploring the world of children's writing with Cassy Polimeni
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cassy Polimeni discusses her journey to becoming an author, the process of writing and publishing her books The Garden at the End of the World and Ell...
WRITER 622: Louise Southerden on travel writing and her revealing memoir ‘Tiny’
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet memoirist Louise Southerden about her book Tiny, which details her experience building a tiny house while going through a challenging relationshi...
WRITER 621: Children’s author Carla Fitzgerald shares her five must-do tips for aspiring middle-grade authors
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Children’s author Carla Fitzgerald is author of the middle-grade novel How to Break a World Record and Survive Grade 5. Carla shares insights into w...
WRITER 620: Kate Forsyth on 5 essential lessons to make you a better writer
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, we bring you an edited version of the recent webinar featuring bestselling author Kate Forsyth. The episode is jam-packed wit...
WRITER 619: Picture book author Deborah Frenkel on her creative process and creating a successful career.
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Deborah Frenkel, author of four picture books including her most recent: 100 Schools Days and The Truck Cat. Deborah reveals her journey to publi...
WRITER 618: JP Pomare on writing gripping crime thrillers and his latest novel ’17 Years Later’.
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JP Pomare on writing gripping crime thrillers and his latest novel 17 Years Later. JP discusses his writing process, research methods, and experiences...
WRITER 617: Lian Tanner reveals 5 strategies you need for longevity in your author career.
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Lian Tanner, who reveals 5 strategies you need to build longevity into your author career. Lian also discusses her latest picture book, When the ...
WRITER 616: Meet Julie Bennett, author of 'The Lost Letters of Rose Carey’.
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Julie Bennett, author of The Lost Letters of Rose Carey. Julie discusses her writing process, the inspiration behind her novel, researching histo...
WRITER 615: Meet Anna Johnston, author of 'The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife'.
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Anna Johnston, author of The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife, her rapid success, and her writing process. 00:00 Introduction01:15 Literary compet...
WRITER 614: Victoria Purman, author of 'The Radio Hour’, on character development, writing about the past and more.
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet author Victoria Purman, an accomplished historical fiction writer, who delves into her research and writing process, the inspiration behind her l...
WRITER 613: Meet Amy T. Matthews, who also writes as Amy Barry and Tess LeSue!
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Amy T. Matthews, an award-winning author and associate professor, about her varied writing career under different pseudonyms, where she shares he...
WRITER 612: Meet Petronella McGovern, author of 'The Last Trace', on how to build narrative tension and keep readers turning the page.
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Petronella McGovern, author of The Last Trace. Petronella shares her top 5 tips on creating narrative tension and so that readers keep turning th...